NWA Meet & Greet

    The light of the setting sun shines in through the windows as the fireplace is lit, with small torches and candles lit around the room to add a warmth glow throughout the alliance hall. Tables and chairs have been brought in and arranged to allow for the entire alliance to find a place to sit and enjoy themselves with a podium and three seats on each side of the podium for the guild owners and leaders.
    The food and drinks are placed along the wall for an easy buffet access. A variety of food is present, from local dishes prepared by volunteers of Shibuya to more traditional Japanese dishes, the buffet of course a sampling of what will be sold all week at the carnival. At the end of the buffet line, there is of course the dessert table, with a wide variety of sweets for people to enjoy as well.
    Rizadoman is standing off to the side for the moment as he watches people come in and does his best to direct. In some way he was the one who put this meeting together, so he felt responsible to see it go well. Every so often though he gets distracted by glancing at the food table and those with quick eyes could catch a drop of drool.

It wasn't that long ago that Mikage and Cyrus had set out from Shibuya, heading for a training mission in the Byalan dungeon. However, they had been diverted by the most recent Wave of Calamity, and then the call for an all-Alliance meeting had brought them right back where they started.

The pale Were Fang enters along side her alchemist companion, commenting in passing, "Some days, it feels like we spend our lives going around in circles." It turns into an amused look as she nudges the Cait Sith in the shoulder. "We'll head back out tomorrow morning, right?"

As she checks in, the girl reports, "Members of the Wild Hunt present and accounted for." That being the name of their little traveling party, which is made up of a member from each of the Alliance guilds, oddly enough. Sassaral is likely already somewhere amongst the crowd, having been around earlier to tend to some of the food preparations.

"Food?" She asks. Not seeming to be looking for an answer, "Food." This is a statement as she starts heading towards the buffet. Leave it to the DPS to be concerned with stocking up on energy when they have a chance.

Where is Rama, you ask? The lynx has beaten Mikage to the buffet, and is sitting there, giving every passing person the biggest, saddest eyes, suggesting to all that he is clearly starving and needs treats from the table.

Here they are, that Spriggan duo of Kotono and Miyako. Or is it Miyako and Kotono? Or is it... Who cares?

Kotono arrives with Miyako not far behind (perhaps even by her side?) She looks around and then finds a place for the two of them to sit. "This looks like a good spot as any, Miyako," Kotono comments as she rolls her neck around a little. "Plenty of food and hopefully lots of good stuff to happen tonight." Her eyes narrow a little. "I've had enough nonsense for a while."

"Told you I'd be here."

Shiruba says it as she puts a hand on Rizadoman's shoulder so she doesn't completely startle him. "But I had to clean up first." Between trekking across Yamato to come to terms with herself and recent events, to dealing with the collapsed mine and a plunge into the rat cellars, she needed a good shower and such before making a public appearance. As is she is, all things considered, dressed up for the occasion. In that she is wearing a much cleaner and stylized version of her usual outfit, with a little stitching detailing along the hems and the fur linings actually brushed out. Likely Gwen's handiwork, at Shiruba's insistance that it not be over-the-top and needlesly fancy. She was here as the Leader of the Silver Swords and one of the main heads of the Alliance, and had no intention of looking like or presenting herself as anything else than who she was.

Yeowang arrives precisely on time. She takes a look around the meeting room, and nods thoughtfully as she looks over the buffet. It looks well thought-out. She doesn't take any just yet, but there is time enough for that later. She drifts over towards Rizadoman, nods curtlt in greeting. "Good evening," she says.

She's currently dressed in what might be taken for buisiness dress, a pencil skirt, crisp, plain blouse, and a jacket of the same color and material as the skirt, and her hair is worn long. Those who run duties with her tend to see it in a bun, so they may not realize how long it is.

She peers at Mikage, but nods about circles. She was at the wave as well, and she's been working on a few projects since then. Shiruba knows a bit about that.

"It may be a circle, but it's a circle that always comes back t food." Cyrus answers Mikage, touching her shoulder back and approaching the dinner table immediaetly, grabbing a plate and stocking it with a bunch of food... glancing aside for a moment...

