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[crystalia]

_{( Crystal is standing outside in what looks to be a part of the outlands. The rain is falling, but conveniently doesn't hit her or her communicator as she holds it in one hand. She's walking as the feed opens, stepping delicately through what might have once been a fenced-off field-- at least, the remnants of the fence are scattered around, although the field itself is barren. )}

I realize this is a busy time around here, but since a few people have mentioned this I figured now was as good a time as any. The years and the war haven't been kind to the land of this place, but I've been working to see if that can be helped. It's slow-going, but there's hope, for the soil and the people who could depend on it.

_{( She pauses, smiles. )}

I know there are several people here with either scientific knowledge of, magical connection to, or other knowledge of the earth. I know there have been attempts to build greenhouses and small-scale growth, but I'm thinking bigger. This is a farm-- or it was. I want to get it running again.

_{( Another pause, as she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear. She pans the camera over the decrepit building, the barn doors off their hinges and the fallen-in roof. The equipment, where it remains, is rusted over and unusable. )}

But there's a lot of work to be done, aside from that. Building, carpentry... whatever else it takes to get a place like this running.

_{( Now she looks almost sheepish; she's a princess and has never actually had to do that kind of work. )}

We didn't choose to be here, but there's no reason why we can't improve this place, and help it's people. That doesn't only have to be through war, and battle. So if you're willing to help, with any of it, I'd be very grateful. And I'm sure the people of this place would be, too.

_{( She seems to have finally reached her destination, on the side of the house. And there, sure enough, is a small 4x4 plot of apparently-plowed land. It's color is better than the soil in the fields, and clearly someone's been working with it. )}

It'd be nice if something could grow, here. Something we could use.

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[obliterating]

[It's a rare video appearance. He's looking a bit disheveled right now, but he smiles. There's a bit of drywall in his hair.]

I don't believe we've met- I am Thassarian, of Lordaeron.

I have just recently found a farm of my own, but the repairs to it can wait a bit, compared to a project like this. If you need any help with yours, just let me know...though I'm afraid you won't find me of much use tending to plants and the like, myself.

But, I know well enough how to use a hammer and nails, and I would be glad to lend you what aid I can.

[crystalia]

Hello, Thassarian. I'm Crystal.

_{( Medusa would have her put a title there, too, but she's never really found that necessary. )}

And I would very much appreciate that. Maybe we could help each other.

[obliterating]

Good to meet you, Crystal.

[He nods.]

That would be welcome, but my farm isn't a effort for the community, like yours. Perhaps if you have time after yours is in shape, then we can see to mine. Farms are a fair deal of work to keep running...I hope others step in to lend you their aid.

[crystalia]

I'm sure they will. If nothing else, people around here need something to do.

What did you intend to use yours for? To live there?

[obliterating]

Yes.

[He pauses.]

Much as I would like to keep animals and the like, I don't think I'm as suited for it as I used to be. Still, it will hopefully be a place to call home.

[crystalia]

Most people don't think of being here as that permanent. At least, not enough to settle in.

[obliterating]

I have a friend who's been here for some time. I don't intend to leave him behind anytime soon.

[crystalia]

He's lucky, then. To have such a loyal friend.

[obliterating]

[He blinks a couple of times, and then nods, hesitantly.

He wasn't doing anything special.]

There are others from my world here, as well.

[crystalia]

People you know personally, or just ones from the same world?

I've come across both kinds, here, but mostly the latter.

[obliterating]

Both, but I've gotten to know them better, here. Some, we were separated by faction. Another, the prince of the Alliance, I did not have a chance to know, in my homeland.

Perhaps I can bring him with me, to help with your project.

[crystalia]

You'd bring a prince to work? _{( She seems to find that amusing. )}

[obliterating]

[He chuckles coldly.]

I like to keep him busy. A good day of work never hurt anyone.

[crystalia]

...I'm sure he appreciates it.

[obliterating]

Technically, he outranks me. I won't force him to work, but he doesn't seem to mind, and he's capable.

[crystalia]

Sometimes you have to force the higher ups to do things they wouldn't, normally. It's better for them in the long run.

[obliterating]

Sometimes.

[He guesses, and shrugs a little. He was far more used to following people than guiding them, but he was getting better with it. He liked to think so, at least.]

Do you plan on keeping animals on your farm, or just growing plants?

[crystalia]

It'd be nice if we could manage both, eventually. Maybe even bring some animals we're more used to back from a mission--cows, horses, sheep.

But I think this place would have to be sustainable before then.

[obliterating]

Horses.

[And he smiles at that. He much preferred horses to mechanical contraptions.]

Let me know when you'd like me to come by, and what hours you don't mind me working.

[crystalia]

It would probably be best to get everyone organized on one day, first, so we can figure out everything that needs to be done. Then we can assign specific tasks and people can work as it suits them.

[obliterating]

Fair enough. Just contact me when you're ready to get that figured out.

[crystalia]

I will. And thank you, again.

[obliterating]

You're very welcome, Crystal.

[crystalia]

I'll be in touch.