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[voice]

As a follow-up reminder to Rydia's latest entry, this month is likely to be another New Feather cycle month if the new Organization management continues the trend. The Welcome Center is always looking for volunteers when New Feathers arrive.

While the weather may be warmer, there are still watch stations outside the village that should be maintained and well-stocked. Any volunteers are welcome. For now, I am organizing the effort, but I am looking for someone to take over that responsibility.

[There is a slight pause.] Is anyone working on the farmlands outside the village? I am curious to know what crops are being grown out there.

[action]

[Albert isn't up to anything special today. He's finally getting around to taking care of and sharpening that sword he had asked Sokka for during that reality-shifting experiment. He can be found working on the steps of his house, looking the sword this way and that as he works on it; it's more work than he usually has to put into sharpening an axe.

Afterwards, he'll make his usual rounds of tending to his garden and checking on the stables. ...Which will lead to a trip to the grocery store, because the horses need more grains.]

[written]

Welcome to all the New Feathers of this cycle. I am sure that residents, especially the volunteers working in the Welcome Center, have been helpful as you adjust to your surroundings.

Some may have noticed that there are stations some distance away from the village -- watch stations where New Feathers may find clothing or shelter. Residents may also use them as stopping points as they explore the surrounding forests and plains. They are maintained by a group of volunteers, which has been without a head organizer for a few months now. If anyone is interested in taking on this responsibility, please speak with me, Albert Silverberg.

Recent additions to the enclosure are the expansive farmlands to the northeast of the village. There are numbers of farm animals and growing crops up there that are in need of caretaking. While the village has the grocery store for easy access to food, I am sure some would relish opportunity to work with crops and animals.

If there are any questions about these subjects, they may be asked here. Thank you.

[action]

[Around noon, Albert may be found in the clothing store, looking for clothing for warmer weather. Maybe he'll attempt to tan this year. It's been awhile.

Later in the day, he will be in the stables tending to his horse. He will be out there for several hours before retiring for the evening to the house, reading a "Computers for Seniors for Dummies" book. Very funny, Bil.]

[written]

Professor Sage is missing -- has been missing since before the Halloween ball. Please keep an eye out for her, and others who went missing during the previous experiment, along with any possible New Feathers who may show up this month.

As a reminder, we have now entered the fourth cycle year as of October 26. Be sure to pick up a new calendar in the welcoming center or library.

Thank you.

[action]

[The sun is out, the effects are gone, and people are returning to their normal states. Despite all of that, Albert still finds himself somehow unsteady. Perhaps it has something to do with Rune being unable to find any of his brood. Perhaps it has something to do with the continued lack of presence from Epona's master. Perhaps...

He can be found between his house and community building 7, in the stables and corral he rebuilt with Link. Today he finds himself spending more time with Astrid and Epona, as if that will somehow make up for the fact that they had been left to fend for themselves in the fog. He even has his saddle if he feels like riding. ~~His~~ A tiny owl perches on a nearby fence post, outside for the first time in almost two weeks.

Like so many others, Albert is more than ready to put aside the stress caused by a handful of scientists. So instead, he reminisces over his three years in Luceti.]

Current Mood: listless

[Around mid-morning, Albert can be seen picking up small things in the plaza -- nails, pens, groceries. He doesn't often do this, but it's been a week since he gave Caesar the task of repairing the stable, so he finds himself inspecting and repairing the amateurish work. That requires a few extra building supplies. Might as well take advantage of how calm everything is with the New Feathers coming in, right?

Albert spends the afternoon pulling out half-bent nails and readjusting crooked wooden slats. He can't say that he's disappointed, since Caesar actually tried to rebuild the stable's roof, but he can have the opinion that did a really shabby job. Silverbergs were apparently not very good roof-builders.

In the evening, after dinner, he'll be found up on house 42's roof, having climbed up through the skylight. It's something he's never really taken advantage of, and yet there's something familiar about it. He remains out there for a good while, almost meditating.]

Current Mood: calm

[He had awoken before the sun had set, in time to see Yuber attempting to write out his boredom over the journals. Just dealing with that conversation had been exhausting, and he had rested again before finally getting out of his room. And out of the house. How long had he been out and bedridden? Long enough to miss the monsters disappearing and the village being repaired, apparently.

