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[runs_on_batteries]

Good evening, Voidtreckers. I'd like to announce a council meeting in three days. It's overdue and I believe we have a number of items to discuss.

Please council members take some time over the next few days to come up with and notify me of topics we need to discuss so I can prepare an agenda. If anyone who is not a council member feels strongly about a certain topic we should consider, either tell me or seek out a council member so they may relay the information.

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Voice

[mtsilver_conquor]

Do you want me to bring Lele or Roro to record and then print out the discussion so we have a record?

Though Lele'd probably be better for that.

Re: Voice

[runs_on_batteries]

Who the hell is Lele and Roro?

Voice

[mtsilver_conquor]

Lele's one of my pokemon and Roro is my phone.

[A beat, then.]

Lele's a porygon2; an artificial pokemon I had custom made back home. Because it was designed to help run the Battle Tree's security systems, it can record and compile speech into a text doc to be printed out from Roro.

[Voice]

[faithfulsupport]

I'd like to discuss the breakdown of teams into smaller units on missions.

Re: [Voice]

[runs_on_batteries]

Like more teams or like smaller units within those teams?

[Voice]

[faithfulsupport]

Smaller more cohesive units. I have my team leaders and I would like to divide the team into four sections within that.

[That way he doesn't have to worry about his team going who knows where since they don't have established communications. But speaking of..]

And I suppose we haven't been able to retain the radio communication we achieved mysteriously while on the ground?

[usernamesarecool]

Oh! Um, I actually have a list.

[runs_on_batteries]

People have approached you about topics already? Good. We can use that.

[usernamesarecool]

Not people, I but I made a list based off of observation.

[Video]

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita's taking this seriously, if her expression is any indication.]

I'll be there, no problem.

As for topic suggestions, we really should keep a log of who's been talking to the train, and what they've gotten out of it. Whether it's psychometry like Will Stanton did, or just getting anomalous reactions from the train's text functions-

[Like the shop, or the suggestions post]

It'd be good to know who's done what, how long they've been doing it, whether they could have been flukes and so on.

Re: [Video]

[runs_on_batteries]

Talking to the train? Are there incidents of this other than the ICP feature of leaving feedback?

Voice (private cuz she don't trust most of the people on the trian nowadays)

[thegreatninja]

You know I'm game.

I have some things I want to bring up but it's mostly just activities to help with skills and help some of the people here try and not kill each other. Also on the topic of people trying to kill each other because it's happening and we don't really have a way to handle it...

[runs_on_batteries]

We could use more activities to keep people busy.

And yes, that will definitely be a topic. Besides Edge and I barking at each other over the network, are there other instances you've heard of where people have gotten violent with each other?

[blue_ice]

I'm expanding on my existing suggestions for school and tech training, but it's also important to consider everyone's...stress relief.

[ That is so not a phrase he uses often. He's definitely uncomfortable saying it. ]

I'm working on a few proposals for organized game days.

[runs_on_batteries]

In that case, perhaps we should consider a 'party planning committee'. I'd imagine there are those on the council who would find this interesting and want to be involved in planning activities like this.

Video;

[madcuriosity]

Can anyone attend these meetings, sir? [Alice has never been to a council meeting before.] Is it mandatory to attend?

Re: Video;

[runs_on_batteries]

Really? No. This is just for council members. We don't need outside interference.

[ooc- others are welcome to argue with him about this!]

[Video]

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita's mostly just keeping an eye on this conversation to see if anyone protests the stance, but she does have more to offer to Alice specifically.]

I'd be fine with people coming in myself, but it's not like I'm leading it. And I know it can be a pain having people walk through the car when you're having a conversation, too.

[She looks pretty wry about the whole thing.]

But I'll be taking notes on what gets addressed, for sure, and sharing those as-needed.

[aggressivelygood]

[Sven's a laid-back, non-confrontational, empathetic kinda guy...at least until you position yourself as some pillar of authority, and then use said authority to act like a dickhead towards people wanting in on your secret circle. Definitely doesn't touch a nerve or anything!]

Oi, oi, oi! Are you seriously telling young Miss Alice that she can't sit in on the council meetings?! Maybe she's a child--isn't she also a Voidtrecker? You know, somebody who's life will be affected by whatever discussions will be taking place in your secret little meetings?

[runs_on_batteries]

Yes.

[He crosses his arms at the unfamiliar man on the screen.]

My reason though isn't 'to have a secret little meeting'. This will be the first council meeting and I want to give the new members a chance to talk without everyone scrutinizing every word. That and I don't want the extra distractions. We're already a group of twelve. It'll be chaotic enough as it is.

However, I've offered to have the whole meeting transcribed and I'll be happy to answer or explain any and all decisions made with the rest of the train afterward.

video;

[blitzcheer]

Whoa, this turned into a talk and a half!

[ He was barely paying attention, and then there was a series of back and forth? Open meetings closed meetings open meetings? ]

Anyway, I guess we all get a say on what we think, right, then you take it to the meeting? 'Cause I'm another vote from the public for opening this up. Why not? [ A small shrug follows it. ] It sounds this is for the better of everyone on the train, and wouldn't it be easier for people to chip in with their ideas? The gym's got to be big enough for whoever wants to come!

We can come up together with ideas for stress relievers or fun days, or whatever else that's important. We're in this together anyway, right?

Re: video;

[mtsilver_conquor]

Well said.

Re: video;

[runs_on_batteries]

Yes, you can take what you think to any of the council members.

[He sighed.]

I've already stated a number of times why not. This is the very first meeting and there are some people on the council who haven't been in a leadership role before. We're going to offer transcripts of the meeting and we'll talk about opening all subsequent meetings.

[sensitiveapple]

... Why does everyone suddenly want to sit in on politics? That makes no sense. But, if you're going to be talking about talking to the train, maybe talk to it about the dreams it gives us? I'd really rather not get them, thank you.

[runs_on_batteries]

What kind of dreams are you having? Are they just nightmares from your life or are they from the train itself?