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[jaxsons]

I'd like to take a moment and pick up the thread of Taryn's post the other day regarding setting our sights on grander ideals: namely, the resources needed for the aftermath of node destruction or deactivation near the bigger Pres cities. Resettlement's only part of the equation, but it's crucial in the aftermath of effectively ripping the carpet out from under their feet. A lot of us have been where they are. The benefit of a solid foundation after a traumatic experience can't be understated.

After having been to all three of our strongholds, these are Resettlement's top contenders for priority resources:

• Space. Simply put, right now we don't have the space between all three strongholds to house the displaced until they're ready to be assimilated into one of our cities or a Pres city. Somewhere like NYC alone has 8 million people. Our biggest stronghold is in Russia; it can hold a maximum of 1000 people, not including our operatives. The Kamchatka Peninsula has a ton of abandoned Cold War-era bunkers. I'm betting on us to be able to secure another one and retrofit it to our needs.
  
  
• Medicine and medical supplies. When I touched base with the Mjóifjörður stronghold this morning, they mentioned at least 70% of their new displaced need medical care unrelated to the effects of the node destruction. Meds for chronic conditions, anti-inflammatories and antiseptics, Insulin, adrenaline, puffers. Leadership said most of who brought their meds with them will see it run out by the end of the month. Our Kamchatka stronghold is holding up with the medical needs for the moment, but their medical facilities could be improved with more beds and overall supplies. An MRI machine would be huge.

I'm feeling good about how if we can continue with the success we saw at Lammu, especially with that huge reduction in casualties, then we can see expansion in other operations. You've/we've got this. What are all ya'lls thoughts on the above?

Unrelated to the above, I had two people back out of their tattoo appointments next Saturday. If you had a concrete idea or even a concept of an idea, let me know and I can pencil you in. We can workshop whatever you want.

I'm gonna go kiss someone in the library now, sorry Niko.

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[jaxsons]

I don't think it is. We need more hands to help the many and all that.

[humanityresource]

Having a purpose can help one to feel a little more grounded.

There are several promising medical professionals that might also be able to help you source some of that valuable machinery in the chaos. I'll pass the names on to you and Supplies.

[jaxsons]

It's why I'm here, anyway.

Appreciate it, Ishaan.

[humanityresource]

No retirement plans?

My ability to help from all the way up here is limited, but I can at least facilitate some introductions.

[jaxsons]

Nah. Just the permanent one.

I'll likely be making my way down there in a couple of weeks, anyway.

[humanityresource]

Try not to rush into that.

Enjoy the grass and natural gravity for us when you have the chance.

[jaxsons]

Do my best to make it past 50.

I'll bring you back a blade of grass as a treat.

[humanityresource]

Maybe you can hit 55 if you're feeling ambitious.

I'll have it pressed like a precious flower.

[jaxsons]

Woah there, let's not get ahead of ourselves. I gotta make it to 47 first.

Awww, Ishaan. You do love me.

[humanityresource]

That should be easy, just don't trip while stepping off the transport next month.

You're a cherished coworker and peer.

[jaxsons]

I'll watch my step, just for you.

I'm printing this out and framing it.

[humanityresource]

You're so considerate, it's almost shocking that you would kiss in the library.

A bit of a waste of paper, but I'll allow it.

[jaxsons]

It's nothing I haven't done once before. I was young, etc.

[humanityresource]

I doubt age has slowed you down that much.

[jaxsons]

Gotta keep the youthful spirit going or I'll have to succumb to my bitter feelings about getting older.

[humanityresource]

You're in your forties, not your eighties.

[jaxsons]

I've got my reasons, blah blah blah.

[humanityresource]

As long as it's not you bemoaning your grey hairs and beard.

[jaxsons]

Never really did get back into caring about my appearance after I was unVeiled.

[humanityresource]

Really? I recommend indulging in a little vanity. It makes you feel more human.

[jaxsons]

There's some indulgement, but I don't care about the grey hairs as much as Flip does.

[humanityresource]

Is that Mr. De Vries?

[jaxsons]

That is Mr. De Vries.

[humanityresource]

If he implied to me that he was insecure about his appearance I'd probably leave the conversation.

[jaxsons]

You get to know a man after you live with him for almost a decade. I'd call it more vanity than true insecurity, though.