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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[adregem]

[ Just...This face. Always. ]

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear half of that, and just say sure. I'll explain the Black Squad. [ HE'S NOT DOING IT FOR YOU!!!! Punk!! ]

[blitzcheer]

Hey hey, it was a compliment! You have your skill sets and I-- I'm not good at explaining things all proper.

[ Turn that frown upside down, Roland! ]

You're better for it! And I think you'll have fun talking about this kind of thing with other people too.

[ He's thinking about you, Roland. Really! It's not just him being lazy! ]

[adregem]

[ This kid...! ]

Is that right? [ His hand is on his hip again. ] So if I asked you to explain to me what that ball game you keep going on about is, you won't be able to tell me how to play, and what the rules are? [ COME AT HIM. He laughs wryly. ]

Alright, alright. I'll do it, you're not wrong anyway. I did volunteer for that too. [ You get off easy this time. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ You're getting a 'you know what I mean' face during that, old man!! ]

See? And even if you're not gonna be part of the council, [ campaigning for Glorfindel and all, ] a guy like you isn't gonna be satisfied sitting around doing nothing. And you need something more interesting than counting food.

[adregem]

[ HEY, STOP COMING FOR HIM AT FULL FORCE TODAY!! The stores audit is a highly meticulous and very useful organizational aid!!! ]

...You're not wrong, but the way you just said that makes me wonder if you're actually just making fun of me. [ Short answer: he's not going to explain things for you all the time okay!! J-Just for today because it's related to the Black Squad!! ] In any case, you're off to a good start with this project of yours. What can I do to assist, off the bat?

[blitzcheer]

[ All teasing comes from a place of caring, Roland. Tidus is certainly grinning happily, anyway. ]

I don't really know--hoping the ideas will come the more I talk to people. Rations are a good idea, whatever else we should be packing... what else do you think we could do to get ready on the train? I guess it'd be good to know that the Team Leads are on board with this too, or whatever.

[ Ughhhh, organisation. ]

You got any ideas? You play leader for a second for this ride. What would you be trying to do?

[ Not that Tidus is thinking himself as a leader while trying to use this brain of his, but it fits a guy like Roland well. ]

[adregem]

[ Aww, Tidus. He cares about you too, even if you keep calling him a grandpa <3 He's not, age is just a number!! Some people on this train are thousands of years old!! BAH. ]

I think you've covered your basics. We never really know what missions we'll end up doing up until a few days prior, so stick to the universal things. Food, water, rations for on-the-go, emergency supplies, toolkits, survival aids...You should probably take into account the non-humanfolk on the train too. Ask if any particular species or machina has a requirement that will need to be met, otherwise it'll hinder their performance on a mission. [ It pays that Evermore is made up of so many species living in harmony. Gotta look out for the greater good! ]

[ Also, you started him on this, so he's actually not going to answer you right away. Oh no, sir. Fool him once. Roland will give him a more serious reply but for now... ]

You know what I'd be trying to do? [ Smirk. ] An audit. [ Not even a lie! Resources need to be counted WELL IN ADVANCE. He handled budgets in both lifetimes, don't @ his methods! ]

[blitzcheer]

[ As soon as Roland says audit, Tidus's expression shifts from genuine curiosity to just staring. Staariiing. You know the look.

But despite that, there is a sigh. ]

'nother guy was saying about needing to eat more than other people, so that's something we should think about too. See what it means as well. Somethin' like...calorie dense foods, you think? Cake?

If we're buying rations, that should help with your auditing. [ Stressed. He doesn't know if it will he's just making a big deal because Roland is! ]

Hey, if we can get more of your Arm Bands, you wanna see how much you can stuff into one?

[adregem]

[ Cake???? CAKE???? You know what, today is going to be an Expressions kind of day because now Roland is throwing one right back at you. The youths!! ]

No. Do not give anyone on a mission cake unless they specifically asked for cake to function. [ He holds back a sigh, but the cringe on his face speaks volumes. ] You're a sporty guy, right? You'd need calorie-dense foods too, if you're gonna be expending energy for a long period of time. Think natural sugars from fruits. Starchy, complex carbohydrates. Lean proteins. Eggs. [ Is he making sense? Please don't stuff your face with gross sugary treats before a blitzball game, you will crash. ]

But in all seriousness - [ Blowing metaphorical raspberries! ] - we can do that no problem. I'll empty out my Arms Band, take the weapons out and see if it can hold more items instead.

