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[stonyfaced]

I can't be completely sure what's been going on, but I've got a good enough idea

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[proof_in_bodies]

[Peter is still getting used to this talking journal thing. She taps her pen a few times.]

Much more informative than anything I've seen so far. Thank you, sir.

[stonyfaced]

You're welcome. Let me or any of my men know if you have any questions. Most people usually get a personal debriefing about this place, but you and the others aren't so lucky.

[proof_in_bodies]

So I've heard, though I am rather glad I skipped the "naked" part.

[stonyfaced]

As you should be. That goo's a devil to clean.

[eliatrope]

What a strange place to live.

So what should we be doing to help?

[stonyfaced]

Assuming you're new here, nothing. We're the ones who are here to help you. Just try to get to know this place and start thinking about how you want to fit in, that's my advice.

[eliatrope]

Well

I don't need any help, but I think a lot of people still do.

[A scuff and a shuffle while he looks at the map and some other entries]

There isn't anything else to do here in Temporary Housing anyway. Could I fit in and help them cook?

[stonyfaced]

Go for it. If you're really keen, you can go out and get a job if you want. Usually newborns only get a certain amount of time that they can spend in Temporary Housing until they get chucked out, but I think that this lot will be something of an exception until we can get you all sorted out.

[catoutofwater]

Thank you, Vimes. Or is it Commander Vimes? Captain? Sorry, I don't think I know what the correct title for the head of a Watch is. Or if I do, I forgot it, you know?

But that clears up a few things. I appreciate it, and I hope we newcomers won't cause you too many extra headaches! If there's something I can do to make your job easier, say the word.

[stonyfaced]

Any one of them is fine by me. I don't insist anyone call me by a title except my men.

[WELL, you're certainly polite! Good to see.] Thanks for the offer, but the only thing you can do is try and get yourself used to this place and pass on what I wrote up there to anyone who looks confused. Good luck getting yourself situated.

[catoutofwater]

Can do, sir. Everyone's been very helpful, so I'm sure I'll settle right in.

[stonyfaced]

We'll do our best to keep it that way.

[blindedmewith]

I can work overtime if you need me to investigate any extra crime, Mr. Stoneface!

[stonyfaced]

[Aww, Rosalind, you're so enthusiastic.]

I'm hoping there won't be any to investigate. If you do want to try helping out, though, you can always go around the city and make sure no one's just wandering lost or helping those in Temporary Housing out. There will be lots of lists involved.

[blindedmewith]

[creepily so sometimes]

I guess I could do that, even if I'm not a greeter.

Scientific lists?

[stonyfaced]

[SCIENTIFICALLY SO. Also, whenever Rosalind mentions science, he's always baffled. WHAT IS A SCIENTIFIC LIST. He bets it has numbers all over it. He hates numbers.]

Well, you'll be counting people. Those are numbers.

[SCIENTIFIC!!!!!]

[crimson_seeker]

On my way, Commander. Since you'll need people at Temporary Housing, I know my way around those parts.

[stonyfaced]

Everyone gets to know those parts at one point or another. I'll see you soon.

[crimson_seeker]

And the Guards get to know them better than most.