Tower Floor Guide

[oathshackledbird]

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[While seeming oddly distracted, there is a smile on Diarmuid's face when he addresses the Network.]

My thanks to all those who helped with making copies of the Tower Floor Guide in the library over the last few days. While I don't know how long the copies posted to the actual floors will last, hopefully we will more easily be able to keep copies in the libraries, cafeteria, and lounges so that when people need them, they can find them.  It probably goes without saying, but my thanks also goes out to those who have offered to watch and replenish the stacks should they get low.

As I mentioned in my last post, once the physical copies were made I wanted to put a copy of the guide onto the Network so that we have at least one permanent copy. That is what this post is for.

In the end, I decided to keep the presentation of the information simple so we could get in as much as possible. Anyone who looks over the guide and notices missing or incorrect information, please let me know by posting here.  Posts can be made anonymously since I know that the things these floors do to us are often very painful and personal in nature. I will update all information as soon as I can once it is posted.

Anyone who wishes to repost this information as new people arrive, please feel free to do so. I want it to be kept where as many people as possible can see it.  My thanks goes out to those who have volunteered to watch over this post to keep it from being tampered with.

Please feel free to contact me about the guide if there are any questions, comments, or concerns.  I can be reached through this post, my mailbox which is #0091, or by stopping by my room which is #4-16.

The Tower Floor Guide

(OOC:  As mentioned in his other post, if anyone has questions about what can and cannot be done with the guide, please see this OOC Post.  Because of events that will happen in game after this post, while I will be tagging responses right away, please consider none of them having ICly come until late on the 21st/early on the 22nd.  Thanks!)

Comments

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[puppy_lancer]

...Woah, Bro. How long did it take for you to put it all together.

[Video] (Reponse on the 22nd)

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid smiles tiredly at his brother.]

Sorry for the slow response. Saber and I have been working on this ever since we arrived in January. So, seven months.

...

It's hard to believe I have been here so long... Where did the time go?

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[puppy_lancer]

...I don't know either. Seven months for you, almost a year for me.

[He frowns as he sees how tired Diarmuid looks.]

Something wrong? You look exhausted.

[oathshackledbird]

How close to a year? I can't remember if you ever told me exactly when you got here. You just were here when I arrived.

[Diarmuid pauses, face paling at the question. He doesn't want to lie to his brother, but at the same time he's not sure if he is ready to talk about this either.]

Someone...very close to me was sent away from the Tower. I just found out.

[puppy_lancer]

...Who?

[Lancer has already tensed up.]

Or wait, you know what? Don't tell me. Just tell me where you are and I'll come over.

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[cullscuttlefish]

Re: the guardian on floor 62: if you're down there, she probably thinks it's feeding time. Its caretaker keeps her fed at least 3 times a day, but it can't hurt to bring a snack - she likes fish especially, but she eats monsters pretty indiscriminately.

[Text] (Reponse on the 22nd)

[oathshackledbird]

Do you happen to know if there is anything she doesn't like to eat or anything specific people should avoid doing if they are down that far? I will be glad to add that to the guide so that we can avoid accidentally doing something to upset her.

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[cullscuttlefish]

The biggest thing to remember: don't startle her. If she gets startled, she's likely to do a psychic shout, and while I don't think she has the psychic powers she did at home, it's not a thing worth risking. That could hurt or kill a whole lot of people, and nobody wants that.

As far as food? She's not a picky eater. She likes just about everything she's been fed, just as long as it's not been sitting out forever - she prefers her food pretty fresh!

[oathshackledbird]

Duly noted! Is there anything else that you would like added to the note about her? Otherwise, I will get right on updating the information.

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[technologic]

I can repost it when more people arrive. And don't worry, I'll be making sure to keep my eye on this.

[Video] (Reponse on the 22nd)

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid smiles at her, though it's a tired smile.]

Thank you, April. I would do it myself, except there are times when I am not on the Network for days or even weeks and a lot can happen in that amount of time around here. I am very grateful for your continued support in this.

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[technologic]

[April notices, and her expression turns a bit more concerned.]

It's nothing, I tend to keep an eye on the network a lot, so it'll be easy for me to keep an eye on the guide.

