audio; un: stargirl

[bossily]

[There sure have been a lot of informational hits to the earpieces lately. And she's really sorry to add another one to the mix. But this is something she feels the need to get the deets out to everyone quickly. You never know when the next mission will be announced, after all.]

Right so, my name's Clara Oswald. Think I've met most of you by now, though there seems to be some of us that are new wandering about.

[And just so everyone is aware, she's smiling and waving like you all can see her but this is audio so you can't. Anyone that's near her in the sunlight room is free to see this happening in real time.]

I've been here long enough to agree with the assertion we need a sense of organization moving forward. So Rosinante and I have come together to start working on gathering a list of our current inventory. The plan is to make checklists and supply kits to take with us on our missions. We'll have to use whatever we currently have on the station, obviously, but thought that maybe we could come up with an organized list of requests for Viveca.

[She's a teacher back home. Checklists are her life. Being organized is also a+, so she sounds incredibly excited by the prospect of being the one to actually get to do some organization.]

Soooo, [Yeah, that's stretched out and almost comes out in a whimsical, playful lilt.]

If anyone has any supplies they'd like to list off, request suggestions, or would like to be one of the first to take a supply kit whenever our next mission pops up...

[She trails off there. She figures everyone here will know what to do if they're interested. If you're watching in the sunlight room, she fingerguns at thin air. It's hard being an expressive person that uses their hands to talk in wild gestures when attempting to deliver a simple audio message.]

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audio; un: kovacs

[kovach]

[ he remembers her voice, something in the giddiness of it that makes it hard not to recall the small girl, about an entire foot shorter, that had practically shoved him around to help him find a room. he hadn't gotten her name then, hearing it for the first time now — clara oswald — just as he hadn't given his, though unlike then, he's actually curious for the conversation this time around. mostly because he actually likes to be ready for a mission, reluctant as he is to engage with this one or not. ]

And what exactly would be your idea of a standard supply kit? Just curious.

[bossily]

[She isn't sure if he's being critical or simply curious, but either way - she doesn't want someone underestimating her. It's easy for people to think she's simple and sweet and has no place doing things like this. But she has to remind herself that not everyone is from Earth. And not everyone from a version of Earth has the same outlook on things as she does.]

On our last mission, we could've done with things of our own instead of relying on the locals. Certain things were hard to come by after a certain point. Things like medical supplies, extra clothing... tools for the mechanically inclined? Anything that might be a simple, basic need. It'd be particularly helpful for new arrivals who aren't sure what to bring with them.

Why? What would you put in a standard supply kit?

[kovach]

[ it's not necessarily that he's looking to underestimate her, since he knows, in his experiences, that size and appearance isn't something to judge on someone's experiences and knowledge (especially, in his history, where changing sleeves means all kinds of minds in different bodies), but he does often need to do his observations to see exactly what people are made of, which, in this case, would be more of an outlook on her.

and by what she's detailing, she seems to have an idea of what she's talking about. ]

Weapons, for starters. Medical supplies, sure, but just as important is gonna be a way to defend yourself before you can even get hurt. These days, there's no planet you can get to without expecting some kind of fight.

audio --> video

[bossily]

Thing is, not everyone prefers to use weapons. But suppose we could have kits with and without basic weapons.

[There's a pause, and she switches things over to video.]

You haven't happened to make your way to the armory yet, have you? Cos there's plenty of weapons here, maybe even something that's specific to your area of expertise?

[The way it's worded combined with the smile on her face make it obvious she's fishing for information. The more she can learn about the others here, the better suited she'll be to figure out who the best allies are. And if he's so freely talking about going to multiple planets, he's definitely someone she wants to get to know better.]

Audio | Un: Star-Lord

[spacedisaster]

[ Peter remembers your voice, lady who wouldn't let him sleep on the floor. ]

This is a good idea, not everyone has the same abilities so making a standard kit might help avoid problems. I suggest adding a change of clothes, some basic medical supplies like disinfectant and bandage, scissors and a small knife, a notebook or tablet and something to write, and even packed food or snacks. Gotta keep the correct level of blood sugar and all that.

