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[timelysteward]

[So here is everyone's favorite gay clock with a Very Serious Look on his face. He has his small wooden hands braced on the counter in front of him, and behind him? Are the little cleaning bots in the bay area of the SS Wonderduck. They are clearly making as much space as possible.]

I am a magical ... cursed person, but I haven't had your dream. However, if this is all bodes to this plan-et being utterly destroyed, then I suggest we get organized as soon as possible to take as many of these people with us as possible.

[He sniffs, and takes out a clipboard.] I have come up with a ten part plan to organize and prepare us to share rations amongst us and the people we manage to bring with us, along with sleeping quarters and arrangements for bathing ... for as much bathing as you all do.

[Seriously he is a clean freak but you all bathe way, way too much.]

We should have more than enough water, that is not a concern. Women and children first, naturally. And ... hm. What am I forgetting?

[In a Cogsworth plan? Probably nothing. But feel free to suggest.]

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[tough_love]

[It's more or less habit that prompts Looma to comment on this- the last place to take her, well, it offered her firsthand experience in caring for large numbers of people displaced by calamity. She lacks the same resources here, but that doesn't mean she's completely without options.]

Begin stockpiling supplies for any wounded. Identify those suited to treating them, keep them on alert. Begin collection for all basic necessities. Make arrangements for entertainment and any small comforts that may be provided for the displaced. Be prepared to determine their individual talents upon arrival, and find ways to they may assist around the fleet or among the displaced if they choose- it will provide purpose and a measure of normalcy.

[Idleness and the frustration that comes with it tend to lead to problems down the road, offering plenty of options to alleviate the boredom and provide some sense of purpose would go a long way toward staving off any trouble.]

Short-term living arrangements could be made with the Iskaulit's empty rooms and open spaces. It would not be comfortable, but it would offer privacy and some measure of shelter they could make their own.

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[timelysteward]

[Cogsworth gripped a pencil awkwardly, as he went to write carefully everything that she was suggesting. Some of it was already in his own plan, but it was a good advice and he would implement the rest. He had not thought of giving them their own jobs, oh yes, that was a good one and perhaps they would have other talents they could bring with them ...]

Er. Would the Lords of Atroma allow us to bring, ah, strangers aboard their main ship?

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[tough_love]

You will find they do not interact with us often. I am not certain anyone would know their stance on the matter, but it would provide far more space than our individual ships are capable of offering.

[Though part of her was kind of hoping they'd show up in person if they wanted to turn them away, it'd give her a shot at killing the lot of them.]

Even if they object, the Atroma brought us here against our will. It is only appropriate we force something upon them to return the favor.

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[timelysteward]

Well ... if we can get them aboard, and they stay there, I don't give a ... darn tooting what they will say about it afterwards.

[Cogsworth sniffed, before he smiled a little.]

I rather like the way you think, madam.

[tough_love]

Hmph, I wonder how long that will last.

[From what little she has noticed about you, Cogsworth, you are a tiny, conflict-averse little thing and not prone to violent, angry outbursts. Even if you did almost do a swear a second ago she's telling Lumiere. She's anticipating some differences in opinion once it gets around to, say, diplomacy. Or conflict resolution.]

But in my experience, it is best not to concern yourself with what they have to say. At minimum, they are known for mass kidnapping, and spectacular dishonesty. They are hardly the sort anyone ought to seek approval from.

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[fantachetic]

[ Cogsworth, you had his attention at magical cursed person. ]

I believe the only thing you may not have considered is whether they can depart when we do. I do hate to be the bearer of pessimism when you're being so pragmatic. It is an admirable task you've appointed yourself.

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[timelysteward]

[Oh hello there Terribly Handsome Man with such a Fine Mustache.]

Oh! Oh dear I had not thought of that at all. Well we cannot leave them to ... whatever horrible thing is happening.

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[fantachetic]

[ Exclusive members of the Fine Mustache Club. ]

I would suggest time magic, but I've rather been there, done that, and don't recommend it outside of theory. Perhaps in the interim, ensuring that they are aware of what is coming.

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[timelysteward]

[It is a small, but very Fashionable Club.]

