ITP: Maps

[no_longer_a_king]

[Video]
[Arturia appears on the video, turned halfway and politely asking someone behind her to step to the side. Those who are not new to the Tower will recognize it as a retrieval unit. Apparently the one following Arturia is obliging enough to move out of the frame when she politely asks. She turns back to the screen, runs a hand through her hair to straighten it out. Then begins speaking, apparently unaware she hit the 'record' button a few seconds too early.]

Good evening. For those who don't know me I am 'Saber of White,' a resident who has stayed in the Tower for four months now.

In my time here, a colleague of mine named Diarmuid Ua Duibhne and I have been working on a map of the residential area of the Tower. It includes a list of the dangers of the various floors and the monsters that normally lurk there.

We've recently completed the map and would like the help of the residents of the Tower. Our intention is to create copies and pass them out among the populace so they will be aware of the dangers here. However, we are only two people. Is there anyone amongst you willing to help us pen and create copies? Diarmuid is on another terminal in the media room and will be answering questions alongside myself if you have any.

(ooc: As usual, threadjacking is a-okay! Replies will come from both Diarmuid and Arturia.)

Comments

[Video]

[technologic]

Um, I can help make some copies!

[video]

[greyerrant]

.... Several of you, I see. Well. Show me what you've got. Information is victory, after all. It isn't what I normally do, but I can manage to make a copy or two as long as you aren't asking for artistry or illuminated script.

[video]

[beknightedheroine]

Yo!

_{[Sayaka unnecessarily raises a hand to match the greeting. It's not like there's anyone else on her end of the video...]}

Totally willing copy-monkey right over here.

[Video]

[no_longer_a_king]

Your penmanship is clear and you are able to make copies?

[video]

[no_longer_a_king]

Er, yes. [This man must have run into Saber before.]

What I require is legibility, not pretty words and poetry. So long as a child is able to understand the writing, I will be satisfied.

[Video]

[technologic]

[Her expression quickly turns sheepish and she glances down slightly.]

My penmanship is... not too good, but it's readable and I can easily work around that, and I can make copies.

[video]

[no_longer_a_king]

copy.... monkey?

[What is this phrase you speak of?]

[video]

[greyerrant]

Very well then Saber, my pen is yours, since I've no sword to offer at the moment.

[ He actually sounds rather amused. Or maybe he's just pleased at the sign of someone doing something sensible. ]

[video]

[no_longer_a_king]

[Oh, if only he knew the junk this Saber got into in the time since she's arrived here.]

Then I thank you. What is your name?

[Video]

[no_longer_a_king]

Then I shall gather you with our group in a few day's time so that we may begin getting to work. Your help is very appreciated, especially as we are due to have more newcomers shortly.

[video]

[greyerrant]

[ There is a moment before he answers that. Mostly because he feels a certain honor-bound obligation to tell the truth, but it wars with his need for discretion. ]

Call me Cerberus, for the moment.

[video]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid laughs.]

I believe it is just a modern phrase for someone who is willing to make copies, Arturia.

[He nods toward Sayaka.]

We would be glad to accept your aid, Lady.

[video]

[no_longer_a_king]

[Good thing she never asked for his true name, then.]

Cerberus, then. I shall gather everyone together in a few days, but for now we need to prepare for something else: the beginning of the month is when Zo retrieves new arrivals to the Tower. They will have many questions once they arrive here and little to no answers.

Re: [video]

[greyerrant]

You wish to give them guidance,then.

[ He nods his approval. These sabers are noble, and this pleases him, though this one seems less bitter than the Black Saber. ]

[video]

[no_longer_a_king]

Among other things. Most who arrive here are afraid, confused, and there are many dangers in this tower that one would not find upon first glance. [She grimaces, remembering how she'd almost been sacrificed on one floor she thought safe.]

That's the purpose of this map: to show them where the common dangers are and hopefully protect them. As much as it pains me to say it, we cannot guard everyone no matter how hard we try.

[video]

[beknightedheroine]

See, Tall Dark and Needs-a-Hairbrush knows what's up!

_{[what's having even slight amounts of deference for anybody ever, Sayaka forgot how to do that]}

Awesome. I already know all the best places in the tower to find writing utensils. Like, it's my weird, really specific expertise.

[video]

[no_longer_a_king]

[She looks amused at that description of Diarmuid.]

Oh? and where would that be?

[video]

[oathshackledbird]

Tall, Dark, and Needs-a-Hairbrush?

[Diarmuid mutters this odd greeting to himself in confusion before shaking it off. There are more important things to worry about right now.]

Even an expertise that might seem weird has its uses. That one would be very helpful to us now. We are going to need a lot of things to write on and write with.

[video]

[greyerrant]

[ With that, Loken removes his helm... exposing... well, you know the face. ]

If only we could.

[ He shakes his head, dismissing it. ]

I may be able to get some people to assist with the guidance of new people as well. There are several others here from my home and I think they'd be willing to help if I asked them. Would you welcome that?

[video]

[no_longer_a_king]

[She is completely unphased by his appearance. Arturia has seen much much worse in her day, after all.]

It would be much appreciated. Thank you, Cerberus.

[Video]

[technologic]

Of course, I'm glad to help! Especially if it means helping out the newcomers too.

[video]

[greyerrant]

You are welcome, Saber of white.

My thanks, and Good day to both you and Diarmuid, unless he'd like to introduce himself at this time.

[video]

[beknightedheroine]

_{[The wry smiles from the friends and the momentary bewildered looks from the victims are what Sayaka lives for.]}

Fifteenth's basically a big pile of craft materials, so you can eventually find something kicking around in there... and the twenty-seventh is pretty much the same way, but that's all highlighters and cheap office pens.

So do you have like, a flipbook for a map, page for each floor? If it's just all one piece of paper, I bet it's huge...

[video]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid bows slightly to him.]

Things seemed to be under control so I did not wish to intrude on the conversation. I am Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. It is my pleasure to meet you. I am very grateful for your assistance in this matter as it has been a goal of mine since not long after my arrival to try and help newcomers settle into the tower as easily as they can.

[Text]

[tohko_amano]

I still have quite a few pages of notebook paper left, so if you still need someone to help you copy down maps, I would be more than happy to!