@kuzunoha14; text then video

[the_fourteenth]

Hello. I wanted to update you all on some things.

I've been talking with LILITH about getting things together in Okinawa. Upkeeping the groves that are already here, planting new things, constructing a new greenhouse, and bringing home more fish and crab to fill our freezers. They've okayed the project, but the work with be in our hands.

I'm doing my best to research things like farming and gardening, but I have to admit that it's very much over my head. If anyone here has any experience at all with these kinds of things, your input would be invaluable. I'm completely new to all of this, but I'm trying to catch up. While studying on my own, I've also gotten advice from other sources, as well as new seeds, bulbs and other matter we can plant once the land is ready.

["Other sources" being the villagers in Romania. He doesn't really want to bring that up, though.]

What we need, besides the labor to get it all done, are those with a green thumb, those who are willing to do fishing and fighting crabs for meat, and those with any kind of construction skills to start a new greenhouse here. It doesn't need to be anything to the extent of the one in the base, just something to keep the plants safe from harmful elements and animals.

As much or as little as you can help with is appreciated either way. But, it's mostly like in all of our best interests to find more sources of fresh food for the base. Think about it: no more ration bars.

For those newer to the base, I should explain a few things. Okinawa is an island area in the very south of Japan, where the weather is mild to hot year round. LILITH has established a data portal there for easy travel. It is now devoid of human life, and the wildlife has been affected by the rift. They have been deemed safe to consume by LILITH. The fruit in the groves are oversized, and the crabs are... rather large. Bring weapons that will be good at piercing the exoskeleton of one anywhere from say, six to ten feet in size. I recommend aiming for their faces and joints.

Thank you for your time.

[There is about thirty seconds after that before the camera turns on. From Raidou's view, you're looking at a pristine beach on Okinawa and an old fishing boat. It's rusty and run down, but it's sitting on the water. Raidou speaks up, his voice a quiet and monotone one. His words are much less practiced and eloquent than what he'd just written.]

Ah. Also. I... bought this. It's what you would call a "fixer upper". The previous owner said the engine needs work, and it needs a lot of cleaning. But this way, we can do much more fishing. Nets and things. If you know anything about fishing, or engines... or want to help with a lot of scrubbing. We've got this to do too. LILITH was able to bring it here, but that's the most they had time to help with.

[Raidou has never made a video post to everyone before, and realizes he has no idea how to sign off.]

Um. Thanks.

[[OOC: Hi! Forgot to mention that this is part of a player plot I've already submitted! While it's going to take them several months, this project will be successful to the degree of keeping the base's food more stocked, but not much beyond yet. Raidou's fondest goal is to help feed the orphans and the other citizens with any surplus they're able to grow, so he plans to keep working hard for their sakes!

Enjoy not needing ration bars, Outsiders.]]

Comments

@hearse

[wheft]

[ she was just idly scrolling the network when this suddenly pops up. ]

I could help with fixing the boat. Shouldn't be too hard, depending on the how much the engine needs fixing.

[the_fourteenth]

The former owner said at worse, we may need a new one, but it was worth probably trying to fix ourselves. I hope he's right. I definitely can't afford to buy a new one.

[The seller was eager to get rid of it, but it still wiped out most of Raidou's savings.]

@Bootyyyshaker9000, text

[soft_shelled]

[Oh something that Donnie can actually be useful with, since he got here he's been kind of sticking to himself since a lot of people here seem to be human. But farming! And building!

He can do those things. And may as well offer right? Worst that can happen is a "no".]

I used to grow vegetables back home, in the sewer, so I know how to grow things in not so suitable conditions. And I've built buildings as well.

[the_fourteenth]

Then you'll be pleasantly surprised by the ideal conditions in Okinawa. Though, most of the seeds I have to be planted are from Romania, so the climate they would have been grown in are quite different. I think a greenhouse will help with that.

I'm not sure how we go about finding plans for these things to build, but I'm hoping that's where folks like you come in. I think this is a very important project, but I am very much out of my wheelhouse here.

@Gisei

[harboredfeelings]

LILITH's given me new aircraft with sonar, we can use those to search for where the fish like to concentrate.