And then quickly sneaks a piece of his Suya meat to the lynx while nobody is looking. Absolutely nobody. Certainly also nobody will notice how he hits his arm on the table, making a loud sound right when giving the food, stumbling and quickly getting back up.

"Ahem." He coughs, and grabs a second plate and puts Loukoumades on it, with the vanilla icecream, approaches Rizadoman, and puts the plate into his hands while giving him a knowing look. That kind of look of: 'can't have you slobbering while running a meeting' kind of look.

    Miyako nods, setting into her seat, leaning against Kotono's shoulder. "Yeah, it's good not to be in the middle of a fight. The other day was... guh." She sighs and shakes her head, then glances over at the buffet.

    "You planning to stick around for a few days?" she asks the taller Spriggan. "We could check out a few places in the catacombs, come back up and enjoy the festival..."

Erufu has heard about the meeting and here she will be wandering in a bit after Rizdoman has. She'd been helping with some of the prep and she comes up on her find, gets on het tip toes and whispers.

"Cheese you know you want it." Then she giggles a ltitle bit before backing of to see whom else is at the party.

    Hifumi has done what Hifumi does. There are onigiri, dango, yakisoba pan, tasty rat meat bento, and packages of instant noodles with bowls and boiling water provided along with instruction that these noodles CAN be enjoyed by people who lack the cooking skill even though they still need to be 'cooked' before eating. The chef putters around the tables with the floral drake on his shoulder. Snapdragon his flower and leaf based drake along for the ride, and lighting chafing trays and such with it's little bursts of fire breath.

"I plan to stick around, yes," Kotono replies to Miyako as she stands up to head to the buffet. "Yeah, the catacombs sound like a fun place." She chuckles a little. "Of course, what you define as fun is different from what others might consider fun." She proceeds to peruse the buffet to see what there is.

    Merek is about, and probably would be for a little while, the man listens while he watches. Then he finds a place while he will find himself a nice drink and will relax.

    Rizadoman quickly looks at the plate handed to him by Cyrus, seeming befuddled for a moment before his stomach growls and reminds him that there is food in his hand. So while standing and doing his best to usher people he quickly will turn his back and take bites, ice cream first. At the mention of cheese though Rizadoman's eyes quickly scans the buffet table and seems about to leave his post before he regains self control. Setting his plate at an empty table he takes a deep breath and moves to stand at the podium.
    Standing up in front of the podium is the large lizardman, Rizadoman, as he looks at the filled room with all the alliance members. On the very tip of his nose is a small white spot, of vanilla ice cream that seemed to escape the lizardmans tongue. With a cough the lizardman gives a sign to get started and takes a deep breath before he begins to speak. "Thank you all for coming, to what I hope is the first of many of these. It was decided to meet to day to be able to take this time to come together and to actually have everyone talk, in the same room. Today I hope we all walk out of here with a common goal. A destination for us to work towards even if every individual drives us there in a different way. "
    Rizadoman takes a breath and watches the gathered alliance members reactions, before he continues. "Over this last year we have done a lot, we have refurbished Shibuya back to life. We have protected the land of Yamato from countless threats including eight different waves. We have explored the deepest depths of this world and I would like to think saved many lives that without us prioritizing all life, would not be breathing today." There is an obvious tone of pride in his voice as he speaks and takes another momentary pause to remind himself to breath.
    Rizadoman picks back up on his momentum of his words, continuing his speech, "We are still doing good work today. Jazzuhanzu, Shiruba, Yeowang and many others in this room have begun directing the setup of a new support system to help better support the lands impacted by the wave. We are looking for ways to make our own supply routes safer and even looking for a solution to the Leviathans. So again we are continuing to do our best at doing the amazing job of not just being adventurers, but being heroes . So this Lizardman wants to say thank you to all for everything. "
    Rizadoman takes one final pause before wrapping up " I am sure I wlll be speaking up soon again, however at the moment I want to turn it over to the Silver Sword Commander, Shiruba. " Clapping he steps aside from the podium as his eyes turn to Shiruba, ushering her forward to say a few things. The vanilla ice cream spot , still at the tip of his snout.

