Florian didn't volunteer. If you and John fill in, even if something happens...
[ If. Naturally, Valentine thinks this mission isn't going to be as cut and dry as in and out in twenty minutes. He sighs. ]
As a trained professional, would you be willing to offer your thoughts? The volunteers are Ulla, Bashir, Tendi, Shaw and Zerxus. Though... the latter has already defaulted his nomination after I pointed out how many volunteers we had.
[ A pause. ]
Aerith and... I think I'll suggest Anduin go, particularly as combat healers. But it's reasonable to have some mundane medicine practitioners involved. There's also the possibility that this is a trap designed to lure us away from the Barge for revenge. And... the mental influences are concerning.
[ Whether Boyd is a witting or unwitting participant in that; the man does seem to be trying to warn them of the dangers. ]
It could be a trap, witting or not. This is how those kind of situations work. This is preying in everyone's desires to do good.
They're all bait. This is a hungry place.
That being said, I'm making all the shields I can for you to take with you, traps, and things that can buy a few seconds.
This may sound like I'm biased, but take Bashir. He's stable, has a lot of knowledge, and is not easily influenced by outside forces. Ensure Tendi has access to his information.
Ulla is powerful but she has a huge weak point of being sound based. I don't know enough about Shaw to have a professional opinion. Zerxus is good, but I don't know his immunity to mental influence.
I'd consider that heavily with whoever you choose as your healer on site. They will be the target of any major attack, as will the combat healer.
Each person is a possible strike to morale. Bring only those you know can survive and have combat experience.
Narrenschiff doesn't count. That was a polite disagreement.
[ If he called Sokie bias in this, he'd be something of a hypocrite. There's always a fine line when it comes to someone you know well.
Besides, Vincent asked for a professional opinion. He trusts Sokie enough to accept that at face value here. ]
Do you mean he's resistent to mental intrusions?
[ There will of course be a pause for Sokie to fill in the specifics before he addresses the other statements. ]
Like I said, I have Aerith and Anduin in mind so far. [ There might be faint amusement. ] Aerith will sound like my bias. But I know her skills very well. Zerxus has already agreed to defer if needed.
[ And this place honestly sounds like having supernatural healing- and combat attacks- will be a boon. ]
...Yes, I understand what you mean about the Narrenschiff.
I have shield magic, enhancement magic, and things that could shield the senses. I'll put them into small items that can use.
And I can make items that heal too. I have some on backlog and can whip up some quick items for protection quickly. Enhancing takes a little more time.
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Re: During 4WD; after the rescue talk goes up
That's why you're messaging me directly.
[ He appreciates that. More soberly. ]
Florian didn't volunteer. If you and John fill in, even if something happens...
[ If. Naturally, Valentine thinks this mission isn't going to be as cut and dry as in and out in twenty minutes. He sighs. ]
As a trained professional, would you be willing to offer your thoughts? The volunteers are Ulla, Bashir, Tendi, Shaw and Zerxus. Though... the latter has already defaulted his nomination after I pointed out how many volunteers we had.
[ A pause. ]
Aerith and... I think I'll suggest Anduin go, particularly as combat healers. But it's reasonable to have some mundane medicine practitioners involved. There's also the possibility that this is a trap designed to lure us away from the Barge for revenge. And... the mental influences are concerning.
[ Whether Boyd is a witting or unwitting participant in that; the man does seem to be trying to warn them of the dangers. ]
Re: During 4WD; after the rescue talk goes up
They're all bait. This is a hungry place.
That being said, I'm making all the shields I can for you to take with you, traps, and things that can buy a few seconds.
This may sound like I'm biased, but take Bashir. He's stable, has a lot of knowledge, and is not easily influenced by outside forces. Ensure Tendi has access to his information.
Ulla is powerful but she has a huge weak point of being sound based. I don't know enough about Shaw to have a professional opinion. Zerxus is good, but I don't know his immunity to mental influence.
I'd consider that heavily with whoever you choose as your healer on site. They will be the target of any major attack, as will the combat healer.
Each person is a possible strike to morale. Bring only those you know can survive and have combat experience.
Narrenschiff doesn't count. That was a polite disagreement.
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Besides, Vincent asked for a professional opinion. He trusts Sokie enough to accept that at face value here. ]
Do you mean he's resistent to mental intrusions?
[ There will of course be a pause for Sokie to fill in the specifics before he addresses the other statements. ]
Like I said, I have Aerith and Anduin in mind so far. [ There might be faint amusement. ] Aerith will sound like my bias. But I know her skills very well. Zerxus has already agreed to defer if needed.
[ And this place honestly sounds like having supernatural healing- and combat attacks- will be a boon. ]
...Yes, I understand what you mean about the Narrenschiff.
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[She sighs, rubbing her mouth. This was such a big thing.]
She's clearly someone who...while very pink...clearly has a calming presence. That might be the tipping point in the rescue.
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[ Is this video? If it's video, it's clear Vincent is trying very hard not to smile. Very pink. ]
She'll be an asset in a lot of ways. Got any tricks up your sleeve on offer? That I should let people know about.
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[She sees it. Oh Vincent. Nice smile.]
I have shield magic, enhancement magic, and things that could shield the senses. I'll put them into small items that can use.
And I can make items that heal too. I have some on backlog and can whip up some quick items for protection quickly. Enhancing takes a little more time.
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I'll try to get ahold of one of their talismans if it'll be useful for a reference.
[ And as is clearly seen later, he does. ]
Thanks, Sokie.
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That'll be a lot of help. Maybe if I'm lucky, I can do something to make it even more effective.
[Her voice is warm.]
You're welcome. Anytime Vincent.