[ It does strike him, a bit, that it was a rude question, but oh well, it will sort itself out as he explains— ]
I'm running an emergency drill, soon, for the company. I need someone to make note of the names of everyone who participates during.
[ —and Edgard would have witnessed it, at minimum, that the skill of reading and writing was something Marcus left behind in an elven temple. Perhaps it's this man's proximity to that event that makes him a worthwhile candidate. ]
[Marcus??? Asking him for help?? What's the catch?]
Could do that. Just their names? To make sure everyone is there?
[At this moment, Edgard remembers that Marcus lost the skill of reading and writing and it occurs to him maybe he doesn't want people to know. Edgard already does.]
Aye. And some indication of timing, if there are stragglers.
[ If asked, Marcus would profess not to mind, and that anyone who cares to find out eventually will. What does it matter, when all know the circumstances of such a loss?
But here he is. ]
It will be done during the night, so there will be some reluctance, I'm sure.
There's a below-grounds gathering point below the central tower. In the event that the Gallows is attacked and the Commander orders that we shelter, that's where we'll go, and the nature of the drill we'll run. You'll be posted there.
I've not scheduled which evening yet, but I'll contact you the morning of with a roster.
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Was I supposed to read something?
[Hi back. Yes, he's literate.]
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[ It does strike him, a bit, that it was a rude question, but oh well, it will sort itself out as he explains— ]
I'm running an emergency drill, soon, for the company. I need someone to make note of the names of everyone who participates during.
[ —and Edgard would have witnessed it, at minimum, that the skill of reading and writing was something Marcus left behind in an elven temple. Perhaps it's this man's proximity to that event that makes him a worthwhile candidate. ]
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Could do that. Just their names? To make sure everyone is there?
[At this moment, Edgard remembers that Marcus lost the skill of reading and writing and it occurs to him maybe he doesn't want people to know. Edgard already does.]
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[ If asked, Marcus would profess not to mind, and that anyone who cares to find out eventually will. What does it matter, when all know the circumstances of such a loss?
But here he is. ]
It will be done during the night, so there will be some reluctance, I'm sure.
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[Please say yes.]
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[ And he's not not going to enjoy that part. ]
So I'd appreciate you not give anyone due warning ahead of time.
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[It's true, he wouldn't. First of all, he loves surprises. Secondly, Edgard's a man of his word. But, something still nags at him. So, he just asks.]
Why me? Why not--[A pause while Edgard tried to think of people Marcus associates with, realizes he has no idea, and continues] someone else?
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You're a member of Forces, and I've already assigned roles to three others of our division, one for each tower, to sound alarms.
[ A beat, then— ]
And you've understanding why I can't do this part myself, already.
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Yes. Understood. 'll do it.
Where will I be?
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There's a below-grounds gathering point below the central tower. In the event that the Gallows is attacked and the Commander orders that we shelter, that's where we'll go, and the nature of the drill we'll run. You'll be posted there.
I've not scheduled which evening yet, but I'll contact you the morning of with a roster.
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[This is even better than he thought! Edgard gets to hang out in the dirt for an assignment! What a great gig!]
'll be ready.
[He was born ready.]