Since we are moving to an actual city for the next mission, we could also make a list of supplies we might need at the station, and see if we can acquire them there. That way we don't have to depend so much on the supply drops from Viveca. You can't ever have too many medical supplies, surgical tools, and toilet paper, you know? People who've been here for some time, like you, probably have a better idea of what we might need with more urgency.

[ He has no problem deferring to Clara's expertise, is what he's saying. He also doesn't trust the generosity of Viveca or whoever brought them into the station, and doesn't like to depend on them for survival. ]

[bossily]

[And she definitely remembers your voice, guy who wouldn't stop sleeping on the floor. At least he seems to be doing well for himself now.]

Never thought about running out of toilet paper here.

[What happens when you run out of toilet paper in space???

Ew.]

I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say I trust Viveca. Least not yet. But I think if we can get her a list we can see how willing she is to cooperate. And if she winds up being a grumpy old cow, then we know it's best to gather what we can on missions in the future.

[spacedisaster]

[ In Peter's defense, he has slept floors before, and even in worst places. He's adaptable, and so far he's not doing terrible here. So far. ]

I've been living in spaceships since I was 8 years old. Trust, there's no such thing as too much toilet paper. And while we're at it, duct tape as well.

[ The answer is: lots of problems happen. ]

I've got no issue with A.I.s, I've met others before, but I can't say I appreciate being dragged here out of the blue, even if Viveca says I agree to it. Frankly I thought it was all a weird dream, I'm not fully convinced it isn't. But if you say she's at least reliable like that, we can give it a try.

Have you been living here for long?

[bossily]

[She's definitely starry eyed now. The thought of having gotten to spend an entire childhood and adult life out in space having adventures is amazing to her. She wants to touch base on that, but first she feels she should answer his question.]

About three months now, I think. Time's started to start blurring together, if I'm being honest.

[There's a brief pause, only a fraction of a beat.]

So, did your parents just pack you up and head out to space somehow when you were eight?

audio; un: alenko

[majorbiotic]

Miss Oswald, do you know if this station has any medi-gel? If not, that should definitely be put on the list. Also, food and water seem like the most important things to consider in terms of supplies.

I wish I had something of my own to add to your inventory, but all I've got are the clothes on my back, my amp, and my omni-tool. Not really things I can lend out to anyone.

[bossily]

No clue on the medi-gel, sorry. But we haven't reached the infirmary yet, so it could be there. I think everyone so far has been in agreement that the very basic needs are what should be in the supply kits, though I'm a bit torn on including weapons. What sort of food do you think would hold up the best?

[majorbiotic]

It's a medicinal salve that heals various wounds and ailments and seals injuries against infections. If you're not sure, just run it by me. I know what it looks like.

I agree that we shouldn't be handing out weapons with a generic supply kit, except maybe a knife. But anything more advanced should be left to people who are trained. [He thinks for a moment] We should pack small foods like protein bars, and foods that won't spoil easily and will keep you hydrated. Celery, carrots, cucumber slices. You don't want anything that's going to add a lot of weight. Maybe a small can of nuts or beans?

[bossily]

Our last mission, we had no trouble finding food and staying hydrated. There was a minor drugging incident where some of us wound up sick after eating something we were given at tea, but I'm hardly going to hold that against any future planets we visit.

[So including food is a good idea, she'll jot down his suggestions.]

You're the second person to recommend a knife, so I think we ought to look into including one in every kit. It's not like we have to shove a machete in the kit and hand it off to one of the children that're here. There's practical options too, I wager.

text, un; dustywolf

[softmouth]

I've been wanting to take down some stuff for preserving food so we can get extra supplies for times between missions. viv already promised me a little smokehouse, but some canning supplies and other tools for food preservation would be really helpful. last mission, I hunted so much I could've fed us for a month on meat alone, but there was no way to bring it back to the ship

oh, and if you want, I can give you the list of what food supplies we have, since people have been helping me with rationing and stuff, we've been keeping pretty good track

[bossily]

Food preservation is definitely something we should be looking into. I think that's a brilliant idea, Dusty. As is the list of kitchen supplies. If we can compile a list of our complete inventory, it helps us all keep track of the best resources to focus on obtaining month to month.

