[To the walkabout folks!]

[thezerothlaw]

[Daneel is polite and gentlemanly as ever, of course, but this is a very pressing matter and it shows.]

We seem to be caught in some sort of siege. As we don't know how long we will be here, I would highly recommend taking inventory of what food, water, and other supplies we may have. From there, we may be able to formulate a plan.

Comments

[loyalrebel]

Water is most important, we can survive longer without food. Our easiest option is to try to negotiate with the people outside, tell them we mean peace.

As far as supplies go I have a few knives, and can lend a layer or two of clothing if it gets cold.

[thezerothlaw]

I admit I would prefer not to turn to violence, if at all possible. Those we fight may be our fellow travellers.

[loyalrebel]

Knives can also be used to make marks while exploring, or to pick a lock if someone has enough hands and the knowledge of how to do so.

Just because we do not want to resort to violence does not mean we will not be forced to. It is to be avoided yes but... we come back after a while and I would rather die by a blade than starvation. It is faster and less painful.

[wholeheaded]

The last time I was able to really gather supplies was at the Academy and those are sort of dwindling. Without everyone's pooled resources... we're going to need strict rations. I don't so much have anything reserved in the way of weapons, but I have been to this world before and know a bit of how it works. If we want to negotiate, I can help with that.

Otherwise: I can't imagine a place like this would be constructed without access to at least water, maybe there's something sealed off still that we can puzzle out.

[thezerothlaw]

If they recognise you, they may very well be willing to listen to reason. I hope this is true.

[wholeheaded]

Hopefully they've gotten the "shoot first" thing out of their system and are ready to "ask questions later." I'm not going to try talking until we've got a clearer picture of what's going on.

[neverfeltthatway]

Does anybody here have the ability to manipulate liminal space to create food and drink? That would be ideal. Alternately, we might be able to find something here, or to have someone sneak out and gather some.

...It's not that I trust the Trumps, but they must have had a purpose in sending us here, and the situation we were thrown into - as well as the clothing and gear we arrived in - suggests to me that they intended for this siege to happen. Whatever troubles it gives us in terms of food and drink, it gives us access to this place before anybody else gets to see it - and that might be the point. We might want to take a look around before we go offering peace with those outside and potentially inviting them in.

If we find something important in here, then we can decide between ourselves whether the Trumps intended us to keep it out of their hands - and if we agree with them or not.

That being said, I do carry emergency rations with me in my hammerspace. It's not much, but... I think there are ten of us? With strict rationing, what I have might last us... five days? A week?

I don't have any weapons, though, or much in the way of other supplies. Most of that, I'd kept in Leonardo's workshop. And since he's no longer with us... I do have my magic. I can shoot lightning, even if I'm not very precise - so it's dangerous, and takes a lot out of me. And then there's the strange weapons that appeared along with our new clothes.

[loyalrebel]

I have training in surviving on not much food, it may not be the most ideal but we have people here who aren't accustomed to rationing or fasting.

I have a few knives, if you want a couple. As far as skills go I can climb better than I look like I could and held on to the ability to turn in to a sparrow if we need someone to go out and look for supplies... not that I could carry much.

[neverfeltthatway]

That's why we need to talk to everyone about it now, figure out how much we have in terms of supplies, and agree on how to ration them - or at least on who should decide how to ration them.

I'm not very good with them, but they'd definitely be better than nothing. And even just scouting out where to find food or water would help, if we need to send somebody out to gather them. Not to mention scouting the numbers, positions, and patrols of those trying to trap us in here. Those will be useful whether or not we need to go out for food.

[wholeheaded]

I can't produce food or water yet but I've been practicing, hopefully I'll have a breakthrough soon. I've also got a few things stored in hammerspace so between the two of us hopefully that'll work for a while. I've... been in situations where rations have been scarce, I can do it again.

[ not to mention that one of their ten doesn't need food or water.]

Overall that sounds like a plan. Try and figure out what we have here, do some scouting to see what's really out there, and then decide on a next move. I can hold my own in hand to hand fighting and can supplement with magic but... I'd rather see if we can talk. Or make our own way out.

[fearinahandfulof]

[The voice is tentative, almost diffident.]

I... don't need as much food. If it comes to that.

[thezerothlaw]

If you're certain, then this can be allowed for. I hope you wouldn't deprive yourself unnecessarily; all must stay strong.

[fearinahandfulof]

My... kind does not eat or drink much. Every few days. A week if necessary.

[brokers]

Unfortunately, I do not have any food or water.

However, I do have several modules of medi-gel, if any of us is badly injured while we are trapped here - though I would suggest adding acquiring a wider array of medical supplies to our list of priorities.

[thezerothlaw]

Medi-gel. I'm unfamiliar with the name but the purpose seems straightforward. Yes, this would be very useful.

[brokers]

My apologies - I should have realized the terminology would not be familiar to those from different universes.

It is a medical salve commonly used in emergency situations. It won't be of much use on broken bones without more specialized equipment than we have at hand, but can be used to disinfect and seal any flesh wounds.

[set_your_watches_for_fun]

I say, has anyone tried asking the chaps outside? I haven't seen anything in the way of supplies inside, certainly.

[thezerothlaw]

I'm not certain that's a wise course of action.

[neverfeltthatway]

I don't think that's a good idea, at least right now. The opinions they've drawn about us and the circumstances surrounding out arrival seem to have convinced them the best idea is to wait us out. From what I learned the last time we were here, I'd guess they think we're thieves or robbers, and that they're planning on waiting till we leave, and then apprehending us. Depending on what turns out to be in here, having the place to ourselves in the meantime is probably the point, and our major advantage. But if we start behaving in a manner inconsistent with thieves, there's no telling how they'll react. If they don't know our intentions, they might be more inclined to risk taking us by force in this place.

Besides which, they've already tried to kill us. If we talk to them and they think we're still thieves, they'll simply try to hurt us again - if they're besieging us here, there's no way they'll consent to give us supplies. And if we convince them that we're not thieves, and are in fact friendly, we'll have no excuse to keep them out of here, and we'll lose all power over this place and what to do with what we find here - which is almost certainly the point of this jaunt, why we were brought here. Neither option turns out good for us right now.

We have enough supplies to last for at least a week, right now. If we start running out and we haven't found any alternatives, then we may have to revisit diplomacy.

[itsananimalthing]

If there's sneaking outside that needs happening, I'm not bad at that. Just wait for night to fall, I can prowl around out there, see what they got.

Also, we're missing a whole hell of a lot of people. I'm not getting any replies when I try contacting 'em, this way. That'd be a lot of infiltrators, if that's where they all are.

[thezerothlaw]

I...

[He falters a little.]

I hope that they are merely all infiltrating. The alternative is... unpleasant.

[neverfeltthatway]

...If they're infiltrating, they're further away than the enemy's camp.

I can't sense any of them.

[loyalrebel]

I would be willing to go with you.

I kept a trick of Asfour's that will likely be useful.

[windlancer]

I have my lances and little else.

Although might I suggest not resorting to squabbling amongst ourselves over all this nonsense?

[thezerothlaw]

I have no desire to cause strife, sir.