@clarke.griffin

[strove]

Thank you to Yalena for getting us sorted. [Sort of sorted. Sort of.] Now that we've arrived in New Tokyo and we're stuck inside for a little while, I think we should talk about some new changes that we're facing. I can't be the only one.

But first: a good number of us are here unwillingly, but we have to wait until we're fully prepped before we can go anywhere. Heading outside in these temperatures while unprepared could cost you your life. We all hate being trapped somewhere. I think that's pretty well-established. We also hate having to do anything or be anywhere when we didn't ask for that to happen. At least it doesn't seem like we were drugged, though it wouldn't hurt for Katelin and I to take some blood samples to confirm that. We'll have to store them until we get back.

As for the changes in your lives: have you noticed any? For instance, apparently I'm a lab tech at Giles Bell. I tried to set myself up for a new internship there that I could get easily, but I got ... elevated. Or hired beyond that? I'm not sure what the right terminology is here. Has anyone else noticed this? Or had it happen to them? I got permissions to take leaves from both of my jobs. And no, I'm really not prepared to work as a lab tech. I don't even know the first thing about setting up gels.

As a bit of a personal request ... does anyone think we can make pancakes in the small kitchen here? I have a craving for them. I've not really had cakes of the "pancake" variety before, but I want them now. And if you think we can, can you make them?

[This last bit is Loki's fault.]

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private onward!

[secondnature]

Got it. Let me know when you hear back. I have some ideas for initiatives beyond this. Groups that we can put on tasks and not worry about them. One of those would be my own.

Is there anything you want me to look out for while we're here in New Tokyo?

[revlon]

We look forward to hearing them, thank you.

And nothing comes to mind at present. Although one gentleman (a Mr Kylo Ren) did wonder if the shrines in New Amsterdam made their way here, given that rumours of our exploits have — at least amongst Morningstar. Don't go out of your way, but keep your eyes peeled and I'll do the same. I admit I am curious.

[secondnature]

We might want to see if they're in other cities on that Cooltalk. I'm not sure we'll be able to find any shrines under all the snow.

I'll look either way.

["That Cooltalk." He has a profile. He has no intention of ever using it beyond that.]

[revlon]

Observation is just as crucial as action. I appreciate it.

[ The vast majority of espionage is lying in wait, watching, doing nothing. ]

[secondnature]

I'll see if I can figure out what they even call them and let you know.

[Does the general "they" call them Shrines??]