Before Rizadoman heads over to give his little announcement speech, Cyrus sneaks him what looks like an envelope. "Bear gave this to me, to give to you by the way. Said to read it whenever." Which meant the lizardman had no time to read it before that speech.

Cyrus stands back instead, and comes to stand with Mikage, and touches a hand to her shoulder for a moment to warn her of his presence while he awaits Shiruba to speak herself. Trying his best to not say anything about that ice cream spot on Rizadoman's nose.

It seems Kaydon is going to be showing up fashionably late, as he wanders in in time to catch the tail end of Rizadoman's speech. He grabs some food and lingers towards the back of the room for the moment, not wanting to interrupt Shiruba's speech.

"Mmmph." Mikage replies to Cyrus' comment about things coming back to food. She had already shoved a few pieces of sushi into her mouth in a very unlady-like fashion, and is exhibiting a nice set of bulging cheeks for her efforts.

Of course, he fails miserably at sneaking food to the 'starving feline', and while Miki spots his poor attempt, she ends up having to put a hand over her mouth to keep from choking as she laughs with her mouth full. Rama doesn't seem to mind either way, so long as he gets the treats in the end.

As Rizadoman takes his position at the stage, she swallows and tries to look respectful. At least as respectful as she can from her usual place, leaning against the wall. Rama, however, continues his begging at the buffet for the time being. The Were Fang is usually quiet in large social circumstances like this, so she just gives Cyrus a nod as he stands beside her, listening politely for the time being.

Yeowang listens thoughtfully to Rizadoman's introduction to today, and she raises her hand for a moment as he introduces the project that she, Jazuhanzu, and Shiruba are working to get support for. That way if anyone wanted to come talk to her about it, they'd know who to speak with. When he calls on Shiruba to speak next, she smiles with amusement. She has an idea how this might go. Sadly, there's not much she can do to help apart from a supportive nod.

Erufu makes note of the icecream and goes after some of that for herself as she gets away from her frine to let him speak. She's very happy to ahve this and she's eating away watching as Shiruba is now speaking she's curious to see what she has to say. She also has icecrea. She'll have to get some to Goblin Slayer later...

Shiruba takes a soft, deep sigh as Rizadoman takes the podium. Just to prepare herself for what will in short order come afterwards. It's a good thing she's had all that training in maintaining focus and composure! She still briefly bites her lower lip a bit though, just because she's still never entirely certain of herself. Though as she's been told that's more a sign of humanity than a weakness.

"Well, wish me luck," she utters under her breath mostly to herself than anyone that happens to be nearby, before stepping up to take over the podium. "Thank you for the opening, Rizadoman." Then turns her attention to the crowd gathered. "We have had our highs and lows in our time here. Successes and failures, victories and setbacks, gains and losses. But not yet have we fallen... As a much wiser old bear told me once, the only true defeat is when you quit and stop learning from the mistakes made. We've had our share of mistakes, but learning from and overcoming them is what makes us stronger, and brings us closer together. I am happy beyond words to see you all here together, side by side and willing to work together, to support each other, even though our own ideals may not always be exactly the same."

The wolfgirl takes a moment to pause, catch her breath, and her thoughts as well. "As Rizadoman has already mentioned, we have started a long-term project to help the Landers better help themselves when danger befalls the world. Some of you may recognize what 'The Red Chain' is similar to in name, and that is intentional. It will be focused on recovery and restoration efforts in the aftertime of a disaster, when medical aid and rebuilding are needed most. And hopefully down the road, the Lander Kingdoms and Nations will be doing it for themselves, to help themselves and others in need, with us only needing to watch over for the threats they cannot handle alone." She puts her hands together as a sort of vage gesture of together. "It's true that as Adventurers we have advantages the Landers do not... But the New World Alliance is here to protect the world -with- them, for -all- people regardless, not to be above and better than them."

    Merek will lift up both of the hands of his to clap, then he nods a bit, while he finds a little ice cream to eat. The man takes the time to gently relax and watch the people in the place.

