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[einselective]

If anyone has information about the Door that is not yet public knowledge, now would be a good time to share it.

Additionally, if you are capable of fending off the types of creatures that appear in the Colosseum and have at least some modicum of intellectual capacity... or at least the ability to read and not touch things you've been told not to, I'm looking for assistance. Contact me.

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[dedikated]

What's your plan?

( She's not had any luck looking for it with her own power but then this place doesn't work like home does. Who knows what rules govern The Door's existence, or if it's even a power in the sense of something she can detect? )

[einselective]

[Marian hasn't exactly made it a secret that she (and Alphys!) have been trying to find the Door for some time now, but after the second contact from the Null... well, she's even less sure how much to say about anything. But the network is pretty much the only way of reaching out to the community, so here we are.]

Do you have anything to contribute or not?

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[notimpervious]

I possess quite a lot more than a modicum of intellectual capacity. I have not yet ventured into the caves for any purpose, but provided I go with a weapon of some sort or at least knowledge of what lives in the caves, I could be quite capable at keeping them at bay.

What do you intend to do that requires this type of assistance?

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[einselective]

I need help watching over a few things. If you know where the clinic is, I'll meet you there later to discuss the details.

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[knifecollecting]

What are you thinking?

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[einselective]

I'm not soliciting questions. I'm looking for answers.

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[glacius]

You already know I fit all of the criteria of the assistance you are looking for.

[He doesn't like her and he knows that she doesn't like him... but with the Null pressing a little bit more each time, Glacius would prefer to act. He has no love for the gods-- in fact, he'd rather see them brought to justice for the constant torture they subject their prisoners to-- but at the same time, he doesn't want to get himself caught up in the possibly oncoming civil war. If they're going to get out, he'd prefer they all find some way to do it on their own terms--some way that doesn't become horrifically messy and dangerous for all involved.]

[text]

[einselective]

[Marian did, unfortunately, realize that, and the fact may have had a hand in making this a text-only posting to begin with. If she can't see him, it's... better. And if she knew him better, she's know that they're both really on the same page as far as that's concerned.]

Yes. You're offering?

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[lifetothefullest]

If this is about what we spoke about earlier, I can probably help.

[He knows what she's doing--generally, anyway--and is used to working with scientists, and he's been able to handle the monsters he's had to deal with so far. Except for the wasps, anyway, but those are hardly fair to count right?]

[Text -- Private]

[einselective]

Are you sure?

[Baby-faced psychologist doesn't exactly seem like the type to be taking on monsters.]

[text]

[synthedick]

It seems like you've got plenty of hands, but if you need any more help, here's two more.

[text]

[einselective]

[At least there's one thing that a lot of people around here seem to be good at... and considering how ineffectual she herself is, it's appreciated this once.]

Good. I don't know how long I'll need assistance for, so I imagine shifts will be needed.

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[restinglichface]

this a paying gig?

[what? it's a valid question.]

[einselective]

[Okay, she could start off with a smart retort but at the same time Marian can't help but ask:]

What exactly do you think anyone here would use for payment?

[Come to think of it, after seeing Malkus' attempt to pay for food... bartering around here seems like a way to end up with something you really don't want.]

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[elegant_and_proud]

I regularly venture into the caves and kill the creatures that reside within for dinner. If you are unwilling to answer questions over the network, will you do so in person?

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[einselective]

Yes. Meet me outside the clinic then.

[She's been a little inconsistent with answering so far, but some of these people she doesn't really know, and judging by the varied responses to the Null, who's to say whose motivation is what anymore. The Clinic is at least close enough, and seems like a decent meeting place that everyone knows.]

[readytobe]

I do not have any information on the Door. [Which he is not happy about, but.] But I am more than capable of defeating the Colosseum creatures. There will be another round of newcomers soon, yes?

[einselective]

Unfortunately, that's correct.

[And whoever this is, is smart enough to put two and two together, which means Marian likes him already.]

Can you show up there tomorrow?

[circumitus]

can help - both with information and the colosseum.

don't know much more about the former that isn't already known tho. just been looking to compile knowledge.

[einselective]

In this case, restating the facts known so far might be useful. I'll add anything else I'm aware of to the summary.

[Audio]

[whistlewhilstyouwork]

Well someone sounds like they have a plan

[Audio]

[einselective]

I wouldn't go so far as to say a plan at this stage.

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[so_dark_a_road]

You and I spoke briefly about six weeks ago, during the benefit event for the Clinic. Regrettably, I don't have any information about the Door, though I've been searching for it. But I'm very good at killing Colosseum creatures. And I have intellectual curiosity. [ The Elvish clan he belongs to are his world's scientists and technologists. ]

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[einselective]

Yes, yes, I remember.

I'm honestly surprised at how many people have been willing to volunteer their time.

[She supposes it must be the same for the clinic, then.]

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[blessedmaiden]

While I don't really know anything about the door that isn't public knowledge but on the fighting side- I can certainly help. What do you need help for?

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[einselective]

Keeping an eye on some things in the Colloseum. I expect it wil be very uneventful... until the moment the next batch of unfortunates is dragged through the Door.

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[sciencelizard]

[Marian, Alphys is having like the worst week of her life do you gotta do this now. At least her exhaustion doesn't show through in text.]

whatre you testing??
also what info on the door do you have
i may have more
we havent compared notes in a while

[text - private]

[einselective]

I'm going to take some equipment into the Colloseum and try to get more accurate readings on the surges when new people are being dropped in. I was hoping that perhaps one or two people here might have known something that wasn't already public knowledge but that much seems to have been in vain.

If there's anything you want to get set up there too, I can bring it. I know you might not feel like coming along, or over to the lab, right now. But when you're free we should talk again. In person, not on the network.

[Because if there's anyone that she'd want to talk to about the other possible project... well, she can already guess what Alphys would think, but at least it would be worth asking what she thought about the Null as well]

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[64th]

Oh sure I know a lot about the door. I had no idea people were interested in going home.

[ they say text doesn't convey tone well, but her sarcasm comes through pretty well. ]

[einselective]

[It suuuure does.]

I'm sure you're very proud of being utterly useless.

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[kingoftheloonybin]

I have confirmed timelines but nothing else. I can help if you need an assistant.

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[einselective]

Hmm. Yes, I think that would be fine. There are a few things that could be done in the lab while I'm out keeping an eye on the equipment. If you speak with Alphys, she might appreciate the help too.

text; (sry for late)

[claritatis]

I consider myself more than capable in the areas specified.