Topic: Town Meeting: 23 March - Transcript

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2018-03-24 17:11 EST
=== Red Dragon's Great Hall: 2018-03-23 @ nighttime === Mairead Harker: ** Mairead Harker has joined the room ... NorseLady: ** NorseLady has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: ** PrlUnicorn has joined the room ... Victor Walsh: ** Victor Walsh has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: Colleen was standing by the buffet table and sipping from a glass of tea. Mairead Harker: Maggie held a sheet of paper with some notes on it. Victor Walsh: Whistling as he made his way inside, with a slightly louder one as he looked around. Shutting the door with a dip of the head to Collie and Maggie. Soon moving to fetch himself a drink, then off to a table. PrlUnicorn: "Evenin'." She gave Victor a smile and a nod. "Help yerself ta the buffet." It was laden with mini pizzas and salad fixings along with several desserts. NorseLady: Shy enters the Great Hall, pausing several strides away from the door to glance around the interior. A nod of greeting to Colleen, Maggie, and Victor. "Godt kveld!" she calls out to the three before meandering over to a chair that she immediately claims be plopping her suede-covered arse down onto the seat. Mairead Harker: Maggie looked up from her notes."Hiya!" NorseLady: * by PrlUnicorn: "There's chocolate." She grinned at Shy. Eregor: ** Eregor has joined the room ... Ebon Ilnaren: ** Ebon Ilnaren has joined the room ... Victor Walsh: "Evening." To all three. Drink in hand as he swung by to look over the buffet. Ciarth Whitemane: ** Ciarth Whitemane has joined the room ... NorseLady: Grins at Collie. "I am refraining for the time being. Testing my willpower," she replies to the Governor. PrlUnicorn: "We can always wrap some up fer ya take home." PrlUnicorn: "I'll wait a few minutes before calling this meeting to order." Victor Walsh: Might have been a momentary grin tug at the corner of his lips, before eventually moving to a table to sit. NorseLady: "That will be fantastisk." No promises the chocolate will make it to her log home, though. PrlUnicorn: She put a couple of large pictures up on a display board. One was of four warehouses in the process of being refurbished. The other looked to be an apartment house with five floors. Ciarth Whitemane: ** Ciarth Whitemane has left the room ... Ciarth Whitemane: ** Ciarth Whitemane has joined the room ... Ebon Ilnaren: Ebon stepped into the Hall and, for just a moment, something akin to nostalgia swept across his face. Then he smiled to Colleen, Shylah, and the others present before moving to the buffet to take up a plate. PrlUnicorn: "Evening, Ebon." NorseLady: Sees Ebon and sends a wave of greeting. "Godt kve,d!" Victor Walsh: Nod offered to Ebon as he lifted his drink up for a sip. NorseLady: * kveld Mairead Harker: Maggie sent a wave in Ebon's direction. Ebon Ilnaren: "Evening, Colleen! Ready for this?" PrlUnicorn: "Ready as I'll ever be." She adjusted the second picture. https://i.imgur.com/Ra3acP6.jpg Aiden Harper: ** Aiden Harper has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: She moved the front of the room and banged the gavel on the front table. "I call this meetin' to order. " Ciarth Whitemane: Though he was never one for city politics in the past, Ciarth decided that it was time to take more of an interest, and so he was there, keeping to himself mostly but exchanging pleasantries with fellow shopkeepers and others close by. Victor Walsh: "I'll take a cheeseburger." Wide grin at Collie. PrlUnicorn: She offered a smile to Ciarth. "Evenin'!" She chuckled at Victor. "Ya want cheesecake wit' that?" Victor Walsh: "Perhaps later." Chuckling. NorseLady: Crosses her legs at the knees and turns her attention upon Colleen now that the meeting has begun. Eregor: "Please, no cheesecake during the meeting, Collie!" He was somewhere off to the right. Victor Walsh: Settling into his chair. PrlUnicorn: "What's wrong wit' showin' a little le....oh, yes, decorum." She winked at Eregor. PrlUnicorn: "Good evening and welcome. I hope I won't bore anyone too much with tonight's agenda. There will be time afterward to discuss other business. " Mairead Harker: Maggie grinned and made a show of pointing to her notes. Victor Walsh: "Nothing wrong with." Murmuring into his cup. Ebon Ilnaren: He settled down to listen and take notes. PrlUnicorn: "The Dockside Emergency Center is underway. Four warehouses with dock access located behind the Sacred Flame and the Dockside Baronial Manor are presently being refurbished. Part of that project included electrical work and plumbing. There's also a backup power system being installed in case the electric service is interrupted. The structural issues have already been taken care of and the current project is partitioning the space to fit the needs. " Aiden Harper: ** Aiden Harper has left the room ... PrlUnicorn: "All buildings have basement levels and two stories above