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[5055034455]

[Gently:] Good morning, Exsilium.

[It almost sounds like a reminder.

Saul's looking just as businesslike as he did in his last network post, this time broadcasting from the Observatory. Elbows on his knees, hands clasped in front of him, he leans in and addresses the camera with an expression that's a little too somber to pass for neutral:]

As of last night, Medusa's gone home.

[He hopes that's where she's gone, anyway. He's never sure what happens to people after they disappear.

After a moment, the look on his face softens.]

For the time being, I've assumed the role of Director of the Department of Initiative-Transport Relations. Medusa and I started this together back in May, when its purpose was to foster trust between us and the Initiative by way of hiring liaisons to make announcements on the Initiative's behalf. Friendly faces, right?

But it's clear to me now that there's no use for that in our current predicament, so the Department's getting a bit of a makeover.

First of all, our name suggests a two-way street that's been, for the most part, frowned upon by those of you who still don't trust the Initiative — which is fine, by the way, since I'm not here to twist any arms or force Kool-Aid down any throats. But I'm gonna go ahead and make the radical claim that the Initiative needs us right now as much as we need them; their numbers are low and their world is gone. If anyone can sympathize with them, it's us.

So consider this my suggestion that we all get over ourselves, suspend our rightfully grouchy biases, and work together for everyone's benefit. The Department's new role will be to assist with that process. I know, I know, it sounds crazy, Saul, but here's the thing: we're on the moon because of a common enemy. And before anyone says the United Earth wouldn't be their enemy if they hadn't been dragged here through space and time in the first place, I'm here to tell you that you're sadly mistaken. If we can't band together a little more tightly, we very well may run out of time up here — and if we go without fixing what the United Earth did to all of us, there'll be no way to prevent them from crossing universes and destroying all of our homes, one by one, until there's nothing left.

[He leans back.]

I dunno about you guys, but that sounds pretty shitty to me.

I'm open to suggestions for how we can accomplish this successfully. [Which is a key word, because he sees no other option. They either succeed, or they're all screwed.] As for current Department staff, liaisons will remain liaisons with a potential shift in duties toward aiding the Initiative in keeping track of what they need help with. Any current liaisons who have no interest in this position should let me know, and we'll talk. The greeter duties haven't changed. Anyone interested in working with us should drop me a line. We'd be glad to have you.

Our new office is located in room 206 in the west wing. I'll be there later today.

[There's a pause, then, as he runs a hand through his hair to move onto other business.]

As far as supply runs are concerned, the list I promised is now available and can be accessed through the network. It'll be kept as up-to-date as possible, so before anyone heads out on a supply run, please double-check to see what we have on base to figure out what we need.

To anyone bringing back money or making investments, I'd like to suggest we set up a fund of sorts that can be drawn from for future missions. Not everyone here is comfortable with things like thievery, y'know?

Anyway, that's all for now.

Thanks for your attention, everyone.

[And the feed cuts.]

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voice;

[lar]

Hey.

If you need, um, administrative help, I'm around. No need to run yourself to the ground.

voice;

[5055034455]

I'd love that, Ella Ellis.

Welcome back, by the way.

[video]

[legal_eagle]

Nice tie.

[the same]

[5055034455]

Thanks, darling. Ella made it for me.

[Not that he's still flattered by that, nope.]

Can I look forward to your support, or will you be the voice of the dissenting masses?

video;

[fintastic]

Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?

permavid;

[5055034455]

All good over here.

What do you think of the plan, Feferi? Any objections?

[crocodilesmiles]

( Raises hand, though that means it of course goes off camera. Still! She agrees with a lot of this, and instead of saying that, opts to comment toward the end: )

So who's playing the dot com game?

[5055034455]

Whoever thinks they can pull it off. Xerxes and I talked about this a few weeks ago — I'm more than willing, of course, but anyone else who wants to give it a shot can. It shouldn't be too difficult.

[charming_jerk]

Lemme know if there's anythin' else I can bring back. Food 'n clothes and stuff, yeah, but I'm sure there's lotsa shit I'm not remembering. I'm headin' out daily to get stuff.

[5055034455]

Daily?

[Cue a low, impressed whistle.]

Whereabouts?

[video]

[lambofcolumbia]

[Elizabeth has not been paying nearly enough attention to all of this, and she's frowning after reading through the list of people going on missions.]

I hadn't realized so many people were going out every day. [She hesitates.]

Is there anything I can do to help?

[video]

[5055034455]

Necessity is the mother of motivation.

[That's not how it goes, but whatever.]

What skills do you have?

Video

[needsteaplz]

[Saori politely smiles before she begins. ]

Thank you for the supply run list.

My name is Saori Nakagawa and I'd like to help with supplying two more things. You see...with my powers, I can create tea leaves, and any kind of rice. I do plan on participating in a few supply runs as well.

Video

[5055034455]

[And have a smile right back.]

Hey, Saori. You're welcome. I think those powers'll come in handy for those of us who like tea — and rice, that's good.

[Saul's not a tea drinker, but he knows a lot of folks here are.]

Wasn't there a tea shop back in the city? Was that yours?

Voice

[wilder]

Seems logical enough to me. I hate being on this base and the United Earth more than I hate the Initiative anyway.

But, are there any sort of plans for missions to get us back? All I've heard is supply missions, and unless their arsenal is powered by bandages and food- I don't think those will cut it.

Voice

[5055034455]

That's the spirit! As for the getting-back plans, yes and no. It'll involve time travel. I have no idea what the options are yet, if any exist — but this whole "living on the moon" thing isn't a permanent solution.

video; private

[fullmeasure]

I could use a job.

