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[oxfordian]

( When Charles appears on the video screen, he looks happier than ever. Well, happier than... is standard practise, for this place, and especially given his recent interpersonal shenanigans. Still, he's smiling. )

Hello, everyone. I've rather a large request—I will understand if the need does not suit you—but I do hope that you'll hear me out.

I would like to establish a school, here in Exsilium. It would be for everyone, of all ages. I've received permission, and salary funding, from the Initiative, to gather both teachers and students to... ah, well. ( Charles' expression shifts to an apologetic one. ) To help me refurbish this building and make it a proper educational institution.

In the interest of full disclosure, I will let you all know that I've acquired an old building. It's not in the best of shape, and will need to be fixed up—that is where you come in. Soon, I will need teachers; students, too. But for now—for now, all I need is some volunteers to turn this place into a functional establishment.

( Charles presses a button on his netbook, and this picture appears. )

Your help would be incredibly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Comments

[video]

[oxfordian]

I think the "so far" is the key in your phrasing.

[video]

[bitch_is_back]

And how do you teach people to survive?

[video]

[oxfordian]

It's certainly not easy.

( He smiles, however, pleasant. )

Though there are skills, of course. Skills to assist them in—unanticipated situations.

[video]

[bitch_is_back]

Unanticipated situations?

Like how to figure out where you parked your hover board?

[video]

[oxfordian]

( Okay, that gets a chuckle out of him, even in his stern state of mind. )

Not entirely. Think rather a bit less... fun.

[video]

[bitch_is_back]

Is there a reason you're being so secretive about it?

[Why doesn't he just come out and say it?]

[video]

[oxfordian]

I suppose because it's... not entirely an optimistic subject. ( Smiles, though, even if it's somewhat distant. )

It's a hard idea to face, rather, that we should spend so much time assisting and training and—teaching children to protect themselves, should they be forced suddenly into a bloody war-zone.