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[mathemagier]

There are things we need before we can even consider rescuing any of them.

Information, primarily speaking.

Now I don't care where it comes from or how it was obtained, I just need every scrap of information anyone has on this situation. Perhaps it's not much on an individual scale, but compiling everything into one source may grant us more insight.

I've gone ahead and created such a document, though it is locked down for security reasons- as all informative responses to this should be. I've granted some individuals access, and will continue to do so as I sort through responses. Everyone with access will have the ability to add their knowledge to it, as well as share the document with others. Moderately complex perhaps, but it's an attempt to keep the information leaks to a minimum.

There's not much there at the moment, as it only reflects my observations so far, but collaborative discussion of course is highly encouraged. I will store frequent back-up copies in case of error.


Hyperlink: Information.doc


((ooc: As the Gdoc is open to everyone, feel free to assume access- or don't, if you want your character to badger him about it instead.
Update: This post and the attached document are now under Qubit's qgeocrypt so that only devices inside the US will be able to access them. This means all captives have been locked out!))

Comments

[instars]

This is effectively thorough.

[mathemagier]

..Thank you.

[Awkward]

[instars]

[A pause.

Shit son this is about to get real awkward, because...]

You usually don't speak to women, do you?

[mathemagier]

[Wait what?]

For your information, I've never claimed to be particularly good at interpersonal communication regardless of gender.

[instars]

Do you mean to say that you don't speak to anyone?

[mathemagier]

No, I mean to say your initial observation was inherently flawed.

[instars]

It's generally based on experienced observation.

[mathemagier]

If you must know, your opening statement didn't leave much to respond with.

[sorry, he's just not used to compliments]

[instars]

Do you really think so? I thought it was relatively broad.

[mathemagier]

A bit too much so, perhaps. In any case, I do hope it's found useful.

[instars]

Information often is. And I can tell you think so.

[mathemagier]

I should certainly hope so. As a scientist, a great deal of my work revolves around securing accurate information.

[instars]

What kind?

[mathemagier]

I am a physicist with practice in a number of fields.

[instars]

Do you like mechanics?

[mathemagier]

I'd ask in what capacity you're referring, but it doesn't quite matter. The answer is a positive one regardless.

[instars]

You should come to the shop. In Heropa. When this is done.

[mathemagier]

I must say that's rather vague for an invitation.

[instars]

Are you asking me to be explicit?

I work in an auto mechanic shop. But we do interesting things with cars.

[mathemagier]

Not at all. Only I'm sure there are many 'shops' in Heropa.

Interesting things?

[instars]

I like to think it's the only one that matters.

Yes. I'm trying to find a better engine suspension. One that distributes the ideal weight for racing.

[mathemagier]

You'll forgive me if I still need to ask for an address. But yes, perhaps I can be of some assistance once this is over.

[instars]

Yes.

All right.