Eleventh Sword -- Video -- Action

[warriormouse]

[Martin is on the Band today, looking a bit tired but happy]

We are still working, but I am very pleased to announce that as of today, the Redwall Sanctuary and Charity, located in the Residential District, can finally start accepting residents, thanks in no small part to the wonderful donations of Lenna Tycoon and the citizens of Union. I've mentioned it a few times before, but for anyone who doesn't know, Redwall has been something I've wanted to start for some time now. Thanks to volunteers and the donations, Union now has a completely non-profit organization that houses new arrivals or others in need of secure living arrangements on a temporary or possible permanent basis, offers them assistance in finding jobs in the city, and otherwise covers what temples, churches, and private citizens alone can't cover. Come spring, I hope to have a community garden started [in the background, Laterose cheers because plants] and begin hosting fundraisers to keep Redwall open.

[He is clearly so proud of this, he can't stop smiling]

It's currently being funded entirely from the donations of Ms. Tycoon and my own...retirement from the Swords-- [His Spritzee chrips and Martin sighs] --and from Noonvale's Perfumery's profits, which is now located on the Redwall grounds in what will be the flower garden. All other donations would be greatly appreciated, and while I can't promise payment any and all volunteers are welcome...as is anyone in need of a hot meal. [Thank you, Matthias]

[There's posters around town announcing the opening of Redwall today, and anyone who stops by to visit will find Martin there, working with the builders and volunteers to finish cleaning up and placing orders for seedlings in the spring. Come stop by!

Info post here]

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/runs in late and waving arms frantically

[iamthatis]

[Matthias couldn't have felt any more pride than he did right now, looking up at the building he'd help put up. Sure he'd come in at the tail end of things, but he'd still put in his time; mostly lifting heavier things, but all the same...he had helped this dream become a reality and what a dream it was.]

Wow...Redwall, huh?

[He placed a hand against the building, feeling it under his fingertips and for a moment, it was like he could feel something beating like a heart from within; the very soul of Redwall, fresh and new to the world, waiting to give of itself to those who needed it.]

I guess I'll have to brush up on my cooking.

[He murmured, a smile crossing his face.]

/gives you starbucks

[warriormouse]

And maybe find some pupils.

[Martin chuckles, appearing behind Matthias almost without a sound. He does that a lot nowadays]

Or I need to find a Pokémon that can cook.

/downs it gratefully

[iamthatis]

[Thankfully, Matthias was fairly used to these sudden appearances by now; or if he wasn't, he had gotten good at hiding his surprise.]

I'm sure I'll end up needing the help, I see good things for Redwall in the future. But, those good things all end with a lot of mouths to feed and I'm only one person.

[He turned, giving Martin a hearty smile.]

I could probably teach you a simple recipe or two if you're interested.

[warriormouse]

[He chuckles]

Matthias, I'm an old soldier. I'm only twenty-three, but I'm an old soldier. I can't cook.

[iamthatis]

Hey now, I didn't know how to cook in the beginning either, but I learned!

[Matthias gave a chuckle and a few pats on Martin's shoulder.]

At the very least I could trust you to cut things into proper portions. That alone is half the battle.

[warriormouse]

Well, I am good at cutting things.

[He chuckles]

But really, I best leave the cooking to someone else.

[iamthatis]

Alright, alright, I suppose I do have the extra energy to spare nowadays.

[Being an enlightened came with quite a few perks for how much a hassle it had been during his transformation.]

Regardless...I think all this work is going to make things that much better here. It will all be worth it in the end, of that I am sure.

[warriormouse]

I hope so. I really, truly hope so. Have you moved in?

[iamthatis]

More or less, I didn't have much more than my cooking supplies to move.

[All things considered, he lived pretty spartan as he usually kept himself at work, leaving his own living quarters for sleep and occasionally cooking when it was called for.]

It feels very much like home I'd say.

[warriormouse]

[Martin smiles]

Good. That was the goal, after all, though obviously it'll be nicer when there's rugs and such over the stone. I imagine it'll be nice and cool in the summer, though.

[iamthatis]

And it should hold in heat during the colder months as well, so it's fairly ideal for all seasons.

[The design choices had been excellent in his opinion and it was sure to provide a good place for those without a home to be both safe and comfortable without having to compromise one or the other.]

[warriormouse]

--heat! I forgot to check that the heating works properly. Can you help me?

[iamthatis]

Oh, of course! Just tell me what you need me to do.

[Matthias was always happy to help and this was something very important with the colder months not that far away!!]

[warriormouse]

Go to the farthest room on the left on the second floor. I'll have Boldred fly over when I've got the heat going, and you can tell him if you feel it.

[iamthatis]

Right!

[And Matthias was off, his new body easily and quickly carrying him to the room he'd been told to go to. Perhaps he wasn't as speedy as Martin, but he could certainly keep pace with most people. Now all he had to do was wait...and that was even easier.]

[warriormouse]

[Soon the Flygon is buzzing outside the window. Can he feel it? Martin has it on full blast, so he should]