[OPENING] mass visual telepathy log

[spellheal]

[Genette has provided everyone a portion of mirror, which they're free to do whatever they want to with it BUT the idea is that they introduce themselves to the telepathy network with a video feed, showcasing their face. Otherwise, the coven might just get an endless stream of grass, sand or hut wall.

If you're willing to commit to the exercise, here is your intro log for doing so! Hold up the mirror piece, introduce yourself and receive a broadcast from your fellow mages.

Because this is an open post, tag around like you would a typical log community post!]

Comments

[windeity]

I think so! We didn't go beyond four but it didn't seem too hard? I think maybe if the items were bigger I would have to stop eventually but it is hard to say.

[But that...is a good idea. It's something he hadn't really considered but he's nodding slowly.] It's possible. The huts are already pretty close together, so it wouldn't be hard to fuse them. But I'm not sure if they would be side by side or just building upward. And size doesn't seem to be an issue now but it may be later? I don't know. [But he seems fixated now.] But that is something that could definitely be tested later.

[probablynoteren]

It would probably be good to stop at some point.

[It's a little wry, especially because the biggest thing they have right now is the island itself and trying to picture John fusing things directly to the island is an exercise in something, all right.

It's something to consider for later.

For now, they can focus on huts and other kinds of shelter.]

I'd like to know. I think we'll need something other than huts and a bath house, later.

[windeity]

At some point, but who knows when that point is? [Like yes, okay, Lenka has a point but at the same time John likes to push his limits. On the other hand, he's aware he needs to learn what he's doing first.]

If we are going to keep coming back here, I think you're right. Got any ideas so far of what we should aim for?

[probablynoteren]

I guess we'll find out.

[Lenka is all for pushing limits, honestly, despite appearing to be the cautious type. He just tends to be the one pushing them most of the time -- so moderation is something he's still learning, never mind moderating others.

His profile shifts in the mirror as he turns to look critically around the beach area...]

Someplace sheltered to make food. [sheltered from the elements, and boars, that is] Storage. Training facilities. Something like that.

[windeity]

So like the places you could find at a campsite or a summer camp. That shouldn't be too hard. Maybe if some of the huts aren't filled we can knock them out for supplies and rebuild bigger structures instead of just fusing them together. Either that, or we look around the island and see if places like that exist. Someone was definitely here before us. Otherwise these buildings wouldn't even be here.

[probablynoteren]

Summer camp...? [is that different from a normal camp, fushigi mystery] Rebuilding the huts sounds good. We have a lot of wood, too.

[So they're not really lacking for materials. He's mostly wondering how much faster it is to use magic, versus just normal building; it's something he'd like to test, too, how much their powers can help in survival here. It's easymode survival so far, but...]

But you're right. Maybe there are still others living on the island...?

[Apart from their illustrious hosts, that is. He hasn't seen hide nor hair of anyone who didn't look utterly confused or was carrying one of the strange signets, so he'd been too preoccupied to think of it much.]

[windeity]

[John has probably never been to a summer camp in his life, so nobody should listen to John about this. Instead, there's a nod.] Yeah, exactly. And if we have to we can use the wood to resize some of the other huts, too, and just rotate what sort of supply and demand we have? That's how this sort of thing works. You destroy to get more materials and then you can build more out of it.

If there are other people on the island still, then maybe we should head out and look for them sometime soon. We are all here on the beach area for now but what's stopping us from going? It would make the most sense.

[probablynoteren]

[This is the blind leading the blind when it comes to everyday kid stuff, huh. Good thing most of what they've got to deal with isn't everyday kid stuff in the least.]

The huts look like they could be improved, too. I don't know what kind of weather or other conditions are on this island.

[They're kind of. In space. But imagining some kind of space storm smashing down on their heads is a little concerning with the facilities they have now...]

So I think a lot of us are going to be exploring.

[windeity]

Me either. If it's a beach it is probably always beach weather? [No.] But they don't look too deteriorated so it cannot be too bad. If they stand up to the weather they should be sturdy enough to reuse.

We'll split up and explore and everybody can share their findings, I guess. That's about the only way I think we will be able to cover the most ground.

[probablynoteren]

Yes. But with us here, the conditions are changing.

[So he still thinks the huts could use reinforcing -- if they start attracting boars or other wildlife with their food, or end up messing something up with their powers (please see: the training log, which is in the future, but it's the principle of the matter)...

Anyway, he taps a finger on the mirror, switching trains of thought. Exploring is something he's more familiar with than outright building that isn't temporary or jury-rigged.]

These mirrors are going to be useful out on the island. I'll have to practice more.

[windeity]

I think I will, too. I'm used to doing most things by text to be honest. But if you ever want to practice, you can come find me via mirror or whatever. I don't mind.

[probablynoteren]

We didn't really have... any of this, where I come from.

[Has he ever even owned a mobile phone, all signs point to nope.

Worst at teenagering award-- Anyway, they prioritize audio, so this isn't completely out there, but...]

But thanks. And same to you.

[Provided he can find this guy again. Names should work, right.]