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[It feels like forever since he's made a network post, even though it's really only been about a month. But a lot has happened, and he's going to talk about absolutely none of it.

Instead, there are some pressing issues affecting everyone, and those are more important right now.]

Although this event is distracting, to put it mildly, it might help to focus on something else if possible. We know that we'll soon change locations, and since we have warning we can try to prepare; even if we don't know exactly where we're going to end up, making sure we have enough supplies, clothing, and that sort of thing will help, especially if things go unexpectedly.

[Like there's something wrong when they move, or the gods forgot to warn them about something, or the planet is different from how they remember, or any number of other reasons that might interrupt those in Hadriel's usual abilities to just go scavenge for what they might need.]

So those who are able to do so might consider preparing a little, as well as helping friends and acquaintances who might not be able to do because of the event. Even if you're not interested in looking for or stockpiling anything, those who haven't already should check in on those they know and make sure they're doing alright.

[Considering the range in severity this event.]

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[Sorry, he has to stick with text, although he can at least hear the message just fine.]

I don't think it's a particularly popular choice, so it's probably unlikely we'll end up there this time. However, any advice you have could still be useful, especially if we go there in the future.

[Fingon would keep it to Sweets' preferred method, but alas. He currently lacks fingers.]

That was my understanding, and you have no idea how glad I am of it. I can record what I can when this is over, should be ever be in need of it.

As to other preparations: Celebrimbor has discussed building boats, though I am unsure whether he's had the chance to make any progress on the task.

[That... Sounds a lot worse than no voice, honestly. Lance would definitely take his current issue over Fingon's.]

That's a good idea, thank you.

Do you know what kind of boats he might be able to make? I'm concerned about how potentially dangerous the water might be, especially for a smaller boat.

[It's not something he'd recommend, no]

I am no shipwright, nor are most of my people. But the Falathrim, our neighbors at home, have a long history with the art and are experienced seafarers.

Celebrimbor has a good memory and a better eye for detail. I imagine he'd try to model his boats after theirs.

What are their boats like?

[Are they talking canoes or triremes or something even bigger?]

Their ships are made of wood- yellow birch, I think, treated against rot and usually painted white. They vary in size. The largest ocean-going vessels could fit all the people in Hadriel easily, the smallest... two or three people, perhaps?

So there's some variety, depending on what ends up being most useful if we do go to the ocean planet.

[That's good, at least.]

Yes.

And if none of the examples apply, well. There's nothing like urgent need to spur on creative solutions.

That's true; especially here the people have invented some very creative ways of solving problems. The organizations that exist are a good example.

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