[it wasn't like he was doing anything in the first place. He was getting antsy]

same; same;

[5055034455]

[Oh, Mike.

How Saul was hoping he'd see your shiny head.]

You got it. If we do start handling money, I'll need someone to keep an eye on things and make sure no one with access to it is ripping us off. For now, though, I could definitely use another-nother pair of eyes, if you feel like keeping yours on the network and reporting back to me in the event of... you know, the usual. Discontentment, conspiring...

text

[replicates]

what about people without worlds to return to, people who have no future to go back to anyway.

what's the point of doing all this?

text

[5055034455]

Then that's all the more reason for us to make their stay here less unpleasant, don't you think?

video;

[totallytrustworthy]

[Sorry Saul here comes the old cynical grump brigade.] Not to rain on anyone's parade or anything, but you do know that the whole world ending bit was...oh I don't know, their fault?

video;

[5055034455]

[Ah, finally!

He was actually getting worried, what with all this agreeing. It's weird.]

You think so?

[He doesn't even sound sarcastic about it. It's almost like he — gasp! — actually wants to know what she thinks and why.

What is this.]

audio;

[commentboxtroll]

Tell someone to set up a laundry fund. Now that's something I could use.

[ laundry missions, very important. the most important suggestion he's made as of yet, clearly. ]

audio;

[5055034455]

Not that I know of, but that's an excellent idea.

[A+ CAESAR, GOLD STAR FOR YOU]

Is this your way of volunteering, young man?

voice;

[getoffmyearth]

Just to be clear, we're talking about Queen Medusa of the Inhumans, right?

voice;

[5055034455]

[Well.

She is a queen.

And technically inhuman, so...]

Yes? Medusalith Something-Boltagon. The middle one always got me tongue-tied.

[ready_to_bloom]

If there is something that I can do, I would be glad to help!

[5055034455]

Great.

[Ah, Narnians~]

Got any upcoming mission plans?

text.

[bumbles]

Thanks for updating the list about missions and supplies.

Do you have any ideas about how you want the clinic and the DITR to work together?

( he'll take notes so he can report back to Kirian, unless Kirian pops up here too gosh he just needs to be everywhere okay )

text.

[haigyi]

You're in charge of the clinic?

private; video

[controlledvariable]

Oh boy.

[It's fond enough, though she is sort of wanting to facepalm at the fact someone's given Saul a bunch of power.]

There anything you need me to do?

same; same

[5055034455]

[Given?

Ha ha ha.

Saul flashes her his usual charming grin, head cocked slightly to one side.]

Now there's a question.

voice

[maddeninghatter]

There's something terribly wrong with everything you've said here.

[ SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEE




(feedback squeal) ]

voice

[5055034455]

Care to elab—

[Please hold while Saul almost drops his tablet and mutters a string of profanities.]

not here

[alittlesweptup]

[Charlie gets as far as 'work together for everyone's benefit' and then closes this.]

[5055034455]

[R U D E]

[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara sets her chin on her hands, regarding him thoughtfully.]
If we're going to do this, the Initiative could take some persuading, too. More transparency, for a start. More opportunities for real input.

[Private]

And I'm sorry about Medusa.

switches to completely private;

[5055034455]

[hay bb haaaaaaay

Saul smiles at her, mirroring her pose.]

There are twelve of them. I think we could arrange a meeting. And thanks, but I'm not in need of any condolences.

[He liked Medusa a lot, but eh.

What can you do.]

Video

[speakveryclearly]

[Shot in Kanaya's bedroom, she looks a little tired but overall positive.]

That's an impressive list you've made when short on help. It should be really helpful for us to have a universal reference like that.

I'll be sure to take advantage of this in future... and direct anyone doing missions here, too. Speaking of which, I'm proud to report there are over two dozen names on the veteran-newcomer list.

Unfortunately, between all the work required to make the pages, my own missions, and the Agricultural Wing opening, I don't think I'll be able to release matchups immediately after the new arrivals. Does a date on the order of November 7th sound reasonable to you?

Video

[5055034455]

Thanks, Kanaya. Great work.

[Here. Have a thumbs-up.]

As for the delay, don't worry about it — that'll give the newcomers a week to adjust before we start shoving extra information in their faces.

voice;

[beardedflannel]

What do you need?

[In terms of help, rainbow man.]

voice;

[5055034455]

[It's so weird to him that people are asking him for direction.

What has he done.]

I talked about water last time, but... that still seems to be something we need. The problem, though, is that we can't just buy a bunch of gallon jugs and call it a day, because then the question is what do we do with all that plastic?

video;

[ensorceler]

It is sad for a dear one to depart, but in their wake you have risen high. I applaud your continued efforts to adapt and grow that which was clearly a most earnest creation in such little opportunity.

I would add my name to the lists of those who are just as earnest, if it please you, for the Department and what may come of it.

video;

[5055034455]

[Ah, Anne.

Please hold while he chinhands.]

Certainly. I think you'd be an excellent addition to our staff.

video;

[biwinning]

Head Bitch ith gone? Oh thank God.

[Is he doing this just to fuck with you, Saul?

You bet.]

video;

[5055034455]

[HEY LOOK IT'S THE LITTLE TURD SAUL WAS WAITING FOR.

He is so surprised!

Except not really!]

Yeah, and there's a new Head Bitch in town, so get ready. You think I can make you dislike me even more than you disliked her?

video;

[worldswillburn]

[What if Kerrigan tells you she likes being a grouch.]

Climbing up that ladder, aren't you.

video;

[5055034455]

[He wouldn't be surprised, that's what.]

Two rungs at a time, baby.

[saul no]

You sound upset.