grasshopper fifteen, video from standard coach to all

[blitzcheer]

Heya everyone! Last mission got me thinking about supplies some more, and what'd help to have beyond just healing. Plus, things we could be doing before a mission comes up to be prepared, you know?

So food's good to take, plus having some containers to take it in. Water bottles or somethin'--I know we can buy those from the train shop, but newbies can't get them with just three points.

What else do you guys think'd be good? And maybe some of us can prepare food for a mission before it comes up too? Or we can buy somethin' in too that keeps. [ He waves a hand. ]

I know some feel like they're not doing much 'cause they can't fight, so maybe we can come up with some ideas! Plus, you know--these missions aren't just 'bout fighting either. Soo, I just thought it'd be good to talk about.

Well--see ya around!

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[callmegladio]

[Covers his mouth to hide a yawn before he smiles at the screen.]

I don't know about other teams, but I'm way ahead of you. I'm coming up with a mission plan for my team, come time for the next mission.

[blitzcheer]

...That's good? I hope it works out!

[ Just looking a little confused otherwise, but. ]

[callmegladio]

[Also looks confused]

... Did I say something weird?

[blitzcheer]

I mean, I can't tell if you're showing off...?

[ Was that a real yawn, or. He can't tell what this guy is going for... ]

I'm just thinking across the board, you know? There's stuff we can all do with, no matter the team.

[callmegladio]

... Showing off...? [Gladio REALLY looks confused now and looks away from the ICP for a second, leaning off to the side, before he pops back up looking a bit more surprised than confused.]

No, not showing off. Waking up, not showing off. Sorry if it came off that way.

It's a good idea to get everyone prepped. [Gives a sheepish smile and runs a hand through hair that is very much in disarray from having just woken.] Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[adregem]

Well, lookit you applying yourself. I'm glad to see it.

[ Ssssh, he's just proud. And happy! He crosses his arms. ]

Is this a call for a pool of volunteers? If it is, then count me in. Personally, I don't really have a long wishlist, so you can have whatever points I've earned in a month to get a supply of universal field rations and first-aid kits ready for distribution. [ Roland looks up for a moment, in thought. ] Maybe flares for emergencies too. Glow sticks, battery-powered lanterns, whistles...[ Someone's inspired from the mission underground! And he's recalling his own experience with emergency preparedness from back home. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Pfft. ] Light brought this up before. I'm just expanding it!

[ He guesses. But really, back to the less embarrassing points. ]

Lemme list those down... [ He's even got his notebook out, folded, pencil ready! ] So... glow sticks, lanterns, whistles... what else did you say? I'll take down a list of anything. And do with the help buying them. Don't know how many points I'm gonna get when they come in.

1/2

[adregem]

[ He watches him take all the notes down dutifully, and that playful streak of his comes roaring back, smile turning into a smirk. ]

Points, huh? May the best man win, then.

[ He can't believe his little gamble to bet him who gets the most points paid off. He's so active now. WE REALLY LOVE TO SEE IT, KID. ]

[adregem]

Apart from general items usually packed in emergency bags, that's all I can think of for now. [ He dons his thinking cap again. ] Although, if we referred back to previous missions, we could reverse engineer what should have been vital supplies during those particular events. Backtrack and note down the what-if's.

[ ... ] You think the train can give us a box of Swiss army knives? [ Fat chance, but he'll say it out loud anyway. You never know! ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Oh, bringing up points like that, are you Roland? ]

I haven't forgotten our bet! You better get ready to spend everything you got!

[ He's joking, but also, he doesn't actually remember what the win was for their bet other than "who gets the most points wins".... ]

We can risk the knives, but uh...is there somethin' special about them? Also- [ as a quick aside- ] You think you can tell that guy speakin' to me now from Blue Team about Black Squad? You'd know better than me.

[ Tidus you're a part of Black Squad. GO DO IT ANYWAY ROLAND. you have permission to tag them. ]

[adregem]

[ He isn't even trying to hide his amusement. There was no losing consequence. He was just so gung-ho trying to one up the old man that he forgot to ask what the stakes were. But Roland's not about to say a word to Tidus, just basking in the proactive spirit of helping out the community. La lala. ]

Sure. I love a good challenge.