[softmouth]

I'll keep working on it then, but if you want to take over keeping track of food, I'm more than happy to hand that over. might be better kept with the other supply lists than separate with whoever's doing rationing

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[callada]

Glad you and others are handling food. I should've thanked you earlier. If you haven't gotten Yanli involved, you might ask her if she's interested in helping you out. She's quite the cook.

We'd be happy to work with you on how to prep food for missions, especially since you've been accounting for unique diets.

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[softmouth]

well, some of it! mostly I'm just trying to keep the fridge stocked with cooked meals so it's there if someone needs to eat, you know? and since I'm in there a lot I asked if anyone wanted to help and then there you go. Yanli is great. I've showed her some stuff about how the stoves work and we've had a couple chats about soup recipes and stuff.

and of course. if we have anything really especially unusual, I haven't been told. mostly what I know about is a couple people who need extra food and at least one who doesn't need much at all compared to most people. no specific ingredients or anything, at least to my knowledge. some people are kind of private about that sort of thing, so I might just not know

[callada]

Makes sense. I've mostly been handling my own food, just because I don't mind doing so. But I suppose I'll point out if you're ever trying to portion out something for me, no bread.

[He has one rule. One. Rule.]

audio; un: lanxichen

[calmness]

This is a good idea for future missions.

While they may not be useful for everyone, I have talisman paper and brushes that I am planning to bring to future missions. While not classic weapons like knives or guns -- [an awkward pause but he's sure he's talking about the thing he's thinking of and hey, he's learned about modern things!] it's unlikely that anyone who stumbles upon the pack accidentally would think much of paper and inks.

The talismans can be used for things such as keeping doors shut, preventing sound from leaving a room, or be sent to others as a form of messenger in the case our network is down. More ink as a request for Viveca would be helpful.

[a pause then, careful and concerned as he hasn't considered what he's about to say before even though this whole earpiece situation is very strange to him.] On second thought, has anyone considered what we would do on a mission if unable to communicate remotely? It would be good to create a plan once we have a new mission file of how we'd address this or where to go if we need to regroup. [for someone who is also a teacher, someone is getting off track on the assignment and not getting a passing grade!]

[bossily]

I'm not sure many of us have given any thought to what would happen if our earpieces stopped working.

[Which is worrisome really, but...well, there's no time like the present to hop on that train of thought.]

Is there a steep learning curve involved with picking up on your talismans? I'd like to learn, if you don't mind teaching. Assuming we can get enough ink, that is.

omg i am so sorry i didn't get a notif!

[calmness]

Ah -- Then perhaps we could organize a contingency plan as well? If we are building something in the case of an emergency.

Once we get the mission file, there's opportunity for that. [or next time...]

It is a matter of activating them with one's qi. I have heard some members of the ship learning magical abilities. If you were able to pick that up, this should not be a problem.

action; lmk if this is ok lol

[unbreachable]

[ Clara, you are adorable and quirky and Raleigh has watched this entire thing in mild amusement from his little hidey hole, where he'd been napping against a tree. ]

I gotta ask, [ he says once she's finished and the finger fun shows over, stretching his legs and pushing himself (with some effort, things still ache) to his feet, ]

Were you in the military, or were you a teacher? Back home, I mean.

it's perfection

[bossily]

[She jumps in surprise and winds up spinning about to look his way. Her eyes are wide at first, but then the startled look becomes more perplexed. Her nose wrinkles up as she stares his way.

Is this a stalker??

Or is she just that easy to read?]

Schoolteacher, yeah. Is it really that obvious?

[unbreachable]

[ He smiles a little, leaning against his tree, hands in the pockets of his blue BDUs. ]

A little. Just the way you were kinda taking control. Figured you were used to herding children in one way or another. [ cadets, kids... same thing, really. ]

[bossily]

So it's painfully obvious. Good to know.

[She laughs at herself, so she's good humored about the whole thing.]

It's not that I try to talk to people here like I would the children, but...

[Old habits die hard. She looks a little sheepish about that.]