008 | Video | Day 107

[tryingitall]

[Balthazar appears on the screen with lines of static rippling across his upper chest. He looks in good enough health and spirits, at least, but serious.] Hello, Kore. I'll be quick to the point since the communicators are squirrelly these days.

One: I assume we're all avoiding the ocean inasmuch as possible. Are people still fishing, and if so, where? If not, how is that affecting food stores? Anyone in need?

[The image distorts and gets swallowed up in white noise for a moment, a few words cut off.] ---ouple pounds of purslane and dandelion greens and picked another crop of radishes; I'm happy to make trades. I've also caught something that looks like a rabbit with tusks. It's up for grabs, because the hell if I'm going to skin and gut it myself.

Two: Given the way conditions are deteriorating, I'm wondering if we ought to initiate some sort of buddy system. Pairs, trios, small groups to look out for one another?

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[tryingitall]

I'll ask him. He's...occasionally difficult, but if you can tolerate his wicked sense of humor, he's well worth being friends with. [Ah, Gabriel. Balthazar may have some blinders on in regards to big brother's less sociable tendencies.]

Sure, I'll wait here.

[He's studying the clouds overhead when she reemerges.] You're quite welcome. Come by House 11 if you need vegetables again. I have enough to spare.

Pleasure meeting you, Miss Raven. I hope to see you around.

[any1youwant]

[She hands over the basket with a lopsided smile.] I will. If you need anything, I obviously owe you now and you know where to find me.

Same to you, B, and I'm sure you will.