Log 083

[ruin_mania]

[Filtered away from anyone who would use this information for harm]

[As always, Raine dictates in a pleasant voice, though this time it's tinged with a bit of frustration.]

I think the castle is rather determined not to let Aradia leave. Every time we would like to leave on an expedition, something seems to happen.

Therefore, we will be leaving next week on the morning of the twenty-first, losses or no losses. In the event of a world change, we will be leaving immediately after it is finished, if the twenty-first sees us in Asgard or wherever. [Okay, she'd really like to visit Asgard, but that's not the point.]

Anyone who would like to go, please be fully prepared by then. We'll be leaving no later than 8 AM. [And she underlines the time and date for emphasis once it's appeared on the page.]

Please feel free to contact Aradia Megido or myself if you have any questions.

[And she writes up a quick bulleted list:]

-Destination is Lastlook
-Part of the journey will be mounted or on carts
-Part will be by water
--If you have a Water-type Pokemon you would like to bring, I can teach it Surf
-Expected travel time is three weeks total, allowing for several days at destination

Comments

Raine /written

[youfallback]

Reporting:

Agent Carolina
Agent New York
Agent South Dakota
Noble Five
Noble Six

All but Noble Five have experience out in the dead zone. I'll be preparing the others for mounts.

written back!

[ruin_mania]

Excellent. We'll look forward to your company.

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[waterproofed]

Percy Jackson checking in. And I'm pretty sure my girlfriend Annabeth Chase is coming along.

[he will never get tired of saying "my girlfriend"]

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[ruin_mania]

[Ah, young love. It's very cute.]

I'm glad to hear it. Will all the boats be fully tested by then, do you think?

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[wilder]

Ahahaha, Finally~!

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[ruin_mania]

[You said it, Zelos.]

Indeed. I've been waiting far too long.

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[whichwayyoulean]

Great. The wagon-cottage should be finished by then. I'll leave some instructions on how to get it set up as a tent proper, but it's pretty straightforward.

[ruin_mania]

Oh, excellent. How many would it sleep, do you think?

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[shrugs_a_lot]

How many expeditions have you been on?

[ruin_mania]

Oh, most of them, though I'm afraid I didn't make it to Libet. I rather like exploration, you see.

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[cyan_maid]

[She doesn't know you, so she's a little hesitant when she speaks.]

Er...I'm going as well, Aradia invited me. My name is Jane Crocker.

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[ruin_mania]

[Fortunately, Raine has that reassuring teacher voice.]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Jane. My name is Raine Sage. Have you been to the Dead Zone before?

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[ino]

I-I'll be there ... [a pause] U-um, and I think m-my, um, my boyfriend is c-coming too ...

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[ruin_mania]

Ino? [With that tone, she's not even sure.]

I wasn't aware you had a boyfriend?

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[ninjainviolet]

Are we meeting at the castle?

[Filter]

[ruin_mania]

Yes, down in the lobby to start with and then out on the grounds. It's the best meeting place for everyone.

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[modernholmes]

I would like to come!

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[ruin_mania]

We'll be glad to have you along, then. Just be certain to pack enough for three weeks.

[cricketycricket]

Well, you know I'm coming. I'll have the TARDIS ready.

[ruin_mania]

I'm glad to hear it, Doctor. Both for the time it will save us and for your company, of course.

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[moonlightmagician]

I'll go. Sounds fun and I just got my voice back.

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[ruin_mania]

Good. We'll be glad to have you along.

[ectobabble]

Hi, Professor! I signed up at the outpost, so ... if there's still room, I'll be coming!

[ruin_mania]

Of course there is! There's not really a set size limit, and even if there were those who signed up first would have priority.

[spiritusaequitas]

M' family and I signed up at Aradia's outpost party... the MacManuses. Should be three've us on there: Connor, Noah, an' m'self; Murphy.

[ruin_mania]

Excellent. I'm looking forward to going on a journey with you all.

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[psych0p0mps]

[THE ARADIA HAS CONFLICTED FEELINGS! But eventually she speaks up, if only because her writing would be way too small to read.]

aradia megido reporting in
assuming this loss doesnt last yet another week
...
im sorry about all this raine and thank you
i really owe you one
and even if it turns out i cant go ill still do anything i can to help with the preparations

[ruin_mania]

It had better be over by then. We'll find a way to take you with us one way or another, Aradia. It was all your idea, after all.

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[inmylight_commander]

Add me to the roster.

Filtered to Carolina

Change of plans. I think it might be best if I oversaw my team, considering their history with your Agent South.

[Not that she doesn't trust Carolina's abilities to wrangle her own team, but she's still wary about the lingering tension and, given the whole group is going to be in such confined spaces, she didn't want to chance anything escalating.]

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[ruin_mania]

Of course--though if you'll remind me of your name?

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[fly_little_bird]

Um. I signed up with Aradia to go on the expedition as well. My name's Rue.

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[ruin_mania]

We'll be glad to have you, Rue. Have you been on one of these journeys before?

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[noblefive]

I have a Water-type, but I don't think Piplup's up for carrying someone like me.

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[ruin_mania]

Oh, you might be surprised! We could test it in the swimming pool or on the beach, if you'd like?

[not_mafia]

Ah... alright.

My name is Sawada Tsunayoshi. I was one of the ones who signed up for the expedition with Aradia.

[ruin_mania]

I'm glad to hear it. I do hope Aradia will still be joining us, but the castle seems determined to have her on losses.

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[selfless]

Oh, Professor! I'd like to come, if that's alright. I'm sorry I didn't say anything earlier.

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[ruin_mania]

Of course, Colette. I'd be surprised if you didn't want to come along, to be quite honest.

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[compromisedarrow]

[Okay, so Clint's interest is piqued. He's curious about the outside world, and, from what he's read about the Dead Zone he should come in handy...]

Too late to sign up?

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[ruin_mania]

Of course not. Just be prepared by the appointed date and time.

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[transferedfate]

... Three weeks?

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[ruin_mania]

That's what we're predicting, yes. I hope travel won't take that long, but it does appear to be quite far away.

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[heal_theworld]

I'm coming too, Professor, if you'd like to put me on the roster.

[Professor Sage]
Ah, and I'm bringing someone along as well...only they don't actually know it yet.

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[ruin_mania]

Excellent.

[Martel]

[...You and everyone else, apparently.]

Ah, that should be fine as well. Is this a, er, kidnapping?

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[ardor]

Count me in.

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[ruin_mania]

Of course I will. We'll be glad to have you along.

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[polar]

Sounds fun, but I'll have to pass. The Dead Zone bit's weird.

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[wilder]

What? It's not that bad.

Raine

[cloakand_danger]

Everything okay? Aside from castle frustrations, at least.

Yuan

[ruin_mania]

Oh, I'm fine, thank you. It's just a bit frustrating that we had intended to leave several months ago.