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[noasark]

WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, GREATFLOOD. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 950.04.933.05 *** GREATFLOOD has joined 950.04.933.05 <GREATFLOOD>This is the inbox of Noa Kaiba. <GREATFLOOD>Leave a message, and I should reply shortly. <GREATFLOOD>Undesirables will be banned.

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sometime between Dec-12 & Dec-23

[improvking]

[ Noa has received a gift from the Ring-Spirit! It appears to be... this thing, along with a note that reads: you are very hard to shop for. -Richard ]

December 25th

[sciencesquid]

[Happy Nattensfest, Noa! Here's three whole jugs of alcohol-free egg nog, along with Otto's cordial best wishes for Nattensfest. You are a good boss.]

[cratecrasher]

Merrrry Nattensfest~

< NeverAcorned >

[youngtimer]

Hey, Noa. I was talking to a kid on the network the other day, and I had a thought: how possible would it be to add a user blocking function to the network? So that, say, if someone didn't constantly want to see a particular person's postings, they wouldn't have to?

[ftr: he and Leo are bonding over how sick they are of Phil's dick posts]

<GREATFLOOD> this is going to be the funniest way people remember the block feature exists omg

[noasark]

I have good news and I have bad news.

Care to pick your poison?

[youngtimer]

Of course even something like this comes with both. Jesus.

Okay, sure, bad first. End it on a high note.

[noasark]

It sure does~

The bad news is that the process isn't perfect, and even direct messaging might fall through.

The good news is the process is, in fact, blocking. We do indeed have a block feature, but it seems to work best in keeping people out of personal mail boxes. Every other time and it's frankly bad odds.

We're working on it, but as with anything associated directly with the network, it's an uphill battle.

<Sacerdos>

[heaven_sent]

[Excuse him for a moment while he figures out how to link or show things on the network to show the VM&M network post.]

What on God's green Earth is this about? This is some sort of elaborate joke, I take it?

<GREATFLOOD>

[noasark]

[Give him a hot minute,]

You'll have to clarify what tripped you first I fear.

[heaven_sent]

I have a list, Noa:
1. Gingerbread cookie casket decorating contest?
2. "Identify and return individuals"?
3. provide belongings and/or identification with the bodies they bring in when possible??????
4. For monsters that prefer to use every part of their kills, please consider that not every piece is edible or suitable for other purposes?

[noasark]

Very nice list. Here is my own.

1. This is either tongue in cheek regarding the population of former living cookies here, now of course turned non-cookie, or an attempt to make something fun on theme.
2. Meat eaters exist.
3. Meat Eaters Exist.
4. I cannot emphasize enough how much meat eating monsters exist and require sustenance.

8/27 (sent to the Liewen Labs address given by Lighthouse welcome packets)

[crazyequalsgenius]

[a typed letter arrives at Noa's desk, addressed to him care of the labs. There is no return address on the outside, but a business card has been folded into the letter. The stock is a subtle off-white, the type slightly raised. In simple copperplate, it reads:
Seb Moran
+ERT Securities
Bavan Post Box 221
102.692.45.18. The letter is brief but polite:]

Mr. Kaiba,
Please forgive the unsolicited communication, but I do not trust sending certain business messages through the network. My name is Seb Moran, and I'm in the process of building a security service for both monsters and humans. I do find the laptops useful for communication, but for security's sake, I would like to purchase two more: one for each of my planned locations. How much would you charge for such a service? You may write back or send me a private message consisting of only the price in solars and a date when they can be collected.

Thank you,
S. Moran

ohmygod

[noasark]

[Ugh why does he have to keep doing Work right now.

Well. The cat looks in his 'in'-box, and ultimately squints.

Oh. Troublesome...

..................................and...................Oh, immediately suspicious, he has to squint at least a few seconds at this. Huh.

Little more eloquent than he'd expect of the sharpshooter but then again that's an assumption...]

Mr. Moran,

The communication method is certainly a rare choice, but far from one I'm unfamiliar with. Unfortunately, I do have to ask what you will precisely need these devices for. They are finicky in their construction, and it will be easier to send 1.0s- as you can imagine however, they would be entirely useless for certain work however.

As such, you can see where 'price and location' falls flat- though I can provide such an estimate once I have an idea of your graphical and digital needs.

Sincerely,
Noa Kaiba, Co-Director

[crazyequalsgenius]

Mr. Kaiba,
I appreciate your prompt response. As for the function of +ERT Securities, I should think you would understand the need for a little professional secrecy. But as a security company, we would need at least one machine with full capacity. My current could serve in that regard. Another would need to be able to record video and audio even if it would not have the capability to send, so long as there was a means to save it - perhaps storage discs since I imagine that is the best option. The final machine would be for communication only, so something barebones would be fine... though if you don't mind, I could make a better determination based on the specs between the two models available.

[honestly, if Noa is really that savvy, the company name shouldn't be hard to figure out. can he realize this is his new friend Jim? maybe, if he thinks hard enough.]

<GREATFLOOD>

[noasark]

[..........................................................................]

Alright that's enough formalities.

I cannot BELIEVE you used your presumed top gunman's name as an alias I SWEAR...

I can see about getting you a set of 2.0s; all of them are capable of video and audio, it's just a matter of bulk; the 1.0 used separate devices and uploads with lower quality. A 1.0 will do fine enough for your communications machine at the least, but I'm going to aim for 2.0s for the rest...possibly with the incoming software patch if I can manage it, but that should be a network code push regardless.

As for the specs-

[He includes them. Really it's...obvious that if they can manage 3 2.0s, they want That.]

