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[martyrofduty]

Filtered to Outpost Haven. ATTN: construction crew
OOC: All outpost personnel can see this, with pings to those who've helped with construction, regardless of whether/where characters are listed in the reference post

Building the Outpost is more than a job; it's community. A refuge for Sleepers during crises. Trench has had a hard couple months—floods, fires, monsters, beasts. We have a skilled crew. D and I would like the Outpost to help get people back in their homes and businesses. It's voluntary. If you're interested, let me know. If you're also interested to represent the Outpost, you can demonstrate that by wearing the Outpost's sigil, and there is food and shelter available same as for other Outpost work. Work with courtesy and professionalism. You can opt out of working with anyone or on any project. Thank you.

Public (later)

Trench has had a hard time. It only takes a moment for a place to be damaged or destroyed. It takes longer to rebuild. Outpost Haven would like to help. I invited the community to come together—to ask for assistance you need and to offer it in return. Lets see everyone safe and sound.

Comments

[not here]

[faceblocks]

[ooc: vi will reply to this a bit late. time is wonky due to weird cult!trench, and she will be gone from 9/20/9/23, even if other people she was with return sooner. portals make no sense.]

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[survivalthroughhate]

The main thing I have learned about community in the past two and a half years is that I don't get along with those who are usually in one. I'm around to help but you should all already know what you're getting yourselves into if you want my cooperation. My reputation proceeds me for a good reason.

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[martyrofduty]

Like you, dislike you, you're here. You're part of the community. I'll work with anyone who cooperates.

You can accept or decline job by job. Same for those we help. If they go, "No, I don't want Maul here because he killed me a while ago," you don't do that job. Same goes for anyone, including me.

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[umbraportation]

I've got no problem wearing the Outpost's sigil. Not much good with construction work unless I've got undead help, but I know how to clean up.

[martyrofduty]

Some jobs may welcome undead help. Clean up's also appreciated.

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[onekindsoul]

Well you were out there helping out with my house getting rebuilt. I think the least I can do is pop around and return the favor.

[martyrofduty]

It felt good to do. I'm glad to do more, and I'm glad to have you.

[survivalthroughhate]

That is well-put. You are not as foolish as some around here.

[The trick to getting Maul to behave is pretty much the key theme running through Pyrra's message: setting clear and firm boundaries with the Sith Lord. Never having any set for him or being allowed to set any himself means he's emotionally stunted in a lot of ways like a young child. But, as with all kids, he's learning that when someone sets a firm boundary, he either has to respect that or suffer consequences for his actions when he ignores them.]

[martyrofduty]

If you have an issue with something that's going on, talk with me. I'll do the same with you.

[survivalthroughhate]

I shall strive to do so. Talking isn't my strong suit.

[Maul's not an eloquent sort and tends to say just the wrong thing every time he speaks.]

[martyrofduty]

That's fine. Tell me:

1. There is a problem.
2. What the problem is.
3. Why it's a problem.
4. Any suggestions for solutions.

If I ask questions, it's for things I need to know.

[survivalthroughhate]

[Simple instructions that just about anyone else would know instinctively they were supposed to do when communicating with other people. But Maul is not like most people. He's grateful to have them spelled out for him in clear, frank language.]

I will do that when the occasions calls for it.

['When' not 'if.' Maul knows himself well enough to realize he'll get into trouble sooner rather than later.]

[martyrofduty]

More time getting shit done. Less time with problems.

[survivalthroughhate]

[Maul replies with only an emoji. Who taught him how to use them? The world may never know.]

👍

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[xiaoxiuya]

I hope I've made it clear that I want to keep working with you, but I've got some concerns about the logistics. Do we just...what, tell people that at some point while I'm fixing their house, a weirdo in a mask might show up to attack me? That doesn't sound like a great way to encourage confidence in our crew.

[martyrofduty]

Attacking you surrounded by teammates is a dumb move. If it happens, we'll handle it. In Trench, anyone could get attacked any day. I'm not worried.

I won't lie to people. If they ask, I'll share. The rest is up to you.

[xiaoxiuya]

I suppose that's the best we can do. >_>; I don't like it, but then again I don't like the idea of just staying in hiding for the rest of my life, either. I guess taking a risk is inevitable.

[Private] ...Thank you, though, for sticking with me. I appreciate it more than I can properly say.

[martyrofduty]

It's your choice how you live.

Private
You are welcome.

[onekindsoul]

See. That's the spirit. We need more people like you around here.

We're going to do some great things when we put our heads together.

[umbraportation]

Yeah, maybe. Point me at one of those jobs, and I'll help with construction.

Otherwise, I can operate a broom and mop. Sometimes a duster.

[martyrofduty]

We can do more together than apart.

The dream is to get ahead of it: complete repairs, work on construction like the Outpost, and respond quickly when damage happens.

[martyrofduty]

There are multiple sources of undead in town. No reason I'd waste that labor.

What's shifty about the duster?

[umbraportation]

There are, doesn't mean everyone is comfortable having them around. Something I noticed whenever I do Underworld stuff.

Depends on the duster. There are these types with replaceable parts, sometimes they fall off at the most inconvenient times.

[martyrofduty]

That may change in time. How do you source your undead?

Funny but frustrating. We work with what we have.

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[faceblocks]

im interested.
i could always use another sigil
was just thinking about it actually

got a good spot for it all picked out

private

sorry about the sudden exit
it wasnt planned
didnt know how much time had passed

shadow hands pulled me into a different trench
if its not a book or a feather its hands i guess
we got out obviously