There is a moment of recognition that Mikage offers to those individuals who are working together to try and help move with Lander recovery in the aftermath of such disasters. Yeowang, who had nodded at her earlier is given a return nod of support and appreciation.

As of late, she hasn't settled down in any place for long enough to try to build anything, not that the Ranger had much in the way of skills to set to that kind of task. Still, she shows some appreciation for those that do. "You could probably make some potions to donate to the cause?" She leans over to whisper to Cyrus.

For now, she keeps her voice down, trying not to interrupt those who are talking.

"Nice." Cyrus admits, nodding his head. "I've been wondering if we'd be able to organize something like this. Would have been nice to have this before that enormous mess at the Rulid Kingdom. But hindsight is 20/20 I suppose." The catte comments.

He shifts down when Mikage leans in to whisper to him, slowly nodding his head as mentions it. "Good idea." He answers her at a similar whisper. "I'll bring it up after the meeting."

Kaydon claps a few times after the first part of Shiruba's speech, and then grabs some of the food from the tables. He's never gonna pass up on free food.

Erufu seems to be listening pretty intently but she's still devouring icecream. Look she's not had it in about a /year/ she wants it pretty bad and who knows the next time she'll end up getting some. She also does cpa when Shiruba is finished up as well.

    Miyako nods to Kotono, then pays attention as Rizado and others speak. "I'll be glad to lend a hand, when I'm able," she says of the Red Chain. "And with the Waves and such, too. I think we need to have a more solid strategy for dealing with those."

    Rizadoman receive's the letter from Cyrus and slips it into his belt before he goesp on stage. After his speech he does not immediately retrieve the letter to read instead as he listens he begins to inched his way closer to the food, yes the cheese plate and ice cream looked good but his mother, may the ancestors be wary of her, told him to always eat a proper meal and no sweets before the meal was at an end. So he begins to put together a plate, grabs a cup of water deciding to pass on the wine and that it was to late for coffee. Sitting down he finally retrieves the letter to read, taking a moment he reads it , rubs his temple , reads it again, tilts his head and rubs it a third time before setting it down and looking at his food. He had completely lost track of what he was doing after reading it.

Well that went over better than it did in her head. Shiruba feels a bit reassured... but the hardest part of this, at least for her, is yet to follow. She leans forward a bit, resting her hands on the edges of the podium to brace herself.

"As I am sure almost everyone here knows by now, we have been involved in a rather long conflict with the Undead Army that arose in the northwestern section of the Ninetails Dominion. A grueling affair that could mayhaps been less of an ordeal if we had better understood the history of this world, to see such 'lost' threats beforehand... But if we dwell on the past instead of respect it, we stop looking to the future. We need to focus ahead, not behind." A brief pause as she closes her eyes and takes a breath. Steady, girl, steady.

Shiruba looked back up to the gathering. "Recently we did have a breakthrough. A group of us, including members from Olympus and even the Scale Emblem Alliance, succeeded in defeating -and- destroying one of the Undead Generals. Sylver," She actually scowls a bit at the name, since it's actually similar to her own. Ironic, that. "The Salamander that had been stalking me, and vice versa... Not before she was able to take someone very close to me away though, and left one of those abominations in her place. Both of which were dealt with... The important thing is that these Undead, while powerful, are -not- undefeatable, and hopefully we will be able to start fighting back rather than reacting, to bring a proper end to this ordeal."

"The same for the Waves of Calamity. There is only so much we can do before hand, but that doesn't change that we need to start acting rather than reacting. I want to reassure you all, that neither waves or the offworlders that take advantage of them will break either this world or our determination! We will stand, we will fight, we will protect... and in the end, we will win."

Shiruba stood herself back up, tucking her hands behind her back. "That is all I have at the moment. Thank you, everyone, and continue to do your best. For yourselves and for this world we now call home."

Kotono listens and nods, paying attention to what is being said. The fact that the Scale Emblem Alliance is causing trouble doesn't make her feel well. She knows that this is their home, and if the SEA succeeds, their home will be no more. "Something has to be done!" Kotono says to no one in particular.

