Many Hands to Lighten the Work

[oathshackledbird]

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[While it's been a while since Diarmuid posted to the Network himself as opposed to just responding to others, his expression is very similar to the expression he had the last time he posted--tired, worn.  Unlike last time, though, he actually seems happy to be as tired as he is.]

Those of you who were here in May probably remember a post that Saber of White made where she and I asked for assistance from people who would be willing to help make copies of maps and documents that warn others of the dangers on each floor of the Tower.  Since then we have continued to gather information and discussed the best ways to organize that information.  However, in light of recent developments and the very real possibility that things might be about to take a turn for the worst around here, I think that the time for information gathering and discussion has come to an end.

As a result and with Saber's permission, I would like to ask anyone who volunteered back then or who would like to volunteer now, to please meet at the Library on the 3rd floor early tomorrow so that we can begin making copies of the information and maps.  A printing press has been found so that will make copying the written part of this project much easier.  However, the maps will still all need to be hand copied and that will take much longer.

My friend and Master Waver Velvet will be helping me organize this.  Anyone who wishes to learn how to use the printing press need only ask one of us and we will be glad to show you how it works.  I would like to make enough copies to post one on or near each floor and then leave multiple copies in places like the library, cafeteria, and lounges where people spend the most time.  From my tests with rough drafts of the information, nothing we post to the floors will remain there for very long, but if we can keep copies in the libraries and other places where people gather, that will be better than nothing.

Once all of the copies have been made, I will also post a copy of the guide to the Network since I suspect that is the only place where it will remain permanently as long as the administrators don't decide to remove it.

Anyone with questions or comments please feel free to respond to this post.  I thank you all in advance for your help with this.  I realize that there is little we can do to truly make the Tower a safer place, but every little bit helps especially when we have bigger fights to focus our attention on.



(OOC:  Please keep in mind, the meeting in the library is handwaved.  Anyone who would like to say their character came to help work on this is welcome to do so!  Work is going to continue for roughly three days after which Diarmuid will be posting a copy of the guide to the Network and thanking those who helped out with the project.  If you have any questions about the guide itself and what can and cannot be done with the information, please refer to this OOC post.  Thanks!)

Comments

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid laughs, closing his eyes for a moment.]

Always asking the impossible from me. I will do so only if everyone involved takes their share of the credit too. I would not have been able to do this without them.

[fionnuisce]

Someone should acknowledge you, at least. When I run into everyone else working on this, I'll tell them the same.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid raises an eyebrow at Waver.]

I hope you mean that you will tell them that they deserve thanks, not that I do!

[fionnuisce]

The former, don't question my bloody English.

[oathshackledbird]

[A grin teases at the corners of Diarmuid's mouth.]

Well, your people invented the language. I would certainly hope you know how to speak it.

[fionnuisce]

I'm perfectly eloquent, thank you very much.

[oathshackledbird]

Then 'bloody' is a technical term?

[fionnuisce]

Yes.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid laughs.]

And what other technical terms should I be aware of? Just so I don't misunderstand in the future...

[fionnuisce]

Everything I say is either a technical term or simply brilliant. Try to keep up.

[oathshackledbird]

Oh, is that true?

[Diarmuid raises an eyebrow at him.]

So when you start stuttering and mumbling when I surprise or embarrass you... Are those suppose to be technical terms or brilliance?

[fionnuisce]

Both, dammit.

[diarmuid why]

[oathshackledbird]

[The reactions, Waver. They are delicious...]

Is that so?

[Diarmuid rubs at his chin, his hand just covering the smirk on his face.]

And what brilliance might be in those words?

[fionnuisce]

It's a secret code that unlocks the mysteries of the universe.

[oathshackledbird]

And are you planning on sharing those secrets with me, or do I just get to guess?

[fionnuisce]

You're smart, you can figure it out.

[oathshackledbird]

What if I feel like being lazy? Am I just out of luck then? You are too cruel, my friend.

[fionnuisce]

I'm afraid I intend to make you work to understand my myriad of complexities.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid laughs.]

Well then, it's a good thing your myriad of complexities are so interesting. Either that or it's lucky that I don't get bored easily...

[fionnuisce]

I suppose my immeasurable charisma helps the matter.

[oathshackledbird]

Will I get in trouble if I maintain that it's actually that I don't get bored easily?

[fionnuisce]

...Probably not.

[oathshackledbird]

Mmm...you are too kind to me, but I won't complain. It would be ungrateful.

[fionnuisce]

I'm practically a saint, I know.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid grins.]

Yes, it's too bad one has to be dead to be nominated for sainthood or else I would get started on that for you. Sadly, I would rather have you alive and unsainted than dead and holy.

Calling you Saint Velvet would just be weird anyway...