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animus_network2012-07-18 05:32 pm
keepscalm) wrote in animus_network2012-07-18 05:32 pm
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It has come to my attention that many people in this tower are without sufficient supplies of clothing, or have had existing supplies damaged through tower-related incidents. Seeing as our administrators are not exactly of the charitable sort, acquiring more is no easy task if you don't have the means to make it yourself.
The case is similar with food. I'm sure most of you are aware of the questionable status of many of the menu items this month. We are being fed things that are outright poisonous and being made to put ourselves in danger to trade for anything better.
I know that there are those among us who are capable of sewing and farming. I'd like to organise a go-to group to help the ones who are not capable.
The fifteenth floor contains a workshop where clothing can be made. I, personally, am willing to construct attire and give sewing lessons to anyone who wishes to learn. If you are interested in the sewing group, please reply with your name and what you're interested in. You can merely make clothes, or you can offer lessons, as well. Both volunteers and people who require clothing are welcome to make themselves known.
The thirty-second and thirty-third floors are both valuable resources for food. Floor thirty-two contains a forest. It seems completely on the level, from my investigation. There are normal, edible plants and animals that aren't mutated or monstrous. Of course, I have discovered that, like any other normal forest, there are also poisonous plants. However, these are fairly common Earth plants, so they can be identified if you're well-versed in wilderness survival knowledge.
Floor thirty-three has farmland. There are seeds in the barn on this floor, and I imagine you could also plant the seeds from anything you forage on floor thirty-two. Other people use this floor, so we must be conscious of their areas. But I think we can manage a small collective of farming efforts to give people food that won't kill them. I'm hoping that measures against theft won't be necessary, but if it comes to that, I'm willing to organise a guard duty, as well. For the time being, the honour system should serve well enough, seeing as there isn't yet anything to steal.
If you want to contribute to the food group, reply with your name and whether you hunt, gather, or farm. Please also state if you're willing to do more than one thing. For now, I'd like it if only volunteers for the food effort respond for this.
Once this post has run its course, I shall put up a list of people in each group, so that they may be contacted by people who need assistance in these fields. If you have any ideas as to how this little organisation should be run, please do not hesitate to bring them up to me.
My name is England, and I am often found in either room 1-20 or room 2-16. You may also know me as "Arthur Kirkland". Feel free to refer to me by either of these names. For those who are curious (and to save myself explaining it more than once), I am indeed the country of England. Or at least a humanoid representation of everything it is.
If that confuses you, I'd suggest just calling me Arthur.
I'm open to any other questions you may have regarding how the tower is run, but please do try not to get too off-topic.
The case is similar with food. I'm sure most of you are aware of the questionable status of many of the menu items this month. We are being fed things that are outright poisonous and being made to put ourselves in danger to trade for anything better.
I know that there are those among us who are capable of sewing and farming. I'd like to organise a go-to group to help the ones who are not capable.
The fifteenth floor contains a workshop where clothing can be made. I, personally, am willing to construct attire and give sewing lessons to anyone who wishes to learn. If you are interested in the sewing group, please reply with your name and what you're interested in. You can merely make clothes, or you can offer lessons, as well. Both volunteers and people who require clothing are welcome to make themselves known.
The thirty-second and thirty-third floors are both valuable resources for food. Floor thirty-two contains a forest. It seems completely on the level, from my investigation. There are normal, edible plants and animals that aren't mutated or monstrous. Of course, I have discovered that, like any other normal forest, there are also poisonous plants. However, these are fairly common Earth plants, so they can be identified if you're well-versed in wilderness survival knowledge.
Floor thirty-three has farmland. There are seeds in the barn on this floor, and I imagine you could also plant the seeds from anything you forage on floor thirty-two. Other people use this floor, so we must be conscious of their areas. But I think we can manage a small collective of farming efforts to give people food that won't kill them. I'm hoping that measures against theft won't be necessary, but if it comes to that, I'm willing to organise a guard duty, as well. For the time being, the honour system should serve well enough, seeing as there isn't yet anything to steal.
