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[mightthinkthat]

[ He is sitting straight in his chair, looking as if his inauguration coinciding with Crane's announcement wasn't at all unfortunate. Well, it seems Dr. Crane was voting for the other guy. ]

I'm trying very hard to not take this as a protest on Dr. Crane's part as his right to vote has been stymied, but it seems he does want to challenge me on my first day. [ He sounds very tired when he says this, but only to forestall anyone nagging him about not taking this seriously. He doesn't take it as a joke, so close enough? ]

I have no reason to believe that Crane's threats are anything but a variation on his theme and full of hot air, but regardless, I would ask everyone take appropriate measures to deal with this threat. If nothing else, it'll be a good drill.

So. If anyone doesn't require breathing or have oxygen equipment to hand and want to take a look or somehow bolster the native police force, I would urge them to volunteer their abilities, as much as I'm loathe to give him the attention he evidently so desperately needs.

Otherwise, I would instruct you to stay out of Nonah's affected areas until we give the all clear, if you wouldn't mind. We don't want to tempt fate. 

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voice; encrypted

[viced]

I'm loathe to offer anything early, and it might take some time to finish and transport, but...

Here in De Chima, we have something in the works. That could probably find exactly where it's at, so you can redirect the public works.

voice; encrypted

[mightthinkthat]

You have my attention. What is it?

voice; encrypted

[viced]

We're working on something to take care of Crane's gas -- we as in the scientists who are working on our scanners for the swear-ins, I'm just the jackass coordinating them. Anyway, we might be able to use them to pinpoint where the water's infected so you can redirect that out of the works system, as long as Nonah's got something like that.

Most cities do, but I'd have to look at their sewage system.

video; ID reads Superman

[andaway]

I can hold my breath for hours and hours if needed to. I will help.

[He won't even try to deny it's personal.]

[mightthinkthat]

Thank you. I'll let them know.

[ Francis is in 'let's get this done' mode, so he doesn't even try to make him. ]

audio; ID: Wild Tiger

[earnedmystripes]

My suit's got built-in filtration. I can go take a look.

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[mightthinkthat]

I appreciate it.

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[earnedmystripes]

You guys have any more information narrowing down where in the transport system we oughta start looking? Or should we just try to cover as much ground as we can ASAP?

voice;

[grimreaping]

I was unaffected by the toxin at the Swear-In, I'll help, although I'm less familiar with Nonah's locale. Has there been a central coordination place set up?

voice;

[mightthinkthat]

Then I suggest you don't go alone. Here is the location:[ map with marker. ]

Re: voice;

[grimreaping]

Thank you, Ambassador.

[ curt but polite ]

Voice

[goingnova]

I want to help.

[FLAT. MATTER OF FACT. she's helping and that's final. she has no idea if her powers will assist but she can try]

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[mightthinkthat]

[ He suspects the fact that she's not elaborating that the breathing is out. But hey, maybe she can be of use anyway. ]

Well, what are you bringing to the table?

Voice

[goingnova]

I haven't used them much here, but my powers...back home, I could heal people. I wasn't as good as Magus, but- if someone's affected by the gas, I should be able to help clear it up. [beat] That includes myself, if I breathe any of it in.

[maybe. probably. most likely. she just can't stand by, damn it!]

permatext

[restingstitchface]

Interesting.

You know, Francis, to tempt fate is to give in to fear. I am pleased to see a politician of your illustrious background indulging in the superstition of goading providence. It must help you feel in touch with the common people, since you otherwise share nothing in common.

Amor fati.

For this one cannot be taken away from you. Consider it my gift.

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[mightthinkthat]

First name basis, Jonathan? Oh, how lovely. I'm so glad I'm making friends at last. [ Priorities. ]

[restingstitchface]

Well, the man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends. You'd best remember that.

[Nietzsche? Nietzsche.]

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[abadidea]

[Isaac looks worried. He's seen what Crane can do first hand.]

I can manifest a space suit. I'll help out.

We're not gonna let this creep win.

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[mightthinkthat]

Very good.

[ He nods, not allowing the smile at the nationalistic vow to emerge. His response is equally determined. ]

No, we're not.

Voice

[bindsthedead]

I have access to gas masks and can cure anyone who gets poisoned- as a member of RISE, I'd be happy to help.

Voice

[mightthinkthat]

Excellent. Thank you. [ Sends meeting point map. ]

voice;

[superposition]

I'm on my way as well. I've got scanning equipment, and I can dismantle whatever we find, if anything. Who's coordinating the sweep? Do you have someone yet?

[mightthinkthat]

Sounds fine.

Are you volunteering?

[incendere]

Congratulations on your new position.

[Which is to say, I'M SORRY YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS]

While it isn't much of a consolation, we're at least better prepared this time. From what I overheard at the station here in Heropa, some officers are on standby here, and others have been dispatched in order to try and maintain crowd control.

[mightthinkthat]

Most kind.

And yes, I've already established as much. I'm pretty grateful. It's bad enough that I'm having to deal with this on my first day, without having to do so without a pretty efficient support system.