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[lightkeeping]

[The handwriting on the network might be familiar to some, but a rare occurrence on the network nonetheless. The beginning of the message does not actually do anything to clear things up.]

I’m putting together a crew.

[Very helpful, thanks. She seems to realize that more elaboration is necessary, so the rest of the information follows a moment later.]

With the weather the way it is, it’s more dangerous than ever for the villagers to be out in the woods. We need to organize if we want to make sure no one gets hurt. I'm already on regular patrols between the settlements, but I think it might help if we can split up the work between a few of us. Escorts, clearing out some of the...wildlife. Send me a message or stop by the compound if you want in--just know that I'm looking for people who can hold their own in a fight.

Right. It’s Aloy.

[ooc: details about the monster hunting crew are here! to join, just confirm via this post and then feel free to use this loosely-organized guild for a hook or cr or whatever you need! For additional plotting/convergence of plots, hit me up on plurk at whitticus or on discord at whitticus.]

Comments

[familysucks]

I didn't take you for the social type.

Consider me available if you have need of another body. Bring our own weapons, I assume?

[nomnoms]

WHAT HELP THIS?

[ what is everyone doing? ]

[lightkeeping]

Hunting help. You want in?

[nomnoms]

ME HUNT HELP

GO NOW?

[lightkeeping]

Uh...soon. Let me try and get organized, first.

[nomnoms]

OK SOON

:)

[ he is definitely going to wait five minutes and then go on his own ]

[lightkeeping]

[have fun nanaue be sure to report back]

[familysucks]

[Sharkman bestie do they have to do this over text? It's not your best subject.

But Nanaue's making the effort, so Michael does too.]

A hunting party, to remove some of the bad things from the woods. Lunch included.

[According to certain definitions of 'lunch'.]

[nomnoms]

LUNCH :)

GO SOOON OK

[ he will probably have already left on a solo hunt by the time Michael responds ]

[familysucks]

Don't wait for me.

[Not that he expects him to, but it's his way of saying enjoy the meal.]

[lightkeeping]

It’s only a social activity if you make it one. I might be able to negotiate with the villagers for more access to weapons, but it’s easier if you bring your own.

[because she doesn’t want to talk to anyone!]

[familysucks]

You're organizing a group of people towards a common goal. That makes you the central point of contact. A community leader. We may have to hold regular meetings at your homestead.

[You're gonna get to talk to so many people, Aloy!]

Duly noted. Are there any other terms we're agreeing to by participating?

[lightkeeping]

If everyone does what they're supposed to do, we won't need that. Anyway, I'm already on the Conclave. Might as well do something useful with it.

Just watch your own back and stay safe out there. I don't want to have to rescue anyone.

[familysucks]

[With every mention of being a pillar of the community, she loses her antisocial credibility.]

The Conclave might be one way of obtaining equipment for those who lack their own.

No official patrol routes, then? No schedules?

[lightkeeping]

Sounds like you're volunteering. I could use a secretary.

[familysucks]

No need for insults. If you want help getting organized, all you need to do is ask.

[lightkeeping]

I have the routes. Creature sightings. That kind of thing.

[familysucks]

And a list of willing participants, now. I would suggest noting their strengths and weaknesses and identifying those most willing to aid whoever inevitably bites off more than they can chew, since you'd rather not save anyone.

Making sure they all know who the local doctors are would be wise as well.

[lightkeeping]

That's not what I meant, and you know it. I don't want anyone hurt because someone overestimated their ability.

[familysucks]

My point stands. There should be a backup plan in the event something goes wrong, even if that plan is simply calling on you.

[lightkeeping]

I have a few ideas. Let me talk to Haelva.