thanks clarke
strove
16 April 2019 @ 11:12 am
@clarke.griffin  
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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𝙼𝙰𝚁𝙶𝙰𝚁𝙴𝚃 "𝙿𝙴𝙶𝙶𝚈" 𝙲𝙰𝚁𝚃𝙴𝚁
revlon
11 March 2019 @ 12:21 am
@margaret.carter, @leo.fitz  
[ IC DATE: OCT 06, 17:00 ]

Good evening, everyone. For our new arrivals and those of you I haven’t yet met, I’m Peggy Carter. I arrived on the fifth transport in August. You’re likely already acquainted with Fitz (@leo.fitz) from the first transport. And as you may have noticed on the news, the problems in this world have escalated. So we have a proposition for you.

But first, to catch you up: We all woke up far from home, and a rebel organisation called Morningstar found us first, providing assistance. For over 50 years, Morningstar has fought to restore human rights, dismantle the influence of corporate conglomerates, fight government corruption, and save lives in this world. But on September 10th, the United Nations moved against them — and between the arrests and emergency relocation of the surviving agents, their ranks here have been severely depleted. (Check the Newbie Guide for more information).

Without Morningstar, crucial eyes and ears on the inside and boots on the ground are gone. If we want to understand and help this world, filling those gaps is a logical next step. Not just for ourselves but for the people who relied on Morningstar long before we got here.

Both Fitz and I chose to join up some time ago (and we aren’t the first of our group to do so). After the arrests, we approached Gaby with an offer to help rebuild Morningstar’s network and take on any unfinished business in the aftermath. She identified charity work in the poverty-stricken districts of the city as a chief priority.

If you want to help, you can lend a hand tonight. Carter and I will be at the safehouse from 19:00 to answer questions, and at 20:00 sharp, we’re heading out as Morningstar agents to deliver food and clothes to those in need. Even if you can’t yet leave the safehouse, you can help us prep packs.

And if you would like to do more or feel your position in New Amsterdam society could help Morningstar’s cause, do let us and Gaby know. We’re keen to assist anyone with exploring their options here or in person. Our varied backgrounds and skills mean we have the potential to strengthen Morningstar’s network of intelligence and contribute beyond our own objectives, too.

Our aim today is to share this information and the opportunity to volunteer. Unfortunately, because we’ve used precious resources and inadvertently attracted scrutiny in the public eye — often while asking for Morningstar’s help with investigations into our predicament, as I’ve done — our current relationship with Morningstar is tenuous at best, despite our recent assistance during the raids. But consider this a new chapter.

Our stay here may be temporary, but we can still strive to leave this world better than how we found it. Thank you for your time.


EDIT: Thanks to @nill.klein and @sansa.stark, we've set up two boxes for clothing at the safehouse: One for ready-to-donate items and one for items in need of repair. The labelling will appear when you scan them with your neural implant, so you know which is which.


[ ooc; For context, the plot engagement comment outlining all this information is here. There will not be a log for the clothing/food run mentioned in the post, so you’re welcome to handwave your character coming along or roll in here. Both Fitz and Peggy will be replying in the comments, although not necessarily to all of them, so feel free to discuss amongst yourselves, turn threads into in-person chats with our resident Brits, and ask questions! Let's get collaboratin'! 💪🏼]
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Ignis Scientia
cheffeur
10 March 2019 @ 12:00 pm
@ignis.scientia  
I apologize for the ungainly, public method of dispersing this information, but I'll admit to not knowing everyone it may matter to.

Noctis Sky, as he was known on the network, has disappeared.

For those who may be new and not understand this: Our existences here are occasionally unstable. We cease to exist for periods of time. Sometimes we return. In at least one instance, we return with memories and physical changes from our homes, as though we experienced a length of time in our own world before returning.

To my knowledge, there is no pattern or reasoning behind it. I'm sure there are those who have been here uninterrupted since Morningstar brought the collective refugees together, and possibly those who don't linger a tenth of as long.

That's the extent of my information about the phenomenon. If anyone has any questions or other experiences, please feel free to let me know.
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ＤＵＴＣＨ。
motivation
17 February 2019 @ 08:45 pm
@yalena.yardeen  
here's what i don't get

someone leaked the names and locations of those agents. that i get, people are corruptible. might be a problem for us at some point, if it's still a thing, but it's not weird.

what is weird is that the soldiers didn't knock on gaby's door and didn't plan for us at all. seems like a pretty big tactical fuck-up to me, unless they didn't know about our existence, but again. leak.

so, anyone got an explanation for that? hells, i'd take guesses, too.

( ooc » feel free to use this as a discussion post for the event wrap up, if so inclined! )
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oh my rA9, it's robojesus.
saviorexe
12 February 2019 @ 10:48 am
@markus.manfred  
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.

