@markus.manfred

[saviorexe]

As some of you may already know, discussion has been taking place in regards to moving to a new safehouse; I understand that this isn’t a small endeavor, yet it’s something that should be seriously considered in the wake of all that’s happened. And while losing a multitude of Morningstar contacts is a detriment in its own right, it makes sense to view this as a new opportunity for the displaced. To become autonomous, self-sufficient, and able to move in whatever direction we deem as best for ourselves and those who would join us in the future. To finally be able to rely on our chosen initiatives, instead of depending on the generosity of an outside group with their own causes, objectives, and priorities to tend to.

This wouldn’t be a complete severance from Morningstar. Gaby, El, and a few others will still be willing to assist us when they can, and what previous resources left behind in the city will be available for us to use. It would be more akin to a partnership, with the understanding to give aid to the other when reasonably needed. Quid pro quo.

I’m not here to make these decisions for us, only to open the floor to discussion and to provide information so we can decide if and how we want to proceed. El’s given us a shortlist of unoccupied sites that are best suited for setting up a new safehouse. I’ve summarized them very briefly.

[Each location comes coupled with an address to denote where in the city it’s located, for those who may be interested in checking out each site in person.]

SPORTS BAR — Long abandoned and located near the sports stadium. The amount of foot traffic in this area means that it’d be easy enough to come and go without issue, and without turning too many heads. But this comes with the expected downsides of somewhere busy — more people means more variables, more eyes, more chances to be compromised if we’re not careful.

HOVERBIKE SHOP — A more isolated site in a run-down neighborhood. Here, it would be easier to escape scrutiny as an individual coming and going. A larger group of the same faces might have more difficulty, and would have to fabricate a very convincing reason to do so. There are also the nearby squatters to account for, who would likely be reasonably curious about us no matter how we proceed.

COFFEE SHOP — Located in the financial district. Several business have tried to start up here over the years, but none have stuck. Considerations would include: history dictating that this is a difficult location to keep running financially, a higher-profile spot but with vacillating foot traffic reliant on normal workday hours, and if the many neighboring businesses would be a concern.

All of these locations have an underground space which would house the core of the safehouse. What exists above is not only a front, but will have to act as a means of financially sustaining ourselves to keep supplies stocked, facilities running, and to afford basic upkeep. Which means that we’d be running a business on top of everything else, and should consider which will be the most viable as venture; which also means that we’ll need capital to get started, several people willing to devote their time and energy to this project, and reliable individuals who can work as actual employees once things are up and running.

Needless to say, I’m willing to commit the time and effort necessary to see it through to the end. But this is a large project that won’t get off the ground unless we compile resources and ideas together — and the earlier, the better.

[Please discuss!!]

((OOC; This is an open post for everyone to discuss matters about the future safehouse! Markus won’t necessarily be responding to each tag-in.))

Comments

@kylo.ren

[warfares]

There are advantages as well as risks to hiding in plain sight.

And while I'd personally prefer the hoverbike shop, it is a business that would require a particular skill set to maintain it with any sort of competence. Similarly with the coffee shop, I expect ㅡ which has both the advantage and disadvantage of being in a higher profile area.

@rey.nolo

[forcevisions]

We have plenty of people who could do the work.

[warfares]

Many of them would still need to be taught at least some of the basic skills.

( it's not a no, for the record. merely an acknowledgement of fact. )

[forcevisions]

Bartending and making caf are skills too.

[ don't be so bougie. ]

[warfares]

Yes, but people tend to be marginally more forgiving when you frak up a cocktail.

[forcevisions]

You didn't listen to what was going on around any of the lines forming at the shops outside the convention then. Madness.

[warfares]

The entire convention was madness. I think that might have been the point.

[batricide]

You haven't dealt with the rich very often, have you?

[forcevisions]

Oh, he has.

[ shade ]

[warfares]

You're making assumptions, again.

[forcevisions]

I've seen the First Order fleet. I've been on board.

[warfares]

You've also known me long enough to know that if I was sent to deal with anyone in charge it wasn't to negotiate with them.

[forcevisions]

Oh, that's a promising leadership style.

[warfares]

The High Command could benefit from less coddling.

[forcevisions]

Believe me, the First Order High Command are the last people I'm worried about.

[warfares]

You have such little faith in my capacity for mercy?

[forcevisions]

Don't. Don't you turn this around on me. I had every bit of faith in you. I still do.

[warfares]

Then why are you so quick to assume my leadership will end in disaster, when you know little to nothing of my actual politics.

Perhaps I'll dismantle the First Order entirely upon my return.

[batricide]

[ haha

hahaha

same hat ]

[warfares]

Not if it can be avoided.

[batricide]

Let me make this clear.
The notable and rich are the most entitled people you'll ever have to deal with. They expect everything to be catered and flawless. If you mess up an order, they'll go for your head.

[ he should know because

he's literally one of those people but no one here needs to know that. ]

[warfares]

Informative but ultimately irrelevant when the bar in question is hardly catering to an upmarket clientele.

[batricide]

Point.
A sports bar is more likely to serve beer and select cocktails.

[warfares]

And one never knows what might be learned from a loose-lipped patron. One who is unlikely to pay much attention to the bar staff.

[batricide]

You also have to contend with nosy, irritable drunks starting fights and staggering around. Potentially into places they aren't wanted.