chikaidestroyer | ∞ 76: Preparations for battle [written]

How disappointing. One would think the Malnosso would compile their willing volunteers instead of taking risks like this.

[Directed towards the drafted residents (even if they refused to go)]

Though some of you have already said you will not participate, I am reminding you that your request has been "noted" and nothing more. It's still entirely possible the scientists will find a way to force you to go. This is said as a precaution; do not presume you will be allowed to stay, and prepare accordingly. There must be a reason they gave such a specific list instead of calling for volunteers to report in.

That said, if any of you wish to participate in planning, or feel the need to go into this battle with some ideas in mind, know that I will coordinate with you as best I can.
I expect we will have a few who will do what they wish out there alone, regardless of any tactics, but the majority will benefit from cooperative attacks.

For those who are unaware, we had previously fought against 300 individuals with a combat force of approximately 150. That battle lasted about two days, with complete elimination of the intruders. The disadvantages this time around are obvious; we will be the invading force with much smaller numbers and on unfamiliar terrain, thus leading to greater risks of fatigue and death.

[Filtered to Ted]

Ted, I would like to speak with you before this reporting date.

[Filtered to Luc and Hugo]

Luc, Hugo. If you are up to some longer-term practice, I would like to speak with you.

[Filtered to Gurren Lagann!Simon]

How have you been doing with your tunneling, Simon?

[Off-journal communication to Yuber]

I believe it is time that I add a clause to the contract.

[ooc: The "directed towards" cut is not a filter; anyone can read it. All of Albert's filters are unhackable unless otherwise noted.

Albert's also available for action tags. Just notate that it's an action tag in the subject line.]

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I think even a careless Silverberg would be just fine.

[Albert makes sure the filter is unhackable before switching to voice.]

Are you sulking, Caesar?

Don't be ridiculous. [Except he totally is. No question about it.] It doesn't matter anyway.

You are sulking.

I am not. Why would I be?

Because you got passed over. [pause] It's all right, Caesar -- do you need someone to kiss your wounded ego?

[It's what Apple would d-- akjashd wait no.]

Shut up! That's not it at all. Like I said, they're lucky to have a trained strategist in the first place. [It's not even like he's worried about Albert. Albert will be fine. But...]

You should know that there are risks when a strategist is traveling with a small group. I doubt we will have the luxury of distance for this battle.

I know that. But you won't be so careless. Right? [Not this time. And suddenly, Caesar is angry for an entirely different reason.]

I won't be careless. I can't be careless; someone won't allow me to be.

Because of him?

[There's a pause.]

What do you think?

Well, it's not me. You don't listen to what I say.

But isn't it the same for him? He can't be careless, either. Even if it'd be an advantage to have him as an "ally" in this kind of situation, the others probably won't see it as such.

So cynical, Caesar.

I have no reason to believe he will have anymore trouble against the opposition than the others. But he has to keep in mind the people he antagonized in the village.

Must be picking up your bad habits. [But... was he just being cynical? Of course he was in a bad mood since those jerks had picked Albert over him, but that couldn't be all there was to it. Right? Right.]

Then who are you so concerned about?

[A sigh.] You really are an idiot, aren't you?

Continue with your projects. I want to see that you've been productive while I'm away.

I'm just trying to— [Reassure himself. Make himself feel better. Amongst other things. This sucked.] Whatever.

Of course, of course. You don't have to worry about that. It's not like I have anything else to do anyway.

I shouldn't have to worry about it, no. [He's entrusting the village to you, Caesar. You better not let the few productive things in the village be ruined.]

Despite what they have already said, I feel like I should be packing.

I can handle it. [And he will, even if the idea of surprise!responsibility is very unappealing to him. Somehow, though, Albert's last statement calms him down a little.]

That's not surprising, even if it has been a while, I guess. Hope you're not rusty, brother.

If I am rusty, I daresay you might actually be a challenge in a wargame.

Your tactics make me sleepy even at your best, Albert.

That's because you can't be bothered to pay attention as you're being beaten, Caesar.

I'll pay attention when you put up a better fight.

Then I suppose I will have to give you something worth paying attention to.

Sounds promising, but I'll believe it when I see it, so don't do anything too stupid out there, okay?

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