Video - Imagination 15

[adregem]

(Gen - in Purple. | Roland - in Dark Blue.)

[ The ICP flickers to life and in video, two individuals stand side by side. One is stern and still, with heavy eyes and crossed arms. The other with duo-colored hair is smiling, but their gaze is sharp and attentive. The announcement seems to be coming from the Dining car. ]

Good morning, everyone! After a rather … difficult … last mission, it seems that everyone’s scrambling for ideas, and answers. It’s … certainly been in my mind. Some have even called for a change in leadership, which is understandable, but I think might’ve ruffled a few feathers.

I really think that after everything we’ve been through, a fight about who’s running what is the last thing we need.

[ Roland transitions smoothly, with a nod in agreement. ]



Leadership’s always been about action, and in that sense, no one necessarily needs a title to be a leader in their own right. We’re all here to make train life a better place in our own way...so let’s do it. Let’s talk. No more barriers, no more walls. Just everyone who’s ever been interested to say anything about the train, coming together.

How’s the 18th of Imagination, sound? We can do it in the Music Room’s upper floor, so we maximize space.

[ Gen nodded, and added sheepishly: ]

Yes, so - Roland put things a lot better than I could, but he’s been here for a lot longer. But, pretty much, what he said!

Please - everyone, no matter what team, how involved you were in the mission - whether you saw things fall apart for yourself - please come. We’d want to speak to the Team Leads and the Council members, of course, but.

Now isn’t the time for us to bicker over power. We need to work together to find a better way to work - or more people are going to end up getting hurt.

[ Roland’s gaze grows more stern. Like he’s remembering something as he talks. Could just be the catch of the light. ]

There’s a lot we need to discuss either way. As one. Every voice heard, every talent taken into consideration so they’re exactly where they need to be.

[ Shrugging, Gen flourished a little with his hands, and said - ]

Ah! And there’ll be snacks! So even if you’re worried you might not have a great idea … if you’re feeling shy … you can at least come for the food, my friends.

Come for the candy! Stay for the attempts to keep us all from exploding. It’s a win-win!

[ And with that said, the two make their individual salutations - Roland nodding again and Gen waving nicely - before the announcement ends. ]



(OOC: Expect threeways/fourways/whatever-have-you-ways wherever appropriate! The said Open Log will be posted on the 5th of December. This is not a council meeting, but a player-driven initiative :) Come one, come all! Please feel free to throw in stuff OOCly here. )

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voice

[mtsilver_conquor]

Thank you. Both of you.

[As tired as she is, Eva means. Means it from the bottom of her heart.]

I'll be there and I'm willing to lend Lele out to record this for later reference. Or failing that, Roro, though that one has drawbacks.

[And now she has a reason to get Lele fixed, or at least looking not as crushed.]

[ Voice ]

[fun_thementalist]

No need to thank us, my dear. It's ... it's very difficult, watching and hearing about ... and you were in the middle of it all.

Really, just trying to convince everyone to come together is the least I can do.

[ She can probably hear the apologetic smile in his voice. ]

Forgive me, I don't really know all your companions by name?

[ Voice ]

[mtsilver_conquor]

I was, but I'm fine now. For the most part. [Sounds it, too. Only problem is, she's lying, but she's also very, very good at it.]

Well, hopefully, something'll come out of this at least.

[A sigh, then:] Oh - Princess, Dancer, and Lele. They'll be fine.

[Voice]

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita sounds, if anything, relieved - both to hear from Roland and at the potential to have a broader discussion.]

Count me in, too, you two. Let me know if you need another pair of hands to help set things up, too.

[ Voice ]

[fun_thementalist]

Thank you, I appreciate the offer. I realized after offering snacks we have ... ah ... over a hundred passengers.

So I might need a little bit of a hand making sure we won't run out of snacks. Maybe? I don't know how many people plan on coming ...

Re: [ Voice ]

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita snorts.]

Count me in for that, then. I'm no cook, but I can handle sides. Maybe make it a breakfast feature...?

[A sort of brunch, if things go on long enough.]

voice from dressing 1/2

[kumoko]

[ #inspiring ]

What about-- ah-- [ oh fuck this is public abort ]

action!!!! kind of 2/2

[kumoko]

[ POOF, a sheet of thin, stiff silk appears in the dining carriage about half a metre from Roland and Gen. It reads: ]

PROPOSAL FOR FOUNDING OF WHITE SQUAD
white armbands obviously
put them on all of the healers or medics or whatever
same deal as black armbands
really obvious if there's no white armbands in a fight
know who to go to if you're low on hp hurt
that's all nice speech guys

[Voice]

[barenakedspirit]

Oh yeah! Thanks for proposing this! I’ll be there and remind others to be there. That’s a great idea.

Adding in an offer of help for set up. Anything you guys need done, I can help.

