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[5055034455]

[The last time Saul was seen on the network, he was about to choke out a member of the Initiative.

He's calmed down since then.

In fact, the look with which he greets the network is positively cheerful, thought not so much that it takes away from the businesslike atmosphere he's trying to cultivate with this post — he's got work to do, damn it, so he's in the most official-looking room he could find, seated in front of the camera with folded hands. Suit: check, tie: check, pocket square: check.]

This isn't how the story goes, but: good morning, Moon.

For those of you who don't know me, the name's Saul Goodman. I work for the Department of Initiative-Transport Relations with the lovely Queen Medusalith Amaquelin-Boltagon — [He pauses to smirk. What a mouthful, right?] — and a whole slew of other equally lovely folks. We're here to help you in matters concerning Initiative-Transport goings on. Now, here I'd usually take the opportunity to ask you all to lay whatever questions you might have on me, but because things are so crazy right now, the best answer I can give to any question will probably be a confident "I don't know."

We'll update you as we're updated.

Anyway, I'm coming to you today with a request. Lots of people are gearing up to go on supply runs, which is great. Go team. If those of you who've gone on runs already or plan to go could check in with me here and let me know what it is you're bringing back, that'd be super helpful. I'll make a list that everyone can refer back to, so no one has to double-up on fetching supplies that might not be necessary.

[So he might be a little bit worried about the lack of resurrection technology. That might be a thing. He just doesn't want anyone taking unnecessary risks for the sake of DVDs or... or whatever.]

Thanks.

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[beardedflannel]

Find me a way to get back to Texas, it can be done.

[He'll just raid his own house. Before it went to shit and everything turned bad with the cordyceps.]

Fresh produce? That part of your food selection?

[5055034455]

You can go to a version of Texas, but it won't be yours.

[#space and time travel

#science??]

And yeah, could be. You know what? I'm thinking vitamin supplements might be a good idea.

[beardedflannel]

[He's still getting used to the idea of alternate worlds and universes and different versions of anything.]

Texas is as good as any.

Fresh produce and vitamins. Bedding. What else?

[5055034455]

Don't overload your group. If there's anything you wanna bring back for yourself or friends, add that to the list. Otherwise, I think that should be enough.

[beardedflannel]

How many times can we come and go?

[5055034455]

That's up to the Initiative's discretion, I guess. I'm not all that familiar with the technology, so I don't know what it can handle in terms of coming and going — but I do know there are size restrictions for what can be brought back, which is why I suggest you don't bring too much. Just in case.

[beardedflannel]

Size restrictions — like what?

The don't be expectin' to bring back a vehicle kind of restrictions?

[5055034455]

Basically.

[beardedflannel]

Welp. There goes that idea, then.

[Just jokes.]

[5055034455]

Man, if that restriction didn't exist, you bet I'd find some way to get my Caddy up here.

[...]

Well, okay, maybe not up here, but back in the city.

[beardedflannel]

I'd be fine with just my GMC.

[Now they're talking vehicles and Joel's starting to feel a little nostalgic. Twenty years too late.]

[5055034455]

GMC, eh?

[Saul's not surprised.]

Pickup?

[beardedflannel]

That's right. No extended cab, simple two-door. Didn't need much outta it for my business.

[5055034455]

Your business being...?

[beardedflannel]

Working with roofin'. Sometimes Carpentry.

[5055034455]

Ah, a handyman.

[Saul actually looks pleasantly surprised.]

Find anything to keep those hands of yours busy here?

[beardedflannel]

Nope. Ain't much around here for me to fix up. If we ever get down to earth, I reckon they'll be plenty.

[5055034455]

I reckon the same. The place wasn't in too good a shape when we left it — there were a few bombings, a crashed spaceship...

[beardedflannel]

Definitely lots to pick up after. Might look into gettin' together some sorta clean up group.

[Though Joel figures he won't be the only one with that idea if they get their butts back down on solid ground.]

[5055034455]

Hey, there's an idea. You willing to help out with that? Can't hurt us to start looking toward the future.

[The optimistically superstitious part of Saul thinks this might somehow affect how quickly this situation is resolved.

Boy, how he's going to kick himself for this later.]

[beardedflannel]

[They can kick each other about it later, when and if it happens.]

More than willin'. I'll do what I can, be where I'm needed.