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[saintedsinner]

Alright, so that didn't work too well. -=failed camping trip is fail.=-

What did I miss while we attempted to 'get away from it all?'

And how can we get some of that tree food, huh? They have some good quality stuff, as far as I've seen.

Comments

[Video]

[heartofalion]

You missed the invitation I sent out to you for a get together I'm having. As long as you're in one piece, you and your brother are invited to show up.

[Voice]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

They want money for it, their currency, wooden pieces. I'd suggest looking for the one who calls himself Snap and see if he's open to barter to give you some of the coins. Snap, sort-of a [He sounds very amused as he gives clues about who it is without saying names] ...flaming fellow... with a red dragon named Havoc. He has his name, but pick a nickname to use with him; he doesn't know your name. And if I come up in conversation, call me Click.

When you're back, I have a topic I'd like to talk to you about, Ed.

[Video]

[saintedsinner]

Yeah, we're in one piece. When is it?

[Video]

[heartofalion]

Sunday the 20th, first day of Summer around noontime.

Coordinates for the place are [x:y].

[Voice]

[saintedsinner]

Oh yeah, Snap. I've heard about him. -=snickers=- Does Captain Sparky know that he's around? Click. Got it.


I'm back, where do you want to meet?

[Video]

[saintedsinner]

Okay. Thanks. I'll let Al know.

[Voice]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think so.

Where are you?

[Voice]

[saintedsinner]

How'd that go? There wasn't an ego inflation or anything, was there?

Back at my place. You know where it is?

[Voice]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure!

Yes. I'm good at noticing a thing or two.

[Offline]

[And he's at their door and knocking not too much later. Being an investigations officer paid off more often than it didn't.]

[offline]

[saintedsinner]

-=comes to the door, smirking a bit at Maes and then tsking at the pink cow.=-

You make a terrible guard cow, Marge. -=it's an inside joke.=-

Come on in, Hughes. What can I do for you?

[offline]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

I don't know. [He glances at the cow, considering.] She's pretty intimidating. She could scare off, oh, say, an entire kitten. I think.

[Grinning, Maes comes in.]

I had an idea, after talking to Snap a bit. Are we alone? And what do you think of taking on a bit of a project?

[offline]

[saintedsinner]

Yeah, as if. You should see the cats we have roaming around here because of Al.

We're as alone as we're going to be? Winry's off making cool gadgets, Al's around outside somewhere...

So what's the project?

[offline]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't be surprised if a lot wind up getting eaten. They're cats, and... [Maes gave a solemn shrug. It was how animals went, and cats were nothing against the bunnies or killer cats.]

Good. I want to set up a network. One watching the city, there to step in should there be an emergency, but mostly just watching and collecting information. Basically, it's time for me to get back in intelligence, and I think you could be helpful.

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[saintedsinner]

-=He shrugs as well. And he's hoping that some bunnies get the cats. No offense, Al, but really, there's too many!=-

You want me to be in your intelligence scheme? -=blinks a bit.=- Helpful how?

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[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

[He agrees, unfortunately. Pets eat a lot of food, and while he has nothing against people having a pet or two, raising litters is wasteful.]

A lot of people pay attention to Al and talk to him. You're his brother; you're watching over him already. You could keep an eye on how newcomers approach a few kids who seem to be mostly on their own and possibly vulnerable at first. That would take a burden off my back, too.

Plus, you've got alchemy. If things go pear-shaped, you're right there and you can get people out. I'm asking for awareness, and reporting to me if something seems off or suspicious.

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[saintedsinner]

-=Ed is right with you on that! He wouldn't even have a cow if he could get away with actual steaks and Al not killing him for slaughtering a cow. At least that's what he keeps telling himself.=-

Mmm... You have a point there.

-=There's already been a few people that have made Ed's hackles raise by the way they've looked at Al or Winry.=-

Am I supposed to keep this a secret from Al?

[offline]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

[At least cows give milk and eat grass. Cats... they purr and are nice, and Maes wouldn't want to give up Bradley, but.]

Thanks.

[Maes considers for a moment.]

For right now, let's keep Al out of it. He's... got some issues with spotting who is actually suspicious. Or rather, he sees them and befriends them and gets trapped by them. I'm not sure I want that repeating.

[breakingurface.livejournal.com]

You gotta get the tree coins they have. I helped some lady carry her shoppin' bags earlier and she gave me one, so.

But dude, they've got stores up there.

[saintedsinner]

They have stores. And they don't disappear after a few days?

[offline]

[saintedsinner]

-=Maes noticed that too? Ed grits his teeth. His kid brother definitely has issues.=-

Right. I have no problems with that. -=a license to make certain he's okay? Hells yeah.=-

What kind of code do you want to make up for this? -=finally remembers some manners and offers Maes a seat.=- Anything to drink?

[offline]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

[Unfortunately it doesn't take an intelligence officer to spot that.]

Good.

Oh, yes, please! Water, it's getting hot out there.

And as far as code goes... Thankfully we have the network, which helps. But if we want to communicate in person... Two fingers extended and then a glance at the person if they're just suspicious. Three fingers and a glance if you think they're an active threat?

[breakingurface.livejournal.com]

They've got a whole marketplace.

[offline]

[saintedsinner]

Sounds good to me. -=offers water. Alchemically chilled.=-

So you're doing alright, now?

[saintedsinner]

Man! I have to get some of this money! And you said it's wooden chips? Like plug nickels?

[offline]

[brig-gen-maes.livejournal.com]

[He takes the glass and sips.] Thank you.

And yes. It took some time, but I'm getting there again. Thank you.