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[onedrinkwithme]

From: Forseti
Date: September 16, 2016



[Hey, who are these three weirdos showing up on the BBS feed? They may not be familiar to some but to others, the forms of Izumo, Aymeric, and Leo are on screen thanks to the laptop camera in Aymeric's office. No cats included but strange enough the camera is able to fit all three men in view without issue..]

Greetings and well met, Far Shore. To those who are curious of who we are, I am Aymeric de Borel-

Leo, formerly prince of Nohr.

And Izumo Kusanagi.

We come to you with an idea that some may have heard or seen within the past few days, coming together to express it the best way we can. Recall when you first arrived in this realm and were told about your new positions whether god or shinki. However, have you noticed that the information given to us was sparse? Most of what we know now was by either word-of-mouth, spoken by fellow comrades, or we had to experience it.

[Do they need a reminder of Axel and how important the Gods’ Greatest Secret is? While they cannot see it on screen, he keeps his hands folded.]

Not only that but when someone vanishes and there are shinki with no place to go, only to rely on this network and their own connections to find a place to stay and to be safe from harm...there needs to be something done. And we may have that very idea to help: the three of us have come up with the notion of a center of sorts. One to be able to house various information about this world and our roles as well as what can be done.

[Looking to both men as he speaks. He’s not the only one doing this...even if he did kind of drag them into it.

So Leo speaks up.]

There is almost no organization here. We rely on once-monthly training sessions for any information or way to meet the other gods and shinki in the heavens, and sometimes it can be weeks before we realize someone has left the heavens, leaving their shinki godless or their god shinki-less. There is no way to determine how many gods a shinki is named by or how many shinki a god has and what their names are. There is no database of information, no collection of what we know about the world we’re in or the worlds we come from. This is a problem.

[Okay, he’s done.]

It is for this reason that we had decided to fix that problem [A brief pause as he glances at the other two.] and opted to do what we can to help everyone here - god and shinki alike. At the moment, we have managed to procure a location for this at Heaven’s library and we will also offer classes or aid for anyone who finds themselves confused by anything that may seem new to them - such as the technology like the phones that each of us are given when we initially arrive.

Along with the location, we are looking for those able bodied in both physical and mental capabilities to help with the process. There are places that have not yet been mapped and to have a general consensus of the lay of the land would do wonders for those newly arrived. If a shinki has no place to go if they become godless, we need those who are willing to open their doors to give shelter until they can get up on their feet. There needs to be much more information on subjects such as Noraing other than the taboo and whispers in the shadows about how harmful it is. Unless we arm ourselves with knowledge, we will remain ignorant and possibly lose a valuable tool at our disposal.

If there is anyone who is willing to help us, we can be either reached at our current office at the library as mentioned earlier or at this current number to whom we are speaking from along with the temple of Forseti.

[And there’s directions to said library and Aymeric’s temple attached to the message as well. Why only his info? Does anyone want to deal with Niles answering the door? And Izumo seems to be a private person so it’s only fair.]

There has been too much discourse about how to go on in this realm and how only one group should be responsible for the displaced masses. So let us repay in kind and instead of bemusing the misfortunes that are upon us, to stand up and do something for a change. Instead of sitting and watch the world pass by, offer your assistance to someone who needs it. Open your home to one who needs safety in an uncertain time. That is what we are trying to accomplish but we cannot see this to completion alone: we need help, nay we need you.

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[mylanceisbiggerthanyours]

I can help with giving folks a roof over their head. Temple's pretty big, and I know how to feed a bunch of people.

[She doesn't care if she's no longer a deity of hospitality, she's going to help.]

Pretty sure I can help with exploring, too. My rabbits are fast and I'm not too bad at mapping.

Might need a more experienced cartographer to help me, but I can get at least a general idea down even if it's just me.

[onedrinkwithme]

Our thanks for the offer Nephenee, I am sure most would also enjoy your rabbit friends while there.