ground. The Fire Brigade and Watch Station will have access to shared gym and exercise facilities. Each of those buildings will have full kitchens, recreation, bathroom, and sleeping areas. There are some holding cells in the Watch Station. " PrlUnicorn: She muttered. "Seem my pen ink has been faded." She tossed the notes down. PrlUnicorn: "The urgent care building is for both emergencies and general health care. As was done with the Old Market facility, there will be a few surgical and recovery suites below ground. A cafe and full service pharmacy will be available on the first floor. " PrlUnicorn: "The fourth building is being prepared for maternity and newborn care. As a midwife, I have seen a great deal of need for support in this part of life. Many mothers lack support for various reasons and I'm not just talking about financial means. I will take on the responsibility of training dhoulas to assist. For those that don't know, dhoulas are not required to be medical professionals and primarily provide emotional support during the birthing process. PrlUnicorn: There will be a smallish emergency shelter in the basement level. " Gypsy Lore: ** Gypsy Lore has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: "The goal of this project is to provide the residents of Dockside and West End with better support to handle various kinds of emergencies and a centralized location for getting health care. I expect it will be fully operational by the beginning of autumn. Right now, I'm in search of a diving instructor as water based units are being added to this facility's offerings." Ebon Ilnaren: He jotted something down and underlined it. PrlUnicorn: "Are there questions or thoughts on this project?" Ebon Ilnaren: His hand went up. PrlUnicorn: "Just call out, I can keep up." She gestured to Ebon. "Ebon?" Ebon Ilnaren: "A few years back, there was the suggestion of a 'coast guard' of sorts for Rhy'din....Kruger and I worked on getting some boats together, but then nothing came of it. Would these be of use as a lifeboat service based out of the Dockside Center?" PrlUnicorn: "They would indeed. Do they have sick bays on board" If they do, it would make things easier to add a few upgrades to the existing boats.." PrlUnicorn: "If the vessel's size won't allow for it what I've been thinking of, they can still be kitted out with additional equipment such as oxygen tanks, field gear style medical kits." Ebon Ilnaren: "They have at least basic sick bays....refitting one of them as a full hospital boat would be relatively simple, and the other two can be rescue boats." PrlUnicorn: "Can you come by the office next week and we can discuss it further?" Ebon Ilnaren: "I'll forward the details to your office tomorrow, and follow up next week." He smiled warmly. "Kruger and I were both a bit disappointed that they weren't used for their original purpose, so I think he will appreciate this, and I know I will." PrlUnicorn: "Good, good." She smiled thoughtfully. "I think such crafts would also be useful for Seaside as well. That's a whole other bundle of sticks." PrlUnicorn: "Any other questions?" Andu Kirost: ** Andu Kirost has joined the room ... Mairead Harker: Maggie eyed her grandmother. "How old do people have to be to be a dhoula?" Icer1978: ** Icer1978 has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: "I'd say at least 16 unless the laboring mother approves of the younger person being with her. If your asking if children can do this, Maggie, the answer is yes, but I don't recommend that any younger than 12 or 13 volunteers and already knows where that baby is going to be making an entrance from, if ya get m'meanin'." Mairead Harker: "Uh huh." She chuckled and straightened in her seat. Victor Walsh: Just looking between Collie and those asking the questions. PrlUnicorn: "If there's nothing else on the Dockside Center, I'll move to the next item on the agenda." Andu Kirost: ::Silently scurries (!!) into the Great Hall to take up a lean against the wall to one side of the entrance.:: NorseLady: Simply listens, albeit intently. She mayhap be secretly recording the meeting. Victor Walsh: Gaze moved towards the door for a moment, then back towards Collie. PrlUnicorn: She cleared her throat and gestured to the photo tacked on the display board. https://i.imgur.com/Ra3acP6.jpg NorseLady: Looks at the picture of the building. PrlUnicorn: "The second project in progress in Battlefield Park is a home and job resources for the displaced youth of Rhydin. I welcome assistance from any local business owners that can help these young people find their way to being productive and, hopefully, happy citizens." Andu Kirost: ::Andu's ears perk forward at the project is explained.:: PrlUnicorn: "As for the housing, the structure is built and the apartments are being furnished. The basement level houses a pool, exercise room, and game room. The sub basement level has apartments for those that are especially sensitive to light. There are also