video.

[isaytheeneigh]

[It helps that Jean has a day off to do this. His job isn't exactly a taxing one, but having to learn an entirely new world has put him behind—and ensured that he's had to take some overtime. (Or more work for a kid his age.) It's not something he's minded, and he thinks it'll help in the future.

Of course, he doesn't know what future that entails. He has his doubts about a great deal of things. His role in the Survey Corps is one of those things, but he knows that he intends to help humanity. Being a hero isn't really his idea of a "good idea." That isn't why he wants to do this, but he's heard enough to know that what he's about to talk about would be a good idea. That has nothing to do with heroics. It has everything to do with helping out humanity, and ensuring that this world doesn't go to shit.

After all, that's something he knows too well.]

It's a new month, which means there's gonna be a whole different event to make us go on display. That's what everything's been about anyway, right? Making sure the world knows who we belong to right now. I've seen how easy it is to find information about us, and trust me, it's too easy.

[There's a pause.]

I wasn't here for Nonah, and I just turned up for those damn sharks, but I think that's enough to say that we need to act to protect us, and anyone who's out to see us be ourselves. Even if they're idiots and think we're heroes, we don't need them to be the casualties of that weird idea. It's not like the government's gonna keep us all in a safe facility forever for that stuff. It won't always work that way. And I'm not willing to trust that they'll look out for us. [But Jean doesn't trust a whole lot of things these days. His sentiments toward the government are embittered partly because of the paintball event.] I think we all know better now after that friendly game, right? [But of course he's going to say why—or at least provide his world specific reasoning.]

The idea I came up with is some kind of volunteer group that would be organized to keep an eye on imPort events. We can try to ensure with observation groups and different strategies to work together. I think we could do rounds and various sweeps periodically until they've over. That isn't gonna help with the waterfront stuff, but it's a start. And I bet we can come up with an idea for that.

And while I'm honestly surprised no one's come up with it yet, I think it's time. So who's interested? And who has ideas on how we can do this?

Comments

voice;

[reptiledysfunction]

I wouldn't be that much use at a volunteer group, but I've got to say--it's a great idea.

[ and then, a slightly joking tone in his voice. ] I suppose I can bring the snacks.

voice;

[isaytheeneigh]

Thanks. [Well, what else is he going to say to that?] And if people don't want to agree on how to do this, I'll ask for the food to keep people in line.

It works for some people, right?

[Well, it'd work for Sasha, anyway.]

voice;

[glowsferatu]

If you're unable to lend an arm, [ nnnnnot realizing he only has one. that's not the best phrase, really. ] we could always do with an extra pair of eyes. The quicker a problem is known, the quicker it can be responded to.

Though no one's likely to turn their nose up at food.

[video]

[glassinine]

A very good idea. I could certainly speak to the police force here and see if it would not be possible to liaise with local officers wherever these events are held; a few volunteers outside of the Imports would be of assistance.

[video]

[isaytheeneigh]

As long as they aren't targeted for their involvement. I'd like to keep that to just us, if possible. They're already forced to deal with our presence here, and you know that we're the real threat.

video;

[earnedmystripes]

I'm interested.

[...because yeah, he was here for Nonah. And the sharks. And the giant killer bird that came before both of those things. He's pretty much already decided on his own he's going to go to every government event just in case something happens, so he definitely thinks this is a good idea.]

video;

[glowsferatu]

Wonderful. What do you have to offer?

[ because yeah, apparently this is being put together by just a couple of teenagers. ]

audio;

[isaytheeneigh]

All right, what experience do you have with something like this?

video;

[godly]

Your strategy for approach would be different each time, considering that if this place continues the trend, each event will likely be different from the last. Knowing that, I think it would be best to focus on recruiting a varied number of individuals of differing talents; that way at least you'd be prepared for most events the government decides to throw our way.

[Here's someone else who did not enjoy the paintball event very much at all.]

video;

[glowsferatu]

Varied capabilities would be ideal, but without foreknowledge of the precise circumstances, it may be difficult to cater them in preparation for each individual event. But we're bound to have a variety anyway, assuming we have anything.

