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

[puppy_lancer]

Of course. Even if it's all fake, I think people are gonna want to know where to catch their own food. Or what's actually good for eating.

[oathshackledbird]

Even if it's fake, it still tastes better than a lot of stuff we are given. Besides, being able to gather their own food just makes some people feel better. I did put a few tips about where to find food and where not to. I certainly wouldn't mind expanding those sections.

[puppy_lancer]

And how do you know about where not to go finding food. Haven't been eating random things to try out the flavor, have you?

[Cu, that's more your thing...]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid rolls his eyes and laughs.]

Give me a little credit brother. How long did I spend providing for Grannie and myself from the land around us? I know a bit about plants and animals. Besides, a few months ago someone posted to the Network with a summary of some of the places that were and weren't safe to gather from. The post was anonymous, and since I don't trust anything posted in such a manner, I checked the facts myself.

They were surprisingly accurate. Why the poster decided to post anonymously is beyond me, but their information was correct.

[puppy_lancer]

Hell if I know. Maybe they don't wanna be bothered by people asking for the details from the book? Or maybe they're embarrassed because they did a good deed? Either way, sounds like a strange guy.

[oathshackledbird]

Indeed. I am just glad the information was correct and it wasn't someone trying to cause trouble.

[Diarmuid sighs and shakes his head.]

Too many people do things to hurt others instead of help them, but if doing the Guide proved anything it proved that there are at least two people willing to help for everyone one that wants to hurt.

[puppy_lancer]

Two out of three isn't bad. If anything, we can take down those who want to hurt others with force of numbers.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid laughs before suddenly becoming more serious.]

Yes...I suppose so. Hey, speaking of bad people....can I ask you something? Are you familiar with the adult Sephiroth?

[puppy_lancer]

Not really. Why?

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid's gaze shifts to the side as if he is unsure about continuing, but he has a feeling his brother won't let him get away without continuing now, so he does.]

He works with Ganondorf on occasion I have been told. That might tell you a bit more about his character. Beyond that...he has hurt and killed people who I care about. My family...

[He looks up at Cu Chulainn, pain in his eyes.]

He forced Ryoji to kill himself, brother. In front of me and Yukiko... I...I couldn't save him...

[Now his gaze shifts away, but his voice stops shaking as if he is steadying himself.]

I need to make him pay, but I will need help for that. I cannot take him alone and he will learn nothing from a fight where he is just able to kill the one who he is fighting. Honestly, I don't know that he will learn anything from death either since we just come back. It is why I have not gone after him before this.

However, when I figure out how to make him pay, will you help me do it?

[puppy_lancer]

[He grits his teeth so hard that it makes a grinding noise.]

You have my word that I'll stand at your side. Let's teach him not to mess with our family!

[oathshackledbird]

Easy brother...

[Diarmuid reaches out and puts a hand on Cu Chulainn's shoulder.]

I am glad you will help me, but you need to stay calm about it. He gains joy from upsetting people. I have learned this well. We must remain calm and plan. He will pay. I promise you. Waver has agreed to help as well.

[He chuckles a little nervously.]

If it had not been for him, I would have started a fight at your party for Kariya and Claudia. I apologize, but I just could not hold back my anger and Sephiroth seemed to know just what to say to make me even angrier...

[puppy_lancer]

[He makes a frustrated noise, but still nods in agreement.]

Well, now I know who to kick out the next time I throw a party.

[oathshackledbird]

I have to admit I was surprised to see him there... I suppose he just came to try and cause trouble. I can't think of any other reason he would come to something like that.

[Diarmuid sighs, but then smiles at his brother.]

Thank you. I am glad to know that you will be there to help me with this.

[puppy_lancer]

[He nods.]

I'll do whatever it takes.

And who else is helping us? Is it just me?

[oathshackledbird]

You, me, Waver, and...Ryoji.

[Diarmuid sighs.]

I don't want him to go, but if he doesn't go with us I fear he will go alone and that won't end well.

[puppy_lancer]

He should have a chance to go. After all, I'm betting he's the one who wants to cave in the bastard's face the most.

[oathshackledbird]

He should but....Sephiroth can mentally control him, brother. Including triggering some of his stronger abilities.

[Diarmuid gives Cu Chulainn a worried look.]

I would prefer to have Ryoji nowhere near him, but as you say...he deserves the chance to fight. In addition, I know he will go alone if I don't let him come with, so...

[puppy_lancer]

[He frowns.]

...Is it anything my runes can block? Or something Waver can use his magecraft on? Perhaps you can train him resist?

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid shakes his head.]

I couldn't say. I think you would have to ask Ryoji to know for sure. Sephiroth didn't explain his methods and I didn't push Ryoji for too many details once he woke up. He was upset enough as it was.

[puppy_lancer]

I'll ask him next time I see him.

What of your other children? Has Sephiroth threatened them at all?

[oathshackledbird]

Just...be gentle, okay? I don't want him upset more than he already is...

[Diarmuid pauses and then shakes his head.]

No, not that I know about. I know he has hurt other people I am close to. He broke Tohko's arm way back around the time I first arrived here, and I worry he might do something to Yukiko since she was also there when he made Ryoji kill himself and she is close to Ryoji, but that is it.

[puppy_lancer]

Yeah...Yukiko...

[He grins.]

Looks like your son landed a beautiful lady. He really does take after his father.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid blushes and looks away for a moment.]

Stop that... Besides, I don't want him to take after me that much. I would like him to be happy in romance for one thing...

[puppy_lancer]

[His expression falls.]

Oh. Right. Sorry.