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[[This is an IC-uncut discussion of the OOC stuff outlined here.]]

[The morning of the 23rd, with the weather finally abating into something more manageable, Nephry opens her journal to address those who remain after the draft and the village-wide scavenger hunt for Bil have taken place.]

Now that the weather is looking steadily more friendly, it's time we did a bit of damage control - as much as we can, as soon as we can, because a lot of the worst has already been done. We need to clear the paths, make sure our homes and other buildings are stable and check for flooding, and most importantly find places and help for anyone who is trapped, injured, or without access to something essential.

To that end I've divided the map of Luceti into three areas. [She takes a moment to stick the page in, close the book, and open it again - that ought to do for showing the map to everyone.] The circled buildings are the clinic in the plaza, the battledome, and the barracks; all of these can serve as medical facilities for anyone who needs them at this time, so long as we have the manpower to staff them.

I would never presume to order anyone here to help get this place back in order. It's just a request. Please consider volunteering your assistance, in any way. You are welcome to give me your preference for which section of the village you'd like to be assigned to start.

If you do agree to help, please say so - and if at all possible, report back if you find a serious obstacle or some unaddressed flooding. It's better to keep a record of things like that.

If there is anyone in need of assistance who can hear this, answer. We'll get to you as soon as we can. It will help if you can tell us where in the village you are.

[[ooc: Expect a log for clearing away trees, dealing with flooding and damages, rescuing our incapacitated people, and all the other fun CR things to follow!]]

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I will assist as needed, starting in the northern sector. My abilities are particularly useful for search and rescue missions, so you may wish to have me canvas the area and focus on freeing the trapped residents.

Edited 2012-06-24 14:12 (UTC)

Thank you. I'm glad to hear of someone with such specifically helpful abilities. As soon as I hear from more people, I'll let you know who will be working with you.

Understood. I'll start a sweep now, and rendezvous with others as needed.

Thank you. Your name please?

Hyuuga Neji. It is my pleasure to assist.

Nephry. Thank you for offering.

Great. More work.

[Maaaaan. He just spent the last forever beating up stuff!]

Edited 2012-06-24 14:38 (UTC)

You aren't required to help, if you would rather not.

Hmph. Don'tcha think I know that?

Not like you wimps are gonna get much done without me. So count me in.

Thank you. [There's no sense in perpetuating this argument.] Do you have an area you would prefer to search?

I'm not sure what I can do to help, but you can count me in too.

Thank you. Where are you right now?

House 53-- it's mostly undamaged, as far as I can tell. We seem to have gotten lucky.

As much as I wish we could assume the other buildings in that area are similar...I don't think we can.

Ah, I thought as much, judging from the sound of that wind. It's truly a shame about all of that destruction. The Malnosso will have their work cut out for them when it comes to fixing things.

The last time we had something devastating - an earthquake - things didn't begin to repair for quite a while. We may want to be prepared for something like that again, just in case.

Something like this has happened before, you mean?

Not exactly. We had an earthquake that caused far more damage than this, including damage to the barrier, and things weren't repairing themselves for quite some time. We weren't getting any new food or water, either.

Mmm, I hope that doesn't mean it will be a similar situation this time around as well...

I'll co-ordinate the medical relief effort. [Aaaaand deal with Bil. More on that at 11.] If you can send anyone with medical skills to me, or just willing to help, I'll see that they are divided up between the three locations and each has an adequate number of healers and medics. I was about to send out a call for them, but this helps. We need to brace for the second wave as well... who knows when that draft will end.

We have stockpiles of medical supplies, food, water, blankets, and lanterns at both clinics. So it should help people start to get back on their feet. Some of the houses are completely wreaked. In addition to the Barracks, Dome, and Plaza Clinic being medical centers, perhaps we should use whatever Community Housing building weathered the storm best as a temporary safe haven for those displaced. Get them out of the elements.

...

In addition to search and rescue parties, we should also compile a list of the dead, so we can be on the lookout for them when they return to us a week ago. ... I'm aware of a couple already, and the environment where the draft is taking place threatens to climb the list quite a bit higher.

[Now this is a bit unexpected. But it shouldn't have been, should it? He'll be able to hear her pleased surprise.]

Thank you, all of that is very valuable to know. Once we know the status of the community buildings, I agree that they're an ideal place to let people stay for the time being.

...There have been deaths already? I'm so sorry to hear that. [It's always bad, but it seems worse when they're away from here. From "home," fragile as it is.] When they return we will need as much help as we can manage, if previous drafts are any indication.

For now, I've been letting anyone with an interest choose where they wish to begin, largely for the sake of convenience. I'll be sure to direct any medical volunteers to you first.

[He's been doing emergency preparations since October. Ginia had helped a great deal, and it had come in handy during Halloween.

They never stopped.

And now come June...]

Thank you. It's much appreciated. We'll need everyone and then some.

...

... yes. [Somber. No deets on the identities yet. He's waiting on those on another call.] Unfortunately, so.

How many?

[That's the most important thing she can pull from this right now. Is it someone she knows? Does it matter - after all, someone is dead.]

Two so far. No confirmation on identities yet.

[That's two too many. Nephry winces.]

I see. ...Perhaps we ought to avoid...letting that get too far, for now. It would certainly do a number on everyone's spirits.

I'm planning on only sharing it with key people when I learn. .... you're right, though. Everyone is still reeling. The knowledge would do little good at this point.

I hope we don't discover we've raised that number here in the village. We should get to work quickly.

Indeed.

Community Housing 2 received very little damage, and there are many vacant rooms on the third floor and higher.

Also, I have healing magic of both the Filial and native kind. I can handle injuries up to simple fractures without overexerting myself.

Thank you. When you can, please go to the battledome and speak with Law; he's coordinating the medical activities.

[ there is a gloved hand on your shoulder, and a voice firm and strong. looks like the princess is up. ]
Nephry, I will assist you.

[She can't help it - she jumps. Finding out about deaths on the draft has dimmed her mood.]

Thank you, Natalia. [She didn't expect anything less of this one.] Do you feel up to assisting in one of the clinics?

Of course. I was planning that route already. It's been too long since I've acted as healer.

You'll need to report to Law, at the battledome. ...Please be careful in the village.

Law?
[ she gave a small smile. she had been a source of worry, but no longer. ]
I'll be alright, Nephry.

[Nephry's ~~children~~ friends are always a source of worry.]

Mm. I hope so. Let me know if you need anything.

It might be best to take volunteers and then delegate them to the different areas ourselves to ensure an equal division of skills rather than allowing them to choose.

Given our uncertainty about the state of the roads here, I thought it best to let the first few choose, or remain in the area they're already in, to have an easier start. After that, assignments are going to be essential, yes.

Yes, you may be right. I'll lend my own aid to these efforts as well, though I'm afraid my own healing abilities leave something to be desired.

Anything helps. They're going to need spare hands when the draft is over, I'm sure.

Of course. Please, don't hesitate to send me wherever you feel I would be most useful. I'll do whatever I can to help.

[The voice sounds tired -- but retaining her solid tone.]

Ma'am. SPARTAN-023 reporting. Fighting is finished, and I'm offering for strength-based labors.

Thank you, but are you certain? No one needs to overexert themselves if they've already been fighting.

--It's alright... There's still people that need us. I can take a rest later.

[Denial, trying to demonstrate more energy. But the tone is still there.]

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