@Everyone | Text | UN: Reeve T. (Additional Private to Steph)

[plate_builder]

Two things this evening for discussion.

First: It seems there is a new strangeness with the devices and I believe a frank and open discussion my be required. My wrist device seems to have changed from the usual blue which matched my arrival scrubs and to yellow. Furthermore I have not been able to access my previous guidance power. I have not attempted yet to see if I would be able to access the ability associated with yellow, but I believe a discussion may be warranted on this situation.


Second: Considering the loss of my guidance ability, I am not prepared to go through the forests alone to Watney's farming project where I was taken from. I had delayed my departure due to adjusting to the acquisition of a power from machine in the Bunker, but since then I have found myself in possession of some additional equipment.

Would there possibly be a party able to assist me in heading south with the gear? The sooner the better?


Private to Steph

I need to ask a favor of you.

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[plate_builder]

I didn't say that.

There have been instances of things like this in the past. People receiving small video clips before the mess at the shrine, the unequal spread of fire magic when I arrived here. No one hundred percent consistency.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

Somehow the idea that it is selective is more disturbing. What is it based on exactly?

[plate_builder]

If you can figure that out, or ask our captors, it would be appreciated. As it is, this seems arbitrary. I don't have a sufficient sample size to come to any conclusions. But typically what happens to one happens with others as well.

Or such is my experience to date.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

That doesn't sound like a random effect. It sounds like someone is being very selective.

How far south did you want to go?

[plate_builder]

We cannot tell. There is information on this in the records in the inn that I directed you to when we met.

It is approximately a two day hike, though I imagine after the strenuous one I went through recently it will be shorter from familiarity with travel.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

Well, if you still want assistance then I'll do it. When do you want to go?

[plate_builder]

I do have an offer from Iron Bull, but if you would like to experience some warmer climates and perhaps assist with planting if that's proceeding, then you're welcome to join. I'm still ironing out some details for the exact timing.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

Any climate warmer than this sounds much better already.

What's getting planted?

[plate_builder]

Food crops. I don't know specifics. Planting was not my focus. Not until I've finalized the shelter.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

Put that way it sounds like you're bugging out.

[plate_builder]

'Bugging out'? I don't know what you mean. I am, however, an architect primarily. My first job there is to get a bunk house made for those who come to work.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

Retreating. Running away.

Are you expecting a lot of company?

[plate_builder]

I have nothing to run from.

[Such a lie. But there is no way Kalen could know that. Right?]

The concept behind the farm is to provide fresh food all year, things the greenhouse cannot always do. For those that choose to work there on shifts, there will need to be space to sleep, eat, remain out of the elements. That is the task Watney set me to when he learned of my skill set.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

Alright.

[ No there isn't. But leaving from a populated area where there are have to be others who know and understand your situation? Sure sounds like you're running away from something. ]

So you are expecting company. Does climate change that significantly the further south you go?

[plate_builder]

[But Kalen, things need doing. Reeve is big on the things that need doing.]

Yes it does. Not true of my world, very true here.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

[ Being committed to your work still means you can withdraw from others. ]

Mine sort of is the same. The further south you go the warmer it gets.

I know the plant life is different here. I was trying to find stingberries earlier to try and make a poultice and had to make do with onion.

[plate_builder]

The biome is very different. But some staples seem the same. I heard talk of wheat.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

Then I should be able to get some basic herbs, at least. I'd ask about working swaps but I doubt anyone will know what I'm talking about anyway.

[plate_builder]

Someone might.

Assumptions are can hurt.

[lifeofadeathseeker]

[ Well that doesn't seem suspicious at all. ]

If you're talking about planting things, I might go just to see what I could get to grow here.

[plate_builder]

Go to the schoolhouse. That will have information. There are many guides. And see if you can speak to Mister Watney. He's our resident Botanist.