reinforced containment areas for those learning to cope with their were abilities. There are plans for shops on the ground floor. However, if that plan doesn't work out, the space can be used as larger apartments." Icer1978: ::Slipping in silently, taking a place beside Andu.:: PrlUnicorn: "The maximum capacity is eight apartments per level. It should be ready for occupancy by the end of June." Ciarth Whitemane: He bent an ear towards another artisan who was leaning in to whisper something, then nodded. PrlUnicorn: "I should say per above ground level and based on single occupancy. Doubles are being considered as some young people do not arrive here alone." NorseLady: Since Colleen said it was all right to just call out questions, Shy does, "Is this free housing for the displaced youth?" PrlUnicorn: "Yes, the hope is the shops in the main level will give them a starting job to pay for their own expenses not including any rental costs. The goal is to give them a hand up not make them totally dependent on others. There will also be basic education classes available." Icer1978: ** Icer1978 has left the room ... PrlUnicorn: "When they are ready to move onward, they will have job experience and a better chance at getting jobs outside the project idea." NorseLady: "Is there going to be a time limit put in place ....say, a year, before they must take leave of the place?" NorseLady: "Leave of the residence, I mean." Rachael Blackthorne: ** Rachael Blackthorne has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: "A year is a fair time limit, Shy. If they aren't able to move forward in that time, then other assistance might be needed before just tossing them on the street." Tenrowe: ** Tenrowe has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: "Not any of us would prefer the tossing out method." Tenrowe: ** Tenrowe has left the room ... PrlUnicorn: "Such as paying rental fees and getting a job outside the residence. Small but forward steps." Icer1978: ::Listening quietly.:: Troshen: ** Troshen has joined the room ... Victor Walsh: "Sounds fair." Rachael Blackthorne: The scarred woman in black stepped into the Hall and silently made her way to claim a seat in the spectator's section. Eregor: "This may be more of a question for Andu, but....are there any plans to build an RTS stop near the shelter" Or is there one already close to that location?" LadyAjaBird: ** LadyAjaBird has joined the room ... NorseLady: "Perhaps someone to hjelp them set goals, or a contract of sorts." Just a couple of suggestions. LadyAjaBird: ::sneaks in and finds Shy:: Icer1978: ::Nodding to Rachael as she entered.:: LadyAjaBird: ::waves to Rachael:: Ebon Ilnaren: He nodded in response to Shy's suggestion. "Like an on-site counselor of sorts." Troshen: He took of his broad-brimmed hat as he entered. The tall man stood in the back and watched for a moment. NorseLady: Shy is sitting in the back, on the end chair furthest away from the door. LadyAjaBird: ::Aja listened for a bit and tilted her head but remained quiet:: Rachael Blackthorne: Dip of raven haired head to those present. Notepad and pen were withdrawn from an inside pocket of her black leather trenchcoat, one not known to harbor stowaways. Notes began to be taken in a precise, left handed script. Andu Kirost: I am sure it will be a simple thing to adjust the Route going out to that area to include this new spot. Victor Walsh: Nod to those just coming in. Troshen: Nod back PrlUnicorn: After a quick upnod in greeting to the new arrivals, she nodded to Shy. "What are your thoughts on business owners acting as partners to aid in job training?" A nod the Ebon. "I discussed that with Thorn, she said Dreamchaser should be able to provide help in that area. If not, there are plenty of other resources available." PrlUnicorn: to Ebon^ Claire Gallows: ** Claire Gallows has joined the room ... Hochi Banto: ** Hochi Banto has joined the room ... Hochi Banto: ::Hochi strolls into the great hall a backpack slung over one shoulder. He shut the door as quietly as he could behind him before looking around the room:: LadyAjaBird: ::waves to Hochi before tugging a bag of popcorn out of her pocket:: LadyAjaBird: ::offers Shy some quietly:: NorseLady: "I am sure there are businesses that would be willing to aid in job training. 