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Who: Allen Walker
Broadcast: Video
Action: SS Blue Fish
When: Today

[For those who've been here awhile, a familiar scene comes onto the feed. Allen's standing behind a table in the Blue Fish clinic. The lab itself looks a bit more...cluttered than usual. It's what happens when the person who keeps things orderly vanishes. Timcanpy is behind him on the shelf, wearing a small orange hat]

Hello everyone. If you don't know me, I'm Allen Walker, one of the medics aboard the Blue Fish. Nice to see you all again.

Just a couple announcements today! We'll be holding our bimonthly blood drive this weekend. The blood donated is kept for medical emergencies that require a blood transfusion. In other words, we use scientific methods to help someone whose lost a lot of blood. If you donate, we'll gladly pay you!

If you're interested and are over the age of 16, please fill out the form attached to this video. [And what do you know, it's there] If you're interested in volunteering, please let me know. Vampires and similar beings interested in volunteering will need to be able to have restraint around blood and will not be allowed to sample the blood. The blood drive will be held on the SS Blue Fish, as usual.

And as always, there will be cookies to anyone who volunteers or donates.

Second, I want to thank everyone who volunteered to help out with the first aid kits. We've managed to make good headway on them, though there's still more to be done if you're still interested in volunteering. Largely, we need more medical supplies, people to assemble the kits and people to help distribute them. If you're interested in having a first aid kit for your business, ship or shuttles- please let me know.

[And for the last part...his smile seems to die down some.]

Finally, at this point it'd be...irresponsible for me to continue to overlook the fact that there have been a number of augment glitches in the past few months that have turned...dangerous.

[He hesitate a moment before speaking.]

I don't know why the change, and honestly you can speculate why in your own time. But speaking as someone who lived in a place that'd have similar issues....the best thing you can do is prepare. Make sure crews know what to do in case of an emergency, whether that be evacuation routes or defensive measures. Make sure there's more than one plan as well, just in case the first one doesn't work or doesn't apply.

If there's a cause for concern that a glitch could affect you in a dangerous way, speak with the people you trust. Develop plans or preventative measures to help minimize the danger. Don't try to take care of the problem all by yourself and don't assume the worst won't happen to you. I know it's by no means easy to share such things and I'm not going to pretend you can or should trust everyone in the fleet with your secrets, but ... [There's a pause as he's clearly thinking about something bad, but he clears his throat and carries on] Well, it's better than the alternative.

Anyway, that's all I have to today. Thank you. [And the feed cuts out]

[OOC: As usual, the blood drive will be handwaved! First Aid Kits can be handwaved as well, but feel free to use them as a means for threads whether it be supply gathering, assembly or giving them to people]

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That's not really true. You can't prevent them, no. And they might always catch you by surprise. But I actually made a list of preparation ideas to help minimize the damage if a glitch does happen. Hold on.

[He puts on a pair of reading glasses from his pocket, and holds up what looks to be a list of handwritten notes]

Let's see...And some of these are good for non-glitch emergencies too.

- If you have a lab, make sure it's fully stocked. If you don't, get to know some medics on other ships that can come for assistance quickly.
- Make sure there's accessible first aid kits throughout your ship and shuttles.
- Have any capable crewmates learn first aid.
- Map out your ship's layout and establish evacuation routes.
- Invest in shuttle upgrades so there's enough shuttles to get everyone off the ship.
- Have an engineer install an alarm system. Hiro Hamada made a good system if you want his advice.
- Have an engineer install secure locks on the doors.
- Install a security system, electrical or magical, on essential equipment such as the engine so it can't be sabotaged.
- Put fire extinguishers throughout your ship and shuttles. These can double as self-defense weapons in a pinch.
- If fire is a major concern for whatever reason, the Caprine is working on fireproofing techniques so I'd ask them.
- Have capable crewmembers learn self-defense. Non-capable crew should focus on escaping a dangerous situation.
- If a particular crewmate has a higher chance of having a dangerous glitch, talk to them about their conditions. Find out signs of something's wrong, their strengths, weaknesses, and their personal preferences of how the situation should be handled. Modify plans based on those discussions.
- If they're something that can be contained, build a containment area. In a pinch, you could rig a shuttle to be one.
- Finally, look for other prevention solutions for unique problems. There's a lot of people here from different worlds with different skills. You never know what you might find.

[He lowers the list and looks at the screen]

I've been doing this a long time, sir. And this place isn't half as dangerous as the last place I was in. Believe me when I say I'm not talking out of my arse.

[ That is s-so much more information than he expected. Or wanted, truth be told but the fact that someone is on top of their game is....

Appreciated? ]

Didn't think you were talking out of your ass, just never seen someone actually looking to talk about potential damages and figurative bomb shelters.

[- There's a pause. Keep calm, keep professional, talk less, smile mo-]

[Nope screw it gotta squawk]

I've been running a blood bank for a year and a half! What did you think it was for?!

[YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I'VE HAD TO CONVINCE PEOPLE I WASN'T DOING BLOOD MAGIC? DO YOU KNOW DEAN???]

[ Oh don't worry, he's used to being yelled at. It's NBD in his books, and if anything he just sort of arches a brow. He can understand the hysterics, even. Not that he can do much about it....

BUT HE'S SURE YOU'VE HAD TO CONVINCE A LOT OF PEOPLE. ]

Guessing I haven't been here long enough to hear about it. Or I just managed to miss the PSA.

[Deeeep breath, deeep]

Yes, I guess you must have missed it.

I can't really do much about what other ships do in terms of preparation. All I can do is recommend it. So I encourage you to do what you can for your own ship.

[ Breathe. Just. Breathe... ]

Considering how I feel about the potential for mind control with these damn things, might be worth attempting the conversation.

Mm, yes. That idea is troubling, to say the least.

Honestly? That's my biggest concern, apart from everyone losing their minds with these things- Atroma turning us all into whatever they want us to be.

[Yeah he can understand it being a big concern. He's been mind controlled a couple times...some of the worst experiences he's had, really]

Hmm...I wonder if there's any mages who can ward against mind control. I've seen it against magical mind control, but not technological. Still... [Hmmm]

Most magic i've seen doesn't work on anything other than the organic, but you know, it's worth a shot. Just for safety's sake.

[ Or because Dean is a paranoid motherfucker, that could also be a reason. ]

[He can get the paranoia, honestly. Atroma was not one to be trusted]

Yeah. You never know until you try, after all.

[ It's got nothing to do with the fact that Dean has trust issues, nooo.... ]

Benefits might outweigh the potential downfall.

Right.

...Though please try not to get yourself cursed? [JUST A FAIR WARNING, SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE: curses suck]

[ Oh good god, he would prefer not to get cursed. Ever. Ever. ]

I'll see what I can do.