Mikage had only heard about the situation with the undead general in passing, from brief conversations on the chimlinks. The details, of which, had left her feeling unsettled. While she may not be entirely convinced that Landers and Adventurers are the same, she'd met more than her fair share of ones that were human enough that it proved they all needed protection.

Shaking her head, the Were Fang growls under her breath, a sound that seems strange in her human form. She rarely, if ever, showed her monster side. As Shiruba tries to psyche the up with her words, Miki reacts buy giving a rousing roar of approval, her expression showing her own resolve. Stand, protect, and fight... that is why she ended up in Silver Sword to begin with.

    Miyako reaches a hand up to clasp Kotono's for a moment, giving it a warm squeeze. "Yes," she agrees. "But we need a coherent plan of what that is to be. And we need to at least make the Scalers understand why we want them to slow down."

Yeowang's lip turn up in a quick smile for Mikage, and to Miyako as well at her declaration, and she turns her gaze to take in the assemblage. She bows to Shiruba when she also talks up the RED CHAIN project. Hopefully the official mention will garner enthusiasm for the project from a broader cross-section of the alliance, though to be honest, she's fairly pleased with support that's already come in. Well, there's a lot to organize however it works out, so she's got her task before her.

She listens silently to the conclusion of Shiruba's words, and at the conclusion, she applauds softly, and offers an encouraging smile as she comes over to clap her on the arm as she comes down from the podium. She looks around to the others curiously, to see what other discussions may come up.

Cyrus is surprised to hear that kind of sound coming from Mikage, giving her a momentary look. Not a judging one, just a 'oh hey' kind of thing. He himself remains more quiet. That kind of typical Japanese behavior where, showing one's excitement isn't considered a proper thing one does socially. So instead, he just bows his head with an agreeable nod.

It seems Kaydon has gathered up more food, and is mostly just chowing down. He does give a whoop of approval in Shiruba's direction, albeit with a mouth full of food, but he's at least trying. Less meet and greet and more eat and eat. Hey folks should know him, it's not like he doesn't make an effort to be known on the chimlink.

Hifumi makes sure the food tables are full, especially making sure anyone who hasn't takes at least one packet of noodles for later even if they don't try them now. There is Cluckcluck, Grunty and Shrimpies flavor packets to go with the noodles.

The positive response has Shiruba feeling a lot better, and a lot more capable of her role as a leader as well as adventurer. Even she looks slightly taken aback by Mikage's outburst, she forgets that the woman is technically a Were Fang.

But it doesn't stop her from making a beeline to the buffet as soon as she's down from being at the front of the gathering! Food was still her soft spot and that was definitely not going to change.

    Rizadoman listens to Shiruba and stands as she finishes up and moves to take Shiruba's place. Fortunately it appears with all the reaction to the letter he had gotten off the drop of vanilla ice cream. Looking at the alliance he takes the letter and places it on the podium. " Yes it is as Shiruba says, we have our challenges ahead of us, and I fear I must speak of one more. Ainz Ooal Gown. A great lich, who's subordinate was behind the poisoning of the near by forests. Also he had some involvement in the laste wave it seems. On top of that there is the natural dangers of the worlds, like the Leviathans. However when all is said and done, I believe in us , I believe in the New World Alliance to be the protectors of this land, and this world."
     It is obvious that from this point on Rizadoman is improvising having hoped that one of the leaders would show and be speaking now, but what can be done. " I am sure in the coming days , in the coming year, more will challenge us and yet we will stand strong and fight. Now I could start going into the details on how to kill an undead, or how we have to stop the wave but this meeting is not just about Shiruba or I talking. Everything has to grow and change or it ends up dying so how do the people here want to see the alliance grow, Shibuya grow? Now is the perfect time to talk about it in seriousness? So please feel free to stand up and speak. " The lizardman is about to leave the podium, having opened up discussion to the floor before he adds very quickly and slightly lower volume, "IgotpromotedtocommanderofMoonTree." Then he steps away, quickly and suddenly regrets not being more stealthy.

Mikage doesn't seem embarassed at all by the looks she is given. Though she rarely exhibited any signs of that monster blood that flowed in her veins, it is still there, none the less. She just smirks and gives a small shrug. "We're Silver Sword for a reason, right? Fighting is what we do."

