Combined Reserves Meeting, The Library, Friday Afternoon

[glacial_queen]

A special emergency meeting of the Reserves had been called. There were no snacks today, both to underscore the seriousness of the meeting and because they were meeting in the library and no one had wanted to risk the librarian’s wrath. Or the books’.

“Thanks to everyone who came,” Karla said. “If you listened to radio last night--” or were even marginally observant “--you probably already know that something’s going on. People are vanishing, falling into holes that open up at their feet. Whole buildings are gone, too. Where’s they’re going, no one knows. But other...things are slipping through to this side, too. Dangerous things. Stuff like this? This was why the Reserves were founded. So here we are.”

“The first thing we need if information and lots of it. What do we know? What don’t we know? What can we guess and what can we find out? We need to pool together what folks have already figured out, find patterns, see if we can tell what’s wrong and what needs to be fixed. Researchers are probably our best asset right now, because without them, the rest of us have no idea what to do.”

“But there are other tasks at hand as well. We need to figure out what parts of town have vanished and which are still there. We need to set up medical stations and staff them for those who are injured. We need people with combat capabilities who are willing to serve as escorts. We need people to gather food and water so that as more things vanish, we’re not stranded without supplies. And we need more ideas about what we need, so we don’t forget anything vital.”

Kennedy, thumbs hooked into her belt loops and her expression dead serious, nodded. “We want to keep the dorms and cabins a safe space, but let’s not forget about the rest of the town, too. Fighter-types who want to volunteer for escort duty, speak up; that goes for any of you guys who want to patrol the school grounds or the town, too. People are disappearing-- we gotta know where you’re at. Anyone heading in or out, report in with one of us so you’re accounted for. And keep a cell phone on you if you have one. If you don’t, check in with me; I got a few spares.”

She paused, trying to think of other useful stuff they’d need to know. “Intel’s good, too. Who’s had any run-ins with the nasties out there? Tell us what you know, so we know how to deal with ‘em.”

Jak wasn’t anywhere near front and center; he was lurking near the back, one shoulder pressed against the wall. “And bring guns,” he tossed in, suddenly. “Whatever is running amok out there isn’t going to stand around and wait for you to swing a bat or a sword or something at it.” A beat. “Though if that makes any of you squeamish, I’ll do the shooting for you.” Very helpful, Jak.

Raven's face was pale and drawn as she sat in a chair near Karla, but she was doing her best to not let the pain she was feeling affect her too badly. Fortunately, concern for others gave her something to focus on and distract her. "I intend to send my Soul-Self over the island to see what is affected from above," she said. "If there are any with the skill of flight who wish to join me, we can do this much more quickly and efficiently." She paused a moment, then added, "And if you think you might be suffering any sort of physical effect due to what has been happening to the island and our friends, I should like to speak to you as well."

Tara shot Raven a concerned glance from her own seat beside Kennedy. There were other things to worry about, but she still didn’t like the idea this was causing her friend so much physical pain. “Witches, I know some of us aren’t really fighters, but ... th-this is a time when we have to be. I took some books about combat magic and demonology from the shop yesterday. Hopefully we’ll find some kind of spell that will help ... fix this. All of this.”

There wasn’t much confidence in her voice. But she was trying.

“I have potions,” Zack’s sword was in his hand as he spoke. He was still entirely too shaken from Ino vanishing into thin air to feel remotely comfortable just letting it sit on his back, so he had it resting on his shoulder, hand closed around it so tightly that his knuckles were white under his gloves. “At least enough for everyone left to take one. It’s a one-time quick fix if anyone gets too hurt to make it back to the clinic, and I’d like it if people took a few, just in case. If people need armor, I have a few bangles and armbands. They don’t seem like much, but they have a bit of magic to them, they’ll make you at least a little harder to hurt while you wear them. Don’t think for a moment that potions and armor make you invincible. They won’t, but they might keep you alive. If anyone else has anything they can spare to offer to help protect people the same way, please, do.”

"I have compiled a list from what I heard on the radio," Raven said, "of those who were taken away or believed missing. If you have seen any of those people since last night, please remove them from the list." She'd already taken off Zack's name since he was here in the library with them, which was one good sign at least. "Or if you know of anyone else who is missing, please add their name." She would tape the list to a wall in a moment.

“One last thing?” Karla added. “Keep an ear out for animals--normal ones. And if you know of anyone who has vanished and has pets, let us know. It’s really hot out here and if people’s pets have been unexpectedly left on their own, we should try to take care of them as best we can. It may not seem like much compared to our other problems but in this heat? Without water, animals can die in a matter of a few days. The last thing we want is to get this fixed and have people come home to something like that.”

She looked around at everyone who'd shown up and offered them all a brief smile. "Thank you, every one of you, for showing up and agreeing to help. We can do this. We can keep everything here together and then bring our friends home again. Now let's move."

[Cowritten with the amazing trigons_child, life_inshadow, puppy_fair, brat_intraining, and unborn_renegade. Hold for BDE-worthy OCD, please! MOAR OCD THAN YOUR POST HAS ROOM FOR. It's up]

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Arrive and Mingle

[glacial_queen]

Even if there are no snacks.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[divinesurfchick.livejournal.com]

Because of a handwaved phone call from Karla, 'Dite had slipped into the library. She wasn't sure what she was doing there, but she was there.

