[44] paper trails are getting longer, can you meet me in the middle

[buildstherobots]

[Filtered from drones, etc.]

I'm in the process of constructing the perfect primer for those unfortunate enough to join us in this wretched place. Allowing the ignorant to remain such does me no good, nor any of the rest of you. While my memory is as clear and flawless as one might expect from someone of my intelligence, I have not been here forever and thus am sadly unable to make the primer fully comprehensive on my own.

So! I need information about things that happened in this place prior to nine months ago. Any lesser-known but important information about the Westport incident is also welcome; I know most of it but I was droned for the duration, so details may have slipped through the cracks.

[ooc: I won't be up much longer tonight, but I thought I'd throw this up anyway. I'll get to the comments as soon as I can tomorrow. ♥]

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those details will...come tomorrow, MUST SLEEP ><;;

[reluctantnanny.livejournal.com]

I believe that I should be of help you, then. I've been here for nearly a year and a half, though I was brainwashed last April and came to only a few weeks ago.

I'm afraid I cannot remember this "Westport" incident, but I can detail some of the strange things that happened before then. What have you heard so far?

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Prior to my arrival here I'm afraid I hardly know anything about the history of the town. Granted, I've never asked, but it didn't seem significant before now.

[reluctantnanny.livejournal.com]

Hmm. In that case, I should share with you copies of my notes. I should have made copies available to the public in the first place.

If you can give me some time, I will have a summarized list together soon. It may be best to deliver to your mailbox; which house are you in?

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

I'm at 1767 Beaver Street. Feel free to bring it by any time.

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[reluctantnanny.livejournal.com]

[A type-writer message is delivered to the mailbox at 1767 Beaver Street]

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[reluctantnanny.livejournal.com]

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[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

Actually, you'd do well asking that question at a gathering that's happening on the thirteenth. It will be at 1647 Albright Lane, and I'd appreciate it if you'd come.

[Theta still thinks she can wring details out of him if she asks nicely and offers him details of her own. Another inventor is bound to be on par with her intellect, after all~!]

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

That's not a bad idea. I'll bring my draft.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

White wine, correct? [An alliance with Dist doesn't sound bad. He's smart, he's useful, and as yet easy to please.]

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

I much prefer white to red, yes.

Who else will be there?

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

It's just a small gathering of people we've invited because they have details about what's happened. We're going to be sharing them with each other. Bring what you have and you're likely to get more.

Personally, I'm inviting you, Cynric.... [She trails off, trying to mentally consolidate her guest list.]

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

I'm actually in the process of compiling a bit of a primer, myself. However, my apologies, but I couldn't tell you anything that happened prior to Westport.

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

That's certainly a shame. What were you going to put in your primer, then, if you don't know what to list?

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

Truth be told, it's really more of a case log I've been putting together since I first got here. I arrived around the time that the post office was having that horrendous exchange of the box tops, and have been acquiring further details about this town through interviews, small investigations, etcetera.

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested in seeing it, then; I admit this is the first time I've specifically asked people what they remember.

[puzzlerprince.livejournal.com]

An exchange of notes would serve to be mutually beneficial. I can give you what knowledge I have, so long as I have your word that I will receive a final copy of the primer once you've completed it.

[pants-yourmove.livejournal.com]

"Can I get one of those when they are complete?"

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Yes. I'll be putting out a call when it's compiled; you can come by and pick one up then.

[pants-yourmove.livejournal.com]

"Thanks! So you're a genius?"

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Indeed I am! My specialty is engineering and robotics, but someone of my caliber naturally can't be constrained to one specific field. I simply thought I would show the new prisoners in this place some of my grace and generosity by bringing you all up to speed, as it were.

[pants-yourmove.livejournal.com]

"Robotics? That's cool!

Like that snake thing that moves in the water? Or like Battlebots?"

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Hey, that's a pretty good idea. I wish I could help but I got here just before the Westport thing.

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Of course it is. After all, we can't just let our newcomers stay useless, can we?

What do you remember about Westport specifically?

[weiss-tank.livejournal.com]

Not much. I was trapped on this side after the road went poof. I was able to go over for a little bit though.

It looked like a war zone, abandoned, destroyed, and it smelled awful and empty.

[buildstherobots.livejournal.com]

Good, thank you. I'll make a note of it.