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[firstsoldier]

[Iiiit's .. text.]

In the interest of clarity for new arrivals, myself among them, I have a few questions that may seem blatantly obvious to everyone who's been here longer.

Am I understanding correctly that many of us here are being transformed into something else, much like the rain's temporary effects had on us recently?

Is this likely to happen to everyone?

Does it have anything to do with the brands we have been given? 'Runes'

Does anyone know how to repair a broken driver's side window for a M939 truck?

Finally, if you are obviously nonhuman, changed or naturally so, please leave a note as to what you look like so I know you are considered an ally and not an active threat.

Given the creatures that attacked in the storm, and earlier messages suggesting they may have once 'been like us', I do not wish to make a mistake.

Comments

[undyingcrow]

You've already gotten a few answers, by the looks of it, but yes. I don't believe there is any escaping transformations. Merely delaying them, or perhaps reverting singular changes under the right circumstances.

Jayce-san and I have been gathering information regarding our circumstances, and there are at least some who consider the transformations as gifts from the moon.

If you wish to know more, he has generously provided his research notes.

FILE: RUNIC SCRIPT
FILE: TENANTS 1 - 6

Additionally, I made a post last month detailing my findings.

My current hypothesis is that the monsters that emerge from Husks used to be ordinary people, but something, be it "stasis" or some other grim fate, robbed them of their humanity. The tenants suggest that our sigils may protect us against this stasis, but bear in mind that we are working with scattered puzzle pieces, so this information is all subject to change.

Lastly, since I have changed rather distinctly, please refrain from attacking a brown haired boy covered in black feathers, with talons, large wings, and large horns. I should think my attire makes it clear that I'm not an active threat, but I'd rather err on the side of caution.

[firstsoldier]

Ah, wonderful. Thank you, this is very helpful.

Are you and Jayce-san currently the authorities, so to speak, to which any discoveries or findings should be mentioned to?

Clothing unfortunately would not usually be an immediate sign of safety, but I will endeavor to leave you unharmed. Are these more permanent seeming changes, or did the storm's effects linger?

[undyingcrow]

Well, as far as I know, we're the ones who have released the most organized findings. There could be others, of course. For instance, SecUnit-san provided video materials from an area that I overlooked.

I would say it's somewhat collaborative, as there are bound to be blindspots in our personal investigations. I may be a detective, but I'm still fundamentally human.

[firstsoldier]

Are you using 'san' as an honorific or is it part of their names?

Any organization at all, in the face of what seems to be happening, is valuable. I had partly expected no-one to be bothering because someone else surely would be looking into it.

[undyingcrow]

Ah, my apologies. -san is an honorific, typically a form of respectful address. You could say it's a force of habit.

I agree, though. All things considered, we've kept a remarkable degree of civility even with our vastly differing backgrounds. I wouldn't say we're all on the same page, but I believe there's a general understanding that cooperation will benefit us in the long run.

[firstsoldier]

Thank you for explaining.

Ordinarily cooperation from disparate peoples is asking too much, but I am glad to see it. If there are other monster flocks like that waiting to attack, cooperation will be vital.

Especially if we are to find a way to stop what is happening to us.

[undyingcrow]

We do have a common goal overall. I believe that helps.

All of us were torn from our worlds, thrust into uncertain circumstances, and forced to face treacherous trials and unwanted transformations.

These seem like greater priorities than any discrepancies between our worlds, cultures, customs, and skills. Whether or not this remains true, time will tell.

[firstsoldier]

As you say. As trite as it is, we must hope for the best.

WHOOPS! I thought I got this. apparently I forgor

[undyingcrow]

I do wonder how many the Convoy can feasibly carry, however.

If this pattern continues and more new arrivals join us, there's a genuine risk that we hit capacity.

Obviously, that's hypothetical, but in the event that this becomes a cyclical pattern, it likely wouldn't hurt to prepare more thorough introductory resources either.

[firstsoldier]

Is that not why we are all assigned individual vehicles? Eventually I imagine we'll be expected to keep our belongings and sleeping arrangements off the convoy itself, which will remain for more group oriented purposes such as meals and bathing.

[undyingcrow]

Unfortunately, a motorcycle doesn't make for the most accommodating sleeping arrangements, so I'll have to rely on the convoy for that, or salvage a tent at some point or another.

But I suppose if nothing else, I have seniority.