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I’m sure you’ve noticed by now how pressed we are for supplies. People will start getting desperate very soon.
I’ve been stockpiling. Weapons, food, clothes. Help me. The faster I can build up my stock, the more influence we’ll be able to wield. [ we. intentional. it’s an offer. ]
I’ll be sure to award you accordingly, of course. Or perhaps you might like to be business partners~?
I’ve been stockpiling. Weapons, food, clothes. Help me. The faster I can build up my stock, the more influence we’ll be able to wield. [ we. intentional. it’s an offer. ]
I’ll be sure to award you accordingly, of course. Or perhaps you might like to be business partners~?
[ well, he knows a good offer when he hears/sees one; not to mention having a confirmed ally would be very helpful in this situation. Besides, he's actually quite good at scavenging, even if it's been a pretty long time since he's had to do it. ]
Consider it done. Business partners has a lovely ring to it, I wouldn't dream of declining such generosity. I'll be sure not to disappoint you just as you won't me.
[ A short silence follows, the Murmur feeling like it itself is being sorted through or it's somehow sorting something on its own.
In reality, Aventurine is assessing some things outside as he explores. ]
Now, I assume you've already established a little base for yourself? There are a few resource I've found that we might need to simply mark and leave for later until we can figure out how to transport them as they're too large or cut them down to size.
Consider it done. Business partners has a lovely ring to it, I wouldn't dream of declining such generosity. I'll be sure not to disappoint you just as you won't me.
[ A short silence follows, the Murmur feeling like it itself is being sorted through or it's somehow sorting something on its own.
In reality, Aventurine is assessing some things outside as he explores. ]
Now, I assume you've already established a little base for yourself? There are a few resource I've found that we might need to simply mark and leave for later until we can figure out how to transport them as they're too large or cut them down to size.
[ perfect. a keen ally willing to help her is as good as gold in a desperate situation like this. the more people she wins to her side, the better. ]
Of course. I have a base as well as two backups, though I’d like to have more secured before too long. The ability to offer shelter will likely prove useful to us, and be worth quite a lot in exchange.
Tell me what you’ve found, and I’ll share the state of my own supplies. That will make it easier for us to make up for any gaps in our stock.
So far, since there isn’t exactly gold to spend, I’ve been charging people favors. Some people here have strange new abilities… some of which could be quite useful to us, if we have enough of our fellow survivors in our debt.
[ she’s as ruthless as they come, isn’t she? ]
Of course. I have a base as well as two backups, though I’d like to have more secured before too long. The ability to offer shelter will likely prove useful to us, and be worth quite a lot in exchange.
Tell me what you’ve found, and I’ll share the state of my own supplies. That will make it easier for us to make up for any gaps in our stock.
So far, since there isn’t exactly gold to spend, I’ve been charging people favors. Some people here have strange new abilities… some of which could be quite useful to us, if we have enough of our fellow survivors in our debt.
[ she’s as ruthless as they come, isn’t she? ]
[ oh, she is and she's absolutely perfect. ]
Oh? Strange new abilities, you say?
I haven't found much with weapons, personally, unless you count pipes, but I've done rather well in terms of one main area and a backup. The backup is difficult to get to without the right path, but quite straightforward if you know where you're going and what you're looking for. I've found fresh water, at least. I've been focusing on finding stores that once carried food or clothing and gathering wood or anything that burns well. When I woke up here, I found a lighter in a jewelry box and it hasn't failed me yet. I also found some unopened medicine bottles, but who knows if they have any potency left. Still, placebo effect can be powerful for many.
Do you need a coat, by the way, my dear? I found a rather delightful looking one that might suit you.
Oh? Strange new abilities, you say?
I haven't found much with weapons, personally, unless you count pipes, but I've done rather well in terms of one main area and a backup. The backup is difficult to get to without the right path, but quite straightforward if you know where you're going and what you're looking for. I've found fresh water, at least. I've been focusing on finding stores that once carried food or clothing and gathering wood or anything that burns well. When I woke up here, I found a lighter in a jewelry box and it hasn't failed me yet. I also found some unopened medicine bottles, but who knows if they have any potency left. Still, placebo effect can be powerful for many.
Do you need a coat, by the way, my dear? I found a rather delightful looking one that might suit you.
Fire magic. Shadows. Time. All sorts of interesting things.