'Tis a matter of getting out the word, and hvem they should contact if interested." Hochi Banto: ::he sees the waving Aja and makes his way over and sits down setting the bag down on the ground infront of him:: Icer1978: ::A nod to Aja and hochi.:: PrlUnicorn: "For those just joining us, we are discussing the project in Battlefield Park to aid displaced youth. If there are question on the Dockside Emergency Center, which was covered earlier, I'll be glad to discuss it later on." She nodded to Shy. "An excellent idea, Shy, a list of interested business people would be helpful." Ciarth Whitemane: "Speaking as a small business owner—and on behalf of other such owners," and he gestured to those sitting around him, "I think such a partnership would be ideal. The trick would be to ensure that those participating do not take unfair advantage of the youths." Claire Gallows: Quite late, she sneaks into the Great Hall in Hochi's shadow and finds an open spot near the back. LadyAjaBird: ::waves to Icer and then looks at the bag Hochi has....likely checking to see if there's a critter stashed in there:: Claire Gallows: Ah good, she made it there in time to catch what she was hoping to hear. LadyAjaBird: ::glances up at Collie and raises her hand:: NorseLady: Smiles at Aja before accepting the offer. Removes her glove and soon has a handful of popcorn to munch on. "Takk, min venn." PrlUnicorn: "I agree, Ciarth." She gestured to Aja. "Holler out, you know I can keep up." A little grin touched her lips. Victor Walsh: "Pretty sure that most will be more than willing to offer help." Towards Collie as he plucked his phone out for a moment or three. Texts fired off and such. LadyAjaBird: Arcadia shipyards will donate money towards that. I'd like it to be in Ajay's name. If that's not a problem. PrlUnicorn: "Not a problem at all, Aja. It is greatly appreciated." PrlUnicorn: "Speaking of which....After listening to some suggestions, the name decided on for this project is Sarengrave House. As many of you know, Lirssa Redbane Sarengrave al-Amat passed away recently. She did a lot of work to benefit the youth of the city. I hope this will be a lasting memorial to her work. As the apartments are filled, the residents will receive items to stock their food cabinets, refrigerators, and other necessary items such as linens and toiletries, and cleaning supplies." LadyAjaBird: Teddy will send it tomorrow. ::makes a note on her phone: Hochi Banto: ::he listens quietly as he ruffled up his hair making sure it wasn't getting too neat or anything:: NorseLady: Nods approvingly of the projects name. LadyAjaBird: :: oh no not neat hair...no worries, Aja reaches over to muss it further:: Rachael Blackthorne: Sapphire hued gaze briefly shuttered closed behind her dark lenses while she continued to take notes in that neat left handed script. Icer1978: ::Horned head bowing a bit.:: Ebon Ilnaren: "Speaking of shipyards," he pointed to Aja, "remind me to speak with you soon." Claire Gallows: "My apologies if this was covered before I got here, but what is the target age range for those you're looking to help?" She piped up from the back. LadyAjaBird: ::a snappy salute to Ebon on that:: Hochi Banto: :: he smiled as Aja ruffled his hair glancing over to Ebon briefly before turning his attention back to Collie:: PrlUnicorn: "Just as an FYI, a transcript of this meeting will be available to the public by Monday. " She looked to Claire. "Between 14 and 22 unless there are extenuating circumstances." Claire Gallows: "Perfect, thank you." She nodded once, made a note in her phone, and settled back in to listen. PrlUnicorn: She glanced to Ebon. "Mind reader," she teased. Victor Walsh: Sideways glance towards Shy and company with a nod, then back to listening. Troshen: He stepped forward and raised a hand. "Fiddler's Green would be interested in assisting. We have a Mechanists Shop for manufacturing needed parts, a boarding house if Youths need a place to stay before the center is complete. Also our livery stable could host riding classes or equine socialization for troubled youths. LadyAjaBird: ::perks a brow and eats some popcorn:: Troshen: I would be interested in talking afterwards to investigate how we can help Troshen: Then stepped back PrlUnicorn: "Animals are known for aiding trouble people of all ages. Thank you, Mr?" She waited for him to fill in the name. PrlUnicorn: troubled^ Gypsy Lore: ** Gypsy Lore has left the room ... Troshen: "Ah yes, Troshen. Troshen's the name. Lately retired from The President's Own 16th Cavarlry. PrlUnicorn: "Mr. Troshen. " She offered a smile and a nod. NorseLady: "You know I shall be of assistance, as well, Governor." Colleen will receive Shy's Nordlys Incorporated business card after the meeting, for sure. Troshen: He smiled politely and gave a jaunty salute back to her with his fingertips to his eyebrow. PrlUnicorn: "Thank you, Shy." Hochi Banto: :: snaps back to attention looking around hearing Collie talk about animals:: What about animals" Victor Walsh: "As will I." Dip of his head towards Collie. NorseLady: "You are most velkommen." LadyAjaBird: ::points to Troshen:: He has horses....Offered riding classes and such. Troshen: He gave a slight bow. PrlUnicorn: "Mr. Troshen was saying ..." A nod to Aja. "Yes, that. And therapy with horses." NorseLady: Lightest of blues drift to Walsh. She smiles at him. Hochi Banto: :: He grinned:: That sounds great! I bet the kids would love it, we could offer something with the zoo couldn't we" ::looks to Aja:: Behind the scene days kids interact with all sorts of animals. LadyAjaBird: ::grins at Collie, she had meant to be more quiet but Aja's volume button