His flowers had been pretty ravaged by the earthquake. He nudges at the broken flowers with his shoe, then ignores them in favor of the slowly blooming moonflowers on the trellises. Something familiar and yet new, after the chaotic happenings. An earthquake, John's recovery, monsters, a stab in the chest... Too much for one month.

He flexes his right gloved hand restlessly, a slight wind picking up as he looks skyward. The clouds would move in soon, and tomorrow would be overcast.

They would block out those damn stars.]

(ooc: I'm baaaaack~ ♥ Albert's AU can be found here.)

Current Mood: sore

[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 )

[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.]

Introductions, I suppose. I haven't written one in quite awhile. My name is Albert Silverberg, and I have been a resident in Luceti for over two years now. A welcome to our New Feathers; here's hoping the welcome center and other residents make captivity as hospitable as possible.

Blue Rogues, please keep an eye out for the abducted and any stragglers from this month's New Feather cycle. The snow may make it especially difficult to traverse the forest.

I suggest everyone take heed of this amount of snowfall and prepare accordingly. Extra blankets, warmer clothing, stockpiling in case of a blizzard. The weather hasn't been this cold in the past to warrant snow this early. Long-time residents may recall that we had great amounts of rain around this time in the past two years -- enough to affect the terrain with floods and severe erosion.

I was told that there was a young lady who would customize jewelry. I would like to speak with her if possible.

( Filtered to Guy )

( Off-journal communication to Yuber )

[action]

[One may find Albert outside of house 42 if they are looking for him. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he's shoveling snow now that the snowfall has stopped.]

Current Mood: contemplative

[written]

Quite a few abductions in the last two or three days. Perhaps the Malnosso feel confident enough about the situation that they can continue some of their research.

We must still be cautious, though. Until we know that the intruders are no longer trying to breach the barrier, everyone should continue to carry their weapons with them. We do not know if they will try to breach the barrier again from the east, so we may not have much time to prepare if they get through again.

I thank everyone who came together in such a short time. We were able to accomplish much more under the threat of danger than we were in times of peace. [He knew it would happen, but he's hoping others will catch onto that fact.]

The eastern barricade has been completed, and there has been considerable work done on extending the barricade to the north and south of the village.

I recommend that everyone who has been physically exerting themselves the last few days to get some rest. We have basic defenses in place, and injuring or exhausting ourselves now would be foolish.

[action]

[Such a hypocrite at times. He hasn't been sleeping since his initial calls for action four days ago. Not that he feels tired; this is that kind of work he was born to do.

...

Okay, so he's threatening to doze in Astrid's stable. His horse is being nice and acting as a cushion.]

Current Mood: tired

...Sheesh. I don't need all this yelling when I'm trying to catch a nap.

Look, it's obvious that there's an experiment going on. Just deal with it. It'll be over with in a week.

If it really matters, it's also obvious that people are turning into things that they despise.

[action]

[In house 42, there's a teenager lying on the couch. Bored. And probably trying to take a nap again.]

Current Mood: lazy

[voice]

Those who have not responded to Sir Sigmund's call, do so now. All the affected need to be accounted for before we have more casualties. We already have six dead that have been captured over the journals.

I am in need of a few who can help gather rations from the stores. Please meet me by the stores so we may begin moving supplies.

[action]

[Albert has brought along his horse and Raine (he's not leaving her alone while this situation escalates) as he heads for the stores in the village. He is understandably preoccupied, but the walk is helping him expel any nervous energy.]

[ooc: The end result will be that some rations have been gathered from the grocery store, bakery, and restaurant, with roughly 60% of the gathered rations brought down the sinkhole and the rest on standby in the grocery store for easier transportation.]

Current Mood: rushed

[written]

A word to our numerous New Feathers: Do be careful what you say when our endearing captors come asking questions. You might just have your throat torn out for talking back.

[sound/voice]

[There's the sound of fingers tapping on a tabletop.]

...So many variables changing in this past year. Hn.

Current Mood: contemplative

[For all intents and purposes, Albert shouldn't be outside of the house. He especially shouldn't be doing any sort of work that will strain his neck. And yet, he's crouched over a flowerbed with a listless expression, pulling weeds. ~~Oh, how the mighty have fallen?~~]

Current Mood: bored

...It's been a long week. And very ... busy, if the journal activity says anything. Caesar would have been appalled by the repeated effects and everyone falling into them again.

We should think about comparing measurements of the barrier again. We have little excuse not to now that the snow is melting.

[ooc: Keyword is go. Yes, Jacob and John, he wants to talk to one of you.]