[blitzcheer]

[ He's waving a hand. ]

Hey, sure, I know, I lived off fish and eggs! But Allen was saying he eats about five times what other people do, so I'm just wondering what we can give to bulk that up, you know? And save some room.

[ Especially if there are issues with the Arm Bands carrying more than just a few things... they have to still think about storage! ]

We can always see about getting protein bars, I guess... and shakes?

[adregem]

[ WOW he doesn't mean to go quiet all of a sudden, but ever since that dream - that nightmare - he's been thinking a lot about someone, a very particular someone, and all this talk of nutrition, getting calories in, packing in weight to stay healthy-

- He remembers details, though murky they may be. Very particular details. ]

...

[ Don't worry, he's still on the other end of the line. ]

There's this milk drink that comes in small cans, from back home. It's a meal replacement, so it's meant to condense the nutrition and calories you'd normally receive in one whole meal into that entire serving of milk. I'll try and recall the name, but I don't see why that can't be ordered.

[ He adds casually: ] It comes in three flavors, too.

[blitzcheer]

[ Roland could just be thinking with that smart brain of his, so no worry there. And he comes with a response, one that Tidus responds optimistically to. ]

Alright then! If we get them, I'll make that friend of mine into a test net to try them out. Man, [ a small chuckle, ] I hope we're gonna have enough points for all this.

[adregem]

[ He liked strawberry. Alyssa liked chocolate. ]

Don't worry. Believe in what you're doing. You will. I'm sure more people will volunteer to use their points for the benefit of the whole train. I don't doubt that at all.

[ And really, he doesn't sound like he's just saying that for kicks. ] Bet you're glad we're on a race for the most points, huh? You're welcome.

[blitzcheer]

[ Pah. ] You know I barely did any chores last month, right? I dunno what made the train give me all those... for all I know we could be getting zilch!

Just 'cause I got around a hundred on the last mission doesn't mean I will this one. Yuna barely got any on her last mission, and she's the most hardworking, dedicated person I know!

[adregem]

Tidus. You're so romantic. [ Said in the driest quip possible. ] But then again, you've just given me an idea on what to leave as feedback for this darn train.

[blitzcheer]

[ Have a roll of the eyes! Romance has nothing to do with it!

But despite that- ]

And what's that?

[adregem]

[ He actually doesn't reply for a while, because he types really slow... But as soon as he finishes sending his feedback, he returns to this channel no problem. ]

To tell us how they award people points on this thing. That shouldn't even be classified information. How is it fair if everyone's kept in the dark about how to earn merit around here?

[blitzcheer]

Good luck, [ he says, with the tone of someone who knows that even luck won't help. ] That isn't your first complaint to the train though, right?

[ It better be the twentyfifth with the way he's always nagging Tidus! ]

[adregem]

[ He blinks. ]

No, it was. I've never bothered to use it up until now. I guess you inspired me.

[blitzcheer]

[ Tidus sounds offended! ]

Well you coulda helped me complain about having no clocks 'round here! That's way more important!

[ his CLOCKS!! ]

[adregem]

I can add my feedback about it now? [ It's a middle-ground offer! ] Though, does time even work the same way when you're traveling through voids? Can't you just time your day according to when the lights go dim on the train?

[ Not that he wasn't supporting your idea Tidus, he's also just

Very Logical ? ]

[blitzcheer]

What, you mean when they suddenly go dim? What about the rest of the time? The days aren't short, [ whatever exactly counts on the train as a day. ]

You can't plan anything like this! It's just, 'yeah, we'll do this thing later', or 'this day'.

[adregem]

[ He is silent for a while again, because you know what kid? He likes you enough to actually go do that. Roland sighs inwardly, looking way too amused, and starts typing down feedback for Tidus. ]

...That's a good point, and I like to support ideas that help more than one person. I hope the train listens.

[ Is all he's going to say. Punkkkkkk. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ See, see! Look at how Tidus's expression brightens now. ]

Thanks! See? I want people to run activities easier, and classes! And I was thinking a long time ago 'bout helping get some sports classes going. Or just learning new games or something, you know?

[adregem]

[ HE LOVES TO SEE THAT ENERGY, SON ]

Alright, all good ideas! Sounds like you're about to run a school with all your plans lined up. Teacher Tidus does have a nice ring to it.