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[onemistress]

Ah -- My lords and my ladies... [She's flicking through pages in front of her on the make shift desk. Most of it is idle scribbling of flowers, and sometimes it's images of residents that she's sketched out secretly, bits and pieces of thread too, a pin cushion, tape measure, her now almost fully grown rabbit hopping out of the way and off the desk where she waved him off --] Aha, found it. [a piece of paper is tugged out from under all the others] Tricky thing, are you not?

[She clears her throat, going to address the video again] Since we've new people here... and I'm sure those past are already aware... it's November, and mostly everything has started to become appropriately grey with the changing of the seasons-- [she reads over the sheet in front of her, humming softly under her breath] I don't imagine we'll have to ration much, but meat is going to be scarce with the animals leaving. However, better safe than sorry, nay? Especially here. [there are other things she's thinking of, how that when food is scarce for predators, they tend to come to villages -- but since there are no infants here, she doubts it'll be a problem. Not with the guns they do have.]

So for those of you that can get over the other side of the river, canned foods wouldn't go amiss. Things that will last, is what I am thinking of. I've made a list of what we do have stocked, what is lacking and what isn't. As well as things that we may need -- as always, I am sure most of you are better with what in available and what isn't in present times than I... [there's a laugh and she sits back down. smoothing a hand down the dress of hers. Vaguely Victorian, as always. She's grown fond of them. They are this place to her. Like nothing else is.] ... But again, if there is anything you can think of that may be useful for the winter, please feel free to discuss it with me, or others, such as Master Yukio, he's the best head on his shoulders, or if you think perhaps if there might be something worth making -- talk to Master Lavi, he's the best builder here... if there is anything personal you need, there is the General's supply runs, though I'll try to take care of the larger things to do with food and that sort of thing. 

[she grows vaguely stern for a moment] Please remember that the other side of the river loathes us, as per my agreement with their Mayor, you will be returned to us -- but you will spend time in their jail first. Only go if you can blend in completely. If you can't, I'd advise doing no such thing. Especially if you give them any such reason to attack us again. [she relaxes again and settles back]

That's all I can think of for now. As always, I'll be in my weaving room if you've need to find me. It's just down from the kitchen on the sixth floor. [she gives another smile, before she clicks the video off.] 

Comments

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[historyrabbit]

I started filling up one of the rooms with cans before I went home since I haven't gotten to work on the cabinets in the kitchen. I'll start on that when I get cleared for working again. If we need some meat I can borrow a gun from Okumura and go hunting.

voice;

[onemistress]

You're resourceful as ever. [she sighs.] How are your injuries, they're healing well I trust?

voice;

[historyrabbit]

They're healing well enough, I'm allowed to walk around now at least.

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[azrthmtrnznthos]

Yukio, Doc, or Myself better be along if you do go hunting. Preferably Yukio or I, as we've hunted bears before. I went along mostly for help finding one, and then transporting it back.

....and I'm willing to go with you, if you do want to go hunting. I can keep you from hurting yourself further, as well as other useful things. Like keeping any wildlife FROM you, and transport, and so forth.

voice;

[historyrabbit]

I might be injured but I'm pretty good at hunting too. The old man and I had to eat somehow before we joined the Order. [Not that he's saying no, he's just saying he doesn't need to be babied.]

Re: voice;

[azrthmtrnznthos]

Fair enough. I just know you're also stubborn. Very stubborn, and likely to push yourself.

voice;

[historyrabbit]

Can't help it... Kind of have to push myself at home, we all did... [And he just got back so it's hardwired more heavily right now than normal.]

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[azrthmtrnznthos]

[OH yes, that's definitely sounding familiar. She's used to that...but she's not giving up.]

Well, here you are NOT pushing yourself so hard you break. Understand?

voice;

[historyrabbit]

Too many things to do before winter hits, we need to be ready.

video;

[seadweller]

Does the river have fish in it?

video;

[onemistress]

... I would imagine so, do you have an idea, your grace?

video;

[seadweller]

Whale.. if people need food I could go get us some! I am a seadweller after all.

[beanstalk]

Bear meat should last if we freeze it, yeah?

[onemistress]

I imagine any meat would, and an animal the size of a bear would see us through for awhile... [frown.] I wouldn't advise hunting an animal of that size by yourself however.

[She doesn't know about the healing, just... people hunt bears in groups for a reason. On account of: they're bears.]

[beanstalk]

I've fought bigger.

[onemistress]

When you had your full powers, or not?

[beanstalk]

I've pretty much always had Mugen, does it matter?

[onemistress]

I think here it does.

[beanstalk]

I've never seen our abilities be capped before, I don't think it does.

[onemistress]

It still doesn't mean you risk taking that chance. A bear knows where to attack just as much as you do. Take someone with you is all I am asking.

[When did she start sounding like their mother?]

[beanstalk]

I'll be fine.

[Good question......]

[onemistress]

[and then she's all sweetness. Fine, force her to threats.] I'll tell my lady Lenalee of your plans then shall I? I'm sure she feels the same. With her powers, I've no doubt she'll want to help you.

[Too late now.]

[beanstalk]

[WHY YOU GOTTA DO THAT, ELIZABETH.]

... It's a public feed, you know.

[onemistress]

[BECAUSE YOU'RE BEING STUBBORN.]

Well then, I am sure we shall be hearing from her soon then won't we?

[beanstalk]

Tch, I'll just ask Lavi. [HE IS ALWAYS STUBBORN, HE SHOULD BE A REDHEAD.]