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[allweather]

(color)

Hello, this is Reim. I have a proposal to make, as requested of me by someone clearly too busy to do it herself. In short, the proposal is that we pool our efforts as a group and establish a public bathhouse, for both hygienic and social purposes, as this town is severely lacking in creature comforts.

And it would be something to do...

That said, I've discovered an additional function of these "laptop" devices, so please consider the following!

[The mods said there's Powerpoint on this thing so click here to see the .pptx file Reim has prepared for you all, I apologize, but really I don't. It has the precise quality level of someone who loves his crisp & clean aesthetic but also is a messy idiot the second new and exciting things like Clip Art and Drop Shadow come along.

just look at it]

Isn't that something?

In any case, if you're interested in helping establish some kind of baths, please give your name and what skills you're able to bring, along with a rough schedule of availability. Given the weather getting colder, we'll need to finish this quickly before the possibility of more snow and temperatures too low for comfortable working conditions come along.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[allweather]

Actually, the pictures were included! The "program" inserted them effortlessly when given certain commands... This is where our collective ingenuity has taken us.

[That's not sarcastic yet, but it will be one day.]

You know, I'm starting to think most of this endeavor is going to be taken care of by various extraordinary abilities, rather than "normal" solutions.

[heartsteals]

[ that is not quite as impressive as reim hand-drawing a bathtub on his touchpad, but still pretty cool... ]

Well! It seems I still do not understand these computers at all.

That would be the easiest and quickest way of accomplishing this, to be sure. I know one Mr. Sasuke is capable of digging pits very quickly, should you need that.

[ why is everyone in this town so good at digging holes ]

[allweather]

[one day he'll be cool enough for touchpad drawing...]

That's the fourth "good at digging pits" recommendation I've gotten. I'm starting to wonder about it.

[heartsteals]

It is somewhat strange when you see them all laid out together like this. If only they could dig us out of this town.

[allweather]

[how many times must one of my characters criticize real ideas my other characters had]

If only it were that easy. I hope no one has tried that.

[heartsteals]

[ the only reason Lupin doesn't bring up Okuyasu here is to spare you from tagging yourself in the future ]

Perhaps it is that easy - who could say? There may be a labyrinth of secret tunnels stretching out below us, with us none the wiser. The thought of that makes me want to start digging a pit, myself.

[allweather]

If you aren't careful, I'll put your name down with the pit enthusiasts.

[heartsteals]

I'd refrain from that, or you'll be a man short on your first day of digging.

In any case, I must ask: who is your "Employer?"

[allweather]

That's not very professional of you.

Lady Sierra likes to pretend I'm her assistant... This particular request wasn't unreasonable, so I've brought it here for everyone else.

[heartsteals]

[ ah... sierra... between this and his obedience towards Okuni earlier, Lupin wonders if Reim has some kind of weakness for bossy women... ]

She has quite the strong personality. You're not like to discourage that particular habit of hers by going along with this request, you know.

[allweather]

[don't call him out, loop]

I know, but I would really like to have a nice bath. For once, I'd like credit for such a selfish motive.

[heartsteals]

Fair enough! and yet I believe Lady Sierra will take a healthy portion of the credit for this project should it be completed rather than your want for a bath!

But all's well that ends well, as they say. I wouldn't mind a proper bath, myself.

[allweather]

If it placates her to take credit, I don't really mind. Anyone paying attention can see just how many people are willing to put work into this.

[He still gets his bath either way!! And grumpy old people taking credit for his work is not a new concept, so, anyway don't judge him.]

[heartsteals]

Very true. Unfortunately, I don't believe I have a single tool in my skillset with which I could usefully contribute to this project.

[ he could probably carry stuff, but even then, he can think of at least two people that are better suited to heavy lifting than he is... ]

[allweather]

[damn they must have less in common than Okuni thought if he's a QUITTER...]

How is your cooking? I only have one refreshments volunteer so far.

[heartsteals]

I would describe it as "edible."

[allweather]

That's good enough for hungry people, and I'm sure they will be after so much heavy lifting.

[heartsteals]

I'm hardly chef enough to provide for myself and young Akechi, let alone a group of construction workers - perish the thought! They deserve better than what I could bring them.

[allweather]

I won't let you into the finished baths unless you help, Mr. Lupin.

[heartsteals]

Bold words, but you could not keep me out of them!

[allweather]

Perhaps not personally, but I'm sure Lady Sierra could, and I do so many kind things for her...

[also, they're both petty.]

[heartsteals]

Unfortunately, even Lady Sierra could not do a thing. I'm an expert at getting into places I don't belong.

[allweather]

You know, I'm fairly certain you have that in common.

Regardless, it would not kill you to help.

[heartsteals]

[ he's not actually that opposed to helping... he just doesn't want to do something that he knows he isn't the best at. what's the point of making food for everyone if they're not all amazed by his skills!! ]

I'll take that as a compliment.

I will help you if I can find a way to properly help. Perhaps when you get to the more technical aspects of the project.

[allweather]

[okay loop whatEVER]

I'll keep that in mind. You'll be hearing from me.