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[somethingspecial]

[Rachel is holding a notepad close to her chest, looking somewhat somber. She's outside, in the ashy snow, with her dog at her side, by a tree that is half burnt and broken, twisted by the event. When she speakss, her voice is quiet.]

I have heard a lot of discontent over what has happened -- and people have every right to be angry with Mister Mandrake and Miss Hino -- but I think our real focus should not be on punishing two people who made a mistake and instead should be focused on the reality that we are going to run out of food before the next snowstorm of the season. Which is why I've organized three food drop-off points within the city in some of the stable buildings that are still standing. I would like to transform two of these buildings into a shelter and while I have heard Miss Hino has already opened the Temple of Heaven to those that need it, I would also like to point out that St. Basil's Cathedral is large and able to house a lot of people.

[She pauses before looking down at her pad.]

I've set up massive crates at the Temple of Heaven, St. Basil's Cathedral, and at the fountain in the Safezone. These crates are for any canned, jarred, or non-perishable food that can be spared for the people that have lost anything. I will collect whatever food is there three times a day, to be delivered at the closest area of need, but most of the collection will be going to either Miss Unohana's clinic or the two abovementioned buildings. I am going to rely on the honor system that no one will steal from these crates, but should people do so, please keep in mind that there are over one hundred people in this city that require food just as much as you do.

Any donations of blankets, clothes, and other materials needed that were lost in the fire are also appreciated. Please leave those in the crates, too -- I will ensure they are taken to the shelters and safehouses scattered around the city. And --

[Rachel chews on her lower lip.]

I know this is a very difficult time and a lot of people don't... necessarily believe in this, but I am going to St. Basil's Cathedral tonight at seven o'clock, should anyone else want to pray with me. Everyone is invited and -- for future reference --

[And Rachel sends the coordinates to The Temple of Heaven, the fountain, St Basil's Cathedral, and Unohana's clinic in a text attachment to everyone on the network.]

-- there's where you have to go.

Thank you.

[And Rachel shuts off the feed.]

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[dogtagcollar.livejournal.com]

I am organizing a hunting party in the wastes. Would you prefer the animals to be skinned or would you rather us drop them off whole?

Skinning would take time that we could be using to hunt, but if done properly, the animal skins can serve as clothing and blankets as well.

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[somethingspecial]

[She is making an honest effort to not look sick.]

Whatever... you think is best. I don't -- I don't eat meat or animal products, so --

[fgkhfg ROME JUST FIX IT.]

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[dogtagcollar.livejournal.com]

...why not? It is very healthy if prepared correctly.

[He tries to get a closer look at her through the PCD.]

You seem unhealthy. You should eat some of our game.

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[somethingspecial]

I'm fine.

[Quickly, waving a gloved hand.]

Really, I'm -- I don't eat meat because it's a personal choice and I find myself healthier when I don't eat it, so -- it's fine. Thank you.

You can deliver the... if you could deliver the -- bodies directly instead of putting them at the crates, I would... really appreciate that.

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[saintedsinner]

-=Intercedes briefly.=-


Just clean them. We'll skin them when they get here. It'll be easier, anyway, to keep the meat from getting tainted.

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[somethingspecial]

[She doesn't say anything, but she looks noticeably relieved.

She doesn't know the difference. D8 D8]

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[dogtagcollar.livejournal.com]

You are Major Elric?

[A quick salute.]

My name is Romulus Hart, First Lieutenant of the Lycan Division of Frankfurt. It's a pleasure to meet you. I will do as you say.

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[saintedsinner]

-=That throws him. The only people who know he holds the rank of major are his brother and the Lieutenant...=-

Yeah...

You can just call me Ed. My C.O. isn't here. -=just his lieutenant.=-

Where's the meat going? I can meet you there.

And don't worry about Rachel. She'll come around eventually. -=She has to if she wants to live, now.=-

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[dakingofpopstar.livejournal.com]

[Dedede doesn't know who this 'Mr. Mandrake' is, unless he's the guy that had stated publicly that he's 'sorry' for being the main cause to this mess. And neither does he know 'Miss. Hino', who he believes is equally responsible if she had played a part in it. But yes, they're not the main focus (for now) if food's incredibly low. Bad enough he doesn't have a permanent place to stay; he doesn't need to end up both homeless and hungry.

Then again, this woman had already offered coordinates to where the food is and places for him to stay. Though out of those choices, the Cathedral came to mind as the best bet. Not cause food is also stored there, but because he's curious as to what the woman is planning to do at a certain time.

And so he made his way over to the Cathedral via flying, since it will take him longer to walk in his condition. Despite sending Unohana the coordinates for a healer sometime ago, she was taking too long; he's too impatient to wait for a reply. So if Rachel's inside, she would see a penguin covered in bandages and wearing torn clothing, which shouldn't be a surprise; after what happened a few days ago, seeing anyone like this should be expected, right?]

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[somethingspecial]

[Rachel, at seven o'clock, is sitting in a pew. There are some people there, scattered around, some talking in hushed tones, some dividing up blankets, but Rachel seems fairly reverent, her head bowed slightly, eyes closed in thought.

But she opens his eyes slightly to look over, at the sound of someone entering, and she jumps to her feet, eyes wide.]

Do you need any --

[Pause.]

... are you a penguin?

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[dakingofpopstar.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm a penguin! What else would I be, a chair?!

[Are all who lives in Adstringendum's going to question who he is as a species or be surprised that he's not human? Hopefully not. Surely there are other nonhumans in the city other than himself. He can't be the only one.]

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[somethingspecial]

I've --

[Blink.]

... never met a talking penguin before, that's all.

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[wishgrant]

[ Luca's just....watching curiously. ]

video;

[somethingspecial]

[Have a warm smile!]

Would you like to help me, Luca?

video;

[wishgrant]

[ sorry rachel, skeptical luca is skeptical. HE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHERE ALL THIS GENEROSITY IS COMING FROM. ]

...Why're you doin' this?

[thelonegenin]

I reckon we've got some towels an' stuff--

I don't think Sakura-chan and Mitarashi-sensei'll mind...

[somethingspecial]

Naruto!

[SHE IS PLEASED TO SEE YOU.]

That would be a large help.

[thelonegenin]

Uh--

[Oh-- Right. From before, maybe?]

Heh. Well, I wanna help, yanno? So if there's anythin'... I mean, I ain't as like-- tired. Me an' Sai were out, yanno in the wastelands an' stuff. Jus' got back.

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[serenadesdragon.livejournal.com]

What can I do to help?

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[somethingspecial]

Food collection?

[bunny_flower]

Thank you, Rachel-san.

[somethingspecial]

You are welcome, Miss Unohana.

[ff_red_turk]

I was asked to help out with this ... I can carry heavy loads.

[somethingspecial]

Would you be interested in handling clearing out certain areas of the cathedral, then? The lower levels are cluttered with various things and portions of the roof are damaged from the storm.

[ff_red_turk]

I-I'll head there.