However, with the extra attention, she does seem to quiet down. Being in the spotlight is something uniquely uncomfortable for her, so she just pulls her hood up and leans against the wall, allowing others to take up the conversation.

Erufu looks to Kotono for a moment and thinks for a moment.

"We need to find a way to take the war to those behind the waves. We should also look more into their nature." She note having inishes her firs bit of food. she's making another platter and there's some of the fired cheese. She speaks up at her friends prompt.

"Well I have that inn and pub I want to get set up still and I think I have teh resources to get started at it soon!"

"Fighting -and- exploring," Shiruba calls back to Mikage. "The only way to know why we protect the world is to know the world itself."

She pauses as a wolfen ear flicks. She's got good enough hearing that Rizadoman's muttering isn't quite low enough for her to miss. She smiles... and remembers how that moment feels, so she doesn't do much else at leat at the moment.

Other than resume stuffing her face. Wolf it down is taken literally with this girl.

With her mouth full as she can do is point at Erufu and nod vigorously. That was one thing Shibuya was still lacking, outside of pestering Hifumi to bring them stuff from the IR.

Yeowang listens thoughtfully as Rizadoman talks about the recent crises facing NWA and Yamato as a whole, frowning thoughtfully at Leviathans and and the other challenges we face coming up. So when he calls for people to come up and speak, she feels that she ought to, well, go up and speak. She's not nervous or timid at all; once she's decided it's not out of place to do so, she does it unhesitatingly. There is some sense that this is not a strange position for her to be in.

She begins by introducing herself, "I am Yeowang. I am relatively new to the Alliance, having been soloing the game up until recently, and trying to do with the game what I did in life. That's not possible, but I am doing the best we can. For many of you, this game is better than your lives back in Japan, for others, it's a shadow. But as members of NWA, we are all committed to helping to make this world a better place. I have not met all of you," she continues, "Though I have met a few. I will tell you that while I am not as familiar as many of you are with the intricaies of global politics in Yamato, I am as eager as any of you to strengthen our collective position in this world. I am an experienced organizer, and if any of you would like assistance organizing projects or programs, I would be glad to help you." She bows, then resumes her place with those watching.

Kaydon moves over to where Shiruba is, and then offers her a cup of noodles, "You doing okay? We haven't chatted up much since the last time we were hanging out. Just wanted to see how you were doing."

    Hifumi maks sure Shiruba gets a mix of foods. She's one of his best customers so he might as well keep her happy even when she isn't paying for it. He keeps the tables full, he only brought one hogshead of beer but people will have to live with that since he's got to pay for beer not just craft it and pay for ingredients.

"Yep." Mikage replies to Shiruba, seeming to retreat into herself a little bit. The Wild Hunt was particularly known for exploration over anything else, with the party having traveled across much of Yamato in the past year.

Still, she figures that some kind of introduction for those not directly familiar with her is worth having. "For anyone who doesn't know me, I'm Mikage and the cat who isn't as starving as he is telling you he is, is my companion Rama." She motions at the lynx, who may very well still be staring at the buffet table. "Were Fang Ranger. Part of the Wild Hunt exploration party. Hunting and tracking our my specialties, but always interested in lending a hand where I can."

After that, she coughs and pulls at her hood. "And, I don't like crowds. So... I'm going to be quiet now." She steps behind Cyrus at that, using him as a shield.

Cyrus raises his hand. "Support, Cait Sith, potion master and alchemist. I'm the one that draws the cart this one sits on." He answers as he spots Mikage step behind him. "And lover of food. So please excuse me as I continue to... raid the buffet... and the ramen." Because he's not tasted ramen in almost a year now. With that, he drags Mikage along to the food table.

    "Congratulations," Merek offers then to Rizadoman, while he nods a bit. "Merek, Moonlight Alchemist, Magic Knight," he will note. The man adjusts the scarf which he wears, while he thinks. "Anyway, I am often making things, if you ever need anything, you only need to try and ask!" Then, he will smile while he nods a little bit to people.

