@javert

[policier]

( It's been nearly a day since the bridges have been built, connecting the northern half of Beacon to that of the eastern half. Javert has already conducted a full patrol of the village, inspecting the buildings and taking meticulous notes of the damage. He doesn't have time to delve into the details, tired as he is, and drained, though he does feel it pertinent to mention, )

It seems we will have to find new location to practice combat training and first aid. The gymnasium does not look as if it's worth the effort to salvage, with the ceiling caved in and the building filled with water.

Any suggestions you have would be helpful. I'd be inclined to offer the armory, seeing as it is already stocked with weapons and supplies, but it is too far inconvenient to access without a nearby bridge. Perhaps that can be remedied.

( And as a second matter, he adds, )

If there are any other skills you believe we should teach one another, I ask that you speak up. I'm sure there are many of you who'd prefer to be taught by someone of our group rather than that of a stranger. With Dr. Solis gone, it seems more imperative now than ever that we keep each other alive.

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[policier]

Perhaps that could be taught down at the harbor, then. I hadn't realized it was such a concern.

The armory, at least, should have a little more space, and it will not put us at the mercy of the elements. It'll require some work to tidy up, however.

[worthallthis]

[Defined tasks are great. And Soldat finds they really miss teaching.]

I am happy to clean it up sir. After we rebuild the bridge there so no one has to pass through the amusement park to get there I can start on that.

[policier]

Good. I may need your help to pry the weapons from the wall. In the meantime, however, it would not be a terrible idea to begin collecting supplies for the bridge.

( It's not an order. Javert has long since given up on telling him what to do, despite still being considered his handler, but it is a task. Something Soldat can choose to do or not, at his leisure. That seems to suit them both better. )

[worthallthis]

There are a lot of weapons. Could leave some for decor.

[This is a joke. Mostly.]

I can start bringing wood and metal scraps to the riverside each time I pass on my patrol. When do you wish to start building?

[policier]

In two days. Would that be enough time to collect what is needed?

[worthallthis]

Yes. The spirits are helping. And there are a lot of felled trees and damaged cabins nearby.

[And Soldat has super-strength. They can do this. It'll fill the empty hours between patrols and meals and attempting to sleep better than moping in the church will.]

[policier]

Take what you need from the cabins. I don't think it likely many will return there.

( And with their dwindling numbers, it's not as if they'll need the space. )

[worthallthis]

[They'll probably only take from the ones with actual structural damage. Just in case. But he does have a point.]

Probably not. Separating us again over a river with a bridge that might wash out does not seem like a good idea.

[policier]

That is what I have been saying since the beginning.

[worthallthis]

I know, sir. There were just too many of us to fit in the Invincible, for a long time.

[It might not have been tactically sound, but it was still necessary.]

There are much fewer of us now. And we have the Landmark, too.

[policier]

Which is where they should stay, if not in the Invincible. There has never been enough room all for us in the inn. When I first arrived, many were forced to live outside in tents like vagabonds.

[worthallthis]

Sounds terrible.

[Sarge in particular makes a groan in the back of their mind. Camping. Tents. Yuck.]

Would never have worked in the blizzard.

[policier]

Perhaps that is why they weren't here overly long. I cannot say I cared for it either.

( It's undignified, and reminds him too much of the gypsies. Javert would never allow himself the disgrace of living like that. )

[worthallthis]

Now we will all fit in the two big buildings.

[It's good, tactically, but... sad.]

I'll show you what I've collected after your patrol tomorrow, sir, and you can tell me if it's good enough for the bridge.

[policier]

Very well. I shall see to it then.