... But, um, are you all right, Diarmuid? You seem tired...

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[oathshackledbird]

I...

[Diarmuid pauses. Was he really doing such a bad job hiding how upset he was?]

I am tired. It's been a busy few days and about the time we were finishing up I got some bad news. I know it is not all that uncommon anymore for someone to be sent away from the Tower, but this is the first time I have had someone I l--

[He stops himself just before saying 'love.']

...care about greatly sent away. Even though we all know it can happen at any time, it doesn't make the pain any less when it actually does.

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[justiceerror]

[ah yes, hello there friend.]

Hehh... what a lovely guide... this will become handy.

[for whatever purpose he might have, who knows.]

[Video] (Reponse on the 22nd)

[oathshackledbird]

I am glad it will be of use to you, Battler. The Tower wasn't as big as it is now when you were here before, correct?

[Diarmuid nods to the man.]

Speaking of the Tower, it is still standing. I am not sure if I should take that to mean that you did or that you did not find your Master.

[justiceerror]

That is true, it sure has grown since the first time I was here.

[but it makes it much more interesting, way more to explore.]

Oh I found her... my lovely master.... it was quite the... encounter. [he smiles even more sadistically at the thought.]

[oathshackledbird]

[The look in the other man's eyes along with his words make Diarmuid's eyes narrow. For one who wishes to find out if he can be more than he was made to be, it seems that Battler is easily distracted from that goal.]

And...did you speak to her about any of the things we discussed or did you just let yourself be distracted by the pain and destruction she no doubt provided you?

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[notsogrimreaper]

This is amazing... It must have taken you forever to put together. I'm glad you finished though. It'll be a big help for new arrivals here.

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid laughs, slightly embarrassed by the praise.]

Saber and I have been working on this off and on since we arrived in January. So almost seven months worth of time. It's hard to imagine I have been here so long already.

I am glad it's done too. There are so many people who will benefit from it. Its target group is new arrivals, but it can really be useful to anyone. Especially, some of the extra monster information that is with Saber's maps.

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[notsogrimreaper]

...Wow, yeah. I didn't realize I was here that long, either. Saber and you arrived together? I didn't know that could happen.

[Ryoji nods enthusiastically.]

I've been looking at it, and I can see why it'd be such a big help. I didn't know half the secrets that you two have figured out.

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[oathshackledbird]

Oh! No, no.

[Diarmuid waves a hand at the mistake.]

I'm sorry. I worded that badly, didn't I? We didn't arrive together. We merely arrived during the same month. I am sure you've noticed that new arrivals seem to come in during certain times of the month. We both arrived during that time in January. Her world and my own are definitely not the same.

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[carabina]

Impressive, Lancer-san. Is this what you've been doing this whole time?

[ She's pretty impressed. It must have taken months of hard work. ]

I'll be sure to repost it for any newcomers. This guide will come in handy for them! Thank you for doing this, you and whoever else helped you.

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[oathshackledbird]

Hello Mami! It's good to see you! Yes, this is an effort that started between Saber of White and I seven months ago when we first arrived. Since then, so many people have helped gather information. It's been truly amazing...

[Diarmuid smiles, though he looks rather tired.]

I appreciate your help. How have you been? I haven't seen you around much lately. Of course, I have been very busy working on this and...other things.

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[carabina]

You've all been working hard and contributing good to the tower... I need to work harder. [ The last time they spoke, she pretty much had a break down. ]

I've been fine. It's hard keeping up with activity around the tower. I heard about the collar boycott but it's obvious I missed more than that. Mind filling me in?

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[oathshackledbird]

Yes, but you have had issues of your own to deal with. We can only help others when we are strong ourselves.

[His look grows concerned.]

How are you doing now? A lot has happened, yes, but regaining your strength is very important too. So many have been lost lately... It will take all of us who remain to continue the work.

Where would you like me to start? I can't talk about everything that has happened over the Network. It's not safe, but a lot is already common knowledge. You mention the boycott. There have also been a lot of people who have been sent from the Tower lately. I hope that none of your friends were among that number. I know how much they mean to you.