[audio] backdated to 12/16, during the CR Swap event

[onlyanautomaton]

Locked to the Fire Brigade:

Good day.

Mr. Curufin, the Fire Brigade's head and founder, is no longer here.

Who will be assuming command?

Comments

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[utulien_aure]

[Heavily] Ai, the Fire Brigade. I had nearly forgotten.

Curufin is my cousin, so his obligations fall to me in his absence. If no one else care to step forward, I will.

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[onlyanautomaton]

I don't believe we have been formally introduced. My name is Oscar. It is my primary duty to ensure the ongoing maintenance of our vehicles. I will continue to perform this role without need of instruction.

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[utulien_aure]

No, I do not believe we have. Well met, Oscar. Fingon Fingolfinion, at your service.

Thank you for looking after them. I know very little of how they work, alas, but it is good to know they are still available in a crisis.

[A moment's pause]

We should probably ask for extra hands, soon. In case of an emergency, or another disappearance.

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[onlyanautomaton]

I am pleased to make your acquaintance.

Hadriel has not seen a fire emergency in a while, but we must be ready to deploy aid in the event of one. Recruitment of new members is required if we aim to provide an effective response.

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[utulien_aure]

True. We can make an announcement...

[Thinking for a moment.]

Two days after the next Door opening, perhaps? We should reach a larger group, then. And our hosts usually wait a few days before inflicting some new madness on us.

[...And one last thing he can think of.] In the meantime, would you mind teaching me how the engines work? If I'm to lead I should have some idea of what I ask others to do.

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[onlyanautomaton]

[Were it up to Oscar, the announcement would be made sooner rather than later, but Mr. Fingon's decision is logical. Oscar also knows that if there is a fire emergency between that time and now, non-affiliated volunteers will step forward to aid them as before.]

Very well, Mr. Fingolfinion.

I would be glad to facilitate your orientation, sir.

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[utulien_aure]

Please, Fingon will do.

And thank you. I lack my cousin's skill with machines, I'm sorry to say, but I hope I will not be too poor a student.