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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]

[hmm. she gives it some thought, and then asks] We would be best-served if we had an axe. Perhaps you could construct one -- you would need to find a suitable rock for the axehead, sharpen it, and bind it to a sturdy length of wood.

[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]

[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.

[antiapocalypse]

Pointy rock, sharpen, tie to stick. Got it.

Sharpening things into pointy shapes is actually something I've got loads of experience with.

[actlikealady]

How do you get "loads of experience" "sharpening things into pointy shapes"?

[antiapocalypse]

It's a long story.

I make stakes and use them on vampires, pretty much nightly.

[ beat ] Okay, maybe not that long.

[actlikealady]

Ah, this slayer business you mentioned. [you know, that time] Well, it seems this island is not inhabited other than ourselves, so I would presume that there are none here. Take a night off. [see how benevolent? giving you a vacation!]

[antiapocalypse]

[ yeah, that time we'll never speak of again hopefully!! ]

Right. The... Slayer business. [ she frowns a little, glancing away, and then says ] Oh, look, a bright side!

[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.

[antiapocalypse]

I'm pretty good at that.

[ pause ] --Most of the time.

Sorry about earlier?

[actlikealady]

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

[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.

[actlikealady]

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

[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.