[ she is not specific, and names no names. ]
Medicine would be useful. More if we can identify what those bottles are for and if they work. I have a weapons supplier and can facilitate a trade if you think you can source more.
[ ...
a smile. ]
I'll never say no. Especially if you think it would look charming on me~
[ she is not specific, and names no names. ]
Medicine would be useful. More if we can identify what those bottles are for and if they work. I have a weapons supplier and can facilitate a trade if you think you can source more.
[ ...
a smile. ]
I'll never say no. Especially if you think it would look charming on me~
Rothstaylor it is, then.
[ He doesn't suspect a thing, and even if he did, he did say she could name it herself. Whether it's the name of her favorite pet turtle or her boyfriend can't make much of a difference in the end to him. ...But she's smart to not tell him, because he would tease her about it. ]
[ He doesn't suspect a thing, and even if he did, he did say she could name it herself. Whether it's the name of her favorite pet turtle or her boyfriend can't make much of a difference in the end to him. ...But she's smart to not tell him, because he would tease her about it. ]
Aventurine.
[ she sounds ... tired. the month's barely begun and already the effects of the blood moon are wearing on her.
still, it's not as if she can afford to stop or slow down. the world will keep moving even if she does not. ]
I have something I'd like to show you.
[ she sounds ... tired. the month's barely begun and already the effects of the blood moon are wearing on her.
still, it's not as if she can afford to stop or slow down. the world will keep moving even if she does not. ]
I have something I'd like to show you.
Of course.
[ he can sense the weariness and while he knows it could be the blood moon, there's no reason to bring attention to it if she doesn't first.
he's not suffering nearly as badly as he could be just yet—of if he is, he's managed to stifle it even through the murmur. ]
I'll meet you somewhere, if you like.
[ he can sense the weariness and while he knows it could be the blood moon, there's no reason to bring attention to it if she doesn't first.
he's not suffering nearly as badly as he could be just yet—of if he is, he's managed to stifle it even through the murmur. ]
I'll meet you somewhere, if you like.
Of course, I won't tell a soul.
...Mm... I'm staying in what they call "SoHo," I believe. It's in lower Manhattan. Are you further north than midtown? I admit I'm struggle a little with reading some of the language on the signs and maps, still. I'm trying to memorize them, but ...
...Mm... I'm staying in what they call "SoHo," I believe. It's in lower Manhattan. Are you further north than midtown? I admit I'm struggle a little with reading some of the language on the signs and maps, still. I'm trying to memorize them, but ...
• time reference
I'd like to discuss the situation regarding One and Sleep that Jinx revealed to us earlier.
In person, I don't trust that One is able to be kept out of our personal affairs within the Murmur short of a shared tether, but if he's flesh and blood he most likely has to make some inconvenient effort on his part to eavesdrop physically.
Unfortunately, Sleep is an Unknown, so we just have to work with Her being assumed Omniscient.
In short... I think we may have a problem with a capital P fast approaching, and it's not to do with Sleep's encouragement for Jinx to deliver Her the results of an indoctrinated killing of Her first vessel.
Although it's short notice, I need you here [ he'll give them a location and visual of the Crosby Hotel ] by noon tomorrow.
( meeting link )
- after: this conversation, which takes place after Jinx's Murmur Announcement
I'd like to discuss the situation regarding One and Sleep that Jinx revealed to us earlier.
In person, I don't trust that One is able to be kept out of our personal affairs within the Murmur short of a shared tether, but if he's flesh and blood he most likely has to make some inconvenient effort on his part to eavesdrop physically.
Unfortunately, Sleep is an Unknown, so we just have to work with Her being assumed Omniscient.
In short... I think we may have a problem with a capital P fast approaching, and it's not to do with Sleep's encouragement for Jinx to deliver Her the results of an indoctrinated killing of Her first vessel.
Although it's short notice, I need you here [ he'll give them a location and visual of the Crosby Hotel ] by noon tomorrow.
( meeting link )
Edited 2025-10-17 17:58 (UTC)
[That's a lot of complicated-sounding stuff Aventurine just said, but if they're gonna have to talk in person, then Toki probably shouldn't say a lot here, even if he's got a bad feeling and a million questions he might not even be able to pose in a way that makes sense.
That can all happen later.]
Okay. I'll go.
That can all happen later.]
Okay. I'll go.
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