gets stuck sometimes:: Alexia Longbow: ** Alexia Longbow has joined the room ... Victor Walsh: Smile in return to Shy, then back to listening. LadyAjaBird: Sure, it's not like ya ain't got like four of everything. ::grins at Hochi:: PrlUnicorn: "Thank you, Mr. Walsh." She then winked at Aja. She knew all about her friend's stuck volume button. PrlUnicorn: "Before I turn the meeting over to Miss Harker for her information on Children's Day festivities and events, are there any questions regarding the Dockside Emergency Center or Sarengrave House?" Victor Walsh: "No need to thank me." NorseLady: Another handful of popcorn is extracted from Aja's bag. LadyAjaBird: ::leans to Hochi:: We're donating money in Uncle Ajay's name since it's in Battlefield Park. We'll tell him about it later. PrlUnicorn: She waited a few minutes in case there were questions. Magus Bernardino: ** Magus Bernardino has joined the room ... Hochi Banto: Well they need friends duh. :: chuckles:: You don't want lonely animals at a Zoo. ::smiles hearing Aja:: ohh that's nice I think he will like that. LadyAjaBird: I know he will. He doesn't think I know ::quietly:: But he ::makes air quotes:: sneaks into town to check on it from time to time. Spell: ** Spell has joined the room ... PrlUnicorn: "Anyone else?" PrlUnicorn: She turned to Maggie. "I think yer up, Clover." LadyAjaBird: ::just smirks and gives Shy a look...but fearing the rather of Mini Mate she behaves:: Eregor: "Go, Maggie, go!" LadyAjaBird: *wrath NorseLady: Her gaze eventually falls on Troshen for several minutes, in silent observation. Mairead Harker: Maggie had grown a bit since Aja had seen her last and was topping out at five feet tall and she had had a birthday since. Ebon Ilnaren: A clump of popcorn floated up out of Aja's bag and wound its way past several surprised citizens before settling into Ebon's hand. Hochi Banto: Ah he comes in a fights crime huh, I always knew he did. ::he quiets down to listen:: Hochi Banto: ((a = to)) LadyAjaBird: ::grins at the floating popcorn, good thing she brought the big bag:: NorseLady: She did happen to catch Aja's smirk. However, the female Viking is wearing her stoic mask. LadyAjaBird: ::shakes her head at Hochi:: Nah, I think he misses living in the manor from when he was baron. He still checks in and offers help to the staff that was there during his reign. Mairead Harker: "I don't have a whole lot to say. There will be a couple of small events, but the big ones will be a concert and the other, I'm working on! I don't know if it will be approved or not. I'm looking for bands to volunteer to perform and people to run food booths and all. Any donations made will be divided between High Spires House and the Kids of Summer Foundation to help continue Lirssa's work. The one I'm working on is an idea I got from watching the betting on the duels." Icer1978: ::Remaining quiet, resting beside her brother in the back. Listening intently.:: Troshen: He noticed Shylah's direct stare, and sent back a tilted head and a grin. He took in her warrior's garb with a nod. NorseLady: Completing her study of the man she nods in return, then focuses on Maggie. Rachael Blackthorne: Raven brow lifted while she continued to take notes in that even, precise left handed script. Eregor: "Timewarp will be playing," he said with a definitive nod. "Also, since this is a concert in honor of Lirssa, we really need to get the West Egg Swing Band involved, as she was known to hang with them." Victor Walsh: Gaze focused on Maggie as she spoke, with a few more things typed and sent off. Andu Kirost: When are these festivities planned again? Mairead Harker: "I'm thinking that maybe, Mr. Ar'Din might be willing to help with that betting thing since it's for a good cause." She nodded to Ebon. "Yes, and I think there might be recording of Lirssa singing with them." Ebon Ilnaren: "I still have the list of performers from the Feast of Rhydin two summers ago, if you'd like some contacts, Maggie." Ebon Ilnaren: "The Midsummer Festival, rather." Mairead Harker: "Thank you!" A bright smile was flashed to Ebon. "Between the eighth and fourteenth of April. No conflict with Easter." NorseLady: Leans toward Aja to whisper something in her ear. Andu Kirost: ::nods.:: Not quite into the Water park season than. Oh well. LadyAjaBird: ::has been entertaining herself with popcorn catching and pauses:: LadyAjaBird: *has (really gotta shut that off) Mairead Harker: "Actually, I think Typhoon Bay would be open for that. Wonderplex usually is." LadyAjaBird: ::nods with a two thumbs up to Shy:: NorseLady: Sits up straight and smiles. Andu Kirost: ::nods.:: I was just thinking, as the current Keeper for the Tower of Water, I could provide a couple water attractions more local to the festivities. PrlUnicorn: "Race has been quite helpful in years past." Collie sipped her tea. Ebon Ilnaren: "Yes, Race always kicks off the Wonderplex season with the Children's Day celebration." Beat. "And I'm pretty sure