[Video | 002: Trade Negotiations]

[pepperspray]

[It certainly hasn't taken Pepper long to both find a desk and have it covered (neatly!) with papers. Although the backdrop is the overburdened hospital, and although her hair is back in the sort of no-nonsense ponytail that says there's been no time to properly wash it, she looks much more in her element: grave, precise and direct as she looks to the camera.]

The supply situation at the hospital is getting critical. We've managed to stretch things a few more days, but normal resupply rates won't keep pace with the demand in the wake of the fire. There's a settlement to the south of here where some trade has been conducted before.

Is anyone interested in a trade mission? Do you have any useful skills you can bring to bear for one? Travel is dangerous here, I've been told, so bodyguards as well as negotiators could have a role. You'll also need to be able to work with the local population -- this is a show they've been running a lot longer than we've been here.

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[abetterway]

[Jocelyn appears on screen looking weary but determined.]

I've done my share of negotiation. The travel itself, however, could be an issue. Is there any word on what the terrain is like?

I...may be able to save you some supplies, as well.

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[newguy]

[Steve's looking pretty eager to help, because damn, has he felt useless so far...not to mention that he could do with a change of scenery.]

I can make sure no one's trying to rip you off.

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[asecondfaster]

[Ian raises his hand] I want to help, if I can. I'm not really a negotiator, but I could be a bodyguard. I have some martial arts training.

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[relicrebellion]

I am not a negotiator by trade, but I do have a great deal of experience with operating in remote and dangerous areas. And some skill as a field medic, which may also be necessary, if travel goes poorly.

[And she wants to get a feel for the other settlement. Information withdrawal is a bitch.]

[femshep]

There's more in a bunker to the north. I'll take my squad and bring back a load once you get back. [No need to leave the city entirely unprotected. And besides, she's got a dinosaur to babysit.

Also, Steve? Hi, she's saving you the need to call her out. Come say hi.]