( BEEP BOOP a tiny cut )

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.))
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prompto "nice thighs, dude" argentum
mercurio
11 February 2019 @ 01:10 pm
@prom.argentum  
hey, guys! prompto here lol

i know there's a lot of information to go through after everything that happened. can you believe it's just been ten days since the UNA soldiers? sure feels like longer! that and we got some newcomers literally in the middle of NAEXPO which i think is the nicer of scenarios. (omgs speaking of is anyone else cosplaying? i don't think i've slept the past day, it's been a lot of fun!! if anyone's here or thinking of coming Hit Me UP there's so much to do.)

consider this your C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER for serious posts

mostly i just wanted to say that i got my camera back from home! and the best part is? the SD card was INTACT. all you earth dwellers be making faces at how ~weird~ the fauna is like in eos, but now i can finally show it to you. that and the adventures me and my friends had while we took a roadtrip out of the city and into the great unknown!

i've made a happy slideshow for you guys to check HERE. i've captioned everything too heh

you know
photography
just a lil hobby of mine no big deal

not that i think i could use it here without people getting all alarmed on my ass for it 😔📸

ADDITIONALLY

i know we're trying to set up something more comprehensive like a guide of sorts for what we know, and there's a couple of great people pushing towards meeting at least once a month to touch base. i think we're going for birthday celebrations as our incognito excuse? help me fill out this calendar with your birthdays. it's not gonna be a real party if you don't want it to be, and some of you don't actually have birthdays? whaaaaaaat... but like, what does your ID say? share your life story with me, etc. or don't lol

anyway plz look at my pix and have a look at what CHOCOBOS are! i miss having chocobos
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thanks clarke
strove
19 January 2019 @ 02:21 pm
@clarke.griffin  
There are a lot of things I can say here. I can chastise all of us for how discussions went before. But that's not important. People are in danger, and they're people who have helped us. I haven't made it a secret that I think Morningstar doesn't deserve devotion from us. The thing is, there's a difference between devotion and helping out someone who's helped you. It's time for us to do the latter. My issues don't mean anything. We know Morningstar can do good work.

So, let's talk. Let's plan. We should all do it in the same place.

I want to lay some ground rules.

1. Even if we've been asked to use the weapons only to stun any assailants, a number of us know it's not that simple. So, let's skip the morality talk about whether or not that's okay. Sorry, Gaby. I actually trust most people won't go in guns blazing. [She actually wouldn't if there weren't "civilians" involved. She's still not sure she does now, but that's unimportant. White lies have a place here.] Self-defense is a thing. Let's all trust one another.

2. I have a lot of questions about this. We all do. But we have a limited time to pull this off. Let's try to focus on what we can do and then figure out the rest later. If you think you can get answers now that can help us? Bring it forward. Make a new reply to draw eyes to it.

3. I figure we have two separate directions we can go, but we need all hands on deck. If you're not comfortable handling a gun, take the address for the safehouses and get them set up.

4. Nothing "funny" about these rules. Which means the first thing you're all going to say is ... about my rules. Get it out of your system.

[There is a lot more to say, a lot more to add, but Clarke knows that it likely isn't her place to talk about it. Plus, some of these people are adults, even if they don't act like it. Maybe they won't make a joke about her rules.

... But she bets they will.]

edit: Daisy set up a useful map for everyone. Keep it updated as best as you can.

[ooc: this is the previously discussed and set up IC planning post for the event! Clarke won't be replying to everyone.]
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Ignis Scientia
cheffeur
03 January 2019 @ 07:10 pm
@ignis.scientia  
Good evening,

As one of the more recent arrivals to New Amsterdam, as well as Earth itself, I have a number of questions, even after conducting my own research into this world. I'm hoping some of the more experienced individuals here would be able to offer some guidance on these matters, even if it's merely relaying their own experiences.

Of course, my first priority is to ensure some semblance of stability. What sectors have you all found to have the greatest opportunities for employment? I'm aware that the credentials on our IDs are somewhat lacking, and thus any previous experience is likely all but worthless here. I'll admit that it's been quite some time since I've had to even consider looking for employment, but an income is a necessity- especially as I'd rather not rely on Morningstar's generosity any longer than necessary.

I'm also curious as to what you all have found to be the most difficult thing to adjust to upon arrival. Perhaps there are hardships some of we newer individuals have yet to run into and could preemptively address.

After that, I would like to know if there are any coherent goals among us as a group, or if people tend to go their own way and fade into society as best they can once arriving and acclimating. From what I can tell from the small amount of information I've gained, the dimensional-abduction-and-experimentation is something of a trend that we can assume to continue, and I'm willing to assume that many of you are just as indignant about it as myself. Has there been any opportunity to learn more about it before the most recent arrivals?

I appreciate your time and responses,
Ignis Scientia

[god he's such a wordy asshole]
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