[Audio | 004: Back in the Saddle] Thursday, Week 11

[pepperspray]

This is an open broadcast, so I'm not going into too many specifics, but I'm taking a trip back to the port town to make some shipping arrangements. This will be a much lighter and faster trip than the last one, as we'll be going on horseback.

Assuming that I don't doom us all with my equestrian skills, I could use a couple people interested in coming along as outriders -- you should be able to ride and capable of defending yourself and, um, me, if it comes down to it. Bring small goods if you're interested in trading for goods or supplies in a more varied market -- like the Old City, the port town functions on a barter economy rather than a currency-based one.

[SO HEY, Pepper's going to try and make arrangements to get a grain shipment for the Old City, since the crops aren't too awesome right now. This isn't a full-on plot like last time, just a little thing what can be done. Bruce-mun's already on board with this, but I could use one more person if you're interested! Got my second person! But Pepper's likely to be making a lot more trips, so if not this time for people, then certainly future. (Or she can set you up to go in your own group too!)]

Comments

[springs_eternal]

Yes, precisely why I decided to send this message.~

There are entirely too many paths for me to follow here - too much that needs to be done. I feel as though I need someone with your expertise to help me while I reside in this place.

I can sense that you have endured a great deal in building up this ability. Frustrations, mostly...some enduring task that almost refuses to change.

Of course, for your help, I offer my own in return.

[pepperspray]

Call it a person not a task, and you're quite perceptive, Mr. Walker. I can definitely help you to focus your options -- I understand the temptation to try and do everything and end up accomplishing nothing.

[springs_eternal]

A person?

You know, I did sense that the source was some-one instead of some-thing, but goodness, I did not believe someone so stubborn could exist! Reckless, arrogant, foolhardy....

[...oh. Oops.]



But...all for a greater good, of course. I suppose while we fight, we cannot always see that those behind us have fights of their own.

[pepperspray]

All of the above, but also brilliant, passionate and utterly determined to find a solution when he's decided something's a problem, regardless of whether or not it ought to be possible.

[There's some quietly determined fondness in Pepper's tone, mixed with all too much awareness of Tony's more difficult aspects.]

Now, you've mentioned medical assistance and also the ability for rapid travel. Have you had a chance to interface with the doctors at the hospital yet?

[springs_eternal]

[Pepper is initially met with a sigh.]

Some of the local doctors and staff have been uncertain of my presence; my abilities are not what one would call 'normal', as they patch up most injuries in a matter of moments. I believe because the effects are so sudden and dramatic, they appear questionable.

But I have spent a great deal of time at the hospital, stabilizing those with the greatest need.

Beyond this, my time has been spent in the far reaches of the city. Not everyone is able to travel to the hospital for care.

[pepperspray]

It can take some time to adjust to the unknown, particularly if it's powerful as well as unfamiliar. The medical staff are pragmatic, though -- if you're willing to work with them, they'll be willing to put you to work.

You may also want to talk with Nem -- he's the leader of the local population here. Approaching people and assisting them under his auspices might help solve the uncertainty problem, at least until they can get to know you personally.