[audio] @kingofwei

[pure_havoc]

Good day, my fellow citizens old and new. For the newcomers, my name is Cao Pi, styled Zihuan. Welcome, for what it's worth, to Beacon.

We have just been through an ordeal far, far worse than the one which happened during the mission to connect the lighthouse to the network, and I understand that many are still nursing their wounds and even dead. It is my genuine hope that everyone who succumbed returns to us, we will need their strength now more than ever. And yet, I feel I cannot wait for everyone to be whole before addressing this issue. Master Matt contacted me and we had a fine discussion about the battle and our need for plans going forward.

A couple of months ago we held a meeting for everyone to speak face to face about what we can offer the town in terms of organization and defense. It was productive, but since then only one or two people have talked to me about joining forces to prepare a leadership council. My gratitude to masters Kol and Quentin, and my apologies for not following up immediately. We have had a difficult couple of months.

The forceful attack by the spirits is exactly what we feared would happen, and we were barely, marginally, prepared. The fallback to the Invincible was well-managed, but imperfect. We can do better, and we must, because now we have seen the faces of what lurks out there to destroy us and we know, for a fact, that we are not going to be able to manage another onslaught like that even if we have all those who were asleep at our sides to help fight. Even with the valiant efforts of those who have been preparing, like Inspector Javert, Masters Jason and Riku, I feel we would benefit from another meeting. It will also help those fresh off the ferry to be brought up to speed.

As before, I will be in the town hall at moonrise, let us say...the eighth day of this month. That should allow plenty of time for recovery and resurrection. I welcome everyone to join and share their experiences, particularly those who were asleep. I should like to hear what everyone experienced.

[and here's where his voice turns from pleasantly calm to dead serious]

...I caution against sharing too much openly on the network. Given the last few bulletins, I cannot simply assume that the network is safe. It could be that even the Keeper's last report was compromised. Be wary.

[which doesn't mean he won't respond if people want to chat with him, that's what he's here for]

Comments

audio | @lucky

[mindofathief]

...Who's the keeper? I'm new here.

And if we have to defend the village, I can help with that. I still have my tools with me.

[Thankfully the past few months fighting chimeras and robots kept him in good shape.]

@Grandmaster | Audio

[paletteswap]

It's unfortunate our best laid plans were not enough. You are right that we will not survive another such onslaught without proper preparation, I hope everyone attends.

We'll need them.

@dr; text

[donttalktome]

[He hates being out of the loop, but so it goes.]

Question.
Did you ever see the spirits attack anyone sleeping?

( voice; @daylit. )

[sunborne]

I'll definitely join the townhall meeting again, SIr Cao Pi!

There's a lot that needs to be shared and having it done in person is for the best, for sure. I think the ones who got stuck in the dreaming need some time too. To, um, you know- Gather and organise their thoughts.

@scientia; voice

[reigniter]

My sincerest apologies for everything that you had to go through while we were unconscious. We all are quite in your debt.

If there is anything I can help with, feel free to ask me. I will do my best.

SuprNerd@voice

[moderatelymaladjusted]

We can't wait until the 8th. Didn't you see her?

@ Crow

[justcawse]

Unfortunately, I was one of the people who feel asleep during that time, but it would be best to be as prepared as possible.

audio | @m.hughes

[dadandgone]

Organization is really important, especially with a fluctuating popluation like this. I'm glad we already have things like the orientation presentation, but it's probably time we start organizing more formally as well, like you said. I can't say it will be easy, we never quite got the hang of it when I was helping The Circle...but we did make an effort and that was better than when we were just reacting to everything that was thrown at us.

I also agree. The network, especially one like this, just cannot be trusted with detailed planning. That was another lesson we took to heart pretty quickly...so I definitely agree with your assessment. I definitely have some things I want to share that will be easier in person if nothing else. I'll be sure to come.

[There's a pause and then he adds.]

And thanks, to you and any one else who was involved in defending those of us who had a bite to eat.

@HK

[catholicisms]

( he doesn't have too much to add to this prospect, he and Cao Pi have already more or less discussed it. this is probably obvious, but, )

I'll be there.

@riku; text

[equinoctials]

Take a look at this. The spirits wanted to show us something and attacked those who didn't play along.
It sounds like they've agreed to try to play nice. Nicer anyway. We'll see how it goes.
I think this information coming from you might go over better.