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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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[actlikealady]

[for a beat she's puzzled, not sure what-- and then she chuckles a little, ducking her head] Well, we must take what comfort we can get.

[actlikealady]

I haven't the faintest idea. You'll have to tell me.

[actlikealady]

No one is going to starve. [confidently] [she makes no promises about not dying, though]

[actlikealady]

[she was distracted, so she gives out a startled laugh of her own, bringing the tree carefully down] What, you mean everyone doesn't do this in your realm? [teasing, mostly]

[actlikealady]

It appears that someone has found fresh water, so we will be able to set up our camp nearby. I'll give you the location so that we may all stay together, Lucina. [matching the smile]

[private]

[sublimating]

You're thinking about introducing a mutation that alters the pathology of the virus. Keeps it from generating heat, consumes the extraneous energy. It's a difficult proposition. Heat is sort of the natural biological by-product of... well, all organic energy-use. [a bit amused, and then] If the functioning of prostaglandin E2 on the hypothalamus were...

[a beat, trailing off]

Could really go for that whiteboard right about now.

[everwalking]

Allen Walker.

Thank you again -- for organizing all of this. [he feels a little less lost now]

[private] /and then i made a post

[cleanedslate]

[ your brain is so sexy, BB. he folds his hands and rests his chin on them, just listening, taking it in. nodding. biochemistry is really not his field, but he can follow easily, and it makes him itch for the tech to put together models. he can see the code in his head.

he should've had you on this with him from the start.

it takes a minute before he's opening his eyes again, but then he just grins, and gestures at the beach around them ]

What have you got against tan?

[ nature's whiteboard ]

[cleanedslate]

They're a group of islands. Nice. A lot nicer than this, because. Running water, wifi, all that good stuff. You'd like it. I can get you a plane ticket once we're out of here.

[antiapocalypse]

I'm pretty good at that.

[ pause ] --Most of the time.

Sorry about earlier?

[actlikealady]

I will make sure to pay it a visit. [although, after a beat, for no particular reason] You haven't -- heard from Thor since we awoke, have you?

[actlikealady]

Think nothing of it. It was far from an ideal way to meet, and we were all on edge.

[actlikealady]

[she's not quite sure how to read that, so she chooses a conservative response to be safe] If you'd like to cook, that will come in handy at mealtimes. But you will have to find something else to keep you occupied in between.

[actlikealady]

[she gives the young human a measuring look, and then frowns] I do not recall seeing you yesterday -- in the strange building. Were you... in your home, yesterday?

[cleanedslate]

[ we don't really socialize is on the tip of his tongue; with effort, he stops it, and says instead ]

I'll keep an ear out. And an eye. Calvin Klein models tend to stand out in a crowd, even one as weird as ours.

[antiapocalypse]

Good. Good. First impressions and me don't always get along, but I like to maintain a working relationship with second chances.

[ beat ] By which I mean, thanks.

[buymorelifer]

Yes ma'am. [ Makes a goofy salute. He is a-okay if you are our leader, Sif. ]

Is there somewhere I should look?

[actlikealady]

[she doesn't know what that means other than that the answer to her question is "no". composed] Thank you.

[actlikealady]

Stay at the edge of the jungle. We do not yet know what is in there. There should be plenty of dry wood on the ground without leaving sight of the beach.

[actlikealady]

Thank you. Though I do not think I caught your name.

[cleanedslate]

Hey, you're welcome. Get all your depressing news right here.

[antiapocalypse]

Buffy. Buffy Summers.

I don't know that we really... got to the exchanging-names part last time.

[actlikealady]

Perhaps not. But it is a second chance, as you said.

I am Sif.

[antiapocalypse]

That should be easy to remember. [ right, like you're one to talk ] Nice to meet you. Again.

[waytobreakithero]

If they do, they're being incredibly unsporting to leave me out of the fun. [ Approaches to take a look at Sif's handiwork. ]

Is that all natural talent?