Considering Shiruba 'pays' by bringing in meat and other fresh kills as much as she does with money, she rarely has much of a tab despite how much she can eat. It really works out rather well.

She nods to Kaydon as she accept the noodle cup as well, swallowing down her previous mouthful so she can talk. "I'm better than I was before. I made a memorial for Gabriella to properly put her spirit at rest, had a reassuring conversation with my mentor... and have been on a sort of 'world tour' during my hiatus to remind myself just why it is we're fighting to defend it." Not that it kept her from getting involved in a few things, but those were of her choice to help.

She gives Rizadoman a reassuring smile, and will have to talk with him later once he's got time to settle in. At least there will be the carnival to also keep him occupied.

    Rizadoman doesn't quite sit down, he is hovering as he listens to the conversations. Nodding his head the lizardman acknowledges those that speak before he speaks up as well, " Plenty of secrets left to explore and more then enough reason to fight. I will put together current secrets that need help exploring, and try to ask the Wild Hunt to help in less crowded environments. " With that said he looks at Erufu and nods, " Also Erufu brings up a point as well, The towns growth , I have my own additions to town I would like to see but something was said a few weeks back on the chimlinks that ahs stuck in my mind. What do the people who were here before us want?"
     Rizadoman takes a moment before he adds, " I want to see us have a more diplomatic connection to all the kingdoms of Yamato, and a better hand on the pulse of how to improve the life of Landers. I also want to do our best though not to destroy the land while we do it. "
     As if an after thought the lizardman adds, " OH yes I am Rizadoman , a mere lizardman on the path to becoming a Naga warrior like my ancestors before me. I also have been told I have a way with written languages, both reading and writing. Also as I just mentioned I am apparently the Shiruba of Moon Tree now, so if you have problems come find me. "

"I'd like to know where her memorial is, so I can pay my respects." Kaydon says, though as he looks at the other folks starting to introduce themselves. He should introduce himself, but he really has no idea what to say. He's just...Him.

Well Kaydon knows her well enough it's probably no surprise to him that Shiruba's response is to pull out a small map of directions and hand it to him, then resume eating. Clearly prepared for other people wanting to give regards to their lost Lander friend.

    Miyako waits a few moments for everyone who wants to get a map or other directions from Shiruba to do so, before standing to make her own introduction. "Hi folks, I'm Hermione Granger. ... Wait, wait, wrong script, hang on." She rummages through an inventory screen to produce a sheaf of papers, flips through them, then tucks them back into inventory.

    "Right, right. Miyako Blacklily. I prefer exploration and research over fighting, and I've been working on the catacombs below the city here. We've mapped out the first level and dealt with about... mm, maybe a third, I think, of the monster nests down there, on a permanent basis. Well, as permanent as anything else around here. If you've an interest in helping with that, or in old music, talk to me whenever."

    She reaches over to tap Kotono on the shoulder. "C'mon, Ko-chan, you're next."

Clearing her throat, Kotono takes out her papers and says, "Kotono Hashimoto here, and I'm also a researcher and explorer. That is, when I'm not practicing my acrobatics. They have come in handy at times."

A pause as Kotono takes a moment ot take a sip of water. "I've been helping with mapping as well, but we've still got a ways to go I believe. Nevertheless, if you're interested in helping out or learning how to stretch yourselves out, come see me." A slight smirk. "Although I do not take responsibility if you overstretch yourself."

With a smirk, she looks to Miyako and says, "Thanks for reminding me."

There's a faint sigh from Kaydon after he takes the notes from Shriuba, as he finally figures he should at least like, say SOMETHING. So he does speak up, "Hey, uh. I'm Kaydon. I'm mostly here 'cause Shiruba pays me to be here but also sometimes I make weapons and then don't give them to goblins. Also maybe I like some of you. A little." He considers for a second, "And uh. I guess that's it? I'm really nobody special. I haven't invented new technology or slain a god or anything like that."

A brief pause, "OH! Right, well I mean I guess I did make damascus steel but that was a while ago I haven't done anything cool since then."

