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the_fourteenth) wrote in synnet2024-11-11 07:38 pm
@kuzunoha14; text then video
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.]]
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.]]
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I wish I knew why. I've been in many, many battles in my time, but nothing like the ones we face here. These kaiju are incredibly strong and capable of things we can never predict. The ability to sway our minds on top of everything else... How are we even supposed to fight that?
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back home, i had a way of winning over devils who mess with your head, but i can't pull such risky stunts here anymore.
i'm good with my chainsaws, but i'm weak in the head and heart. [ translation: emotionally and mentally weak, easy to manipulate and persuade. at least he's aware. ] i don't know what else to do aside from asking my teammates to knock me out cold if they had to.
i don't want to hurt someone else again ...
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But even beyond that, I'd lost control of myself in battle while down in that dungeon. Like a haze of battle. I even ended up attacking Yuji.
It's happened again since, here in the base. Like that battle never ended.
[Translation: Raidou has a habit of working himself down to the bone which endangers his own senses. Throw some PTSD from these missions on top and the outcome is pretty bad.]
When I was down there, in the midst of it all, it was others who brought me back down to Earth. Katsuki especially. I owe him so much. I think, in these instances, we can only rely on each other to help. LILITH can only do so much.
So I will do everything I can to make sure you don't hurt someone else, if you can help me do the same.
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you attacked yuuji twice?
[ he will understand if it was in the middle of their chaotic time in the village, but in the base, too? ]
you sure you're okay now?
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[There's a long pause. He wants to say yes, but he's really not, and saying he is would be an obvious lie. However, in the face of what Denji would have gone through, he doesn't want to make this about him.]
I will be.
What about you?
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[ no judgments or whys — he knew raidou long enough to trust that he must be going through a hard time, and he knew that boy wouldn't want to hurt another soul. ]
i'll get better if i keep myself busy.
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I'm not sure what could be done.
There's a lot to be done. It feels good to keep busy.
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or
we can do the thing.
[ ask him about the thing. do it. ]
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2. bring snacks of your choice. but adding whipped cream to the pile is a must.
3. get a blanket and a box of tissues.
4. we watch a sad movie
5. cry and then pass out on the sofa.
the thing.
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Alright. I can try that thing.
But don't hold it against me if I don't cry.
[In all his time here, no one would have seen Raidou laugh, let alone she's a tear. Not even Yuji.]
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[ raidou can pretend he doesn't need a good cry all he wants; that shit will come to haunt him one day and at the worst time possible, too. don't underestimate the sneak attack of a nervous breakdown. ]
free tonight?
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His to-do list is only getting longer, but Raidou knows that's not going to be a good reason.]
Sure. Give me a time, and I'll be there.
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tonight.
the kids go to bed at 9 pm. i'll be ready by then.
don't forget the whipped cream. otherwise, you'll be banned from the thing.