it's rebuilt from when that bounty hunter tore through looking for him, too." Mairead Harker: "I'm thinking the Marketplace, Andu. Lots of room and people might be willing to keep shops open longer." Icer1978: ** Icer1978 has left the room ... Troshen: He noticed the silent convo between Shylah and Lady Ajabird, and smiles to himself. Eregor: "Twilight Island is a bit further afield than Wonderplex, Andu....not exactly 'more local' there." Rachael Blackthorne: ** Rachael Blackthorne has left the room ... LadyAjaBird: ::listens with little clue what?s going and just goes with it cause it's how she rolls:: PrlUnicorn: "If it's not, Ebon. We know of willing hands and able crews to do it." Andu Kirost: ::nods and chuckels.:: True, Eregor, Maggie. ::Grins at Eregor.:: But I am more mobile than the Tower itself, while retaining the abilities I have gained as it's Keeper. Claire Gallows: "We can easily make a portal happen if anyone wants to utilize the Isle." She offered. But that said, the Wonderplex was usually closer and easier to get to. Mairead Harker: "Who says we can't do both?" She blinked at Claire. "Whoa." Ebon Ilnaren: "Think of a way to use the fountain in the Marketplace square, Andu. PrlUnicorn: She chuckled at Maggie. "That happens ta me wit' Aja all the time." Ciarth Whitemane: "Water elementals as entertainment, performing dances and such." Beat. Blink. "Not that I know anything about magic." Andu Kirost: That is a good idea, Ebon. I shall do that, and work with those planning things on what is workable with the other plans. Probably means no epic sized waterslides. NorseLady: Shy will wait for the event(s) handbill(s) to show up in her cubbyhole at the Red Dragon Inn. They are always helpful and she so adores receiving mail, as well as attending festivities! LadyAjaBird: ::beams the biggest cheekist smile in the world hearing that :: Mairead Harker: Hearing Andu, she got an idea. "Claire" Is there a way you could set up a portal at the Marketplace Fountain to Wonderplex and Typhoon Bay' That is if Race approves." Troshen: Casting further glances Shylah's way when she's not looking. Claire Gallows: She rubbed her jaw a bit, thinking for a moment. "That shouldn't be a problem." If anything she could schmooze Nayun into giving a little arcane oomph to back it. LadyAjaBird: :: leans into Shy..:: Think the horse guy is checkin ya out. Claire Gallows: Again she retrieved her phone, tapped out a note to herself and saved it. Rachael Blackthorne: Black leather gloved right hand dropped down to scritch Icer while she took notes left handed. Mairead Harker: "That way, Andu can have fun with his water magic and kinda make the portal a water walkway into the park." Icer1978: ::Still listening quietly.:: Icer1978: ::Thrumming soon though once she was scritched.:: Claire Gallows: "Yeah, definitely doable." The more she thought about it, the more she decided it would work. Andu Kirost: ::Chuckles.:: Creative. And the Affinity of Water to Water should help with making the connection. Eregor: "That's brilliant, Maggie!" Mairead Harker: Maggie gave a bright grin. "Thanks!" Tenrowe: ** Tenrowe has joined the room ... NorseLady: She may not be looking, but she has keen senses and can tell when someone is observing her ....even before Aja's remark. Which, naturally, has her smirking. "Takk, Aja. I suppose turn-about is fair play." Her pirate friend nearly had her chortling. "I hope he appreciates hva he sees." Ever the smart-arse, ja"! Hochi Banto: :: snaps back to attention:: Victor Walsh: "Probably does seeing that he is gawking." Aside to Shy without a glance. LadyAjaBird: ::chuckles:: Well, ya are hot...:: pauses:: No wonder you like it so far north...Cheaper than air conditioning. Mairead Harker: "I'll put a notice up on the cork and see who has what ideas for the other stuff. Andu, Claire. could that water portal be active all week?" Icer1978: ::Nostrils twitching a moment as she was scritched.:: Icer1978: ** Icer1978 has left the room ... Andu Kirost: ::nods:: Claire Gallows: "Easily." Nodding as well. Troshen: He smiled wider, playfully. He just happened to be carefully scrutinizing the hanging picture of the Sarangrave House whenb Aja and Skylah were talking. He grinned to himself. Aiden Harper: ** Aiden Harper has joined the room ... Mairead Harker: "Sweet!" She was positively gleeful. "Thank you!" Tenrowe: ** Tenrowe has left the room ... NorseLady: Victor's and Aja's comments do get her to blush; see her cheeks turn a medium hue of pink. She says something to both of them in Norsk, and she is not translating it into the common tongue of the land So there! Deep-dimpled smile for them too. Aiden Harper: ** Aiden Harper has left the room ... Mairead Harker: Maggie was stifling giggles as she spotted Shy's cheeks changing color. She cleared her throat. "I'll get a list together including what we talked about tonight and get things in order. Thank you all so much!" Troshen: The former soldier tucked his hands