If you want to contribute to the food group, reply with your name and whether you hunt, gather, or farm. Please also state if you're willing to do more than one thing. For now, I'd like it if only volunteers for the food effort respond for this.
Once this post has run its course, I shall put up a list of people in each group, so that they may be contacted by people who need assistance in these fields. If you have any ideas as to how this little organisation should be run, please do not hesitate to bring them up to me.
My name is England, and I am often found in either room 1-20 or room 2-16. You may also know me as "Arthur Kirkland". Feel free to refer to me by either of these names. For those who are curious (and to save myself explaining it more than once), I am indeed the country of England. Or at least a humanoid representation of everything it is.
If that confuses you, I'd suggest just calling me Arthur.
I'm open to any other questions you may have regarding how the tower is run, but please do try not to get too off-topic.
POPCORN INDEED
When they do, he freezes. He definitely recognises the voice. It would be hard not to.
Thing is, England doesn't know what to say, either. He's sure that Yu had no idea of the full extent of the consequences of his actions. Still, he has a healthy amount of bitterness over that broken promise and all the pain caused to the spectators that he happened to be close to.
Eventually, he turns in his chair so that he can acknowledge Yu with terse cordiality.] Mister Narukami.
would you prefer a cup of tea with yours?
...
[Yu recognizes the bitterness, the forced cordiality. It hits him like a ton of bricks, even though he expected it. Oh, does he know how much England has a right to be terse with him...
Which is why he's at least going to attempt an apology, first- to shove his own pride down.]
I wanted to apologize for my part in what occurred that first week. ['I wasn't in my right mind,' he almost says, but shoves it away. There would be no excuses in this because there are none.] It was wrong of me to take another's life in my own hands, to hurt you and those you are close with.
[He knows that pain... and after a brief stint of silence, he lowers his head slightly more in that bow.]
I won't ask for forgiveness; you have every right to be angry with me.
yes, popcorn and tea i am one classy mofo
It would be different if this was a personal offense. England might be more willing to forgive. But it isn't. Other people were involved -- innocent people, people who actually cared about him -- and they had been hurt far worse than he had by the ordeal. They will never be able to forget what they saw, and they would have to live with it even if Yu apologised to them, as well.
The island nation averts his eyes.] ...I appreciate your courage in approaching me with such genuine regret. Even though I am angry at what happened--
[His fists clench briefly and he heaves a sigh.] There's no point to any of it. What's done is done. You'll have to live with what happened, just as the others will-- except you will have to deal with knowing that there's no way to take it back. [There is an undercurrent of emotion in his voice that hints at the fact he might be talking about himself as much as he's talking about Yu.
He closes his eyes. Speaking from experience...] That's punishment enough.
/gives tea and popcorn, also offers scones
The words of an old friend come to mind as England speaks...
"There is but one price for this assistance. You must abide by your contract and assume responsibility for all decisions you may make."
That was what Igor had said, and though his contract had been fulfilled... he knew- that term for their services never truly expired. It was a rule of life he had chosen to abide by. And unlike Adachi, he wasn't going to feel sick in acknowledging the truth behind his victim's mannerisms.]
...I'm aware. No matter what action I take or the words I say, there will always be others who will only see me for one action alone. An old friend taught me that.
[His gaze remains downcast for a brief moment before he straightens once more. If England looks again, the only noticeable hint for the regret are his clenched fists. Otherwise, there are no more clues in his expression... except for his eyes. It's obvious that if he could turn back time, he would just to correct that one mistake... but he can't, and there is no way he would further avert his gaze from the truth.]
If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to tell me. ...I know I disappointed more than just those present in the this place that day.
[What isn't said should be obvious: 'I'm going to live and try to be the person my friends and team remember, not the monster this place has tried to make me become.' He briefly glances at the bead ring on his finger.
'Nanako...']
Please don't beat yourself up for mine and Arisato-san's actions. I doubt the ones I've hurt would appreciate it.