Video; Preparing for the Worst, Hoping...

[oathshackledbird]

With all that has happened in the last few weeks and how angry Jason is, it shouldn't be surprising he's already making changes to how things work around here. There is really no way to know what he will do next. All we can do is prepare for the worst and hope for the best as foolish as hoping for anything here might seem. We may be limited in what we can do to prepare, but there is one thing I have noticed we can be working on. We all know how easy it is for any of the Administrators to turn off our powers. It can happen in the blink of an eye and without any kind of warning. And power loss is not limited to just when the Administrators wish it anymore. In addition to that and the floors that cancel out powers, ever since the initial systems' failure, it has become clear that even though systems are back up, they are far from stable. While there are some in the Tower who are as skilled fighting without their powers are they are with, there are a great many who rely too heavily on something they can lose so suddenly and completely.

There have been many people who have tried to set up training classes here in the past. I knew too briefly two of them, Hei and Tear Grants. Both of them are gone from the Tower now, but I would not like to see their hard work die just because they have been sent away. This is especially important right now since things will likely get worse around here before we can make them better.

I would like to ask anyone who is willing to help teach people non-magical ways of fighting and first aid to please contact me. As a great many people also rely on magical weapons they might lose without their special abilities, I would also request the aid of all who would be willing to help make non-magical weapons for those who need them. The weapons do not need to be pretty, only functional.

Finally, I would ask anyone interesting in learning how to fight without special abilities or would like to get a non-magical weapon to act as a back up for their magical weapons, to please contact me. I don't know how quickly I will be able to get the weapons together--that will depend on how much help I get. However, as I am one who is able to fight with or without my special abilities, I can start setting up training classes right away for any who are interested.

Thank you all for your assistance in this matter. I have always believed that the stronger we make each of us, the stronger we will be overall, and the more likely we will be to find the Truth we all are so desperately looking for.


Private Video Locked To: Shion (savedbyasong ), Xion (attheclocktower ), Akemi Homura (rewindingly ), and Kirika Yuumura (carrythesin ).

(OOC: I am aware that Kirika is no longer in the game, but since Diarmuid doesn't know, he is locking the message to everyone Hei asked him to contact in his letter.)

First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. While we may have passed each other in the Tower, I do not believe I have met any of you before now. However, we have a friend in common, Hei. I received a letter from him not long before he was sent away asking me to help all of you should he ever leave this place.

I am deeply sorry it has taken me so long to contact you. The last few months have been terrible, but that is no excuse for me to have neglected this request as long as I have. I ask you to forgive me for that since Hei is not here for me to ask forgiveness from.

[Here Diarmuid pauses to bow deeply at the screen. He holds the bow for several seconds before straightening and speaking again.]

If you ever wish to call upon my aid or that of my friends, please feel free to contact me. My room number is #4-16 and my mailbox is #0091. You may contact me through either means if you wish in addition to responding to this message.

With all that is going on in the Tower at the moment, I will understand if you don't feel comfortable accepting my offer, but I wish to make it anyway. It will always be open no matter if you decide to contact me now or not. Whatever you decision, I hope that you remain safe and that your quest for Truth is successful.

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My friend, I have been invited to a wedding. Tell me I'm not going to jinx it if I go. I have already agreed to be there, but...

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[puppy_lancer]

Making weapons, huh? Guess I could give it a try.

[No guarantees on the workshop being in one piece afterwards, though.]

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[immortalia]

I would be able to provide my assistance with training individuals. I have had years of combat experience and would not mind showing you my skills should you like.

Additionally, I have a few weapons I can use, too. They rely on my power supply, so they are more or less electrical based and not magic.

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[axeforasong]

[so how much were you expecting a response from a tiny 13~ year old girl twirling an axe?]

Can train people with axe. Is useful thing!

[savedbyasong]

[Shion was surprised whilst checking the network during his working hours to find a message addressed to him, he saw Xion's name as well. And two others he didn't recognise.]

Hello... [He blinked at the screen as it began recording.] I'm Shion, it is very nice to hear from you Diarmuid, Hei mentioned you in his letter to me and Xion as well, but as you say the last two months have not been kind.

[This is awkward, and remembering Hei and people who were to watch over him made him remember Elena, and Reno...]

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[greyerrant]

I taught neophytes to fight with every weapon available to the Imperium of Man in the galaxy for 50 years. I suspect I might be of some help.

[keybearer]

Any weapons made here will probably be made out of film, though. Wouldn't it be better to focus on taking down monsters and stealing their weapons?

[If they can hide them well enough, they wouldn't even have to worry about the retrieval units nabbing them.]

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[fionnuisce]

...Oh, good lord.

[Sigh.]

Would it make you feel better if I went as well?

[no_longer_a_king]

I already promised I would help when you began this. Please count me in, Diarmuid.

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[warriorscribe]

I can make slings and gather stones for ammunition, if you would like. The materials tend to be readily available.

*A cloth cradle isn't always best, and the rope isn't always of highest quality, but most things available in the workshop on any given day could be worked into slings with effort.*

[chevalier_mal_fet]

I have given my word on this matter twice before, Diarmuid ua Duibhne.
My promise has not altered.

I would be willing to instruct the able in both armed and unarmed combat.
[And now, for something completely different, Lancelot will reveal an Ability.]

I have proficiency with any Weapon that comes to my Hand. Even such as I have no knowledge of.