Current Mood: contemplative

Turn down a few torches. We'll rest here for now.

[Albert's voice echoes as he calls out to the rest of the group to stop. It's been a steady walk away from the warehouse even though they had been told by their Malnosso co-conspirators to leave the tunnels quickly. Extinguishing several torches, as they had been every time they rested, would help keep the amount of smoke down.

He takes out one of the sunstones that Sigmund had brought along, activating it and taking a seat against one wall. He then pulls out a notebook and begins writing, keeping an eye on the others moving around in the semidarkness.

Really, the silence following their success was rather unsettling.]

Current Mood: calm
Current Location: tunnels under luceti

...This is certainly different.

I can deal with this, though.

[Action]

[Albert is most definitely looking for the clothes he had before as a child; he wasn't really dressed for cold weather. Unfortunately, he's discovering that nothing an 8-year-old would wear will fit a 13-year-old.]

Current Mood: surprised

[By all rights, Albert should be resting or doing other sorts of work. Runes know that there's still a lot to do, with the last experiment delaying decisions on what to do with the tunnels, desert, and ruins. Or he should be recovering from the disturbing transformation into Yuber for the duration of a week.

But instead, Albert is visiting the horse he received as a 'gift' from the Malnosso; the little stable that Lloyd built is right beside his house. Passersby may either find him clearing snow from around the stable's entrance or grooming the mare.]

Current Mood: okay

This has been a rather boring passage of time. I can see why the others were eager to move on from this fort; there's not much here at all.

Noishe has been quiet since I began running a few experiments; he must not have--

[There some sounds of shifting in the sand, then boots on wood as Albert climbs a bit to higher ground.]

...Oh. Is that your group out there, Vyse? Welcome ba--

... ...

I think Noishe is running out to greet your group.

Current Mood: tired

( Filtered to Blue Rogues and Brave Vesperia // 100% unhackable )

I see we have New Feathers once again. Welcome to your new home for an indeterminable amount of time. If you have any questions about your current surroundings, I am sure other prisoners here will be happy to supply you with answers.

...And welcome back, I suppose, Hiyono.

Current Mood: busy

Oh, for the love of--

Yuri Lowell. Vyse. Assemble your teams, on the double.

All residents, please refrain from putting yourselves into harm's way. Especially alone. We do not need to turn half the village into a rescue operation whenever new, controllable situations arise.

Flynn Scifo, I apologize for those who blatantly ignored your attempt at a public service announcement.

---
Added voice moments later:

I need materials to set up a safe way down into the sinkhole. Preferably a rope ladder.

Current Mood: aggravated

( Private // unhackable )

A layered experiment, built upon over the days until it engulfs the entire village. I'm sure that residents will note that we haven't had something quite that elaborate in the past. The Malnosso were kind enough to reset buildings that were demolished or burned to the ground, as well as return those who were vampirized or killed.

Despite having a very effective form of communication linking every Filial here, we allowed the situation to devolve into an utter mess. It became a primal matter of survival, and instead of acting in groups, many acted alone -- and became victims (see Cloud Strife's entry and list).

I would like to ask everyone... Are you satisfied with how disorganized we are when faced with a crisis?

We have had protests against and calls for leadership in Luceti in the past. I am reopening the discussion in lieu of those who previously began them, since they are now missing from Luceti.

Your ideas. Your leaders. Let me hear of them. We have previously discussed a council to provide a form of structure, of government, who people can turn to. Some would rather have a single elected leader. Some have no interest in an established government at all.

To the latter, I once again direct your attention to Cloud Strife's entry. Those were only those who were bitten and turned. Think of those who were killed in the last experiment, or lost what the Malnosso will not replace.

Let me hear from you, Luceti.

Current Mood: working

[There's the sounds of papers being shuffled and stuffed into a backpack.]

This is terrible. Professor, I'm sorry for the delay, but-- ugh.

[Guess whose house got caught on fire? :( Raine and Ukitake are with him in his house at the moment, at least.]

Current Mood: frustrated

( General population filter // 50% unhackable )

[action]

[Albert sits on a bench in the fountain plaza, his expression closed. He looks pale from his time spent indoors nowadays. In fact, he looks rather numb, just sitting there with his journal.]

