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[recollecters]

So here's the thing… We have a lot of work left to do. Those of you who ventured down below got a taste of what we're looking at and hopefully that means we can make better preparations. I'm working on opening a new portal based on your energy readings and getting it to stabilize itself so you aren't stuck down there longer than you have to be. May take a few days, but I'm hoping to get a map drawn up, too. How many of you have been out to Magatus? You might wanna compare notes…the influence started spreading even further. It's better to bring everything and everyone out there back to the city where we can put up forcefields and I can monitor from here. So what am I saying? I need two teams, a rescue team and an exploration team. Take some time to decide, figure out your skills, organize and arm yourselves. Assignments will go out when you're ready, and when I'm ready. Oh yeah…and if you're interested in working for me directly? Send me your résumé. Zee Carlisle Hiring Manager Retrspec Incorporated Characters' display names are the same as whatever has been previously chosen and are permanently locked in! Please feel free to use this post as a network mingle. Every toplevel can be considered a new post, and threadjacking is permitted. No NPC response will be given, though you're free to hit up his individual inbox later. As a friendly reminder, you may also claim one of this month's freebie by submitting a thread from this mod post. This thread must be 10 comments from you and submitted before AC closes.

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[hauntedsavior]

Sign me up for exploration. Hopefully the rest of you have enough experience with it now, too. Listen to Barnes. My, uh.

[wait. what the fuck? R—. she can't... what the fuck?]

My ex(?) and I went up there over Halloween. It's cold as shit and it'll probably only be worse, but in brand new exciting ways, down in the sixth layer. Bundle your shit up as much as you can, but be sure to stay mobile.

I'll have a sword, just in case anyone's worried.

[spirithacker]

could i bring a tank or would it get stuck in snow
??

[hauntedsavior]

Depends on how good the treads are, I guess? My ex's piece of shit car didn't have too many problems up there.

Jesus christ what is with everyone and tanks lately.

[spirithacker]

i wouldnt b good with a sword
u have 2 b strong 4 that
tanks r better

[hauntedsavior]

I get it, don't get me wrong. Katanas are pretty lightweight, though. And there's rapiers, you don't need to be super strong for those. All kinds of thrusting swords. They're designed to get in between the holes in enemies' armor and go directly for their flesh. You don't have to be strong for that. Just smart. And you're definitely that.

[spirithacker]

[Compliments! Shinji loves those!! ...but.]

u can use them if ur short??

[hauntedsavior]

Probably? They're lightweight swords and a lot of their weight is on the hilt side, I think? My parents never let me use any of the ceremonial swords but that's the idea I got from them.

I really don't think A2 was the kind of person to deal in colichemardes or I'd start hoping for a package. I'll see if I can find one. At the. Sword store.

[spirithacker]

would u rly get me 1???
ill pay u 4 it

[Assuming it costs like $15 or something.]

[hauntedsavior]

I like your enthusiasm, but I literally do not know where to find swords. I don't think I can just buy one online.

I mean, I CAN, but I don't want to be the girl who buys swords online.

[spirithacker]

well their not gonna sell any 2 me
unless i get a fake adult paypal and the last time i did that mom got mad

[hauntedsavior]

Yeah, because it's credit card fraud. That's actually a crime.

I'll see if I can find something. I guess I'll just take the hit for my search history.

[blondferret]

[Is he worried about the sword? Yeah. Worried she might hit him with it.]

So what kind of sword?

[So he can... ya know... know ahead of time what she's probably going to point in his face eventually.]

[hauntedsavior]

A katana. Or a straight sword. Pick your poison.

[blondferret]

You have two swords?

[Of course she has two swords. More to point at him!]

[hauntedsavior]

A2 had a shitload more. I'm overdue for a replacement, but her katana's doing me just fine right now. Feels good in my hands. The straight sword isn't something I could ever use right.

You can guess why.

[blondferret]

A straight sword is more for stabbing and a katana is more for slashing. Thus the katana is a bit more effective in getting shit done?

[This was a honest guess. He wondered if her last comment was some joke, but he didn't want to push his luck.]

[hauntedsavior]

No.

Because I'm gay.

Come on, Matthews.

[blondferret]

[OH... so what he was wondering was spot on... huh..]

I was wondering that but like... you never joke with me so I wasn't sure if I should make a comment on it.

[hauntedsavior]

I can always make gay jokes because I am one, but I like your instinct here.

[blondferret]

You surprised I actually have some common sense and sensitivity?

[hauntedsavior]

I'm more surprised you're capable of pattern recognition.

[floret]

What kind of sword is it?

[hauntedsavior]

A katana. It used to be more white than it is now.

I also have a straight sword, but it doesn't feel right now that I have this. It's still not the sword I remember A2 having, but it's important to her.

[floret]

Oh neat! Mine's a katana too. And it's also... not the same color as it was when I got it?
It's got, like, a little red stripe going partway up the side

You know
It's strange how many of us had important swords.

[hauntedsavior]

I thought they were just weapons, but they actually mean things. It really is strange.

Is this that whole... bushido thing I hear so much about, or am I just full of shit?