behind his back and smiled. Rocking back and forth on the balls of his feet. His boots squeaked on the floor as he continued to view the picture. His smile spread to an ear-to ear grin LadyAjaBird: :: just chuckles....figures Shy just told her to hush it in her mother tongue :: Victor Walsh: Chuckling as well. LadyAjaBird: ::looks around then back to Maggie.:: PrlUnicorn: "So, if anyone has questions on what was discussed tonight or would like to add anything for the sake of the transcription, please speak now afore I close the official part of the meeting." Claire Gallows: She shook her head slightly. Nope, nothing else to add. Mairead Harker: She gave Aja a bright grin. Victor Walsh: Shake of the head. He had nothing to ask or add. LadyAjaBird: :: busts into a small fit of giggles:: Zack should donate two months of his lotion shipment to the house thing. PrlUnicorn: "Goin' once." She had a gavel in hand. Andu Kirost: ::Chuckles softly.:: Victor Walsh: "He has already told them to deliver those to the many houses in Rhydin." Troshen: He truend Troshen: ANc raised a hand NorseLady: Bow Shy laughs. "Lotion Boy." LadyAjaBird: ::snickers:: PrlUnicorn: "Yes, Mr. Troshen?" Troshen: Ah, yes, I do have one more thing, if I may. NorseLady: * Now PrlUnicorn: "Please do." Troshen: Several months ago there were some incursions of a pack of wolves into the city. A friend and I have been pursuing them, looking for their tracks. They apparanentlt hunted several young urchins. Troshen: And ate them. Troshen: If anyone has heard of any recent wolf sightings, please let me know, or send a letter to The Fiddler's Green Boardinghouse. Mairead Harker: Maggie's mouth flat lined as she heard Troshen. "And that's why kids need to know how to defend themselves." Troshen: Thank you for your consideration, he finished, and stepped back. Claire Gallows: She didn't assume they were sea wolves so she could only assume that Troshen meant homeless children. Squinting a little at the man for his phrasing, she set that aside long enough to take the meaning behind his actual point and made one last note for the evening. Troshen: He nodded seriously back to her Andu Kirost: ::A low rumbling growl sneaks out of Andu before he can strangle it back under control.:: PrlUnicorn: "That is awful news." Collie shook her head and her eyes narrowed. "Do you know which district those young ones were attacked in?" Eregor: "Why did it have to be wolves?" he muttered uinder his breath. Victor Walsh: Faint noise came from him for a moment, nothing said though. Rachael Blackthorne: Lips briefly flatlined while notes were taken in that precise left handed script. Troshen: Yes, apparently they were chased out into the Southern Glen. Victor Walsh: "Because it's Rhydin." Victor Walsh: Murmured of course. Hochi Banto: ::he frowned listening to the meeting:: Troshen: Also, a merchant and his family's carriage were attacked. The drivers and the horses were killed, but the family was rescued, Mairead Harker: Maggie's expression was enough to tell Ebon she was wondering the same. Troshen: There haven't been any sighting for the past few months though, so the trail has gone cold. Thus I'm here tonight. LadyAjaBird: Rhy Din....come for the variety ...run from the horror. ::grinned:: PrlUnicorn: "Wolves tend to avoid people unless something is out of balance. I hope we aren't dealing with a rabid pack." Ebon Ilnaren: "Now *that* is an unpleasant thought, Colleen.* Ebon Ilnaren: " NorseLady: A slow blink of light blues. And then a bit of a smirk at Victor. As if wolves are something new in the putrid land. Hardly. Hopefully, people will not go crazy and start killing every wolf they see. She will needs to speak to the Wild once she gets home. Perhaps a soft sigh escapes, as rare as that is with her. Alexia Longbow: ** Alexia Longbow has left the room ... Eregor: "Especially since my experiences with the wolves of the Southern Glen has always been quite positive. They may have been driven out after a failed challenge for dominance." PrlUnicorn: She nodded to Troshen. "You're a hunter, I take it?" A frown to Ebon. "Very much so, but we shouldn't start a panic." Icer1978: ::RUmbling slightly, though nostrils still twitched.:: Hochi Banto: ::he nodded hearing Aja:: I agree, that should be our slogan Victor Walsh: Smirks back at Shy for a moment. Alexia Longbow: ** Alexia Longbow has joined the room ... Icer1978: ::Soon nudging her brother's hand with her snout. He normally had her cookies.:: Mairead Harker: Looking to Eregor, Maggie said, "This is Rhydin, maybe they only look like wolves, Uncle Gory." Andu Kirost: I would suggest, if you haven't, have an experienced Mage detective assist. Magic may explain their departure from their normal habits, unfortunatly. Troshen: "He turned to Collen. Although I do hunt, I wouldn't consider myself a woodsman, no." My skills lie in the cavalry realm, and I've lately taken up the Mechanist and the business trades. So I've been unable to track