[audio] @kingofwei HERE WE GO

[pure_havoc]

[he sounds tired. They probably all do, after all of that.]

My friends...

I'm sure I don't need to state the obvious, but we are just now seeing the full extent of this disaster. If you have not yet looked to see the bluff where the lighthouse used to be, take a moment and behold. This is hardly the first time the ferry hasn't come, but everything else....well. It is a tragedy on all sides.

First, I would like those who can to check in. Who is still here, and are you all alright? Now that we have a moment to breathe, report in if you can. We must take stock of who is genuinely missing, versus those who are just too busy to use the Grandmaster's alert system.

Second, can we have reports on what is destroyed and what still stands? I have spent my energy moving torches and redirecting water around the Bonfire. It is mostly safe, as far as I can tell, but Master Rastus is missing entirely. What of the village and the downtown on the other sides of the river? How do they fare? Has anyone been able to reach the Keeper, Dr. Solis, or anyone else with the network?

[a pause, a deep breath. Rosinante, buddy, this is on you]

Now is the time we need leadership, more than any other. We can discuss and debate the options later but for the moment, I would like for all of you to trust me and allow me to take charge. Temporarily, if nothing else. I have led my kingdom through war and disaster on a similar level before, I will do everything in my power to lead us out of this and to recovery and reorder, swiftly and carefully. I have been asked by some to step up, and so I shall. If you will let me. If there are no objections, simply ask me for a direction and I will point you toward a need that your skills can meet. What we need first is to take stock of what we have and what is missing: people, supplies, and shelter. From there, we will move forward one step at a time.

If you will not have me, then feel free to say so and I will not waste my time. Meanwhile, I will be moving torches back to the Bonfire Square until I drop from fatigue.

Comments

[pure_havoc]

What sort of background do you have? It is easier to suggest ideas if there is some experience or skill from your life that you would be willing to employ.

[rereremembered]

Right, er...puzzle solving, sticking my nose in places it doesn't belong, morale-boosting if people are keen on hearing a song. [ it's all a bit pitiful by his estimation, honestly. ] I don't have any superpowers or preternatural skills, I've just got a few years of being an assistant to a bloke who went around trying to help when things've gone wrong. I ask useful stupid questions, and I'm fond of well-preserved records.

And I'm a bit tall and can reach things on high shelves, but I think Rosinante has that covered.

[pure_havoc]

[that totally isn't a chuckle at Rosinante's expense, shh]

Ah, that puts me very much in mind of every talented tactician I've had the pleasure of working alongside. Or a scribe, but those are not exactly in high demand, here.

At the moment, I think you cannot overlook the need for morale. If there is anything you can do to keep our community from sinking into despair, by all means. There will come a time for solving puzzles, but for now, if I were you I would keep a close watch on the heart of our little town.

[rereremembered]

[ there's a brief, bewildered moment where Fitz considers himself compared to any sort of tactician, let alone a talented one, and manages to not burst out laughing. but then... maybe it might apply. maybe. ]

I- right, I'm good at either ingratiating myself or offending everyone around me, but either way I'll do my best. I've not been here too long but...that could be an advantage.