snowblindrpg | [network] @ASolomons; audio, evening of 205 [open]

A couple of nights ago, Charles brought up a very good point. I'm sure you've all seen it by now. And I think that even if no one but the explorers is taking the food and supplies left, he's shed some light on an important issue to consider for the future.

[There's a creak of a chair as he adjusts, still struggling to get comfortable with his broken ribs.]

So what I'm suggesting here, right, is a system of accountability. Those of us who are leaving supplies will leave our contact information - names and usernames, with a request to give us a ring when supplies are taken. And that, yeah, that'll serve two purposes. One, it'll let us know when a supply point is running low and needs to be restocked. And two, if many things are disappearing without any messages to us, it'll let us know that something might be going on that needs to be looked into.

I, for one, would very much like to know if the supplies meant for the explorers are being misappropriated.

[He gives a significant pause here, wanting that to sink in. It's no coincidence that this is coming right on the heels of House's post about him. If anyone who isn't exploring new areas is taking food and supplies that are being left, he wants them to know that he specifically is paying attention.]

Now - it's true that things aren't very centralized here. Yeah, there hasn't been much communication. And therefore, I think that most of us are gonna be understanding towards those that might have taken things out of ignorance - not knowing that they were meant only for people traveling into unexplored areas, where useful tools might be especially needed and town-provided food might be hard to get to. But I would hope that now that this has been made clear by both Charles and myself, you'll all keep this in mind for the future - and, of course, return any supplies you might have taken that haven't already been used up.

Thank you.

[He cuts the feed.]

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[Oh, you are something else. He will give a bit of respect here.]

Hence being a spy; we tend to be a secretive lot. Ask what questions concern you most then.

What have you really got against audio, Mr. Government Man?

A perceptive individual can pick up tone and thus meaning. They can also pick up sound beyond the voice, hence getting an idea on company and the potential of location.

And yet you want me to come meet you. Do you see the conflict here?

No actually. I'm at a severe disadvantage meeting you in person. 1) You are no doubt better equipped. 2) You know the lay-out of the city better. 3) You are able-bodied and relatively fit (assuming on this one) 4) You travel with a group and thus can find and share supplies. Should I go on?

That's not what I mean.

You don't want to use video or audio, because I might get clues to your location. But you want to give me your location so I can come see you. Now, I'm gonna ask you again: Do you see the conflict here?

Not at all. I don't want our meeting or my location recorded and potentially displayed. I have a small matter that has headed off with its tail between its legs for now, but I would prefer to keep my business out of where the naughty puppy could find it.

It would have to be, if you gave it out to me.

You know this is private, yeah?

I know you'll show this to someone else.

[He's right. Royce is absolutely going to see this conversation.]

Then how would you plan to give your location to me, if not via a network conversation I could show to someone?

I would go through the Admin.

And then I could tell someone with my words, couldn't I.

You most certainly could. There is nothing I could do to stop you.

Then why all this fuss, when the end result would be the same?

Because I'm using this to gauge if I can trust you. I admit you're very paranoid about a simple meet-up with an old man. It tells me you feel like you have something to lose.

If this is paranoia to you, you're not a very good spy.

How would you know?

Now, I'm not a spy myself. But it seems to me that a good spy would consider it reckless and foolhardy to meet up with an evasive man for unknown reasons. A good gangster certainly would.

I believe the reasons are plain: te get one another's measure. Feel free to bring as many weapons as you like.

Audio first, mate. Those are my terms, and they're not changing.

To what end? To hear how alone I am? Or gauging my honesty through tone?

To get to know you a bit better. I still haven't got a fucking clue why you're so interested to measure me up. Because, to tell you the honest truth, mate, I don't care very much myself.

That's precisely why.

You want to, what? Prove your worth to me?

I have nothing to prove to you. What I have to assess is if you're worth putting my skills to use for the benefit of us both.

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