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[hot_mes]

[perhaps this is a couple of days overdue but Law was honestly hoping someone more altruistic than him would make this message. Nope. So it's up to Dr. Asshole. Also, still shirtless and yes, without his hat today.]

Obviously, it's hot.

Those of you who've been underground for more than six months - especially the ones who haven't seen the sun in years - pay attention. This information is for everyone but particularly you.

Limit your exposure. Cover your damn skin if you haven't been exposed to sunlight in a year or you're going to burn to a crisp. We can treat burns but exacerbating it will only leave you vulnerable to infection. Don't be doing anything strenuous during the hottest part of the day, save it for first thing in the morning or after the large sun goes down. And for fuck's sake drink more water than you think you need. If you don't feel thirsty that means you're already affected.

Heat exhaustion can kill. And I don't think anyone wants to be dead right now.

[and, well, if anyone hasn't quite noticed the water effects yet...] Sorrow's temple water supply is my personal choice. But don't make that trek during the blazing heat if you're nearer to a different one.

Comments

[am_i_a_monster]

So it is the water. Is there any to make the water safer?

[hot_mes]

The water is as safe as it could be. [for certain values of 'safe'] There are some minerals but nothing most humans can't tolerate. Boiling will kill any small organisms if that's your worry.

But. [yep if she already knows, might as well say it] There's nothing that can be done for effects.

[am_i_a_monster]

The effects are a worry. I don't like the way our minds get constantly messed with.

[She studies his face for a moment.]

Sorrow is an interesting choice. Unless it doesn't have an effect?

[hot_mes]

It's unpleasant, but it does turn to our benefit eventually. [insofar as 'not having to hunt our own food every day' is a benefit]

Well reasoned.

[am_i_a_monster]

I've heard that one before. [Her father and Hannibal both thought they were acting in her own best interest.]

Okay. Good.

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[strayblade]

[underground for more than six months...well, she qualifies for that, even if she's just arrived.]

If your skin is different, paler, will the effects be even worse?

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[hot_mes]

If your skin hasn't had any exposure to sunlight, then yes. I'm not an expert in lineage factor but there is some link between mild exposure over time and tolerance.

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[strayblade]

And what about your eyes? What if they're more red?

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[hot_mes]

I don't know that eyes will be that affected. [ooh but now he's thinking...]

I usually wear my hat outdoors to shield my eyes. There's a distinct lack of sunglasses in any of the shops, particularly right now. That would be ideal, but a visor will protect against glare.

[utulien_aure]

Do the effects extend to the seaweed and the fish?

[They need to drink the water anyway, so it might not matter. But it would be nice to know.]

[hot_mes]

[yo, Fingon]

Fortunately, no. It seems like it's a good thing that the best harvests come from the pools outside the city limits.

[utulien_aure]

[Well met, Law. Excellent, you're not dead from toxins.]

Now there's a relief. We'll all be affected by blessings enough without them getting into the food supply as well.

[hot_mes]

Blessings. [SNORT] The water plants are edible too. I hesitate to call it 'seaweed' since it's not from the sea, it lacks the salt content of kelp or nori, but it's still good.

Basically, so far so good. No one will starve and even dysentery seems unlikely. We could have had it far, far worse.

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[hasitsthorns]

For those of you that are going to use the water supply at Sorrow's temple, I just ask that you be respectful. I don't care how you feel about the gods, just- Respect the dead and all.

That's all I'll say on it.

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[hot_mes]

I have no issues with Sorrow. He gave his life for his comrades, that's worth respecting.

[the lack of effect wasn't something he expected when he went there - Law had other reasons initially]

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[hasitsthorns]

Thanks, dude. Means a lot to hear. I know people here don't really like them a lot, but-

It'll just make me feel better.

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[hot_mes]

I'm not saying it to make anyone feel better, it's simply a fact.

After what just happened to all of us, the benefit of feeding the gods outweighs the unpleasantness of whatever feeling we're dealing with. I know it isn't an issue so much with Sorrow now but...well. He wasn't a traitor.

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[thelastjoy]

Does this place got enough jackets and cover to keep people from gettin' sun sick? Should probably warn people off touchin' the ground too. When it's scorchin' like this, the dirt's just gonna blister you something awful. Hell, even the buildin' will probably burn some hands in temps like this.

Does this place not got any big cans or jugs or whatever? Someone ought to bring some water closer to where people are livin'. [Aka someone that's not her.]

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[hot_mes]

Who knows? I haven't looked in the shops that have clothes since the Null attack.

Things are kind of every man for himself at the moment. None of that is my problem. [what a nice guy]

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[thelastjoy]

If not, people are gonna be shit outta luck. [Technically her too, since she lost her long sleeves before arriving. But at least she's used to extreme conditions.] Stayin' in doors all the time sucks.

Not your problem but you decided to air a PSA anyway? Strange guy.

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[hot_mes]

I'm a doctor. [like that explains everything, which it doesn't] I'd rather give the advice and let people ignore it at their own peril than let them suffer through sheer misinformation.

[stealer_ofsouls]

Not quite what I'd call desert survival, but I think you hit the major points.

['Sup my man?]

[hot_mes]

[sup other desert-dweller]

The specifics of that are out of my league. I know the sea better than the desert.

I see you've managed to stay alive through all of that bullshit.

[stealer_ofsouls]

[Desert, sea, they've had this conversation before.]

As I said, you got the major points. It's more the heat and sun exposure that we'd be concerned about here that actual desert survival.

Banged up and exhausted, but I think we all fall into that category lately. And mmm, I can think of at least one person who would tell you that I'm annoyingly hard to kill.

[hot_mes]

And I know full well people are going to get sick from exposure even with this advice, so at least now they can't say I didn't warn them.

[SIGH]

Did you enjoy yourself, then? There was plenty to satisfy even the most restless spirit.