Mmm, that said we haven't figured out external storage with any reliability thus far; you'll want to stick to printed documents and keep them very secure.

....You actually had me going for a minute you know, I almost wondered if I would have to pass a message on and ask if you'd located a newcomer from your own reality. 10/10 on a name choice in one of the few places you can get away with it.

After his miserable attempt at trucing with Amanda

[inseine]

[A letter arrives to Liewen Laboratories, addressed with precision as, For Noa Kaiba's Eyes Only, written in a signature sharp quill-script and sealed with a wax stamp bearing an instantly recognizable symbol of the Fog. Inside, the letter says,]

To the Fog Priest, Noa Kaiba,

It has been some time since we have spoken. I beg you cast eyes upon this letter in decent spirits, and read it carefully before submitting your answer.

I am writing to you with the purpose of proposing a coordinated council of Madame Fog's most diligent servants. We have too long acted as individual players in the grander scheme of what is, quite plainly, a war. This is a gross disgrace, and it has led to nothing but a slip in our hold over this world, whilst the false god scoops up the pieces and thrives on them. It is unworthy of Madame Fog's rightful place as the reigning power of our realm.

It is my hope that when it is time to summon you for our strategic efforts, you will sit with us and throw in your hand to the pool. Listen for my word. It will come in writing, and not through your network devices. I am certain you of all creatures will understand the purpose of secrecy and discretion.

In the interim, I encourage you to consider covert methods for thwarting Elias's eyes on us. We are particularly interested in the 'radios' he seems to be so fond of. Continue as you are and make no show of any changes to our public face.

You know what that means. Our 'infighting' and 'disagreements' amongst ourselves shall remain a salient point to the public. The less they know about our inclinations for peaceable planning, the better.

May you be in good health, and best regards,
JAVERT
Priest in Her Service
Warden of La Forteresse
On the Sixth of September

holds my head and wheezes

[noasark]

[Noa honestly has to squint at this letter for a time. And then he has to ask himself if he even should answer. Obviously Javert expects some degree of written reply given his request that the missive be read carefully, but just how much is Javert asking at this time?

The letter itself already says- 'listen for my word'. It's nothing that has come together, yet, but...

Noa rubs his head more than a few times while reading it. How many times had he and others tried some sort of harmony, a union of the Fog's fold. How many times had it ended in disaster at worst, and chilled division at best? This will not be an easy task.

It will not be an easy task, and Noa folds his paws together, toes laced like fingers, as he breathes in and thinks.

A letter is delivered to La Forteresse on the Seventh. It is simple, small, and curiously enough blank- no, not blank, for it smells of lemon in fact, a simple note written on the sealed envelope it comes in reading 'try not to burn it'.

Two can be paranoid.

The lemon-ink, once sufficiently revealed, reads:]

To the Warden and Priest known as Javert,

If you have the time and energy for it, I would like to meet over tea or coffee either in my residence of Dyster, or of Bavan. It's clear you have many thoughts on this, and I would rather discuss this before being surprised with any seemingly unified plans.

You'll have to forgive my doubt you see, but too many times I've seen this attempt at a group effort fall through catastrophically.

Regards and health to you and yours,
Noa Kaiba
Priest of the Fog
Co-Director of Liewen Laboratories, Bavan Branch
You can tell when I wrote this, I'm sure.

[inseine]

[Javert pinches out the match the moment the ink turns.

He decides immediately he likes this shrewd fellow. To his eye, he reads as reasonable, solemn, and willing to put in the work to unify their front. That bodes much better than his debacle with the Priest, Amanda, but that's a hellishly low bar to clear.

His own return notice is much simpler.]

The Eleventh of September at Dyster, ten-thirty in the morning. I am often up late, and I will be fresh from another appointment. The time shall not bother me.

-Javert

[noasark]

[Hmm. Well, the next missive remains lemon scented because why not. No need for an envelope warning this time, but regardless.]

Consider it done; I will meet you there at the requested time.

- Noa

<sacerdos> Because he's totally doing this from the church

[heaven_sent]

I do believe I can blame you for the fact I seem to attract cats in this place, Noa.

<GREATFLOOD> CACKLES

[noasark]

Mmm. I'd ask but really I suspect you'll tell me anyway so...

Spill.

<sacerdos>

[heaven_sent]

[Does he really need to say anything when he just attaches a picture of the finished interior of the church with the Egyptian Mau sprawled over the altar while the Maine Coon is happily perched in the rafters.]

They merely just wandered in.

<GREATFLOOD>

[noasark]

Yes that tends to be how cats operate.

Good looking cats though, I have to say. Unrelated; spy any vermin?

<KrisKringle>

[getmeoutofthedraft]

Ho ho ho! Your Secret Santa recipient is Emmet!

Get Emmet a present by December 26, and if you can't figure out how to deliver it, you can drop it off (clearly labelled, please!) at Crowe Clinic up until the 24th.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT EMMET:
- Goes by "kudari" on the network;
- Doesn't know what an animal is;
- That last one wasn't a joke, he also doesn't understand evolution;
- Has a... cat? Dog? Something? called Mr. Cupcake, which is a girl.
- Also a manticore.

Happy Nattensmas! Merry Christfest!

December 25th

[sciencesquid]

[Just like last year, Noa will receive three jugs of alcohol-free egg nog. This year, he also receives a coffee mug with binary language slapped all over it. The binary reads "00100011 00110001 00100000 01100010 01101111 01110011 01110011"

Happy Nattensfest, best boss!]