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[enterprisingheart]

WHO: Jean-Luc Picard
WHERE: Various places around the village; House 20
WHEN: November 25 - 28th (closed section is backdated to Nov. 18)
OPEN TO: first part is OTA; backdated section is locked to Beverly
WARNINGS: None atm

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Return to Sender {OTA}

The letter shows up out of the blue on the 25th; an innocuous-looking thing save for the flame insignia on the front. And that alone is enough to give him an idea of what it might be, thanks to Beverly's description of the letter she'd received earlier. He reads it all the same, of course. It might be something different after all, and when it proves to not be, he tears it in half (and the envelope too, for good measure) and proceeds to go about his usual routine, stopping by the fountain before makes his way back around to the Inn.

Still, he can't quite get the letter out of his mind either, which leaves him looking more than a little distracted as he goes about his usual routine.

When it returns on the 26th he's not surprised. But he's not pleased either, and this time he takes the envelope with him, tossing it into the fire burning there when he arrives. He doesn't entirely expect it'll work any better this time around, but he can't deny that there's something oddly satisfying about watching it vanish into so much ash and smoke all the same.

Unfortunately, that proves to be no more successful than anything else had been and when he wakes on the 27th to find the letter still waiting for him he decides that this calls for more drastic measures, as he makes his way out to the fountain. Of course, a letter isn't going to do much more than float if laid on top of the water, but he has something of an idea as to what to do about that. First, however, he stops to make absolutely certain that it doesn't look like anyone is going to be arriving shortly, and then he bends down to see if he can find any small stones nearby. Of course, this involves digging around under the snow and ice and he almost certainly looks a little ridiculous doing so, but he figures that's a small price to pay if it gets rid of the letter.

Of course, it's no more successful than any of his other attempts and when the 28th rolls around he decides to simply leave it be. Or at least as much as he can, although he's in a Mood most of the day and eventually decides to take it on himself to see about chopping some wood. Partly because he's sure that someone will make use of it sooner or later, but also because it's as good a way to vent his frustrations as any.

Defrosting Emotions {locked to Beverly (backdated)}

Inconvenient though it's been, he can't say that it's entirely surprising that there'd be an ice storm. Especially if - as he half-suspects - the Observers are capable of altering the weather to an extent. Not that ice storms are unseasonable, mind. But it does certainly feel like something that's been thrown at them more for the sake of making things inconvenient than anything else. Still, while he can't deny that he misses having proper heat, there's just about enough to keep them from freezing. Even if it might not be comfortable.

Still, he knows that Beverly, at least, is making her rounds outside. And that's more than reason enough to keep the fire going, as far as he's concerned.

Calm Before the Cold - OTA

[super_seal]

WHO: Steve McGarrett
WHERE: McGarrett House, Both Villages, The Inn, River
WHEN: November 21 - 30th
OPEN TO: All
WARNINGS: None to start

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7I – Woods around House 114

Since the ice storm passed Steve had been working to rebuild their supplies at the house. With three of them there now, and winter coming in, he wanted to be as prepared as possible. Being a SEAL he’d learned how to live off the land in various conditions, winter included. Part of him even enjoyed the challenge of doing so, being out in nature… There was a certain peace to it.

For a couple hours every day, Steve can be found in the woods behind their house. He’s got a few traps set out there that need to be check on. None too close together, and nothing large enough to seriously hurt an adult human, but from time to time he catches something that they can eat - whether that something is enough to feed the three of them or not though is often a different story.

While out there he'll also collect things that can be burnt in the fireplace. At first he limited himself to things he could breakdown on his own, but after he found out about borrowing an ax from the Inn, he'll haul out bigger branches that have broken off from the trees to be chopped.


Both Villages - Path from House 114 to Main Village

When they’d moved into the house in the ‘new’ village, Steve had been happy it was so close to the open body of water. He had intentions of going swimming there regularly as well as possibly honing his spear fishing skills and various other open water activities. With the cold weather, however, that would all need to wait till the spring. Instead he had a long hike back to the main village daily. Not that he minded, Steve enjoyed the exercise and often traveled in a steady jog.


Inn – Borrowing Tools

Finding out that he could borrow certain tools from the Inn had been a huge relief, especially when he heard there was an ax. Steve had been gathering what he could to burn from the debris around their house but there was the need to chop some larger pieces as well. A couple days while he was in town he made his way to the Inn to sign out the ax, only to return home, chop some wood and then return back the ax back to the Inn.


Fishing by the River

The other location Steve could be found regularly was sitting on a rock near the river. His fishing pool was a long stick with a woven vine hanging down from the end of it into the water. It didn’t look like much, but Steve was often successful with it. Beside the rock he’d dug a small hole where he kept his catch as he tried for more.


Everywhere… Including Above.

Regardless of where he was, if there were others around he’d smile and nod in greeting. Anyone looking like they wanted to talk he’d easily engage in conversation.

All the while, he also kept his eyes open for others who either appeared to be gathering supplies or those who may be interested in making a trade. This winter was going to be harder on them than he liked, not having as much time to prepare as he'd prefer. They’d make due of course and he’d help others where he could, but he anticipating that trading what they could would help them the most.

[OTA] i was going to make an ice man cometh joke, but even i know that one's a stretch

[unmakeme]

WHO: Natasha Romanoff
WHERE: mostly the roofs of abandoned houses, or any house that's got a lot of snow and ice on it
WHEN: after the ice storm, from the 20th on
OPEN TO: anyone
WARNINGS: Very unsafe home maintenance conditions? Don't climb on an icy roof without any gear. It's dumb.

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It's been a rough few days, but the freaky weather is no longer a surprise to her. Just because so many of the houses are currently empty doesn't mean they will stay that way. A house with a caved in roof is pretty useless. Not to mention, with the random freaky weather, there's no way of knowing when it might take another abrupt turn. There's no way of knowing much for certain here. So, there are roofs with ice, and ice boxes without it. The solution is a pretty obvious one. Natasha also happens to be be fairly confident that she can go monkeying around on an icy roof without cracking her head open.

So that's what she's doing, on abandoned buildings (and even occupied buildings if they look like they can't take the weight bearing down on them) with a small hatchet and a bucket. Removing one obstacle and, hopefully, turning it into something useful. Though it's slow going, and there's just as much of a chance that the cold weather will continue and this will be half useless folly. She hasn't been asking people if she can go climbing on their houses. She's surprisingly quiet, and there's no reason to drag someone to their door and force them to let out their precious heat if she doesn't have to. Still, no one can completely control how loudly ice cracks, and quiet is not the same as silent, especially when one is bundled up against the cold. Santa Claus would be a much nicer surprise, but it's just Natasha. Sorry, guys.

Not to mention, breaking the ice up is an inexact science. Occasionally a small chunk will go rogue, sliding off the edge of a roof. Not enough to do real damage, but certainly enough to startle. She manages to call down "watch out" or "stand back" each time, just in case someone is under the eaves. Still, slow reflexes could easily mean a bump on the head.

When all is said and done, the end result is ice. A lot of it. She leaves a note on the wall at the Inn, as well as a few on the doors of other town buildings. Anyone who wants it is welcome to it. She'll even bring it around. Ditto with the clearing of the ice on your roof, if she hasn't already gotten to it.