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[neatniks]

[ Hello, gang! Have an image of Wasabi, sitting as primly as a large fellow can manage at his kitchen table. Beside him, there's a small organizational tote. He smiles and offers the camera a quick wave. ]

Yo. It's Wasabi, here to present an opportunity for us imPorts to give back to the community around us.

As I'm sure you're all aware, winter is coming up, and, while the weather stays pretty mild here in Florida, it gets pretty cold in other places. While this is par the course for most people, there are people whose circumstances make winter a big problem. Those without homes, those without steady incomes or reliable means... You get the idea.

Now, I-- [ Hang on. He reaches into the bag to pull out a nearly-finished, knitted hat, made with thick yarn and with quite a few needle point sticking out haphazardly. ] I knit, see? And, back home, I always try to crank out as many extra pieces of winter wear as I can. There's numerous charities that organize and collect donations like this, and this world is not exception to this practice. I've looked into it.

So what I basically want to do is to rally as much imPort participation as possible. Then we can work up whatever we can and make sure they get to where they need to be. Simple enough, right? So... What do you say? Would anybody be interested in doing that kind of thing?

Oh! And don't worry if you can't knit. I'm definitely willing to teach, if it'll help. I can do crochet, too, if you'd rather learn and work with that.

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[timecapture]

That sounds great! I'd love to learn how to knit.

[Good luck getting her to not stab herself with the needles, Wasabi.]

And... Wasabi?

[What kind of nickname is that? Maybe he just really likes the stuff.]

I'm Max.

[neatniks]

[ It's special. That's what kind of nickname it is. ]

Nice to meet you, Max.

Like I said, I'd be more than willing to teach. It's a good hobby and a good cause to get started on.

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[glitterateur]

[It's totally unnecessary for her to raise her hand here but she does it anyway. Knitting!! Pick her!!]

Ohhh! Me! My specialty is sweaters but I can do hats and scarves and whatever you think they need.

[neatniks]

[ Oh, geez. It is the other Pines child who seems half amazing and half terrifying from a distance. LET'S FIND OUT WHICH SIDE WINS??? ]

Sweaters are really great, too. Probably more so, actually... The emphasis usually isn't on them because of the time it takes. If you're a sweater whiz, though, by all means...

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[microbrobotics]

oh my god wasabi

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[neatniks]

If you're going to be a butt about this, you can walk away right now.

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[insinerate]

I would be willing to offer my services as both knitting and sewing are specialties of mine.

In fact, if I may, I own and operate a haberdashery that imPorts might find useful. I would be willing to give a discount to anyone dedicating their time to making garments for those in need.

[Cute buttons, ribbons, zippers, needles, thread and yarn—Yuri's shop sells virtually everything somebody could want for this project.]

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[neatniks]

Oh. Well, all of that would be great! That's nice of you to offer.

I don't know if people want to do an actual get-together or just arrange to gather things together at certain points, but I'll definitely let everybody know when there's a solid plan. Meeting up first and foremost might be a good idea.

[akito]

[ having slept out in the streets and public places at times out of necessity, he can understand that it gets cold... he never really thought about what people would do if they didn't have the ability to warm up though. at least - to his credit - he had been preoccupied with not dying. but still- ]

I can try making socks during my breaks at work.

[neatniks]

That works! You can't go wrong with a good pair of socks.

[instars]

What kind of yarn?

[neatniks]

I don't think there's a particular requirement. Wool's the typical choice for winter wear, since it makes a warmer material, but various blends and straight-up acrylics are great, too.

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[sassguard]

That's pretty generous of you.

I'd help, but I've never done anything like this before. How hard is it to pick up?

Otherwise, I've got a bike, and I can help pick up whatever people finish putting together.

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[neatniks]

I guess it depends? It takes some patience to get started, but it's pretty simple after you master the basic moves. That part can take a little patience, though.

If it doesn't suit you, then... Yeah. Courier service. That's great, too.

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[shutterbugged]

Hey, my mom used to knit for charity -- still does, probably.

[ A momentary pang. It's been five years since Peter's seen Aunt May. ]

She actually taught me when I was a kid, but I was really bad at it. Tried to knit a scarf and, well, even calling it a trapezoid would be giving it a little too much credit.

Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a shame to spider-kind.

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[neatniks]

[... This is apparently Spider-Man. Okay, then. Uh. ]

Yeah, you'd figure that sort of thing would be part and parcel to... You know. Spider-Stuff.

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[justimprobable]

I'm not the best knitter, but I can certainly try to lend a hand. Sounds like a nice thing you're putting together.

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[neatniks]

I've been griping about this place long enough. I might as well put that away in favor of more productive things, right?

I'm sure we'll be happy to have you aboard.

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[lvless_soul]

[Frisk waves their hand up high in the air. Me, me, Frisk wants to learn how to knit or crochet! It looks like a lot of fun!!]

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[neatniks]

[ Hello, quiet child. Wasabi lights up, 'cause, wow, dig that enthusiasm! ]

You wanna join in too? Awesome. Glad to have you.

Do you need to be added to the sign-up for lessons?

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[fastballspeciaaaaal]

I wanna help! But I am very butts at crafty stuff I think.

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[neatniks]

That's... an interesting way of putting it.

Have you tried either one before?

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[flowerette]

Oh! This sounds like an excellent idea. I'd love to help.

I'm not much of a knitter, but I do sew.

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[neatniks]

I'm sure that can come in handy, too. I'm most familiar with charities focused on knitwear, but I can't imagine there's nothing available for other skills.

So, yeah. Welcome aboard.

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[grimreaping]

An excellent idea. I'm sure many people will appreciate the personal touch of handmade items.

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[neatniks]

Well, hopefully. I won't be fussed if the sentimentality is lost in the face of the practicality, though.

So long as the donations get the job done, I'm good.

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[hands4healing]

I'd be happy to help! My mom taught me to knit when I was a little girl.

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[neatniks]

That's great!

It seems like we're leaning towards meeting at the Lucky Cat Cafe on Sundays coming up. Does that work out alright for you?

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[lasthugs]

Oh this is a GREAT idea. Count me in! If you want a place to teach it, feel free to use the cafe :) There's always space.

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[neatniks]

To be honest, I was definitely leaning towards this as a possibility. I didn't figure you'd mind a few more customers.

Of course, an official approval never hurts! Thanks, Ms. Cass!

[orions_shadow]

Remember that thing in the Report from a few days back about the animal shelter?

Is there anything we can do for that? Cos' I'll do something for that.

[neatniks]

Well... I'm sure the shelter itself takes care of volunteer work where their needs are concerned. You should probably contact them if you're interested in that specifically.