I have been in contact with a couple others who have knowledge of the area. It would seem that we have quite a few volunteers and I would be happy to introduce you.

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[revolutionfalcon]

You're not going to be able to convince everyone to reveal who they've named or who they're named by.

But I should be able to help with mapping. I patrol twice a day and have a good idea of the lay of the land here already, I just need to mark it down. You're going to have more trouble mapping the Western District, though, because that's where things move anyway. I've also got a little bit of extra information on Nora.

[Not much, but the fact that blight affects every god who named the shinki if it happens doesn't seem to be wide knowledge somehow, in his experience.]

[onedrinkwithme]

If you were speaking to myself moons before I realized that naive idealism would only go so far, I would try to argue with that. But that is something for the future. However, the knowledge of Noraing will be much appreciated into understanding about it much more.

While I do know that buildings vanish when someone leaves, my main concern is noting the areas which are not affected by the change. Roads or certain markings or signs for example.

[revolutionfalcon]

I doubt a project like this would go very far under the hands of naive idealists, so that's something. And I don't know much about the long-term details of Nora, but that's probably a question better asked of shinki who've allowed themselves to become one long-term anyway. Both the god's perspective and the shinki's perspective would be best to have for that one.

That shouldn't be too hard, then. There's definitely a few paths that stay mostly consistent, and some of the older abandoned temples.

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[darkestbefore]

[ Yona listens to the message with a curious expression, looking more and more interested as they lay out their plans. When they are finished, she opens a video feed to reply, since that seems a much faster way to respond than typing it all out, especially for someone who still has difficulty with these devices. ]

What a wonderful idea! I'd like to help, if I may? I've noticed this as a problem myself and I'd be happy to lend aid where I can? My temple is also a place I can volunteer to house people who need a place to stay temporarily, I have plenty of room here.

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[onedrinkwithme]

[Preach it. Technology is something he welcomes but still has issues trying to work it.]

Ah, well met Lady Yona. I can note that you also can house displaced shinki as well and it seems we have a few who are able to map the areas...mayhap the question I can ask is what kinds of skills do you have at your disposal?

[Because there could be a good use for it.]

[darkestbefore]

Hello, Lord Aymeric. I would be happy to house people who need a home, my temple has already acted as that on occasion when someone I know needed such a place, but I don't mind opening that up to others as well.

As for skills... Hmm, I guess that depends on what you are looking for. There are pools here at the temple that can offer healing, but I'm afraid they only work under the moonlight. Which is fine is the injury is not a serious one, I suppose, but I know there are healers who could work more thoroughly and quickly than that.

As for me personally, there is much I am still learning, but I am happy to share. Archery, mostly, for I am still a novice at a sword. And I've been learning magic since coming here, since the powers I've been gifted as a god... well. They're a little fickle.

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[welcome_home]

[ There is a very excited child listening in and replying back when they're finished. ]

Hi, Aymeric, hi Leo, hi Izumo! I want to help! What can I do? My temple's really big if you need more rooms, too!

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[onedrinkwithme]

[Oh child]

That's rather thoughtful of you, Nanako. Will your big brother and shinki be all right with the arrangement?

[welcome_home]

I think so, I can ask Suou, but he was okay with it when Lann needed a place to stay for a bit. Since we have rooms at Souji's too, I think it should be okay. Besides, my temple is supposed to be a place for people who need somewhere to stay anyway! I think it would make Nanshe happy.

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[thevanguard]

Huh. Well that would be useful, if you think you can keep track of everyone.

I could probably help with mapping, though? I know most of the area pretty well, although parts of it changes a lot.

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[onedrinkwithme]

A work in progress but none of us are expecting it to be easy.
I would believe we would not wish it that way either.

Would you have knowledge if the roads themselves change or does it just pertain to temples alone?

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[stonebird]

I have kept my own maps since I arrived and I offer them freely to you if they can be of aid to anyone else. I have also kept my temple open to any who need a place to stay or a simple sanctuary for the night. If you wish to list Dali's temple as a possible respite then please do so.

