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[actlikealady]

[the communicator flickers onto Sif's face, which settles into satisfied lines. she figured it out, this enchanted metal device, so now she can go back to what she was doing -- which is wrapping her free arm around a tree and casually hauling it out of the ground]

If we are to follow the whims of our captors -- which I'm of two minds on, myself -- we should at least begin by figuring out who is best-suited for what. [briskly]

So go on. [she drops the tree, also casually, and then goes to tear out another. she's not sure how much wood they'll need] I require knowledge of how many are here, and what skills you possess. We will want someone with knowledge of plants to forage, and someone with skill at fishing. We will need a source of fresh water, and likely vessels fashioned to carry and hold our supplies in. Those with strength or skill at construction who can put together the shelters, and those who might construct defenses around the constructs.

And those of you who are more accustomed to living in human cities, well... [a beat. trying to think of something charitable] We will probably need someone to -- gather sticks, and the like.

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[cleanedslate]

[ drat ]

Mmmm. [ he turns his eyes on it, imagining. ]

So you vote for staying on the beach? [ vaguely aware that's good for if you expect to be rescued, not sure if it's good normally or not ]

[actlikealady]

[yeah, that's what she thought you said] Well, we do need volunteers to gather sticks for the fire. [/baby task] If you think you can manage it, take a try weaving grass or seaweed into ropes -- we'll need them for our constructions, and to make nets so that we can catch fish more efficiently.

[antiapocalypse]

[ um ] ...I did take shop one time... [ in sixth grade ] [ because power tools seemed fun! ]

[ they weren't ]

I can definitely, definitely try. [ all the confidence that is Buffy ]

[actlikealady]

That would be excellent information to have. [good job, Lavi! you did competently, so you get a smile] Though I suspect we may need to resort to sand and sticks for writing implements. Give me an idea of its proximate location, so I can make sure we do our work near it.

[actlikealady]

Our instructions require it, but it gives us the most flexibility besides. The jungle could be dangerous, so we do not wish to be too close; but we cannot take it too far back, as of course we cannot be sure how the tides work just yet. [a small shrug. what are you gonna do?]

[actlikealady]

[so reassured. she's not even sure what you said] ...Pick a pointy rock, and use another rock to sharpen it until it can chop. It will be easier for someone with strength than someone without, or I would give you another task you might be more familiar with.

[sublimating]

Yeah, it's a little important to... continued survival. [agreeing, gray] I'll focus on the fruits and veggies, you focus on... that, tree-wrestling thing you're doing so well there.

[onehotpepper]

Not as much, no. [small twist of her lips, would be a pout on anyone else, but it's more of an "oh well" thing with Pepper] But I wouldn't be opposed to going to look for water. There has to be some somewhere.

[actlikealady]

Then I will.

My name is Sif, by the way. And who shall I say is heading the foragers?

[sublimating]

[Sif? like the... Norse goddess, Sif?] [he'll worry about that later]

Bruce. Bruce Banner.

ahahaha reading comprehension, i do has it i swear

[onehotpepper]

[Tony what the hell]

I was never a Girl Scout, and the only thing I'd much rather do is go home.

[plus, she's sort of itching to do something. being here makes her anxious. at least if she's productive, it'll take her mind off how hot it is here.]

[cleanedslate]

Really? Could've sworn. I bet you would've sold hundreds of cookies.

[onehotpepper]

[not funny, Tony.]

You're not helping.

[cleanedslate]

[ do they? he should read those instead of skimming them. ]

Yeah, the tides are what I was thinking of. [ he keeps his attention on the jungle a while longer, then ] It'd be nice to get up off the ground. Go all Robinson Crusoe. [ like a tree house only a lot bigger. ]

[actlikealady]

...It doesn't sound to me like that would be her preference, Stark.

[actlikealady]

Even if there isn't, we can find a way. It may not be pleasant, but it may rain, or the morning will bring dew... [a shrug]

But finding it should be our first priority.

[cleanedslate]

I'm being very helpful, actually. I'm helping you not volunteer to set things on fire or rip trees out of the ground.

[cleanedslate]

Yeah, well, you have to listen to the words she's not saying.

[onehotpepper]

Okay. [rain sounds good, standing in the rain with a container of some sort, the tropical heat dying down a little beneath the shadow of the clouds, in the cold raindrops -- that actually sounds fantastic.]

Well, I'd be fine joining a search party or such.

[actlikealady]

How about if I don't?

[bitch you are not trying to exert your macho male power over your wimmen right in front of her, are you]

[onehotpepper]

If I can put this situation to good use, I don't see why I shouldn't. I can't just keep it all inside.

[cleanedslate]

We get this fixed, you can put it to all the use you want. Good use, bad use, you can -- swat flies with telephone polls and roast marshmallows with your fingers for all I care.

[ definitely starting to sound strained here ]

As soon as it's fixed.

[actlikealady]

[ignoring the part she doesn't understand] Are you suggesting building -- above the ground? Elevating the shelter? [she's thinking, maybe on a platform. in the long-term, if they had to stay on the beach, it would probably be ideal]

[onehotpepper]

Which could be forever from now. We're not home, we've got nothing to work with, and we have no idea if tomorrow we'll wake up here or in New York or in Antarctica.

[cleanedslate]

[ SURE LOOKS LIKE IT ]

Sure, there's always that. Look, you don't understand the situation here. Which is not your fault. You're slightly behind the times and two or three galaxies over.

So just trust me. She shouldn't be on tree duty.