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voidtreckernet2020-09-05 03:37 pm
adregem) wrote in voidtreckernet2020-09-05 03:37 pm
Video - Horseshoe 3
[ The ICP blinks to life from the newly revamped Library, and there is Roland standing about in his usual serious expression, only this time he's dressed with a new robe over his purple shirt. If his eyes look a little dull, or that frown refuses to turn upside down, it might just be your imagination. ]
Hey there. For the benefit of newcomers, or anyone I've yet to formally introduce myself to, my name is Roland. I’ll try not to take up too much of your time, here. But if you can lend me your ears, especially appealing to fellow Team Leads from other colors, I’d like to share a couple of important updates regarding the Voidtrecker’s mission supplies. This idea to allocate and consolidate resources came to our attention thanks to the initial efforts of Lightning from the Red Team, and Tidus from Purple. Please stay tuned here if this interests you. If not, then I guess we'll see each other around the train.
[ Roland nods, gives a breath, then smoothly continues. A practiced task for a tired mind. But nevertheless, professional. ]
Missions upon disembarking the Voidtrecker are filled with unexpected circumstances. Unfortunately, the train only gives us a small window to prepare before we begin work on other worlds, and we’re supplied with only the tools needed to get the job done. If you get hurt, or if you grow hungry, the train...won’t really provide. That’s going to be up to us.
[ He clenches a fist in determination. ] But thanks to the combined efforts of the passengers, we’ve now accumulated and bought a total of 453 healing and support items of varying types. We even have MRE’s – freeze-dried rations that can be rehydrated on the field for emergencies. We also have in stock a variety of supplies gathered from different worlds, like the seafood fished from Jema’grethy. That’s not all. [ Roland’s tone grows inspired. ]
Several of us have the ability to create supplies, or duplicate singles into multiples so points aren’t spent unnecessarily. Uta from Purple, I’ve heard, can make food worth ten pounds. Piccolo from Blue was responsible for duplicating lunch boxes and water canisters to two-hundred versions of each. After platform day, I’m sure we now have more people with similar skills and talents.
Team Leads across Red, Blue, and Orange. [ He nods as if addressing them individually, even though the ICP is broadcasted to all. ] These are resources which we would like to share when the time comes for our next mission. Purple already has volunteers to help ferry supplies and medicine, but this is a conversation that you may wish to hold with your own group of ‘treckers. Just one or two per team to help carry and account for resources per mission. It’s a big responsibility, but whoever volunteers, or is assigned to it, has nothing to worry about – they’ll never be alone. They have our support. All of us.
[ He reveals an item sitting nicely on his open palm. ] Supplies can be carried hassle-free in this nifty piece of equipment called an Arms Band. We have five in stock right now. With this, no one has to worry about bulky luggage; it keeps up to three melee weapons, one ranged weapon with unlimited ammunition of any kind, and an infinite amount of items. So long as you know what you’ve put inside, then you can summon it in and out easily. Please let me know if you’d like a demonstration. Additionally, they can be bought at the shop for forty-five points, but it would help us if you could distinguish buying the Arms Band for your personal use, versus buying one for mission usage only. If it’s the latter, we will need to audit it, what supplies are placed inside it, and we will need to ask for you to return it, post-mission. [ He hopes he doesn’t have to be explicit about why...If their names turn gold, then they’ll take the resources with them. ]
[ When this guy's on a roll, man is he on a roll. But! He's wrapping up. ]
This is just the beginning. Please, we encourage people who would like to volunteer to do so without hesitation. We still need people to make lists, keep necessities in check, and to help cook even, especially for long mission days. Even ideas on additional storage options will help, since the Arms Band doesn’t self-organize. Good luck to you if you thought putting a hundred bottles of different potions inside your Arms Band was a good idea. [ He might have cracked a smile here…But no. Barely. He is impassioned though, which is typical for a guy like him. ]
That’s mostly it. Thank you for listening. To those who volunteered already, be it their service on missions as quartermasters or supply keepers, or as passengers who decided to spend their points for shared resources. You all know who you are. We’re grateful for your support, because...
[ Roland only breaks eye contact briefly before he looks back at the monitor. There's something there which was absent, when he started recording. ]
...as someone wisely advised me, you gotta work with the team. That's the way to victory.
[ And with that, Roland flashes the only genuine smile he's made during his explanation. He salutes casually once to the ICP before he signs off. ]
I’m looking forward to our continued teamwork, everyone. Over and out.