The boat however is a little smaller than what I'm used to. I could share a thing or two about navigating on the water, possibly, but that's about it.

[the_fourteenth]

Honestly, any help is welcome. I really have no idea what I'm doing with this. I just hope it's not a total waste of money. But it's floating and without any major leaks, so far so good.

[gundemn]

tl;dr my guy

[ He read the post he just has to say it. ]

[the_fourteenth]

[Elan plz. He has to google that because he doesn't know what it means. But funny how he can be so talkative over text. He'd never get this all out in person.]

Sorry. Long story short is we need people to help with gardening, fishing, etc. Which I know we've already spoken about anyway.

@malewife

[swiftshatter]

I can help! I've done a lot of cleaning and fixer-upping back where I'm from. Never tried hunting giant crabs before but it shouldn't be too much worse than facing off against a couple of angry hilichurls.

[the_fourteenth]

Great, thank you. We're going to need all the help we can get, and of any kind. I'd like to get to work on the boat first, so that it's in the best shape possible by the time the engine is ready.

@pochita

[nutkick]

[ he's not gonna read all that, sorry, but ... he picked up on 'farming and gardening '. ]

i guess katsuki has already agreed to help you out, right?

[the_fourteenth]

[It's amazing how talkative Raidou can be over text, when he has time to think before writing.]

Correct. We've been talking it over for awhile now, and I know he's been working hard on that. It's the main reason I want to get a greenhouse built, for his herbs.

@gipsy danger

[dontchasetherabbit]

I used to do construction back home. So, that's something I can help you with.

[the_fourteenth]

That's great to hear. People who can do farming and construction are a little rarer among this crowd. I hope something like a greenhouse won't be too difficult?

@eternal

[accordingto]

Growing our own food! How lovely! ☆*: .｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

I am aware it will be a lot of work, but the idea of being able to cook regularly again is filling me with energy.

Gardening is one of my hobbies - I mostly used to care for flowers, but I do have some experience with vegetables and a willingness to learn. The only caveat is that I'm also quite busy with the orphanage, so I will need to see about splitting my time wisely... (。・・)ノ

[the_fourteenth]

Our greenhouse here helps, but often we run out and are reliant on ration bars, or kaiju meat. I'd rather it not come down to that if possible.

I see. I'm busy with other things as well, which is why I am hoping to split the work on this. Whatever people can do in their spare time. I'm hoping we can make this successful enough that we can send food to the orphanage as well.

@MARIMO

[zororo]

[ island? island? ]

I can help with the hunting and nets. Not sure about farming, though I can help with harvesting when the time comes.

[the_fourteenth]

[You're gonna love Okinawa, Zoro.]

Any help is more than welcome. I've never used a fishing net, so I'd love some help on that. It's been a few years since I've gotten a chance to fish, and it was always in lakes and creeks.

@Goldilocks

[likemybooks]

I don't know much about farming, but I can take a look at the boat. If you need anything built for the farming compound, I'll help with that too.

I think I can manage without knowing how an engine works.

[the_fourteenth]

Thank you. We seem to have more people here experienced with building than I knew, which is great news. I hope you can all collaborate with one another.

You mean you think you can figure out how it works even though you've never worked on one? Or one not like the engines they have here?

@greatvalue

[newphew]

I'LL help with the garden.

[the_fourteenth]

Thank you. Do you have a lot of experience in one?

un: sanda

[thundercrashes]

I don't think I would be any good with fishing or... crab fighting, but I did used to take care of some of the plants that were growing around my school. As such, I could at least try to help with that or anything else going on with the greenhouse?

[the_fourteenth]

Help with that is much appreciated. Until I started this project, it's something I knew nothing about, but I've been trying to learn.

If you're interested, I'd be glad to show you how to fish.

@mr. viper

[penaltypoints]

While I have no gardening or farming experience, I am willing to educate myself as needed and approach those crabs. I can also provide my assistance to clean your boat.

[the_fourteenth]

Neither have I, and I have been doing my best to learn. I'd be glad to send you copies of the books I've been studying.