[ Voice ]

[fun_thementalist]

Thank you, my friend. If you could help us get the word out. I'm sure a lot of people are pretty frazzled after that mission - I wouldn't be surprised if some people are a bit too preoccupied to watch the ICP.

[ A thoughtful hum. ]

Well, I did offer snacks for everyone ... and then I realized, best case scenario, everyone means a lot of people.

[video]

[consider8]

You truly want everyone involved...? Is that... wise?

[She had only gave a cursory listen to the various conversation of that other video, and is now increasingly aware there are a variety of very strong opinions...]

[ Video ]

[fun_thementalist]

[ He saw that too, he got where she was coming from. But. ]

My dear, it might be a cliché, but we're all stuck in the same sinking boat.

Even though there will be differences in how to solve our problems - and there will be - working together isn't only an ideal, it's pretty crucial.

Even if we can magically come back to life in the luggage car, I really don't want to end up there next mission. You know?

[video]

[adregem]

[ Though Roland can only assume a little from such a reaction, his youthful looks betray a much more experienced man, honed in the nuances of hearing the many voices of the public. This was where he trained, after all; the arena of the vox populi. So when he answers Eight, it is with an ease that comes naturally. ]

Eight. [ Roland calls her out of acknowledgment, recognition, but also in a way, a slight reassurance. ]

We do. No one should be left behind. Not even those who might have differing opinions. I know it can seem a little daunting, but the beauty lies in the challenge. Plus, if it helps to moderate, I'm used to receiving the more violent end of these things. Nothing will escalate beyond passionate debates.

[ In other words, there's nothing to worry about. As long as he has some semblance of influence, however imagined or small, it will always be aimed towards unification. Togetherness. Serving the many, not the one. And if there was ever any doubt about Roland's inclination for being a public servant, the energized way he talks about this upcoming meeting is the clearest indication of all. He loves this stuff. He lives for it. ]

Will you come too? I'd personally like to hear what's on your mind. The memorial was a fantastic addition.

[blue_ice]

...Now that we have a clearer idea of our mission, and the dangers...you're right, we need to better prepare.

[ At least Kaiba seems to have fully recovered from his injuries. ]

I'll be there.

[fun_thementalist]

Thank you, my friend. I'm sure you've got a lot of ideas on this subject already.

[ There's actually a trace of worry on his face. ]

How are you feeling?

[adregem]

[ Roland's own tone grows serious, the type deserving of what Kaiba mentions. They've both seen it with their own two eyes, after all. And all five of them seemed to be in agreement, verbal or otherwise: this had to be shared with everyone. Everything they've learned. ]

Better prepare...and then some, huh? Hm.

[ He withholds a sigh, tired as he is but refusing to acknowledge such a thing. ]

See you soon, then. Rest up. [ He sounds sincere. ] Thank you for the hard work. [ Announcing ahead of the world miners. Despite the chaos during the attack, it still helped everyone rally together days before. ]

[hotheadwarmheart]

Count me in. And I'll see if I can convince Xion to come too.

[She almost certainly wouldn't have anything to say, but her being there to hear it would save him repeating everything later.]

And if you need somebody to help out with snack supplies, give me a call.

[fun_thementalist]

Thank you, kind sir! I appreciate your offer, I truly do.

[ Gen gives him a sunny smile. ]

You're volunteering to help with the snacks?

[blitzcheer]

Ohhh, candy? Guess I'll have to come.

[ Eheheh! ]

Thanks, guys.

[fun_thementalist]

I had to give people a reason to come, of course!

If not-exploding didn't interest them.

[ Cheerful grin. ]

No need to thank us. You'll be there, I assume?

[light_of_willpower]

Huh, I'd planned to make my own post about this, but a meeting will save me trouble. After the last mission, we should all think seriously about getting armor. I have some with me already, that's durable AND flexible.

[fun_thementalist]

Hmm. Durable ... flexible ... how heavy is it?

Oh! And, I was very certain we weren't the only ones with this sort of idea, considering everything that's happened. We'll be happy to see you there, my friend. The more ideas we have on the table, the better, I think.

[laurefindil]

I would be happy to help with snacks. [Over his shoulder, as he is in the kitchen, you will see the tables covered with his latest baking spree.]

This is an excellent idea, and I will definitely be there.

[fun_thementalist]

That is delightful. I don't suppose you'll need a taste-tester, my friend?

[ Very cheerful smile. Just, look at all the baked goods! ]

I'm very happy to hear you're coming all the same, snacks or not. I'm sure you've a lot of information and experience to share, given your time as a fellow abductee here.

[so_dark_a_road]

Thanks, Roland and Gen, for organizing this thing. I agree with you about the nature of leadership. A non-hierarchical approach to problem-solving would suit me just fine. I'll be there! And I'll help Gorfindel lug the trays of snacks into the Music Carriage.