030 - Video

[samantha_grey]

[Samantha comes into the feed. It's late, after a little time with a friend. She's in the shop, something that's gotten to be pretty common when she's doing these messages. Looking over what looks like a ledger, she glances back at a cabinet and jots something down before looking back at the camera.

Her gaze is reasonably serious, and her tone equally so. She was, for the moment, rather grateful she'd kept up contact with Loki over in Utgard. It had verified what she'd feared.]

Ok, I've lost track of a few contacts recently so this is an official heads up. For the moment, business is normal at Pinch, and I've got some backstock on potions and medicines that should last for a while, but I'm not bottomless. The ice is blocking the way to Utgard, and until we get that cleared out of the way, some things are going to have to give.

I'll do what I can about getting herbs from Alfheim and the hippies up north, but if you're in the market for potions, understand that my stock isn't quite as flush as it used to be. I'm not changing my prices unless suppliers get stingy on theirs, but... don't go crazy folks. Especially with the gag items. I'm going to be focusing on things for combat and healing right now.

Castiel, Draco? Both of you should hit up Alfheim now. They're still hurting, but with Utgard blocked off, we have to get from somewhere else, and Salt Side only has so much to give.

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[digophelia]

[Oh, god. She gives a shudder as soon as she hears "Alfheim".]

How bad is Alfheim? Were they able to rebuild anything?

[samantha_grey]

A considerable amount. [She nodded.] At the same time, the damage was bad enough that I don't know how well they can supply herbs right now.

[digophelia]

And I am sure that's the least of their concerns; we should have offered them more help now that I think about it. That is, if the let us to begin with.

[samantha_grey]

We've offered them a lot of help, but there was a whole lot of damage at the same time. [She sighed.] We're spread thin as is is part of the problem. Everyone is.

Even the enemy. [She hoped.]

[digophelia]

And not even the gods are able to do it.

[She wishes she could do more for them, to help them through that pain of loss and destruction. She knows how it feels like and it makes her heart ache at the thought of how detrimental it can possibly be.]

The enemy may be spread thin for now, but if anything, the last few days are a show case of just how bad their tantrums can be.

[samantha_grey]

[She sighed and leaned back, looking at the roof of her lab.]

It also shows how desperate they're starting to get. The more we push Surt, the more he'll rage, but the more likely he'll be vulnerable. I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not yet... and I don't know if we'll know until it's too late.

[digophelia]

There is not much we can do with Surt and I don't fault him for that. I just wish there could be done more for the elves, those poor souls. Fires are absolutely dreadful.

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[tonsofpun]

If you need plants for anything, we might be able to work out some kinda trade.

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[samantha_grey]

I could probably use some help with regular herbs and such, yeah. My greenhouse took another damned hit in the middle of these earthquakes and the fighting. I do know you can't grow the magical herbs with Sigyn's powers, but regular herbs will still help.

What were you wanting?

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[tonsofpun]

Medical supplies.

I don't know if you have herbal remedies or what, but anything med-related is gonna be hard to find, right?

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[samantha_grey]

Eventually, if we don't get access to Utgard again? Yeah. Are you looking for first-aid/paramedic stuff, to help keep you going if the shit really hits the fan, or something specific?

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[tonsofpun]

What about those potions that get your energy back after you use up all your god-power?

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[samantha_grey]

Errr... they don't work 'quite' like that. Think of it as caffeine. They let you work longer even when you're running out. Towards the end, you want to be careful not to overuse them, or you can seriously hurt yourself. But yeah, they basically let you keep going longer.

I can set you up with some of those and poultices as a payment.

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[wantstobuildasnowman]

Are you running out of things? Is there anything I can do to help?

[Anna wants to help, but she's not sure how useful she can truly be.]

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[samantha_grey]

No, not yet, but ... let's just say a little birdy told me that we're going to want to be careful and that the well of supplies just got a lot more endless. I don't know that there's much you can do to help this, though. Try not to worry too much.

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[wantstobuildasnowman]

Are you sure? I don't mind helping. Just...if you do need something, anything, you'll let me know. Right?

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[samantha_grey]

Uhhh. [She blinked and then laughed a little.] Well, if you don't have a job yet, I could probably use someone at the front counter? It's just... you do know I sell poisons too, right?

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[wantstobuildasnowman]

[Anna is a little hesitant answering when poisons are brought up. She tucks her hair behind her ear and nods slowly.]

You have you reasons for selling them, I'm sure, so...so if you need someone to help your store, I'll do it.

[She will be a hard worker, too!]

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[samantha_grey]

[She chuckled softly.]

It's a war, Anna. They're weapons against the enemy mostly. But don't worry about it. It's a job. I'll pay you of course.

[Video] sorry for the lateness!

[ofthursday]

I will look into what is available at Alfheim. I have a small stockpile of both ingredients and completed potions that will do for now,but it is good to stay ahead of supply if at all possible.

[Though this is really an annoying development.]

[Video] np

[samantha_grey]

It is. I admit I'm constantly researching, so I may need to cut back on new projects, to make sure I don't run through product when we already have good potions to work with.

[Video]

[ofthursday]

Yes. My own experimentation has slowed as I have less time to devote to it, and that is likely for the best.

However, clearing the path to Utgard--if it is possible--should be a priority.

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[samantha_grey]

Fire users, Energy Transfer, in teams. If we can get enough together, it might be doable, though it's a lot of work.

[Video]

[ofthursday]

I suppose we should begin attempting to coordinate that project. Sam is a fire user, though I am not certain how many there are over all.

It might be possible for ice users to also be of help, depending on the extent of their power; I don't know a great deal about the ability. I did have it for a time when the powers became scrambled, however.

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[samantha_grey]

Hermione's one too. I don't know that there're enough to do this quickly. As for the ice magic, the problem is that I don't know for sure it's safe to control that ice with the regular magic.