Current Mood: emotionless

PRIMARY PARTY
Objectives: Explore and report on the area beyond the barrier. Provide support for secondary party, as needed.
Leaders: Sephiroth, Vyse
Party Roster:
-- Zack
-- Zero
-- Stahn
-- Sora
~~-- Cless~~
-- Subaru
-- Gaara
-- Raine Sage
-- Albert Silverberg
-- Usagi Tsukino
-- Flonne
-- Aros
-- Lenalee

SECONDARY PARTY
Objectives: Explore and report on building(s) and structures previously noted as being beyond the barrier. Provide support for primary party, as needed.
Leaders: Yuan, Kratos
Party Roster:
-- Senel Coolidge
-- Walter
-- Quatre
-- Ken Hidaka
-- Sena
-- Nina Parker
-- Norma Beatty
-- Tio
-- Tarei
-- Zelos
-- Sheena Fujibayashi (and Corrine)
-- Leon Magnus
-- Aerith Gainsborough

PEACEKEEPING FORCES
Objectives: Remain alert and continue patrols around the village. Defend residents and provide support in case of danger.

Leaders: Cloud Strife, Mark, Lloyd Irving
Party Roster:
-- X
-- Tifa Lockheart
-- Emil
-- Stella Coolidge
-- Shirley
-- Lute
-- Kamui
-- Gelda Nebilim
-- Raenef
-- Rinoa Heartilly
-- Ahiru
-- Kairi
-- Colette
-- Ichigo

All flying units, please be advised that you will be asked to provide aerial scouting and support. This is an ability we have not been able to make use of previously; please exercise using flying to our overall advantage.

ANY ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS, MAKE YOURSELVES KNOWN NOW. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PARTIES WILL BE LEAVING PROMPTLY. ~~AN ADDITIONAL MEDIC OR HEALER IS NEEDED TO ACCOMPANY THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PARTY.~~

[ooc: If I have inadvertedly put you into an uncomfortable interaction situation (e.g., playercest), please tell me so I can shift some things around.

...Consider anything in this post backlogged while I am away for half the day. u_u I'll reply when I get back in.]

Current Mood: indifferent

[There's the sound of loose rocks bouncing down a dirt incline. The sound of boots skidding roughly down dirt and stone. The sound ends abruptly with a thump, and then a thud as Albert hits the ground.]

Ugh... Useless...

[There's the rasping of breath, the grating of dirt and small rocks as he unsteadily gets back to his feet.]

Can't be-- lieve... The... Nn.

Hate this ... place. So ... much.

Current Mood: sore
Current Location: the mountains

[There is only uneven rasping and the sound of scrounging at sand and gravel. The words whispered are barely picked up by the journal.]

Caes... Cae-- sar...

...Rune...

[The voice completely fades after that, replaced by very labored, ragged breathing.]

(ooc: Albert's been returned by the Malnosso so he has more time to recover from his wounds. Anyone who finds him may notice a bloody bandage and gauze wrapped around his head and arms. He's unhealthily pale and sick from the different experiments done on him, too.)

Current Mood: tired

June 27. Just in case anyone is paying attention to the calendar I put together.

Caesar, I will be out. The owl is coming with me whether I like it or not, apparently.

Professor Raine, are you ready to go?

Current Mood: calm

( [Private to Sheena] )

I'd like to speak to anyone that knows how to reinforce buildings. And anyone that has ideas on how to prepare for bad weather, start preparing. Now.

Current Mood: blank

In the end, it does in fact seem like the virus was an experiment. It's a shame we have no way to study what they managed to do; knowledge of the virus would have its uses.

I suggest everyone begin airing out their houses and the community buildings. The stagnant air just encourages nausea and illness.

...

I still can't see. This is going to get annoying quickly.

Current Mood: calm

[Thick, rasping breaths can be heard over the sound of pages being turned. The voice heard sounds hollow and weary.]

...four...five...six...seven...eight...nine......ten...

[A few moments pass before the voice continues, flat and cold.]

In the process of...three days, we've lost 10% of the population to this sickness. Roughly 40% of those actively...using their journals have the sickness, and all-- all are affected by what's going on at some level.

The method of contagion is still unknown. Contact with those affected doesn't seem...to lead to infection in every case, but it's hard to tell without a full consensus of the Filial.

This is believed to be an experiment, and...the supporting evidence would be the Malnosso...not reanimating those that have died. A severe hypothesis would be that subjects are being systematically culled...but the Malnosso continue abductions and returning those that have been abducted.