Erufu has had abit to grink and fist pumps "You are my new weapon and armor smith sir!" She's seemign to like this idea a lot she's still mad at Gigan it looks like. She'll go back to eatina nd pauses. "So your the one who did that? Impressive work!"

    Hifumi shakes his "Anyone who doesn't know me come to the Isekai Ryokan or just eat what's on the table. I'm the Moonlight Chef Hifumi. Take some noodles with you, my instant noodle packets can be made by anyone, add boiling water you don't need a cooking skill. Just leave the Landers alone about food we've had undead trying to ruin our crops all year thanks." he says and snorts getting more food laid out. Yup Hifumi is in catering mode.

Shiruba rolls her eyes when Kaydon includes the goblin bit. But at least he finally said something.

"I mean, if you're here and you don't know who I am, I'd be amazed. But I suppose some of you may not know what I am, per say. I'm a Spell Fletcher. A magic archer, if you will. I'm also a scout, explorer and Archeologist." She coughs softly. "I may be a Leader but I really, REALLY do not like the idea of sitting in an office just giving orders all the time."

    Rizadoman hears Kaydon's jab an sighs a little. That would have to be addressed but he does give room for others to continue speaking, mainly so he could take a few bites of his plate finally. After a good portion has been devoured he speaks up, " We need to learn to forgive and forget those who have done something we disapprove of. People sometimes do the wrong thing with the best of intentions and proper punishment was given. So while we all may have our own opinion of the matter, as an alliance as a whole I think we need to be able to move forward together. That means that we can't turn away from one our own, just because they make a mistake that has been effectively resolved." Nothing like getting promoted and then beginning controversial conversations.

"Remember what I said about respecting the past but not dwelling upon it," Shiruba chimes in between bites, if only to keep this from boiling up into something that might cause more harm than good.

"Look, I'll be honest. You do stupid shit, people are going to bring it up. Or at least I am. That's just me. And I expect nothing less when I do stupid shit." Kaydon replies as he lookes between Rizadoman and Shiruba, "I'm just messing around. It's cool."

Yeowang sighs a bit as the Giganpor issue comes up now. Her face says Serious Business. "It -is- an important issue," she agrees. "And in the real world, providing material aid to enemies is punishable by firing squad. But we don't have that here, and even if we did, players respawn, so there's not much point. One of the Scales took matters into his own hands /anyhow/, and it's done. But there have been some reparations to some of the Landers, and it's a miracle that -all- the players and -all- the Landers haven't declared NWA persona non grata in the entirety of Yamato."

"Luckily, that hasn't come to pass, and I'm entirely grateful that there seems to be some understanding that it was a one-time laspe of judgement that won't be repeated." She looks around the room. "But what we all need to do, I think, is move on from that incident, and keep people's minds on the future, and the /benefits/ that we can bring them, rather than our past transgressions."

"Mistakes were made. We learn from the mistakes, and we move on. And keep others from making the same mistakes. Ignoring them dooms us to repeat them... but we can't cling to them, either, is what I'm trying to say."

Shiruba takes a few minutes to finish off the rest of her food, save the noodle cup since that's portable. "It was good seeing you all here. Be sure to give Rizadoman proper congratulations... But I really need to get some rest before the carnival, and as much as I enjoying wandering it will be really nice to sleep in my own bed again. So for now, good night." She bows (without tipping the cup, wow), and then with a sway of the tail turns and wanders out from the hall.

    Rizadoman stands and adds as Shiruba seems to be heading out, " I will wrap up the majority of what there is to say, is that thank you all for the hard work. I look forward to what the next year will bring." With that the large lizardman begns to clap, and even if he was the only one, he would keep it up for a few minutes. Eventually he would sit to his meal finally planning to focus on the eating.

    Hifumi keeps the food stocked, makes sure people leave with some noodles and limits the beer due to supply, but hey all the menu sake you can drink

Yeowang nods at what Shiruba says and adds, "To that end, I think that the more benefits and services we can bring to people, the less they will remember that one transgression. Running duties helps also, they all help the Landers, so each time we run one, the benefits accrue to everyone." She looks around the assembled alliance. So I think as long as we all stay actively contributing, we will be good to go."