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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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[Back home, after a slightly worrying trip out.]

Clothing might be the problem. We're not prepared for ice.

Yeah, I'm concerned about any extreme weather. I'm also unsure of just how easy or difficult it might be to get from place to place in any of the new locations; I know they said the city would move as it is, but what that would mean in a jungle setting or whatever could mean a few different things.

[Getting from house to house on the frozen planet could be dangerous, they don't know anything about the actual landscape of the water planet, and who's to say there won't be jungle planets and vines and who knows what else just in the road on that planet?]

We could barely handle the desert. And didn't they say the jungle plants might be dangerous? None of them are very good options.

How do we prepare for three completely different chances?

Making sure to have basic supplies on hand will work for any of the three, but as for more specific issues like clothing, it might be best to just hedge our bets. Most people on Sorrow's post seemed interested in the ocean planet, so although it's impossible to know what those who didn't respond to voted for we might guess that's a favorite.

[And so primarily prepare for it.]

Know any boat makers?

Hedging bets never worked out too well for me though.

I'm not sure I'd trust anyone here to make a boat.

Betting isn't my favorite option either, but it's better than being so overwhelmed you end up doing nothing. General 'you', of course.

[Tone and text is a whole thing.]

I can advise on preparations for the ice planet, if anyone should need it. But on the whole, I'd rather we go anywhere else.

Thanks for using text.

It's a lot to try to prepare for everything, since it sounds like the climate will be really different depending on where we go. I'd suggest we try to do something a little more centralized, but that hasn't worked too well in the past.

[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.

You're welcome, though it was more necessity than anything else.

[So it feels wrong to take any credit. He's also concerned about anyone who's blind and hasn't gotten their screen-reader to work, or anyone super unlucky who ended up both blind and deaf, but he can't really do anything about that himself right now.]

I know; I wish we had a better idea of exactly what we were going to be dealing with. General supplies will at least work for any of them, as they all have the potential of new hazards that might take a few days to get used to, but for more specific things like clothing choices we may have to just take a guess at which planet is going to win the vote.

[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.

[ Curufin is in his workshop, attired in work clothes. There is a litter of sketches on the bench in front of him, tools, and stacks of materials on the floor and on other benches behind him. ]

I have a remedy for dangerous jungle plants. [ He holds up a gleaming Elven scimitar and grins. And then he picks up another tool and flourishes it. It is a machete. ] Either of these will work quite well, I should think. We have heaps of Null bodies and therefore lots of metal that can be processed into simple, effective cutting tools or weaponry.

And as for boats, Celebrimbor and I are thinking along the same lines. At this moment, I am making some drawings and starting a materials list. I asked Sorrow about this problem, saying that if we go to the water planet, we might need to get from island to island. He said he'd think about it, and that possibly transportation would be provided. I asked him to let us know if we need to build anything. But I'm not counting on the gods to provide for us. Best to be prepared, as you say, Lance.

Edited 2018-05-17 06:46 (UTC)

Wild shot in the dark here

You lost your voice didn't you?

I do occasionally use text by choice.

[It's not a no, but he also doesn't have much of a sense of humor about this at the moment.]

Not usually for your important announcements.

[Rosen is taking that not-no as a yes]

Do you need anything?

hey u got food?

[ She has food she's just bored. ]

Edited (when u remember ur character doesnt have the fine motor control to type during the event) 2018-05-17 15:55 (UTC)

With any luck they'll be plants that can actually be cut, and don't spray acid or anything.

[Because let's be real, it is Hadriel.]

"He'll think about it" isn't entirely confidence-inspiring, so yeah, it's probably best if we don't rely on anything being provided. What kind of boats are you thinking of?

[Because Lance is worried about the idea of trying to navigate something small, like a canoe or kayak, in unknown water; not only could there be creatures lurking, but who knows what the currents or waves could be like? They're probably especially turbulent between islands, too, especially in narrower passages.]

Edited 2018-05-17 16:01 (UTC)

No, I'm okay, but thank you.

Are you affected this time?

Some, yes. Are you still settling in?

[In other words, does she need something to eat? Because he definitely knows that feeling and doesn't mind sharing, especially since he actually has some supplies right now.]

[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.

I managed to slip through unscathed this time.

Given some of the cases coming into the clinic I can say I'm more than a little relieved.

I'm good. Living with Dr. Rosen

My muscles are kind of like jelly at the moment. And I'm super bored here on the couch.

[ Save her. ]

Oh good; he can use the supervision.

Did you lose coordination or something?

[He's not entirely sure how this event is working yet, but it seems like that would fit with what's going on.]

That's good to hear. The first part, anyway.

At least we had some warning this was going to happen.

Haha right?

Yeah. I'm like a baby animal. Did you lose anything?

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