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Like a few others here, I'm among those who met the goddess Nalanni. And like others there are things I learned from having a conversation with her. First and foremost, I'd like to request some help in conveying a message she intended for her people.

She wanted them to know that she loves them, and that she knows they can go on without her.

At the time, I was struck with the thought that she'd considered her own passing a possibility. And now that I've seen mentions of slaying gods here, it seems she wasn't wrong. Maybe some of you know more than me, but I'm not convinced it's the only way. Having said that, I'm not blind to the reality that those are our orders, and that there are those who will follow them.

I'm more interested in helping the Nalawi. I gave my word that I would do whatever I could, and so... To those who are already making efforts to ensure the Nalawi are able to sustain themselves, whatever may come, I'd like to volunteer any help I can provide.

If anyone wants further information on the conversation I had with Nalanni, please let me know. I'm unsure how much would be redundant, since admittedly, I've picked up on recent developments here and there.

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[Damn it all.

Sieglinde was already upset that it had come to this- that there were those among their number who seemed intent on fighting the goddesses no matter what... even if it was for the "Good" of the world, there ought be no pleasure in it... but hearing this just made her feel worse.]

- I will see it passed along best I can.

[Why did this have to happen.]

If you've any first aid experience, I would not mind another volunteer assisting me.

[A few moments pass before he's managed to toggle to video. It's still a new concept to him, communications jewelry]

Thank you. I'll tell as many Nalawi as I can, but I thought it best to involve others. They deserve to know her sentiments.

[As awful as it is that she may never be able to address them herself...]

I do have some experience with first aid, as part of my basic training. From your user name, I take it you're Sieglinde? Someone mentioned you were heading an effort.

They do.

[People deserved a lot of things they didn't get, but that didn't mean things they were able to provide should be ignored...]

- Yes, that is I. I am Sieglinde Sullivan, "Sasaki". It is also indeed as you have heard. As the Green Witch, healing is first and foremost my duty.

I haven't heard a title like that before...but then, many things are new to me. Please, call me Haise if you like. Sasaki is my surname, but I understand most here seem to use given names.

[Besides which...Sasaki is an incredibly common surname where he's from. Maybe he should've given that more thought when he registered a user name]

Just tell me where to be and when, and I'll do whatever I can to be of assistance to you.

I will call you whatever it is you wish- people here hardly call me by my proper address, but if there's some formality you prefer?

["Lord Sullivan" wasn't something she hears a lot these days, for better or worse.]

I usually begin my rounds two hours past dawn, beginning from the beach and working inwards. - are you hearty?

[Its hard to judge muscles through the limited video view, nevermind how odd it was to ask at all.]

You could say I'm difficult to keep down. I don't seem to be in top form in this place, but I should be able to manage.

[And since she so kindly asked his own preference...]

Call me whichever you like, [his associates had, after all, called him by one name or the other - if not his rank in their organization] but how should I address you?

And about how much weight can you carry comfortably?

[She tucks the comment about not being top form away, though- it implies a certain ability or magic that may be dampened by the current circumstance.]

I do not mind if you are familiar with my name amongst ourselves, but while working officially I prefer Master Sullivan.

[It was hard enough gaining respect among her fellow recruits, many of whom seemed to care an awful lot for her physical age. At least the Nalawi did not mind her size.]

Understood, I'll keep that in mind.

[Those he's met have been considerate enough to him, he'd be remiss if he failed to do the same. She may seem young, but he's sure judging by appearances would be a mistake.

The places they come from all seem so different]

But how much weight, let's see...

[He hums thoughtfully, folding his arms. Should he tell her the actual weight he can handle, or should he downplay it? And without access to his kagune...]

It might be easier to gauge against what you'd need me to handle, if you wouldn't mind elaborating.

Me, preferably.

[She answers quickly enough, but if partway through her expression grows slightly... Perverse... It's surely all his imagination.]

- provided you could do so without being too rough, of course.

[It's a curious look, one he questions his ability to read...

And it's pretty plain on his face when he mentally shrugs this off as harmless]

That should be within my means, if it'd be helpful.

[She doesn't appear heavy after all, unless somehow she's from some race that looks human but is somehow remarkably heavy for their size? But that's too fantastical.

Maybe there are things she needs help reaching? This is what he's left to guess]

The members of my squad are mostly close to my size, and I can lift them easily enough.

[Unknowingly, he has chosen undoubtably the best option. Ignore ignore ignore. Aggressively if need be.]

For a sustained period? If so, you shall not only assist in first aid, but in transportation as well.

[She says it like its an honor, at least?]

[Fortunately he's armed with three years of memory during which no one would look at him funny. Not that kind of funny, anyway.

But ah, she makes it sound so lofty...it's cute really]

Yes, that should be fine. I'd hate to grow lax, besides.

[Not that carrying her around would be that much of a workout, surely]

[Sometimes ignorance was bliss.]

Well then, Sasaki Haise, I shall look forward to our meeting in person. I shall evaluate your skills before we head out into the field.

[That lofty thing will stick around, so hopefully he continues to find it cute.]

[Probably will...

The gift of having a squad with their own, special quirks]

Two hours after dawn at the beach, right? I'll be sure to arrive early, so as not to throw off your schedule.

["Gift"]

That is correct- I will bring supplies, so unless you've an abundance of your own, you needn't bring anything else.

[Indeed... Among them such wonders as a NEET and an aggressive tryhard]

At the moment I don't have those kinds of provisions, so that's fortunate. Sorry for the imposition.

[... Well, she can maybe compete. They'll see.]

It is of little concern- I make what I need, and each land provides for its own the natural ingredients to heal. It is simply a matter of learning from the locals wherever we go.

It sounds like you're very good at adapting to new surroundings. Hopefully I can keep up with that.

[It'd be a useful skill, to say the least]

If you did not know how to before, you will learn it soon enough with ALASTAIR.

[For better or worse.]

That does seem the case. I've heard we move right along as soon as objectives are completed.

[Not that he...feels that great about this one.

But that doesn't bear repeating from him]

With an occasional bout of "training" back at home base.

[Neither does she- but why waste the time to put it in to words anymore...]

The way you say that...

[He trails off, sifting through ways to phrase it]

I take it it's not something to look forward to.

The last time the earth shook, the sky rained fire and floods crashed against the castle gates as if we ought to have been building an ark. Thee was little food- it was a "survival training", I understand.

[In the biblical sense]

[He folds his arms as he tries to imagine that...

And ultimately a frown is only appropriate]

Although...theatrical... I have to believe there are better methods.

[Here they are trying to help and that's what they got...?]

I'm sorry you were put through something like that.

I would agree with you, but out input is not as valued in these matters. It was all what you might call a test.

[Her own expression has grown somewhat dark, but. There isn't much anything good that came of it, to her mind.]

It is nothing- despite my handicaps, I fared as well as most.

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