Video, 15 Fiddlesticks

[cassiefuckingcage]

[Cassie inhales deeply.]

Right. So I'm not on the council, and I'm not exactly privy to what they discuss. But I am a soldier. In a way we're all soldiers now, but I was one before I got here. So if there's a plan in acquiring or producing firearms for this train I want in on it.

I think we've got at least 90% of what we need, if not more. We've got people like Piccolo who can use magic to conjure parts like metal tubes, and I know at least one person here who can conjure fire. There are at least a few designs where that's just about all you need. A sten gun, for one. The tricky thing would be the bullets. The rest would be a matter of setting aside space for the manufacturing process and organizing testing and logistics.

I've been told that there are apparently some geniuses on this train. Any one of these geniuses care to fill me in on what, if anything, we've got planned?

[Pause.]

Oh, and, uh, in case you haven't met me, my name's Cassie Cage. Sergeant Cassie Cage. I'm in the Special Forces back home. I know enough to know that I'm asking a lot, but I've seen some impressive things from the people here. And if we're expected to fight without having guns provided for us, we're going to need to up our game even further than that.

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[maxwellsdaemon]

If we're getting guns I want in on that too.

I'd sell what was left of my soul for a decent gun.

[tinkerheart]

The bullets are the trickiest part of it as those would require safely handling of molten metal in an enclosed space traveling through Void. This is, however, a technicality as I'm in the process of solving this particular problem.

[Heating metal is not a problem nor is fire. They already have one literal walking fire hazard on board. If the train can survive her, a small forge would do no harm.]

The real question is do you have a design or at least an idea for one?

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[burntlikethesun]

[Is this the only English woman left on the train? Quite possibly.]

Hm, haven't thought of those in ages. Old school, but effective.

We'll also need enough appropriate metals for fabrication and a safe location to practice once a manufacturing process is developed.

[blitzcheer]

Professional.

[ Said with a slick tone and a grin that softens up after a second. ]

Hey, good luck! I wouldn't mind trying one out if we manage to get enough to start practising with. My girlfriend uses--

[ erk! ] --I mean, my friend! She uses them if, you know, you need people to help with training later! She's got two!

[redarrowqueen]

May I put in for arrows?

Think I'm the only one partial to archery.