After all,something had taken her store, and her cat, and if she was getting either of them back, it wasn't going to be by her own powers. She knew. She'd tried.

So, she was here, biting on one perfect fingernail and watching as people arrived.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[svetocha-blooms.livejournal.com]

Dru had acquired a cup of bad coffee and was sitting to the side sipping it between yawns.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[thismaskiwear.livejournal.com]

It was a good thing there weren't any cookies; Katchoo would have worn an entire pack of them to crumbs between her fingers in minutes. As it was she was pacing behind one of the tables, hands clenched into white-knuckled fists and her lips set in a tight line. On one of her best days she could be described as a simmering ball of rage, and today?

Today, pockets bulging with spare ammunition and her Colt .45 jammed into her waistband, she looked it.

Tambi would have been proud, and Katchoo, right now, wouldn't have given a good goddamn if she was.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[flashesforinfo.livejournal.com]

Angela hadn't been to a reserves meeting for a while, but today... She had to be here today. If she wasn't, she'd be somewhere freaking out on her own, and that wasn't a great option.

So she was quietly freaking here. With coffee.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[give-areason.livejournal.com]

Unlike most of Fandom today, Rosalind still looked cool and collected. Armed to the teeth as well, but the suit hid most of that.

Of course, it helped that her sister was currently a cat and thus safely up in her dorm room (and had protested shrilly when Rosalind had left the room, in fact). And wherever, whatever had taken Reno would have a fight on their hands.

Rosalind believed that.

She also believed that this issue would take precedence over several other things and had taken the time to e-mail Tseng prior to arriving at the meeting to inform him of of the bare details and that she'd be in further contact as soon as she could be.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[daventryprince.livejournal.com]

Of course Alexander was going to be there, looking a bit nervous, but mostly just desperate to do anything he possibly could to help. It was terrible that something like this was happening, just terrible! And he felt he should do..something, anything, but he didn't know what...He tried to think of what his father would do in a situation like this.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[oops-mbad.livejournal.com]

Diana had a cat on her leg, a bag on one shoulder, and a frown on her face.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

Ellie didn't normally attend reserve meetings, but she figured she could help out somehow. So she took Vishuddha for a walk to the meeting, not wanting to leave him at the cabin.

It was better than sitting in her alcove freaking out over this entire situation. And it would distract her from worrying about her brother who seemed to be missing.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

Scully was looking around for Claudia and Peter and a few other people, and getting progressively more stoic when she didn't see them there. She folded her arms and listened attentively to the briefly, face giving away nothing.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[lordofthecats.livejournal.com]

Lion-o usually avoided large gatherings, but he today he managed to get past that. He really wanted to help others.

Share Information

[glacial_queen]

Whatever you know, we want to know it, too. Ping in and share anything you have.

Brainstorm

[glacial_queen]

Help come up with solutions to our problems--all of them! Even the zaniest suggestions are welcome. After all, this is Fandom. "That's so crazy it just might work!" is sort of an unofficial motto.

Fighty Folks

[glacial_queen]

These subthreads are open to anyone with martial skills or experience, not just to those people in the Fighting Reserves.

Scavenge for Supplies

[glacial_queen]

Food, weapons, medical supplies, toiletries, books...

Anything that might be useful. Even though we still have a lot of places left in town, we have no idea how long those places will stick around. Caches of supplies might turn out to be necessary.

(Non-fighty people feel free to ping in here, too, but pairing up with an escort may be wise.)

Escorts

[glacial_queen]

Tag in if you're willing to be an escort OR if you'd like one. It's like a dating service, but with less kissing and more killing.

Patrol

[glacial_queen]

Walking a circuit, killing anything that doesn't belong, and saving anyone you can.

MANDATORY FOR THIS SERVICE: LEAVE CONTACT INFORMATION WITH PEOPLE BEFORE YOU GO. May be handwaved, of course

Recon

[glacial_queen]

We need to know what's still around and what parts of the island have vanished or been replaced. Lists and maps, please!

Supporty Types

[glacial_queen]

For anyone willing to lend a hand!

Medical Prep

[glacial_queen]

For those folks willing to act as medical staff, or even just help pack first aid boxes.

(We told you that meeting would come in handy. See?)

Pet Rescue and Sitting

[glacial_queen]

For either the trek out to rescue them or to take care of them afterwards.
(a separate OOC post will go up in a few).

Stuff What We Forgot

[glacial_queen]

There's probably tons. Make your own subthreads!

Lists of the Missing

[glacial_queen]

Please update as appropriate

Students

[glacial_queen]

For students and alums that have gone missing.

This is an IC list, not an OOC one, gotten from radio broadcasts and eye witness reports. Feel free to update with reactions.

Talk to the Leaders

[glacial_queen]

Because there wasn't enough OCD already.

Re: Talk to the Leaders

[glacial_queen]

Karla was there and looking exhausted when she wasn't trying to appear all resolute.

Stupid dreams.

OOC

[glacial_queen]

BECAUSE I WILL NOT HAVE ANYTHING VANISHING FROM THIS POST, DAMMIT.

*shakes fist at town*

Re: OOC

[trigons_child]

You forgot to mod Jak vogue-ing!