As for the rest, I am happy to help in any way I can. I have been a goddess for some months now.

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[brynwieldr]

[Don't mind Leo asnwering this one.]

Thank you. That was one of the first things Aymeric and I were concerned about--or at least I was. My temple isn't exactly the most welcoming, and Aymeric's shinki is a child and there are simply some people you do not want near children.

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[deniles]

I see. Well, this is a good solution to all of this.

[Leo knows if he needs help he can ask, but he's not going to show how helpful he's willing to be.

It might make him look weak.]

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[onedrinkwithme]

[So does that make Niles a tsundere or a kuudere?]

We are trying. It is only a small organization for now but hopefully this can help those who need it when he were unable to get the answers we sought until too late.

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[boneofsword]

[Archer is standing in a room, next to the huge map taking a whole table with miniature facsimiles where temples are.]

There are several similar projects in works. Community Temple School run by Cho Hakkai or Li Tieguai, which offers various courses from shinki spells to cooking classes or a course for those unfamiliar with modern technology. There's a clinic, also located in school, organized by princess Sakura or Konohanasakuya-hime. There's also a Community Home for Lost Shinki project, organized by Cho Hakkai's shinki Ayumu Yamazaki and Hibiki's shinki Wendy.

[he pauses and rests one hand on the map.]

I can share the copy of a map that I've made. The Western District may vary since the landscape and distances change all the time. It's also impossible to build anything outside the stable Temple grounds.

[Archer's not finished, though. There's something he thinks someone should point out, and he can volunteer.]

However, there's something you should consider. Not everyone is too keen on speaking of what kind of world they come from, or, in shinki case, it may be dangerous to both them and their gods.

[That's not all.]

You may also consider to write down all you know about the old gods, their hierarchy and history of their dealings with us, and keep several copies in different places so that if any of you would vanish it's still available.

[onedrinkwithme]

[Wow, he actually was not expecting all of that. Way to raise the bar Archer.]

I'm impressed Master Archer. You were given one task only to do double the expected work. I had no knowledge of the community home project and very little of the clinic until now.

Video: Yoon

[handsome_genius]

Someone already knows those things you're talking about - which shinki a god has named. Someone must know, otherwise a shinki wouldn't get re-assigned without knowing about it.

Why can't you talk to them about it? You sound like you're trying to take over for that person.

[There's an anxious fear of hostile takeover brimming under his questions.]

[brynwieldr]

You must be new here.

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

The old gods tell us nothing. They refused to tell us why we can't talk about the greatest secret until after someone managed to do it. I promise you, if there is a god who knows what shinki are named by which god, they aren't going to tell us anything.

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[pure_radiantics]

[Kairi knows all three of them so well that she's smiling when she listens to the hope that Aymeric, Leo, and Izumo are bringing.]

Deku already put my name down in his pamphlets for new shinki for all kinds of things, but you brought up one of the common ones - not being sure how to use the phones. I don't mind continuing that at all.

I wish that shinki could do more for ourselves when it comes to the kinds of things that the three of you are talking about, but I know sometimes... the best voice to amplify our concerns is a god's. Thank you for caring so much about us.

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[onedrinkwithme]

[Sheesh Kairi, way to put them on the spot.]

There really is no need to thank us; others are trying to do the same kind of work we are and mayhap we all may be able to work together to make some good in this realm and help each other.

video; jeez i did not think this much time had passed, my bad

[nopixiedust]

Hey! This is something I've been thinking about trying to get done, and I've been trying to get the Heaven's attention about- at least the part about godless shinki having nowhere to go.

I'm Wendy. If you do anything more about this, will you let me know?

better than me; i've been murdergame modding @@

[onedrinkwithme]

Tis a pleasure to meet you, Mistress Wendy.

You mentioned trying to get the attention of the Heavens for your organization, correct? Might I ask how?