...Ye-es I've had my fair share of magic. I rather would not.

[A deep breath.] How many can we tell?

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[wolfehawke]

[Ok we're going to skim past the whole talking Orlesian clock with a Ferelden accent thing since that's vaguely addressed with being a magical cursed person - though that's some Witch of the Wilds enchantment right there - and move straight on to addressing the planetary destruction that he somehow doesn't know about???]

Wait, alright, ok, I just got back into this floating caravan so excuse me if I need to be brought up to speed, but what's this about the planet being destroyed?

[Please enlighten the poor confused mage.]

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[timelysteward]

Others have been having dreams - about the singing planet. That something bad is going to happen and -- well we are not sure what but there are a great many innocent people who are in danger now.

[The clock tips his head to the other man.]

[wolfehawke]

I'm not sure an entire planet, even one as superstitious as this, is going to evacuate over vague portents. This is their home.

[timelysteward]

Yes. Well. That is why we have to be prepared for when those portents become horribly true.

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[poisontippedcure]

[A talking clock? A talking clock that is a "magical cursed person?" Okay, now she's seen it all.]

[Regardless of how Rose feels about it, she can recognize the plan is a solid one. Or, at least, as solid as a plan can be in this situation. Which is to say...]

You're coming from a good place, but do you really think the Atroma will allow such an endeavor? They are the ones who command the Fleet, after all, and I wouldn't be surprised if they installed something on the ships to deter hitchhikers.

[She hasn't been here long, but she's been here long enough to know that the only people on the ships are the people summoned by the Atroma themselves.]

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[timelysteward]

Frankly I want to cross that bridge when we get to it. Perhaps we can invite some of the people aboard our own ships, and see. If not, then I suppose I shall take this up with the Lords.

[His blue eyes narrowed.]

Personally.

[poisontippedcure]

Personally? And just how well do you think that'll end for you?

[Rose doesn't feel like she knows enough about the Atroma to take them on, and her day job is literally fighting gods. What's this clock going to do, tick at them?]

[timelysteward]

Oh they'll probably smash me with a giant hammer -- but at least I will not be letting innocent people die without doing anything at all!

[A huff. Honestly people.]

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[servantnotserving]

Only you would bring a clipboard to a rescue attempt.

[He's not sure if this is better or worse than Mallory, he really isn't. Though, at least he does know exactly how far he can push Cogsworth before he snaps- Mallory was something of a wildcard in that department. ]

Something to ease their nerves perhaps? It is very frightening, having your home destroyed.

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[timelysteward]

Excuse me, Lumiere, for not putting on my magical cloak that can transport people everywhere.

[The clock is affronted. So very affronted.]

I am trying to seriously make sure these people have everything they need for survival, Lumiere!

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[servantnotserving]

Who needs a magical cloak when you have the incredible power of organisation.

[Like Lumière even cares~ ]

And you did not account their mental well-being into it at all? Tsk tsk. So forgetful of you.

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[timelysteward]

Organization is one of the cornerstones of civilized society, I'll have you know.

[SO MUCH SNIFFING IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION.]

I was not forgetful! I thought food, water, and blankets were really what they needed first, not a remigold!

[goldkiss]

Do you need help with some of the organization? Yuri and I have been trying to help people settle in.

I was thinking, we should work to keep lists of the people on the different ships and make them public so their loved ones can easily access the names and details to connect to anyone they may have misplaced.

[timelysteward]

[Oh! Another rather handsome young man and he was talking SENSE what a delight.]

I think that is a marvelous idea, and please, let me know what you come up with and I'll add it into my organization. We need to find blankets and the like for people to sleep on, and pillows too if we can swing them.

[goldkiss]

Any supplies that help them feel comfortable would be best, I agree. [These people are literally losing everything, after all.]

I know how I would feel if I lost track of Yuri in the middle of something like this. Starting to take down people's names to let them find each other now will help in the long run, I'd think. But that also depends on how they feel about giving away those sorts of details.

[timelysteward]

I ... yes. Yes I understand that perfectly. What do you need? I believe I have a full list of all the crew of all the ships.