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[guardsthecrown]

[Cheetara is broadcasting from a lounge area within the Abax Provocateur lingerie shop. She's seated in a plush armchair, surrounded by shimmering decor. She wears her usual midriff-baring, indoor clothing. Yet, she is not truly relaxed.]

For those I haven't yet met, I'm Cheetara of the Thundercats, a Thunderian Cleric from Third Earth. [This much

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[ex_julianhe]

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And how do you figure we organise ourselves for an attack we can't see coming?

I ain't seen them either. But people are talking about shadows and a bad feeling. It's not a hell of a lot to go on. If it's anything at all. Shadows are a dime a dozen here.

[guardsthecrown]

I had hoped others would offer solutions. [She doesn't view herself as a leader.]

But, I can suggest that organizing for an attack doesn't always mean battle or martial defense. Supply lines, communication, escape plans: surely our group can organize these. [Even something as simple as building morale by giving people tasks to focus on accomplishing.]

[ex_julianhe]

Maybe if we were all one group. [ There's factions even within the X-Men that are here. He's seen it. Hell, he understands it. Getting everyone together like a happy kidnapped family is something he can't imagine. ]

I say we don't let it get that far. Why wait for whatever the hell it is to be ready to attack? If it's in the shadows it's waiting for something, we shouldn't give it the chance. We should take it out first.

[guardsthecrown]

Even if separate smaller teams, we should be able to have some cooperation between us.

And a preemptive attack is one solution. But, I do not know that any of us has determined that the presence or presences with us are truly malevolent. Sometimes, those who cause harm, do so without intention, or even thinking they do good. I'm not sure we can really see the big picture here.

[ofthewhite]

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I think it's safe to say there definitely is a good possibility that something new amongst us.

[It might be another gut feeling, but she can't help but sense something strange in the air]

[guardsthecrown]

These fleeting ghosts or shadows do not sound like the unseen presence I've sensed before, not do they seem alike to the consuming snow, or plant traps. I have to agree there is something new.

Whether this one will cause pain or annoyance, I'm not certain.

[ofthewhite]

Either way I'm not too fond of the feeling, there's something...of a disturbance about them. Much more then the snow creatures.

I'm going with annoyance.

[guardsthecrown]

I understand. [Not this exact feeling, but not being fond of something that is sensed.]

Annoyance might be preferable to pain. Of course, I'd like to avoid either.

[chapelbelle]

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I can say with confidence that we don't have nearly enough medics to deal with a large scale attack.

[guardsthecrown]

I understand.

Do you think any be trained, even if only to assist? As a Cleric, I more often tend spirits than bodies, but I know the most basic manner of cleaning and wrapping a wound after battle.

[chapelbelle]

I should think so. I know of one who volunteered to help in a crisis. He isn't trained, but he knows enough about first aid to be helpful. There must be others who can do the same.

[After a moment's thought, she adds,]

Maybe the few here who have training could hold a first aid course.

[guardsthecrown]

That sounds like a good idea. [Smile.] The more who can offer aid, the better.

[green_xman]

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Organization of some kind definitely isn't a bad idea. I haven't seen anything yet myself but people have mentioned things and there was that pre-cog's vision so I'm pretty sure something is going on. I'm not doctor but I have first aid training and I'm pretty sure we could turn an empty building or two into some kind of shelter.

[guardsthecrown]

What vision was this?

I believe there is a clinic now, within the hospital, but if you talk to them, there, they may help supply a shelter in another location. Somewhere removed from the hospital, to provide wider coverage. Would you agree?

[green_xman]

Precognative. She said she saw incredibly pale hands covered in blood reaching for something but couldn't see anything else.

[He nods.] We should definitely have more than one place to take shelter. In different parts of the city. We don't know where attacks or trouble might happen and the different locations would be helpful.

[guardsthecrown]

[She knows someone back home that receives visions, but the problem there was the big picture wasn't always seen. ] I value what visions can show us, but unfortunately, that doesn't make it clear whether the hands belonged to one of us, or another, or whether they were reaching out to help or to harm. Just that someone may need bandages.

It seems wise to gather aid supplies, and also to post signs showing where help can be found.

[snowwhitesoul]

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Our store is rather cramped, but we have been stock piling supplies. [Food, first aid accessories, batteries, lanterns and flashlights. Rukia's hoarding instincts required a whole dressing room to store them all. And there was wonderful bottles of painkillers, just in case the Presence decided to greet them like it did the last time.] However, organizing ourselves for an efficient response to a variety of emergencies is prudent.

...Cheetara-san, have you noticed anything strange about your shadow?

[guardsthecrown]

If something like that past contact happens, pain medication will be of use. But, distributing basic first aid supplies would be some preparation against whatever may come.

My shadow? I don't think so. Have you? [The light in the shop is soft and even, so there are few noticeable shadows.]

[snowwhitesoul]

There are at least four medical professionals in the city that I know of, as well. Christine Chapel, Dr. Solus, Unohana-taichou, and Tsunade-san. A good report with them would be...beneficial. I'm sure they could advise on more specific precautions we could take.

Someone, an Erik, mentioned that the shadows were...wrong, somehow. Off, ever so slightly, or not consistent with the movements of their caster.

[guardsthecrown]

I've seen phone broadcasts from some of them. There may also be others who know of healing or what some call fist aid. [She's spoke with Helen, but they never specifically discussed her medical knowledge.] A green boy suggested setting up secondary shelters at which to seek aid. And Christine, I think, suggested others could be trained by those with medical knowledge.

But, shadows having life of their own? I do not know what that means. Magic, or strange tech, or even shadow-beings?