We may...have to wait several days, when the experiments have traditionally ended, to see what...becomes of those killed... To see if this is in fact an experiment.

Four days... In which, based on current count, we potentially will have lost 25% of the population.

Current Mood: discontent

[There's a series of weak, hollow coughs, followed by dry swallowing sounds.]

Hot... It's so hot. Nngh... The healing-- it didn't help... It still hurts.

Caesar, I need ... water.

What's happening to me?

[ooc: Advancement of the virus. Thought it would make sense if he's the first to get worse -- weakened immune system + recent injuries + fatigue = quicker succumbing to symptoms.]

Current Mood: sick

[A weak groan, followed by ragged coughs. There's the scraping of shoes and clothing against gravel, followed by another ragged cough.]

I-- it can't... Still dark...

[ooc: He's baaaack.]

Current Mood: restless

There's an owl in my room. How did that happen?

...I can't exactly ask it, since it's sleeping at the moment.

Current Mood: surprised

...It doesn't make sense. There was no warning this time.

Is this the new norm? Will they give us no warnings in the future?

Current Mood: blank

It's taken several days, but I think I've made a little progress. If I may ask, Stella, did the spirits ... tease you? I heard a remark about having funny eyebrows. I will try to reach that state of mind again and actually try communicating.

I hadn't tested for awhile, but I can now hover the same height off the ground as I could prior to my abduction. I suppose everything is back in working order.

Nagi, I would like to talk to you about your mapmaking skills, if you are still interested in volunteering your help. If there are any who are particularly knowledgeable of plants and living off of nature, I would like to speak with you, too.

( Filtered to Sheena )

Current Mood: contemplative

...Someday, I hope we will be able to look back at all of this as an enduring nightmare.

If people must wander outdoors with this hunter around, take heed that it reacts with human senses and can be easily distracted, as per Stella's discovery. And as much as it helps to trap the hunter momentarily, it doesn't pay to do it just to die in the process. Martyrdom is a ridiculous notion.

That said, I wonder what kind of data the Malnosso gather from watching us die?

( Private to Caesar )

Current Mood: blank

It looks like my feathers have completely grown back. I believe that was faster than how long birds naturally grow back their own feathers. Even the half-broken feathers I had to remove.

Is there a cartographer here, or anyone with experience drawing maps? I would like to see a current map of Luceti made; the only ones the library provides are old and vague. (Perhaps the Filial did not stray far from the village even before the Malnosso arrived.) That said, anyone who would like to assist with mapmaking would be appreciated.

( Private )

Current Mood: thoughtful

... I think I feel a headache coming on.

Somebody please tell me that this is temporary. And that it will be over soon.

Current Mood: restless

Ugh... Where--? S-- sunlight...

Why can't I-- I can't move...

My-- ... Damn.

Current Mood: sick

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Albert Silverberg

September 2014

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∞ 96: Reminders [voice/action]
∞ 94: The basics [written/action]
∞ 88: Three years displaced [written/action]
∞ 87: Rooftops [action]
∞ 86: Awakening to the stars [action]
∞ 85: Slow recovery [written/action]
∞ 81: The mind as a canvas [thoughts/written]
∞ 69: After the first heavy snowfall [written/action]
∞ 64: An ominous lull in a time of caution [written/action]
∞ 59: Crimson guise [voice]
∞ 57: Through the madness [voice/action]
∞ 55: Word of warning [written/voice]
∞ 54: Gardening [action]
∞ 50: Breaking silence [voice]
∞ 49: After the mission [action]
∞ 47: Youth [accidental voice]
∞ 46: Caretaking [action]
∞ 43: Reunion [voice]
∞ 42: Reports [voice]
∞ 41: Rally [voice]
∞ 39: Assessment [written]
∞ 38: Fires [voice]
∞ 35: Reminiscence [written/action]
∞ 33: Planning roster [written]
∞ 29: Futile plans [voice] | record unhackable after the fact
∞ 28: Failed extraction [voice]
∞ 27: Succinct
∞ 26: Sudden darkness
∞ 21: Returns [voice]
∞ 20: Numbers [voice/action post]
∞ 19: Declining health [action/voice]
∞ 18: Second return [voice/action] | record unhackable after the fact
∞ 15: Feathered guest
∞ 14: A lulled mind
∞ 12: Concentration
∞ 11: Casualties
∞ 10: Vestige of wariness
∞ 09: Children
∞ 06: Return [voice post]

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