@ciri.lla

[persists]

[ Y'know, Ciri still isn't a fan of this whole network thing. Feels invasive and she can't quite wrap her head around how 'private' it may intend to be. There's always ways around it, ways to use information against them if this information was leaked. Due to her inability to fully grasp technology, there's an ignorant worry there.

After their first meeting was strung together at the last minute at a damn titty bar, Ciri is still pushing for this. Pushing for something where they can all talk face-to-face without the risk of data being taken (as she noted was a BIG issue here). Build some sort of public alibi too.

So, here she is, getting ready to give deets on the whole next meeting. ]

Date isn't set in stone yet but we plan to have another get together to discuss things face-to-face without any kind of trail. I have found a few options, but I'm not quite familiar with their concepts or flexibility. I'd like for you all to put a vote, speak your peace and let me know. The last location was chosen in a haste and I understand some of you can't fathom seeing a tit to save your life, so... I'll be more mindful.

Here are the options:

1. The Purple Haze Club
2. The Silver Rodeo Buffet
3. New You Rejuvenation & Refreshment Spa
4. New Millenium Mall

They are all valid choices, however the point will be for us to remain... in the shadows, so to speak. This is not MS exclusive, anyone who would like to exchange information face-to-face is welcome to.

Thank you.

Comments

@jughead.jones

[drivein]

You guys meet often?
Is there a secret password to get in?

Sorry, newbie here.

[persists]

I’d welcome you but that feels a bit pessimistic even for me given the circumstances.

We met once before not too long ago, trying to piece together some things. No such luck but it allowed us to get to know one another.

No password, simply show up with whatever you can offer.

@mei.zhou

[frostedplum]

My vote is for the club or the mall. I think the buffet is all right too, but the spa will probably be too quiet for us to talk about things.

@daisy.johnson

[evite]

if we're looking for shadows, i think the mall and the spa are out

i don't know what people have against strippers, though
they were good

[persists]

I was worried about the intimacy of the spa. It's for gathering and congregating, but gossip does travel.

Tell me, does the mall hold any downsides?

[persists]

Hm. I would agree, but I'm wondering if in plain sight might decrease our appearance of looking secretive. Just a thought.

...They were quite good.

[frostedplum]

Maybe just distracting people with all the fun shops! I don't think we'll look too out of place, so the bright lighting versus the club's low lighting shouldn't make much difference.

@cassandra.cain

[cassassin]

buffet

[ look at all that FOOD ]

last time didn't go well ?

@keith.kogane

[secondnature]

It's for everyone.

@keith.kogane

[secondnature]

It's a bad place to meet, okay?

@keith.kogane

[secondnature]

It should be held at a place that everyone is comfortable going.

[persists]

I see. So it keeps the bustling nature of a marketplace. Hm.

...It couldn't be much worse than the distraction of nude performers.

[ Ciri, the dumb girl, fell victim too. ]

[persists]

[ THERE'S SO MUCH FOOD... and no one would suspect a giant party coming in together to get shitfaced on food. ]

No. The location was... ah. A miss. Unfortunately, there was limited choices last minute and there was some... perverse activity.

smushes his cheeks

[persists]

I know that NOW. Which is why I'm trying to remedy for next time.

[drivein]

Is anyone keeping a document? Jotting this all down? I know in a world without typewriters and paper that it'd be hard take notes, but we should have someting.

[drivein]

There's always people showing up, too.
Anywhere they can catch up?

[frostedplum]

I doubt it will be.

Unless there are some really good sales.

[secondnature]

That's not how this sounds.

[Even Keith can read your passive aggression, Ciri.]

[secondnature]

That's part of what the meetings are for.

[drivein]

I mean has anyone been taking notes?

[secondnature]

We have the network?

[Doesn't that count?]

[evite]

buffet's not a bad spot, then
plenty of people in the area, but enough justification for us to all come to the same spot to eat and talk

we're going to look like total weirdos congregating in a mall to talk shop

[evite]

okay, so exnay strippers and add food?
or do you think people will have issues with eating too?

[ are you asking for a friend, keith, or are you just being ornery ]

[persists]

[ She just likes tiddies, c'mon. ]

It sounds like I'm learning from my missteps to make a situation better. By finding a location suitable for most, it eliminates any problems with comfort and dubious distractions.

These locations all have merit as being real establishments where normal people would retreat to. No suspicions, no questions — it becomes a matter of finding one that benefits us as a cover and interest.

[persists]

We unfortunately didn't do much jotting down, but if we can secure a way of being subtle about transcribing... Maybe. My fear is simply letters or these digital messages being compromised or stolen. It's difficult for me to know what measures are here to prevent that, but where I'm from... having the wrong information stolen could bring a king's downfall quite easily.