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Tweak says, "Look, ma, no hands!"

Enjolras (barricadeboy) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2021-12-18 21:35:00

Entry tags:

!open, astrid, brynhild, dan torrance, johnn redel, katherine lokadóttir, obi-wan kenobi, wanda maximoff, ~enjolras

I apologise for the delay in posting, but as you can surely imagine, it has been a difficult time. However, I did want to offer an introduction to the world you will find through the door.

A few words of caution first.

Ladies, please do not go without an escort, or a weapon that you are not afraid to use.

There are many pickpockets about, so be wary and do not flaunt any wealth unless you seek trouble.

We are in the midst of a cholera epidemic. I believe there is now a vaccine, and effective treatment available. I will leave the medical staff to advise on this point, but do not drink the water through the door. It is contaminated. (Can we do anything about this without changing the course of history? Educate?)

I have spoken to a number of you about formulating a plan to help the people of Paris following the recent uprising, and I also want to offer my sincere thanks to those of you who have already offered, or are actively helping.

The building you first enter was a stronghold of the Revolution, and it is important that it is rebuilt as a symbol of resistance. The blood has been cleaned, and some volunteers are working on clearing the rubble. We need to replace the ceiling of the first floor. I would like to hire some locals to help with this, and pay them accordingly for their labour. Offering honest work is better than charity. Anyone willing to act as site foreman for this? I am happy to act as translator if it is the only issue.

When the people rise again, and they will, they will need better weapons. We cannot give them anything not yet invented, but we can help stockpile weapons and ammunition of the time that the common man cannot necessarily afford. They will also need field medical kits.

Hungry people have no fight in them. When we can reopen the Musain, can we find a way to feed people without it becoming a riot? I'm open to suggestions. On all these points.

I will be staying in Paris, but I will remain in contact. I can also find apartments for anyone else who wishes to stay.

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completelyauto
2021-12-18 10:45 pm UTC (link)

Greetings, Enjolras. We have not formally met, I am Dr. Johnnathan Redel. I hate that we meet in these circumstances, but it is my pleasure to greet you. I can help you and your people in many ways, without harming the course of history, I believe.

If you would like, I can act as the site foreman and oversee the people working, as well as give them a form of payment. The latter we will have to discuss. I can also look into the water systems to get them working properly, but I believe that Finn would be better suited for that than I am.

I can also have my BINCS units be on guard duty, they look like cats and can alert me/us to any aggressive actions. I would also like to give you one to act as a guardian to you, if you'd like.

Please, let me know how else I can help in any way.

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do_what_i_must
2021-12-18 10:46 pm UTC (link)

I have been a general in a galaxy-wide war, and I have also spent countless hours helping communities of various sizes to get back on their feet after all kinds of disasters, be they man-made or natural. I will assist with whatever tasks you see fit to assign to me.

If you wish for a crowd to remain somewhat calm, I will do my best to ensure that the mood will stay as such. I don't think you should get me to do any cooking, however, as I never progressed much past reheating field rations, I'm afraid.

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	barricadeboy 2021-12-20 02:13 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. This is all incredibly helpful. [Obi-Wan] I am happy to listen to suggestions and advice from a man of your experience. I am used to taking on a leadership role, but I lack experience of this particular endeavour. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Enjolras -

do_what_i_must, 2021-12-20 10:35 pm UTC

Enjolras/Obi-Wan -

barricadeboy, 2021-12-20 10:44 pm UTC

Enjolras/Obi-Wan -

do_what_i_must, 2021-12-20 10:46 pm UTC

Enjolras/Obi-Wan -

barricadeboy, 2021-12-20 10:57 pm UTC

	koaktan 2021-12-20 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	I can help with crowd control. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	papahemingway 2021-12-18 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	I'll come with you. My French is passable, and my combat first aid ain't too bad either. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	daddyissues_ 2021-12-19 03:39 am UTC (link)
	So, how about creating some discord on the other side? Or leaking documents and plans? My French is terrible but my illusion game has become spot on. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	barricadeboy 2021-12-19 06:56 am UTC (link)
	I love this. My French game is spot on, and my illusions are terrible, so I think we may make a perfect team here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	babybuck 2021-12-19 04:18 am UTC (link)
	Would playing some kind of...eccentric foreigner help with distributing a cholera vaccine or water tablets? We can tell them it's from some far off place rather than from the future, explain as little as possible to get it to work without changing too much. (Reply to this) (Thread)