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[Low image quality and poor light combine to leave Natasha almost unrecognizable. It's mostly the red in her hair and the sound of her voice when she speaks that identify her, for those who know her.]

In light of our current situation, I'm hoping to get a rough idea what we have to work with.

Specifically, two priorities.

First, anyone who wants to let us know how much food they have on hand and whether or not they'd be willing to share. We might have to tighten our belts a little here, but we can at least try to make what we have last as long as possible and get to as many people as possible.

[A pause, filled with fuzzy static. Then:]

Second, who has access to guns and how much ammo they have on hand.

I've got about a clip and a half left.

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The good news is, no shortage of low tech weapons so we should be able to hold off on bullets until we really need them.

[Natasha isn't bothered by a little brusqueness. Her own response is imminently professional.]

What kind of hunting skills do you have?

Yes, conservation should be a priority.

[He agrees. At the question, there's a little hesitation, but now really isn't the time for formality.]

I'm a werewolf. I can shift at will and hunt down what we need. I'm capable of tracking and can carry large corpses myself, and I know how to skin and properly cook potential kills... though with these monsters, there'll be some guesswork involved.

[The small signs of surprise might still carry through the video feed, but it would take a stroke of profound luck for the static and the graininess and the lighting to come together at just the right time to catch the twitch at the corner of her mouth, the way one brow rises and her eyes tighten.]

All right. [Is it any weirder than anything else here? Or back home, for that matter. Calling a werewolf unexpected after the Hulk seems a little disingenuous.] If you can control something like that, could be real useful.

[Hey, at least she's taking it in stride.]

I have perfect control, [he reassures, though he doesn't sound offended by the insinuation to the contrary.] I was considering making a post about starting a hunting party. I can work alone if need be, but I function better with a partner or in small groups.

Seems reasonable, considering what's out there. Someone to watch your back.

[Natasha takes most things in stride. She doesn't see a reason to change her MO for this.]

Organizing several hunting parties would be ideal. If most people are eating meat, we just have to supplement that with the other rations.

I'd be interested in seeing who turns out for that.

Of course.

Are you planning on hunting? Or are you focused on organization?

Still up in the air. Depends what it seems like we need most. There's protection to consider too...

[The ghost of a smile comes through the grainy video.]

Still getting a sense for the lay of things. But I'll hunt if we need more hands.

Yes. I am also a member of the city guard, so I understand the priorities.

[But if they have no food then they won't have much to guard.]

Let me know if you require assistance.

[And if they don't get the food they manage to find distributed to the people who need it, what's the point? Natasha nods.]

I'll let you know—though if you're part of the guard, you'll have your hands full.

I'll keep an eye out for when you start organizing a hunting party. We should have a better idea what we're doing soon.

Indeed. Thank you.

[It takes all kinds of people to get a supply chain running. Natasha has the right idea.]

Until then.

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