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!

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Comments

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[niepokonany]

I didn't know you were working on something like that!

[Possibly because he wasn't paying attention? Eh. He has had his own priorities to deal with.]

The Łukasiewicz can probably spare some money to help out with that, or we could help out with fundraisers now and then?

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[warriormouse]

[Probably. Martin just chuckles]

That would be wonderful. Anything that can be spared will be put to good use, I promise.

Fff I accidentally a word up there

[niepokonany]

Yeah, yeah, I totally trust you on that one! Anyway, nobles are supposed to give back, right?

[How much they do in practice... probably varies pretty widely, but Feliks is much more interested in ideals than he is in money (or reputation, for that matter). His grandparents, at least, donate a lot to the temples and so on, so they'll probably agree pretty easily.]

eh words are dumb

[warriormouse]

Supposed to, but...well, people are people.

[And people are sometimes not very giving]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna's reply comes quite quickly. Her smile is bright and vibrant as she claps her hands together excitedly.]

Congratulations, Martin. It really looks wonderful.

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[warriormouse]

It wouldn't look half as wonderful without your donations, Lenna, I mean it. Thank you so much.

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

It wouldn't have come together without someone with the practical knowledge to actually build it. I'm happy to have been able to help.

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[warriormouse]

I just hired the people who could do it. Still, thank you.

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[morituri_nolumus_mori]

By any chance, would your charity take in- oh- say, a dingy magus and his Luggage? I can pay. Not much mind you, but I can.

[ It wasn't that he was unhappy with his current living arrangements. There were worse things than living out of a tent and having to share a communal shower and bathroom. ]

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[warriormouse]

No payment necessary...though, ah, why wouldn't we take your luggage?

[morituri_nolumus_mori]

What? Oh. No reason. It's a perfectly ordinary Luggage as far as it's concerned. And..erm.. what do you mean no payment? It's better than a tent, innit? I mean, I'm not complaining. I'm just curious.

[warriormouse]

[The fact that you seem to be referring to your luggage as a person worries him.]

No payment. The room is free as long as you need it.

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[rainsrespite]

Really, Martin? Damn! That's great news!

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[warriormouse]

[He grins]

I'm so happy it's built. Oh, and I've moved as well--to the apartment attached to the office. It's larger and obviously closer to Redwall.

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[rainsrespite]

Why didn't you tell me, you goof? I'd have helped!

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[warriormouse]

Honestly, I got so swept up in it all that it never crossed my mind. I'm only just now hearing more about this northern problem.

so late, sorry!

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas appears on the Warp Band with a bright smile.]

Congratulations, Mr. Martin! I know you've been planning for this for a while... and now that it's up, I'll do everything I promised I would before!

[What had he promised again?]

Um. Do you need help sweeping or cleaning or anything like that?

♥♥ Lucas you big cutie

[warriormouse]

[Martin just smiles]

Not right now, but you're welcome to come help anyway. You still work at the centers, yes?

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas is slowly coming to the realization that unless someone is in dire need of healing, he's not actually much use for practical matters, given his limited size and such.]

Uh-huh. But not full-time. I get a lot of time off because I'm still a student, too.

[He's supposed to be doing homework, but homework is the worst.]

Can I come look around?

[youhavebeenswain]

What a wonderful organization. Can you accept donations from outside Union?

[warriormouse]

Yes, of course. I'll take anything, provided it's meant well and isn't likely to harm anyone. [Then, to explain:] Pranksters.

[youhavebeenswain]

Oh, of course. I have some resources from my home in Sanctuary. I am myself an orphan, you see, it would be an honor to support such an endeavor.

/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.