Hey there. For the benefit of newcomers, or anyone I've yet to formally introduce myself to, my name is Roland. I’ll try not to take up too much of your time, here. But if you can lend me your ears, especially appealing to fellow Team Leads from other colors, I’d like to share a couple of important updates regarding the Voidtrecker’s mission supplies. This idea to allocate and consolidate resources came to our attention thanks to the initial efforts of Lightning from the Red Team, and Tidus from Purple. Please stay tuned here if this interests you. If not, then I guess we'll see each other around the train.
[ Roland nods, gives a breath, then smoothly continues. A practiced task for a tired mind. But nevertheless, professional. ]
Missions upon disembarking the Voidtrecker are filled with unexpected circumstances. Unfortunately, the train only gives us a small window to prepare before we begin work on other worlds, and we’re supplied with only the tools needed to get the job done. If you get hurt, or if you grow hungry, the train...won’t really provide. That’s going to be up to us.
[ He clenches a fist in determination. ] But thanks to the combined efforts of the passengers, we’ve now accumulated and bought a total of 453 healing and support items of varying types. We even have MRE’s – freeze-dried rations that can be rehydrated on the field for emergencies. We also have in stock a variety of supplies gathered from different worlds, like the seafood fished from Jema’grethy. That’s not all. [ Roland’s tone grows inspired. ]
Several of us have the ability to create supplies, or duplicate singles into multiples so points aren’t spent unnecessarily. Uta from Purple, I’ve heard, can make food worth ten pounds. Piccolo from Blue was responsible for duplicating lunch boxes and water canisters to two-hundred versions of each. After platform day, I’m sure we now have more people with similar skills and talents.
Team Leads across Red, Blue, and Orange. [ He nods as if addressing them individually, even though the ICP is broadcasted to all. ] These are resources which we would like to share when the time comes for our next mission. Purple already has volunteers to help ferry supplies and medicine, but this is a conversation that you may wish to hold with your own group of ‘treckers. Just one or two per team to help carry and account for resources per mission. It’s a big responsibility, but whoever volunteers, or is assigned to it, has nothing to worry about – they’ll never be alone. They have our support. All of us.
[ He reveals an item sitting nicely on his open palm. ] Supplies can be carried hassle-free in this nifty piece of equipment called an Arms Band. We have five in stock right now. With this, no one has to worry about bulky luggage; it keeps up to three melee weapons, one ranged weapon with unlimited ammunition of any kind, and an infinite amount of items. So long as you know what you’ve put inside, then you can summon it in and out easily. Please let me know if you’d like a demonstration. Additionally, they can be bought at the shop for forty-five points, but it would help us if you could distinguish buying the Arms Band for your personal use, versus buying one for mission usage only. If it’s the latter, we will need to audit it, what supplies are placed inside it, and we will need to ask for you to return it, post-mission. [ He hopes he doesn’t have to be explicit about why...If their names turn gold, then they’ll take the resources with them. ]
[ When this guy's on a roll, man is he on a roll. But! He's wrapping up. ]
This is just the beginning. Please, we encourage people who would like to volunteer to do so without hesitation. We still need people to make lists, keep necessities in check, and to help cook even, especially for long mission days. Even ideas on additional storage options will help, since the Arms Band doesn’t self-organize. Good luck to you if you thought putting a hundred bottles of different potions inside your Arms Band was a good idea. [ He might have cracked a smile here…But no. Barely. He is impassioned though, which is typical for a guy like him. ]
That’s mostly it. Thank you for listening. To those who volunteered already, be it their service on missions as quartermasters or supply keepers, or as passengers who decided to spend their points for shared resources. You all know who you are. We’re grateful for your support, because...
[ Roland only breaks eye contact briefly before he looks back at the monitor. There's something there which was absent, when he started recording. ]
...as someone wisely advised me, you gotta work with the team. That's the way to victory.
[ And with that, Roland flashes the only genuine smile he's made during his explanation. He salutes casually once to the ICP before he signs off. ]
I’m looking forward to our continued teamwork, everyone. Over and out.
[video]
[A very excited looking Romeo is on the screen.] Teamwork is very important so it's really good that you thought of all these things!
[It's so much! Romeo would have never thought about all of this organisation but he's got it all sorted and knows what he needs people to do!]
