[Video] S3-2 - Second Dream

[gothelproof]

[When Flynn's video cuts in, his expression isn't exactly concerned, but it's well on its way past thoughtful and into contemplative. Back behind him in the small space the screen can show, the shops and restaurants plaza can be seen as Flynn walks along the street. He pauses near the malt shop, an odd expression passing over his face just as he's about to say something. He hesitates another moment, casting a curious expression at the shop in question before forcing himself to continue walking and, in doing so, focus on his CAT again.]

I'm not sure I'm really the guy to be saying this -- maybe everyone's already noticed it -- but after I talked with our lady Fuu about it I started looking around the restaurants here in town.

[A dizzying panorama of the ones lining the street flashes by. Flynn still hasn't gotten the concept that he needs to be slow and steady with the video instead of jerky and sickening when he moves it.]

There's nothing new. At all.

Not to alarm anyone, but what's that mean if we're stuck here a while? I was thinking we might want to consider taking what food we can find and moving it to a central location. It's never too early for rationing, right? Personally I prefer not starving if it can be avoided.

[That said, he stops again, looking back over his shoulder -- he really wants to go back and see what's up with the malt shop, but he's visibly resisting while he waits for a response.]

...that being said. Who's up for helping me round up what food we can find in this place? Just as a precaution.

Comments

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[manicurious]

I'm not sure that I'm up for helping you with anything. But I may be willing to assist someone else with a completely identical cause by providing some useful input.

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[gothelproof]

Gee, thanks, Red. I'll let some other guy know to get in touch with you. Any preferences?

[manicurious]

Literally anyone who isn't you should suffice.

[desertdaggers]

Probably better if we start sooner rather than later. Where did you have in mind?

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[gothelproof]

I'm still scouting around. We need a place that isn't at risk being shut off to us. I don't want some fiasco where all of our food gets locked somewhere with us still outside with no way in.

Any suggestions?

[gothelproof]

Hey, want to do me a solid favor? Go pester Red for what he knows.

Apparently he's too good to talk to me now -- who knew!

[desertdaggers]

Somewhere central would be best, but I'm a little worried that we could get locked out of it. The perishable stuff could be trouble, too. Maybe one of the houses would work, though.

[desertdaggers]

Did you manage to get up his nose somehow? [not that that seems too hard, really]

I'll see what I can do!

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[terezi_pyrope]

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[gothelproof]

[Flynn looks thoroughly baffled as he reads the message and chooses to go with a video response instead.]

Sounds.... like?

Okay. Helping. Right. Am I reading this right? Throw me a bone here!

...anyway.

Let's get the logistics done and then we can get this ball rolling. I'm up for ideas on where to store the non-perishables?

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[terezi_pyrope]

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[tactilekonesis]

Count me in. What kind of central location were you thinking about?

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[gothelproof]

Anywhere where animals can't get at it -- [Are there animals in Luministi? Actual animals? Flynn isn't exactly certain, but he's not going to risk it.] -- and there isn't a risk of the place we pick locking down.

I think right now we can scout around and get back in touch when we find a suitable building?

[lamb_of_gold]

It may not be a good idea to move perishables away from wherever they're being kept. If they spoil, they're no good to us.

[gothelproof]

That's probably a good point... I still think we should get the non-perishables together. It'll make it easier to get an idea of our supplies and know how much we can use, you know?

[grandbellknight]

I'll help. [Firm nod] And the sooner we do this, the better.

[Croix knows all about rationing, man.]

[gothelproof]

[Flynn knows how to not starve while on the run, but that's about the extent of it. He's kind of winging this thing and will appreciate some knowledgeable input.

Flynn rubs his chin, considering.]

I couldn't agree more. You up for helping us find a good spot to keep the non-perishable stuff? Maybe we can find a place to put all the food that can spoil, too.

I'd feel a lot better if I knew how much food we had to work with.

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[chainsawspistice]

Maybe We Can Grow Our Own Food
Or Kill It

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[gothelproof]

...charming as that sounds, have you seen a lot of food roaming around?

Growing food I could get on board with. No idea how to do it, personally, but sounds like a solid idea.

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[rainbow_breath]

[The platinum-haired Wingly comes into view, her face very close to the CAT; she is obviously fiddling with it with great frustration.] -the HECK am I even supposed to do?? Is this thing even ON? HELLOOO~ Can you hear me?!

[With the CAT in hand, she flails around staring at it before coming to the conclusion that she got it to work properly; she steadies it - holding it at arm's length with both hands, obviously still wary of the strange, communicative device.] Ah~! Okay. So, uhmm... I think this...THING...is working. And if it is I just wanted to let you know I'm SUPER ON BOARD! I'm GREAT at sharing!

[With a broad, winning smile she decides to show what she can share. However, unsure of what exactly to do, with the CAT still facing her, she moves around her townhome to show all of the food that came in her welcome basket in the background of where she's standing.] I've still got everything that was here when I arrived! Well... except an orange.

[She flails again; surely dizzying anyone watching her video feed, not aware of just how sensitive the CAT is to movement and the like.] But that was before I knew all the food was gone, OKAY?! After all, I don't need all that much to eat, 'cause... uh...

[Starting her statement in a matter-of-fact tone, she gets quiet and flustered towards the end, realizing her near slip. Winglies don't require as much sustenance as Humans to survive, but she can't exactly TELL everyone that!] WELL, you know!! 'Cause I'm... I'm SMALL and such. That's all!!

[Nice save. Except not really, and she knows it. She just hopes her offer to share her food will deter any possible questions from arising.] Just, the food, okay? I have some, and I like your plan. OKAY?!

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[gothelproof]

[Flynn stares at his screen for a long moment, mentally preparing himself for the barrage of flailing and too-much-energy he's about to deal with, then flips his video back on in reply.]

Okay, Tiny. If I were you, I'd keep what came with your house.

If you want to help, then...

[He hesitates a moment, obviously casting about for some task to assign her. After a moment, he snaps his fingers, landing on just what he'll have her do.]

Why don't you help detective boy get the gift baskets from the empty houses. Assuming there are any. I haven't poked around in the other town homes, myself.

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[notsot8rri8le]

Hey, Rider! [Smiling brightly at him like they're old friends. Ha. Ha.]

Sounds great, but what about a hunting team?

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[gothelproof]

Bright Eyes! [He smirks right back, offering a cheery two-fingered salute in greeting.]

You know, one of your little friends just mentioned that. What are we hunting, exactly? Me, I'm not exactly experienced in stalking Bambi, but a guy's gotta eat.

[luke_triton]

I'll help look! I don't know if we're going to find very much...but maybe some of the houses no one lives in will still have food inside.

[gothelproof]

Great! Detective us up some grub from the other empty houses if you can. We're putting it all together in whichever house Glasses picks out as our new kitchen-away-from-kitchen.