aionlogs | [Closed] June Catch-All

To Ryunosuke, it's a little bit frightening in some way that he's reaching a point where he can actually identify what counts as a 'normal' day in Greentruth. But that's what he'd categorize this one as: just another day where he tries to make himself feel useful among the hustle and bustle of the Resistance. Looking for a niche.

Today he's got a delivery to do: just a simple little errand, running a small box of freshly procured leather out to the iron works. It's not the first time Ryunosuke has had make his way over there, so he at least knows how to get there... But somehow it is the first time he's stopped by while a familiar face has actually been out and present.

"Oh! Hello there, Cid," Ryunosuke says... Pleasantly enough, but also a bit out of breath since he's rolling up to the iron works entrance with a fairly heavy crate braced in both arms. "I, ah, I was told to bring this over from the tannery... I don't suppose you know where I can set this down...?"

It's been a while since he's managed to settle back in to the routine in Greentruth. It's far from what he's used to; arriving in this world has resulted in... a lot of learning, on his part. But at the very least, the Resistance has really come round to him, even if they're still struggling with supplies.

But that doesn't matter right now; there's only so much he can do, after all. He's one man, and has long since learned just how much situations like this take a village, so to speak. "Ah, Hello, Ryunosuke." He motions to what looks like a drop-off location not too far from the entrance. "That'll do. Thank you, I'm sure someone will be by taking inventory shortly."

Ryunosuke nods and hurries over, eager to be rid of his burden. As he straightens up he turns to face Cid again and gives him an apologetic look, clearing his throat.

"I, ah, was also told to pass on a message, that there won't be any more of this for a while... Not until some of the longer range hunting parties return, I suppose..." He winces helplessly. "...Sorry to be the bearer of bad news and all..."

Nervous eyes flick around the workshop as he recites the message; it's simply his habit, awkward as he can be in these sort of situations. But he's also just curious about what kind of work Cid has been up to...

Ah, well. That's no shock.

Cid's merely the weapons guy, anyway. "It's much the same situation with ore in Greentruth. They're badly in need of supplies all around, it seems."

Cid, for his credit, doesn't seem to acknowledge the nervousness. He's almost certainly noticed, of course, there's just no much of a reason to call the guy out for not wanting to give an already struggling Resistance bad news.

As for what Cid's working on... the unfortunate answer is not much. There are a few worn-looking lances here and there that he appears to be trying to repair, but the sad fact is that what they really need is better materials to begin with. Even the Resistance members he's joined with look visibly frustrated at the state of their materials. "We must needs find a more efficient way to gain materials. There was a boy who was among those of us who arrived first who had the idea to venture out in search of ore. That still needs to happen, but the situation in Venera put a wrench in my plans."

With the message delivered, Ryunosuke settles down fairly quickly. He likes Cid, and has no reason to fear him really; he just hates having to pass on information like that.

"Yes... I'm afraid Venera 'put a wrench' in all of us, in a sense," he says, smiling wryly. "Unfortunately I know little about obtaining ore, or I might try to help... I do know some of the other Aions have been working to increase the flow of supplies between Greentruth and Godsblood, but what sorts of goods they're focusing on, I haven't the faintest idea..."

Godsblood... he hasn't been before, in large part because he knows he'd stand out. Even if he's spent a fair amount of time in cities, he's spent nearly all of his time in this world in Greentruth. That's bound to make him stand out in ways that aren't exactly good.

"With how much Greentruth is hurting for supplies, it seems wise to figure out what they might need. They're ostensibly allied with the Regent, correct? Mayhap there's some way to start encouraging an alliance with us."

How, he doesn't know. They can't exactly risk the Kenoma becoming aware of the Resistance's base of operations.

"I've heard they pay tithes to the Regent, but it seems it's mostly for appearances, to keep the peace. They're not particularly fond of the Regent or their ilk, from what I can tell..."

Ryunosuke tilts his head slightly, frowning curiously. "Have you not been at all, then? I'm surprised... It seems like a paradise for inventors and mechanists and the like. They even have a guild dedicated to that sort of crafting. I bet you'd fit right in."

"Aye, I've heard much the same."

Hence why he wonders if maybe there's a potential for more of a dialogue. Though openly defying the Regent would be foolish without another city coming to their aid.

He offers Ryunosuke a wry little smile. "I know they're more technologically advanced than Greentruth, but I haven't had a reason to leave." Which might be surprising, especially given Cid's talks about how much he values technology. "First and foremost, I want to help the Resistance."