The important thing is for each of us to know what they can contribute, and to understand how the others do, as well.

video;

[isaytheeneigh]

Ignore her, she's never worked with any kind of trained group before, so she's just going to act as if your suggestion is a bad one.

[He's annoyed right now, at least.]

You're right about recruiting varied talents. The best idea would be to have various strategies prepared and know which ones to apply to the situations and the terrains available. I've been working as a cartographer's assistant, and I've been ensuring that I know what I can so we can be best prepared in the future.

As for the variables you mention below, we're going to need a capable strategist to hold it together. I've experience working in difficult situations like this, but I'm not up for calling the shots.

And she doesn't think we need anyone at all, which just shows the idiot that she is.

video.

[glowsferatu]

So, have you spoken to your appointed coordinator yet?

video.

[isaytheeneigh]

Something came up. Let's explore other options.

[Jean's not going to go into detail, but ever since his talk with Annie, he's not sure he wants to follow Armin into anything.]

video;

[sacrificusdux]

Keep me updated as to the progress, Jean, I will attend the first meeting to help organize.

video;

[isaytheeneigh]

The person I'm working with has a sincere rejection of normal organization and recruitment tactics. That's your first update.

permavideo;

[genoshan]

Frankly, I am rather shocked that such a thing does not exist already.

[isaytheeneigh]

I was surprised, too, but apparently people hold off on this type of thing.

Are you interested?

[glowsferatu]

That it's a need no one's bothered addressing only increases its necessity. It doesn't exist already, but we're seeing that it will exist in the future.

video;

[ofloveandbeauty]

This sounds like a great idea, I can volunteer to do rounds since I do that sometimes anyway when I can. It would be great to have everyone working together though and be able to depend on each other.

video;

[glowsferatu]

While it would be best that everyone contributes as they are able, I think having a dedicated group toward this end is especially important. It will ensure that the job is done to the best of our ability.

video;

[isaytheeneigh]

You're gonna have to focus these rounds on the events themselves. Are you prepared to ignore the broader expanses for these times?

video;

[attainment]

One way to go about it is by scouting the venue ahead of time, analyzing whatever vulnerabilities we may have, and then planning for them before they even become issues. Based on whatever terrain or potential complications we're dealing with, we could assign pairs or small groups to different areas, and have them periodically check in with whoever is supervising the operation. If someone fails to report or requests assistance, then they could probably be provided with backup.

video;

[glowsferatu]

Assuming we know the venue ahead of time. They only told us the location of the conference they held just prior to setup. [ which makes the attack on it all the more shady. ]

Either way, we won't need to worry about converging on the point, or points, of crisis when it occurs. I'll see to that.

[Video]

[celestialpervert]

... Sharks? There were sharks? [Forgive him if he sounds just a touched amused. That's pretty much because he is.]

[Video]

[glowsferatu]

Mechanized, yes. [ she spreads her arms. ] About fifteen feet in length, weighed well over a ton. [ just remembering it makes her arms tired. ]

They killed two, natives both, but the attack occurred on an event centered on us. It's been attributed to Russians.

[notmymom]

What're you talking about?

[Hey, look who finally learned how to work the communicator! Well...almost. You can't actually look, because the camera lens is pointed at the top of one shoulder. He's holding the speaker beside his ear, apparently. But it's a start?]

[glowsferatu]

I would direct you to some of the announcements on this Network regarding the relevant incidents, but...um.

video;

[shutterbugged]

So I'm not saying this isn't a good idea, because it is, and I'd be glad to help out where I can. But if you're organizing this and you're asking people how they can contribute, it'd be good to know what your own qualifications are. Kanaya and I have mutual friends who have nothing but good to say about her [aside from the likelihood she's being coerced by Norman Osborn, anyway], but all I know about you is that you run with those guys who asked a three-year-old to design weapons for them -- which, just to be clear? Not the finest endorsement.

video;

[isaytheeneigh]

Are you the type of person who associates people with the idiots they run with without letting them prove themselves? Because if you are, then we don't need your help.