text; video;

[searchforpeace]

[It's near three or four in the morning when this one comes in on the network. It's not elaborate.]

I believe it saw me but I'm not sure. Whatever it was, when I tried to get close to it... it made some noise. A chirp maybe? I didn't attempt to fight it; I wasn't armed in any way at the time.

[The video isn't until sometime in the afternoon the next day. The girl in the video is neatly dressed and put together. There's soft hints of sleeplessness around the eyes but she doesn't seem too bothered by it. Not right now at least.]

I'm sure several of you were privvy to the 'negotiations' thread. Forgive me, I haven't gone over the network as I had previously. I've... been avoiding it, to be honest.

[A vague bit of guilt rises on her features. She hated this number, hated this network, hated what it was doing to her life.
... But she didn't hate the people on here. They weren't asking for any of this any more than she was. They all deserved better.

She just jumps straight in after a moment of conflict.]

These entities, whatever they are, believe we are a mass of individuals unconnected. If this is what they are expecting then, uniting together might be some brief surprise to them.

[Her expression turns serious, guilt easing away. For the briefest of moments, she's almost regal in her air.]

I would like to organize a 'collective', if you will, among those among the numbered - those on this network. Through it we will be able to share information with one another as well as offering support in both physical and emotional senses.

I am not looking to play leader. I am not looking to craft troops. What I wish for is a collective gathering of people cooperating with each other and working for each other to stand against this invasion and to ultimately save each other as well.

[She pauses there and the feeling of a moment before evaporates like a mist. She smiles faintly and nods.]

I will be planning a gathering then for anyone who expresses interest at a currently undisclosed time in the future. Please contact me over the network, private messages or through my phone [here she gives her cellphone number without hesitation - she's tired of hiding].

Thank you.

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[Video | TV]

[odd_jobs]

[Remote in hand, Tadashi is leaning, with elbows on knees towards the screen.]

Now, that's what I was looking for. Count me in, boss.

[He rubs his chin.] I've got a couple of ideas for organization, but they're probably best offline.

Voice | Cellphone

[icy_heavens]

I get people not wanting to reveal too much and all, but we really do need something more organized.

[And about that earlier text . . .] I saw one of those the other day, too.

[Video | Water Trough]

[destinedforrock]

Oh! A united front, is it? Forming a more real society, are we?

You can count me in, too!

Even if, bear in mind, I won't exactly be going anywhere anytime soon, but rest assured I will do my utmost to contribute.

[Voice | Cell Phone]

[scramasax]

This is Anthony Janvier...

I'm for it - absolutely.

text | IRC

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

"Negotiations?"

[Yeah he missed that.]

text; cell phone

[controlsdesire]

I might be interested.

[text; ipad]

[amberhearted]

[ in response to her text at 3/4am. ]

"It"? Are you okay?

( text | laptop. )

[jests]

That's a noble want and aim. Let's hope it has success.

[Text]

[shiromadoushi]

[[Texting her phone, which of course means she now has his number as well, but she's seemed reasonable when he's chatted.]]

Sounds good.

[Text]

[formermagicalgirl]

[Will be coming to Audrey's cell so she knows who it is.]

You have my support for any organization of this group that doesn't involve Casval Mass as a leader.

Also, I did see one of those things as well. I was with someone else at the time.

video | private {iphone}

[ursoreckless]

[he knows that face although he had seen her dressed up more often than not. Shou thinks things over for a moment or two and then decides to make this a bit private.]

Don't those parents let you sleep?

[Video]

[italktofish]

OUTRAGEOUS! That's a GRAND idea!

[So. Excited.]

You can count me in!

[Text: Computer]

[spideyfanone]

Support in the emotional sense? Yeesh. But I've heard ideas that suck more, I guess.

text; PC

[reapsthewind]

Well, since you're not making the mistake of trying to lead an army like the last jackass... I'm in.

Video; Laptop

[searchforpeace]

[The word 'boss' brings a look of mild amusement to Audrey's face.]

'Organizer' may be a better word for me. Yes, anything like that would best be brought up at this gathering then. If you would like to tell me before though, I would be glad to arrange a time and place privately.

Video; Laptop

[searchforpeace]

Did the one you saw do anything? Beyond run off when you noticed it, I mean.

Unfortunately I feel we've gone beyond a time where anonymity will do us much good, at least when it comes to our fellow numbered on the network.

[odd_jobs]

It just doesn't have that same ring, though.

[He waves a hand lazily through the air.] Sure, I can run it by you first.

[icy_heavens]

I don't think it saw me. Wasn't sure what it would do, so I got out of sight first.

I've mostly done away with anonymity here, anyway. We all need to try and figure things out and have an idea of what others can do. Kind of important, when you're facing some kind of invasion, I think.

voice | cellphone

[reckless_fire]

Count me in.

[ video; cellphone ]

[secondcomingof]

[ This face. This face forever. ]

Well, I'm sure this won't go to hell like last time.

[ ...Casval, that's not helpful. Stop being unhelpful. And angry that all of these people are defriending you on Facebook. ]

[iaijutsu]

I'd like to be part of this.

( text )

[argents]

[ A simple text, late: ]

I said I'd help you.

[ Then another, after something of a pause: ]

What did you see?

Video; Laptop

[searchforpeace]

[... Another horse. At first Audrey pauses but... well, at least the horse can talk, unlike the cat.]

Contribution is what matters most, I feel.

Video; Laptop

[searchforpeace]

I've seen you on the network. Pardon me for not introducing myself before this. I've... been adjusting, you could say.

If you know of anyone else who may be interested, they are welcome as well. I have no intention of excluding those who wish to help.

Video; Laptop

[searchforpeace]

[Her expression darkens.]

When the statue exhibit first began, there was a URL to a forum there simply titled 'Let's Negotiate'. It wasn't so much a negotiation as it was a list of demands.