Star 34

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

[Sup guys? Today Isaac brings a table covered in a map and a few lists of people and things. There's also a half-finished meal off to one side, but it's forgotten at the moment as Isaac seems totally engrossed in his work. Or he would be if he wasn't yawning enormously, rubbing at his eyes with one hand while the other holds onto various papers.]

Ugh, this is a mess. I hope Ivan gets back soon.

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[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[the sight intrigues her immediately, and the yawn catches her sympathy; Barbara wheels forward with both curiosity and concern]

Looks like you could use a break.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

[Isaac smiles] I think so, too, but I need to get all this organized.

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[returns the smile] You have all the time in the world here. You'll think better if you recharge.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

I guess so, huh? I guess I'm just kind of nervous.

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[nods] Been there. Do you know any meditation techniques?

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

I....Yeah, sorta. Haven't really had to use them in a long time. Think it'll help?

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[nods] It should help you relax, at least. Getting into the habit wouldn't hurt, either.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Heh, probably not. You sound like you've been in my shoes before.

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[wry smile] Quite a bit, yeah. And lately...it's been stressful time.
It's nice to have a place removed from it all.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Any idea how to feed two villages worth of people with one village's worth of food? Because this is what it's beginning to look like, unless Ivan can bring back some from Kalay.

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[her eyes widen] Not enough food, that sounds familiar. I asked the Plane for help, and it worked out pretty well.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Yeah? I might have to give that a try. Right now one of my friends is asking his adopted father if he can spare anything. Master Hammet is pretty wealthy and Kalay is big. If they can come through for us, we might be set.

Late okay?

[oliverplus]

[comes up behind Isaac, concerned] Hey, you okay?

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

For how long?

LATE IS ALWAYS OKAY, SILLY GOOSE!

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Ah?! Hi, Oliver! Yeah, I'm alright. Just a bit overworked.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Four months at least. We just need to get through this winter.

[oliverplus]

[makes a face, embarrassed] I know you too, huh?

You look like you need a break.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Yeah? I mean, you've talked to me before....

Probably, but I want to get this finished.

[oliverplus]

[sheepish] What's your name? Sorry, but I've got amnesia right now, so things are bit...confusing.

What are you working on?

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

You mean, you can't remember anything? I'm Isaac.

Getting through the winter. There's not enough food in Vault for two villages worth of people.

[oliverplus]

No, not that! [sheepish] Just...not anything recent. Nice to meet you, Isaac. Again.

[frowns; that sounds serious] What's your plan so far? [and why is a kid coming up with the plan, anyway?]

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

That's still no good. I hope it's not permanent...

[Isaac sighs] Ivan's gone south to Kalay to ask his adopted father for help - Master Hammet is wealthy, so we might find some luck there. If not, we'll have to go north to Lunpa and call in a few favors there.

If it was summertime, we could just move and start rebuilding Vale, but winter's hit and there's a lot of elders with us - a journey in this weather might kill them.

[oliverplus]

[looks rather horrified at that thought] It shouldn't be! It's only amnesia!

[nods] Then asking for help sounds like a good idea. Hey, what about here? We could bring you food from our worlds, too, couldn't we?

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Well, I hope you get better soon, then!

Maybe if Hammet or Donpa can't help us. Besides, people will wonder where I got it.

[oliverplus]

[frowns] Good point. But if you need help, let us know. I mean, we could always bring simple stuff like bread and fruit, and you could say it came from one of those villages, couldn't you?

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

[Isaac nods]

Definitely. But like I said - I want to see what Ivan comes back with, first.

[oliverplus]

Yeah, okay. Let me know how it goes!

And since you've got a plan, why not take a break? I mean, time doesn't pass here anyway.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

I guess I don't want it hanging over my head, you know?

[oliverplus]

[frowns] What are you waiting for? I mean, no offense, but your friend can't get back while you're on the Plane.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

NO, I mean...[Isaac sighs] I guess I really do need to stop for awhile.

[oliverplus]

I'll say! Isn't anybody else doing this sort of planning with you?

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Dad and Garet and Felix are helping, but Dad's still a bit weak and should be with Mum anyways. Garet...well, he's not really suited to this, and Felix would rather be doing than waiting. Everyone else are keeping people from going crazy in the meantime.

[oliverplus]

[frowns, trying to work out the situation from what he's heard so far] It's overcrowded, isn't it? With two villages together?

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Yeah. The people of Vault are being very nice about it, though so it's not too bad.

[oliverplus]

This might be a stupid question, but...what happened to the other village?

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

To make a long story short, the mountain it was built on sank into the ground. Vale got leveled.

[oliverplus]

Oh wow. I'm sorry, Isaac!

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

[Isaac shrugs and shakes his head]

Nothing to be done about it now except move on.

[he may or may not sound a tad bitter at this. There's a flare of self-directed anger and helplessness]

[oliverplus]

[Oliver feels that and frowns. he's only vaguely starting to remember his empathy ability, and it's still confusing to him. he shakes his head as if to clear it before looking back at Isaac] That's a good attitude. But don't take it all on yourself, all right? You've got a whole village that can band together!

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

Well, that's one thing we're good at, at least.

[oliverplus]

Yeah? Good. All the more reason to get some rest!

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[concerned frown] That's a lot of food to retrieve.

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

[Isaac nods a bit] Vault's crops were pretty good this year so they had a bit of a surplus, but we're going to eat our way through that in about a month. [Now thoughtful,] We might be able to hunt up some food if we really need it. Game can be scarce, but there's bound to be something.