In other words, anything he did in Godsblood he'd only do if it could directly benefit Greentruth.

"A-aaaahhh... I suppose that makes sense. We do have our duties here and all," Ryunosuke, concedes, shoulders slumping a little. "Although..."

He huffs and rubs his chin thoughtfully, pondering a moment before continuing. "...Then again... I can easily see how your going there could actually benefit the resistance. Surely we could use some new technology to make life out here in the forest a bit easier..."

He brings his hand to his chin thoughtfully. "I'm certain we could. Do you have reason to go there currently?" He could always tag along.

"In Eorzea, there's a nation similarly inside of an enormous forest, but I'll admit I know little about their customs. Gridania does have relations with the other city-states, though. So mayhap there are ways to convince the people of Godsblood to join with the Resistance more openly in support of Greentruth."

Cid isn't foolish enough to think that would be easy of course, given what's at stake. It's one thing to continue to pay the tithe while openly despising the Regent, it's quite another to refuse to pay.

Ryunosuke brightens significantly at the idea. "Actually? Yes... I was planning on meeting up with Mr. Ernesto there tomorrow. I've been doing some work for him out there-- W-well, not for him, but he did ask me to assist some friends of his with some legal matters..."

He's getting a bit carried away with himself, distracted mid-thought about the other part of what Cid just said.

"...Do you think that it's actually possible? That we might convince the people of Godsblood to support the Resistance more? I mean, if they truly dislike the Regent as much as their reputation suggests, an alliance between both settlements would be mutually beneficial, right?"

He says it so hopefully. Surely they can form some kind of alliance based around that...?

Ernesto... the name doesn't entirely ring a bell, but then again, Cid isn't... the greatest when it comes to keeping track of so many new people. But Cid does firmly believe allies are important, so if this meeting can be used to start getting a read on how the people of Godsblood might react...

"I do," he says. "It won't be easy, certainly, I've no doubt of that." They'll have to prove that the people of Godsblood stand a chance, first and foremost. That alone will be difficult. But he looks like he's up for the challenge. "That's why it's important to go there and start gauging the locals."

"You'd think with the entire world at stake they would be more than willing to partake in some kind of resistance," Ryunosuke sighs. "Though I can understand the hesitancy, and the desire to avoid war."

The idea in his head is barely formed, and he has no idea how to go about encouraging it to grow. But. A proper Greentruth-Godsblood alliance... It seems like an idea worth fostering. A possible start to turn the tides back against the Regent.

One thing at a time, though...

"Well. Would you like to come with me out to the city, then? Perhaps Mr. Ernesto can point you in the direction of some of the Godsblood's great inventors. Did you know there are people there who are working on creating some form of flying transportation? Traveling through the air, can you imagine?"

Someone either missed or didn't pay very close attention to what everyone was saying via communion the other day.

That... makes Cid laugh faintly. "I have first-hand experience with just that." He could say he'd said as much during the communion, but he hadn't actually said all that much during it, only having the briefest of input. "I've built multiple airships, and helped streamline the ones the Eorzean nations use for transport." There's more to it, of course— he's the one who first brought the technology in, but first and foremost, everything was designed for the nations to have the ability to mass produce their own, without his help.

It doesn't take him very long at all to launch into a description of his personal airship, including the glowup that was the impressive last-resort weapon at its front.

Ryunosuke boggles through it all, equal parts fascinated and utterly confused (should the explanation veer into the technical aspects of it all). By the end he shakes his head as if dizzied by it all.

"Goodness... Well if you have that much experience, then you absolutely must look into gaining access to that guild. You could revolutionize transportation across Horos!"

Fortunately, he doesn't get into the technical aspects beyond something to do with Eorzean balloons— he's gotten too many blank stares from Himeka and her fellow Scions to try to give detailed explanations.

"Do you really think so? I imagine it would take quite some work for me to endear myself to the people outside of Greentruth."

It doesn't help that it looks like he's spent the last few moons living in the woods.

...Yeah that last part could be a problem, but Ryu isn't going to comment on it out loud.

"Well... I don't see why not. It's something we could work towards, certainly... Perhaps Ernesto may have some suggestions, given his acclimation to the city..."

Cid nods. "I'd be willing to meet with him."

It seems like the best way for him to learn more about the city, especially from a fellow Aion who hasn't been in Horos for long at all. "Let know what he thinks, and I'll go with you to hear what he has to say."

[Closed] June Catch-All

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Sorry this took a while, IDK if you wanna wrap this one?

sounds good to me!