I'm Romeo! I'm on blue team and I can help you! I got points! [Not as many as before, because he had spent a lot on art supplies, but he could make more, he is good at teamwork!] And I can cook too! I can make food for everyone to take on missions! And I know how to make eighteen different types of coffee, if people wanted that on missions. [Some people, Elfnein, thought coffee was a necessity.]
[video]
Plus, he recognizes that name too. But Alfredo wisely told him that reminding this kid of his past might be dangerous, so Roland doesn't mention that he already knows him by association. ]
Heh, that's quite an introduction you've got there, Romeo. I'm just Roland, you don't have to call me sir. [ He smiles. ] On behalf of everyone on the train, thank you in advance for sharing your points. And your talents in the kitchen. I didn't even know there are eighteen types of coffee...
[video]
[It was a long time ago than mister Jakob had taught him about coffee making and how to be a better shinki, a lot of the lessons had been a bit silly and Elfnein didn't expect him to be like Jakob at all. But he thought she liked all the coffee!]
What kind of food things would be best to make?
[video]
[ He looks up in thought. ]
You know, Tidus did mention you brought in the popcorn machine for the movie car. What other ideas would you have in mind if we had to go off the train for an adventure? Something easy to snack on, if we're on the go.
[video]
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[ He shakes his head, slightly amused. ] I'm afraid I'm not much of a chef in the kitchen, so I won't know how to make those on my own.
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[If they could make fruit not rot!] I can teach you mister Roland! I know how to cook lots of yummy food!
[video]
[ He remembers his audit; the things he counted for Tidus when he retreated that day. Roland makes a gesture at Romeo before crossing his arms against his chest. ]
Are you busy right now? I have something to give you, from our mutual friend.
[video]
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[video - > action]
[ His little cubby is secured and he powers the ICP off as he takes a brisk walk to the games car. Spotting a head of brown hair on the only other child in the room, Roland walks over with a hand resting against his hip.
He looked like a regular child...Not magical, not like Evan or Tani. Yet here he was, just like Alfredo, on a train that thrusts them into the most dangerous circumstances. He keeps this thought close to his heart as he approaches. He even remembers not to mention too much about Alfredo, just to avoid awakening memories that might affect the other. ]
Hey there. Anything interesting happening over here?
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[ As he speaks, he hides his other hand behind his back and summons the gifts bundled up in a neat parcel for Romeo to open. ]
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[He grins at him.]
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[ It's easy to get engrossed in games like this. Part of why Roland likes listening to it is so he can take some of it home with him. Maybe. ] And hey, speaking of treasures...are you ready for yours? [ Roland reveals the parcels grasped carefully in his other hand hidden behind his back, waves it gently in the air for emphasis. ]
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Yes sir!
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Here you go. I hope you don't mind if I took a look at it first. I was counting his purchases and had to double-check what they were.
[ Which is why Romeo may notice that the items were very obviously repackaged back from their original case as they came on the luggage. If Romeo ends up opening them now, he'll find that the largest parcel contained an art set, complete with the works. The other two seemed bundled together, such that the base of a familiar figurine sat on top of an A4 sketch pad. The figurine was a small model of the main character in Romeo's favorite show, decked in her signature outfit holding a magnifying glass up to her eye.
Tidus knew how to give gifts, that was for sure. ]
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[He put them on the floor and opened them carefully.] Mister Tidus bought art things! That's so good, it means we will have lots of things for people to draw with!
[He grinned and opened the second, the art pad.
But what was this? He reached down to pick up the figurine.] Magical Detective Heartlines?
[Tidus had got this for him? Romeo smiled, looking completely shocked, taken aback. When he looked up there were tears in his eyes, good tears, happy and grateful tears.] Mister Tidus got this for me?
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Tidus cares enough to know exactly what everyone will like, what will stir in them the best response. And still, even now he - ]
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That's right. He made sure those got to you in one piece.
[ Roland swallows thickly. ]
If you see him around, make sure you let him know how happy you are getting those gifts, okay?
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[This really was such a great gift, he had to make sure to say a big thank you!]
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The older man nods encouragingly. ]
Heh. You go do that, Romeo. Can you do me one small favor, while you're at it?
[ His gaze becomes fond.]
Just...let me know if he's doing alright, okay? I haven't seen him in a while myself.
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[That was a bit worrying, why hadn't he seen him? Tidus was usually everywhere! He had lots of friends.
Well if he needed to keep his spirits up, Romeo could help with that!]