∞ 85: Slow recovery [written/action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[written]

How is everyone doing? It appears there are no aftershocks to speak of, but the ground has worn away since the initial earthquake. The rivers have overflowed in some areas, eroding the riversides.

The Blue Rogues are organized to rescue people. I'm sure there are others who have pulled together to help out and salvage homes; let me know so their services can be listed as well.

Dr. McCoy has arranged an emergency clinic in the barracks to the south of the village, as the normal clinic has been wrecked along with the majority of the plaza. Healers and others with medical experience, please report to him.

Guy Cecil and Sir Labrador have offered controlled spaces for temporary housing. I have heard that there are undamaged community buildings; I need confirmation on which buildings can house survivors, and who will take charge of organizing those premises.

The stores in the plaza are no longer producing more items and food. I need a group that can ration supplies and organize perishable and nonperishable food; we do not know how long we will need to survive this way.

I also require a few quick scouts to travel the perimeter of the barrier and check for anything unusual. If there are holes in the barrier, we need to be aware of them as soon as possible.

Those who are participating in the emergency digging, I would like to talk to you in person. I have some notes that may assist you.

If there are any other issues that the village at large should be aware of, let me know. I will keep references as best I can.


[added later]

Community building 6 has been confirmed as stable for holding displaced residents. If someone would like to volunteer to organize the building, contact me.

Derek has suggested that someone familiar with recognizing edible plants assist with rations. If there is anyone who will lend their knowledge, we can begin supplementing the existing food supply.


[Filtered to the Malnosso | voice // unhackable]

Are any of you available? Sir Catherine? What is happening? [He somehow doesn't expect to be answered.]




[action]

[After the earthquake totaled house 42, Albert brought Raine down to the barracks so she could be kept with the injured. He will be near the barracks, tending to a dirty, skittish, but uninjured horse until he receives word from diggers.]

Comments

[corrinesbell]

[That sound? Sheena stopped breathing there for a second. Right, trip to the temporary clinic is now on the list. The loss of the power cap doesn't make her better with the healing magic but it sure does give her more to use.]

W-Well...is she gonna be okay?

[chikaidestroyer]

Her head injury isn't so severe that she won't wake up. She avoided more serious injuries because the porch flooring gave way at the same time. [Otherwise she would have been crushed.]

[corrinesbell]

[Give her a minute to get out of this mental tailspin and get back onto what she can do to help right now.]

Okay. ...Yeah, okay. I can help at the emergency clinic too if they need somebody. Our house is okay.

[chikaidestroyer]

Dr. McCoy and the other healers are with her. She's in good hands.

Your house didn't collapse? It seems over half the village was affected for the worst.

[corrinesbell]

It shook a whole lot and there's some damage but it's stable. The house right next door went down though.

...And I was serious, if Dr. McCoy does need more help, I'd bring Colette and Zelos too.

[chikaidestroyer]

Terrible. And it may be awhile yet before all the residents are accounted for.

I'm sure he won't turn you away if you volunteer your services, Sheena.

[corrinesbell]

D'you have any idea at all of how many are missing still?

[chikaidestroyer]

No, I don't. With everyone scattered and working, it's hard to keep track. And even once we find everyone, there is still much to do.

[corrinesbell]

Yeah, I know that. ...None of this stuff's coming back.

[chikaidestroyer]

Yes. [pause] Just like before.

[corrinesbell]

I know we could handle this like we did before but the village wasn't a wreck.

[chikaidestroyer]

Indeed. That's why we need to know if there is anything else to expect from external sources. [With as little as they could inspect right now, at least.]

[corrinesbell]

...This is gonna sound like a weird question but are...are your wings acting up?

[chikaidestroyer]

[Another pause. He recalls what he and Caesar had seen.]

Yours are changing colors?

[corrinesbell]

Mine and a couple others. Does it mean something? They're not getting bigger and I don't feel weird.

[chikaidestroyer]

I haven't noticed anything unusual about the wings, no. But be cautious. ...Have you tried summoning any of the Filial spirits?

[corrinesbell]

I tried using magic and it worked but...they're not answering me.

[chikaidestroyer]

[He's almost muttering.] Just another piece to this strange puzzle.

[corrinesbell]

Any ideas at all about why this happened?

[chikaidestroyer]

The only clear connection is that the last draft ended only days ago.