veilbreak | jstjames 🤠 01

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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How short are the hypothetical shorts?

Edited 2026-01-22 21:48 (UTC)

Miniscule.

Thereby putting my thighs on display? I wouldn't mind it at all, I may even catch the eye of some wealthy vacationer.

Hm.

No, you're right, I would. Unless you asked because you think you'd like to wear one?

I've decided I loathe you.

I was playing into your fantasy!

In this scenario, I am the wealthy vacationer.

Edited 2026-01-23 00:43 (UTC)

Of the other cabana boy, yes; we've established this. Of my colleague. In fact, while collecting beach chairs by moonlight one night we shared particularly intimate moment and it was then that I first realized I could have feelings for other men. I think you'll have a beautiful time together. Do you have any similarly wealthy and single connections for me? Perhaps a blond?

Edited (this is the worst man to exist i am so sorry) 2026-01-23 00:49 (UTC)

A blond? We can do better than that.

I'm also willing to accept a silver fox.

Why is very tall, dark, and handsome out of the question? Strong jaw, expressive eyes, the whole catalogue. The sort of man whose looks opened doors when he was young, and now make people linger in doorways under the pretense of conversation, just so they can keep looking at him. I could go on.

Edited (i'm so sorry) 2026-01-23 01:31 (UTC)

I've always wanted to be captivated by a man like that. You know one?

I'll introduce you to some chains and an irradiated river.

Oh, dear. I hope he can swim.

I'm having you banned from my funeral. Waste not your tears.

After I planned it? After I, against all odds, made Adrían agree to say minimum three indisputably nice things about you? Do you not understand the mountain I moved today?

Well. Perhaps a silver fox would appreciate your efforts more than I, who might as well wither into dust, be swept up into a dustpan, and disposed of along with yesterday's rice and beans.

~~Well, yes, he'd be alive and you'd~~ Nikola, may I clarify something?

Of course, Domingo.

If I were a cabana boy who wore minuscule shorts and dreamed of one day designing opera houses in faraway places, I would find myself lingering in a great many doorways if it meant I could catch one more glimpse of one very tall, dark, and stunning guest in particular.