them down. Victor Walsh: Finishing off his drink and set it to the side. LadyAjaBird: So...While I was away on business, I kept running into this one faction of guys trying to take over the dock towns. I think I made them a little unhappy. ::she was getting up since the meeting seemed to be over:: I kept leaving stacks of coffins with a note for them to send more. :: she grinned in such a way, no one could be sure if she was kidding or not:: Magus Bernardino: ** Magus Bernardino has left the room ... Eregor: "That's a fair point, Maggie....and the real wolves would not take kindly to imposters." Hochi Banto: :: He grinned hearing Aja:: Oh yeah, did they get the message" ::standing up grabbing his backpack:: Alexia Longbow: ** Alexia Longbow has left the room ... Victor Walsh: Pushing up to his feet. "Zack tends to use that trick from time to time. Tends to send them back to where they were sent." Aside towards Aja and company as he nodded to the others, soon heading for the door. Troshen: He nodded to Andu. "A wise suggestion. Is there someone specific I should contact?" LadyAjaBird: They did not fulfill my request. :: she sighed:: Was very disappointing. They were good live practice. Troshen: He grinned at Aja's comment about coffins. Hochi Banto: :: chuckling as he put the backpack on:: Well it was good seeing ya mom, but I need to get back to Angel and Miranda. PrlUnicorn: She banged the gavel. "Sold to Aja! Meeting is officially over, but I'll be here fer a while ta chat." She looked to Troshen. "I suggest talkin' ta Gren Blockman. He's a ranger 'n' well verse in the local wildlife." Andu Kirost: I am relatively new to the proffesion of magic. Some one like Claire would probably have a better idea on who would have the skills you need. Spell: ** Spell has left the room ... LadyAjaBird: But the citizens of the dock towns remain safe and in control of their own lives. ::looks up at Collie and smiles. Then to Hochi:: It's ok. Shy and I are headin ta Screamin Mimi's fer burgers...::looks to Rachael:: Ya in" We need serious catch up time. Claire Gallows: Hearing her name, she perked up again, swinging a look around to find the source. "I might know a few people." She'd have to think about it though, give her a minute or two. Troshen: He nodded at Claire, happy to have help. Not much success so far. NorseLady: "Ready to leave, Aja?" Her stomach has growled a few times already. She is sure Aja's heard it at least once by now. Rachael Blackthorne: Shielded gaze flicked to Aja. "I shall meet you there. I have matters to attend to at the Household, first." Hochi Banto: He smiled giving Aja a hug before waving to those gathered. "Night all!" Victor Walsh: Heads on out for a walk before heading on home. Mairead Harker: "Night, everybody!" Maggie waved and met the driver of a hansom cab that would take her back to Old Market. Hochi Banto: He turned and headed out the door. LadyAjaBird: ::hugs Hochi and nods to Rachael:: Say hello to the kittens for me. I'll send a box of treats over. Found this one place that was crazy about cats. Had painting of them on walls and everything. Mairead Harker: ** Mairead Harker has left the room ... LadyAjaBird: *paintings Andu Kirost: ::nods to those departing.:: Fair Winds and smooth seas. LadyAjaBird: :: ah...an indication of just how far Aja had traveled..:: Hochi Banto: ** Hochi Banto has left the room ... Ebon Ilnaren: "Gren is a good suggestion." Rachael Blackthorne: "I shall do so, merci. Travel safely, everyone." Notepad and pen were replaced in an inside pocket of her black leather trenchcoat, one not known to harbor stowaways. She rose gracefully. PrlUnicorn: "Rachael?" Troshen: Since the meeting was ending, Troshen took this chance to walk nearby Shylah and Aja Rachael Blackthorne: "Oui?" Shielded gaze flicked to Colleen. Troshen: "Evening ladies," He said Icer1978: ::Still nudging her brother's hand.:: Claire Gallows: "Nayun Takamine. Current Archmage. She's also a hell of a hunter. Between the two, she might be a good one to hit up." She offered out to Troshen after a few moments of thought. That seemed like a good balance so she left it at that, straightening up and stuffing her phone into her pocket. "Y'all have a good night." Icer1978: ** Icer1978 has left the room ... PrlUnicorn: "Could ya stop by my office this week, please. I could use the input of an experienced detective in how Watch Station s could be improved. It would be a big help fer the Dockside Project." Troshen: "Thank you. I'll certainly look her up," he replied to Claire NorseLady: "Farvel for na!" And begins heading out. "I am hungry ....like an ulv." Such a wolfish smile appears. Troshen only receives a side glance from the Viking. Rachael Blackthorne: "Oui, I shall do so." PrlUnicorn: "Thank you." Rachael Blackthorne: "De rien." Troshen: "Ahem" PrlUnicorn: "Thank ya all fer comin' out."

((For the sake of sanity, timestamps, etc. were left on the log. The transcript is available IC to the general public.))