[ Roland knows he's probably going to have to eat his words, but that's not gonna stop him from egging him on. No sir. ] Oh, it's a multitool pocket knife. Can get you out of a lot of sticky situations, from suddenly needing to open a corked bottle to using a screwdriver to open or close panels and ports. I had one back home. And, what are you talking about? [ He quirks an eyebrow at him. TIDUS, REALLY. ] You joined the Black Squad too, you listened in on the briefing!

[ TIDUS, REALLY??? The youth!!! *shakes fist* He will!! ]

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[mynameisallen]

Food and drink are a good thing to take but... considering how long we are off the train for, the number of people usually on missions you would probably need to figure out how much to take and then the question of how to carry it.

I am saying that because of how much I eat in one day would be around...Five days worth or more for a normal person. So it's something to take into account.

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[blitzcheer]

....how are you carrying five days worth of food?

[ What even? He'll get to the rest later. ]

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[mynameisallen]

I don't. I mean if I used my innocence arm I probably could actually. That's just how much I can eat in one day. On missions, though I once had a pouch where I carried snacks when I got hungry.

[blitzcheer]

[ He 'once'..... ]

Well, that's all why I'm asking now. Some other people might have a better idea for what to take and make than me. I got an idea about carrying extras if we need them, but like you said--we gotta remember the weight and everything else people will wanna take with them.

Still, for the people who get missions where it won't sound like they're near other people or anywhere to get food, it'll be useful.

[mynameisallen]

Planning is not my strong suit either, but a discussion over food items and how much water is a good thing to discuss because you'd need to take into account how many days usually a mission is, which is a few... I think.

At least though if we have to carry so much we have out rucksacks to carry stuff in.

[myblueskies]

I got an idea mister Tidus! [Some people might still be tired from the mission but Romeo is an eleven year ghost child who runs off pure optimism.]

A long time ago mister Tony had the idea that kids coming to the train might need to keep their spirits up! So everyone who had points bought a mascot bear and gave it to Tony so he could give them to new kids! We could do the same with bottles! I got two hundred and six points and bottles are ten so I could buy... [Maths is hard.] Twenty bottles so new people don't got to go thirsty!

[blitzcheer]

Whoa whoa whoa Romeo, don't go rushing off to buy anything yet!

[ He doesn't even get to be bothered about the 'Mister' this time with all that enthusiasm. It certainly brightens Tidus up to hear from the kid though, laughing lightly. ]

You sure? Let's see what else people think we can buy too, but I was thinking we can try buying a bunch at once. Last time I ordered heals, I got around twenty from it. So buying from that last option on the shop might get us more than going through the quicker, one at a time way.

[ CHEATING THE SYSTEM. Except not, they're still spending points!! ]

[myblueskies]

Oh... [He pauses, half turned to go rushing off to the shop but turning back towards Tidus with a big grin.] You got twenty heals? Things to heal people? Like medicine? You got twenty at once? So if we ask for lots of bottles we might get lots? I guess we got lots of popcorn when we asked for that...

[blitzcheer]

Yeah! But I got the heals with the bigger option--the one you got the machine from. So just think how much popcorn you'd get with that one.

[ Lots, little dude! ]

Let's see what I get, then if it's good, you can buy too! Since we don't need to worry 'bout the next mission 'til the platform stop after. Plus, that gives us time to think about what else we need!

[myblueskies]

That would be so much popcorn! [Give him a moment, he is just imagining that much popcorn! So much popcorn! It would probably fill a whole carriage! That would take a long time to eat! And be so delicious!

But then he focuses and nods seriously.] That's a good idea, mister Tidus! Tell me what works and then I will buy some things too!

[laurefindil]

If I could get more authentic grain, the Lembas would work even better. And if Nerdanel makes it, well, that would make it truly magical. [and he is learning how to infuse some of his own power into it.]

It stores forever, doesn't need any fancy wrapping, you only need a bit to keep you going, and it can help refresh the mind as well as the body.

You had some during the mission? What did you think of it?

[blitzcheer]

Uhhh... lembas...?

[ Just give him a second, and-- ]

Wait--the bread? You know about that? How did...?

[ He get them/did Glor know about them/what de what?? ]

[laurefindil]

I know the bread is magical, Tidus, but it cannot appear on its own.

[He is totally grinning at Tidus right now.]

I might have slipped some into your bag when we were in the dressing car. What did you think?

[blitzcheer]

Huh--!

[ What the!! ]

I-- yeah, they were great, but when...! [ He's baffled, choking out a scoff. ] You coulda told me! I thought I forgot about putting them in, or the train gave us them!

[ He never did make up his mind. ]