So I need a volunteer, or a couple of them. [ Volunteers that don't have to all come at once. And if it sounds strange or out of the ordinary to anyone that Quinn's spoken to before she does actually have a reason. She's got a job, and with a job? Money. And with living in some strange city on limited clothes? She needs to go shopping. And with shopping she wants coffee. And to actually spend time with some of the friends she's made, hence this ]

Namely for coffee and shopping, or something else. I'd add film night on but I haven't seen a movie theatre on the map. [ Can they buy DVD's? They will see when they're out, anyway ]

And impending doom of all the talk about war aside, I'd actually like to be a teen first. [ Because she's still that, slightly more independent and freaked out too ] So shopping. Who's in?

[ text: sam evans ]

Can I ask a favour?

[ The video feed opens with a shaky picture as the user seems to be actively moving around. On top of it, there are smudges on the bracelet. It looks like whipped cream. When he focuses the image, the Karu on the other end looks... sleepy. And like he's been cooking, but by cooking of course that means MAKING A BIG MESS, YES. ]

Can any of you... draw or paint? And! Do any of you take commissions?

Actually, even a growth user who has five minutes to spare would be great too. I can pay if it ends up being a... large commission.

((ooc: tags will come in a little bit as i'm entertaining a friend right now, but if not tonight then before/throughout classes tomorrow!))

[There's just a regular voice response, today.]

Is it normal to black out two times in a row? I think after the first time I would have kept better track of that stupid bracelet. Has it happened to anyone else?

...additionally, have I missed anything important?

[Video]

[There is a slightly panicked Hibiki on the screen, hurriedly stuffing her things into her usual backpack. She's been gradually packing things as they occurred to her, having already intended to go to Utgard with Aladdin, but now that there's a 2 hour announcement... Well, she's in a bit of a rush.

And oddly enough... There's also a small bird (a hummingbird, perhaps?) fluttering around her head all the while.]

U-um!

Aladdin-san and I were going to go to Utgard so we could get the stuff for rune magic, but I didn't think the gods would want us to go, too...

I'll be going with them, so... I won't be at the hospital until we get back. I wanted to let them know before I left, but it looks like I won't be able to...

[She gives a small sigh, but quickly swaps it for a smile.]



A-anyway, if anybody else is coming too, we should all walk together! I've never traveled all the way to another city before, so this will be my first time! I can't wait!

Good day, Travellers.

As many of you may be aware, the time until true battle breaks out is short. We can't say when or how it will happen, but it is likely to be soon. We are doing our best to prepare for whatever may come, but today we must ask for your assistance.

First, we suspect there may be forward scouting parties like the one some of you faced while in the woods with Baldr nearby. We would like a small unit to assist a party of elven soldiers in making sure the close terrain is clear of such threats. Hopefully there will be no enemies at all, in which case you will assist them in gathering medicinal herbs and timber.

Second, we'd like to send a group of you to Utgard on errand. You will observe the state of the city and purchase supplies to make army rations. We need as much food and drink as possible in case of siege, particularly given that our trade with Utgard could be cut off at any time.

Both parties will depart in two hours. The first will meet at the Gate of Fire, the second at the Gate of Fog. We will not force anyone's participation in this matter, but we would be very thankful for the cooperation of all who choose to go.

If you have questions, ask and we will do our best to answer them. Thank you.

[This is the trigger post for the opt-out for the Biological Warfare plot. If you don't want your characters to be involved in the disease plotting, they need to be in one of these two expeditions instead. Characters on these expeditions cannot also be involved in the biowarfare plot. It is completely acceptable to handwave your character going on an expedition. If you don't have the time or desire to play in the logs, you are welcome to assume your character was there anyway.

The open mingle log for the wilderness expedition is here. The open mingle log for the Utgard expedition is here. Have fun!]