Video | Morning of 22 November | Open to both courts

[gordianknots]

[A little after ten in the morning, Waver’s face is on the network again. Behind him is the same inn from the last broadcast, and he remains as cool and stern faced as ever. His voice is calm as he speaks, with just a hint of authority to make it at least seem like things are under control.]

Good morning. We have received intel from within Redgate, and the objective of what is to be done to help it has changed. Those who went into Redgate first have since been dropped into the waters off the coast of Leathann. We have confirmed this both by scrying, and attempting locket communication which has only given us the sound of water. It is at the request of Redgate’s temporary administration that we find those missing, and get them onto dry land.

With that in mind, I propose the following: if someone is capable of bringing a map of the area between the Shipyard ring, Leathann, and the main continent with longitude and latitude clearly marked, we can determine exactly where those missing are. With that information in mind, we will ask those who can teleport or else fly to enter that area and locate the individuals.

Meanwhile, we will request that anyone who can access ships, or else provide a vessel of some sort enter the waters to act as a rendezvous point. If those flying or teleporting can’t carry more than one person with them, this will be key in getting everyone to dry land.

For all of this to work, I need that map sooner rather than later. Please.

Those who can offer the ability to teleport, please arrive here. Those who can fly, I ask that you get into the area and be on stand by - coordinates will be given to you the minute we have them. Those who have water and ship access, I ask that you do the same - head into the waters, and be on standby.

A list of names will be available to those involved in the rescue mission. Otherwise I would rather protect identities involved.

Thank you.

Private, to Rin

I’m staying in Daonna to administrate. There wasn’t a chance of me going into Redgate to begin with, there were plenty of other people more qualified than me. Sorry for making you worry.

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[gordianknots]

We've got six people, so that works well.

[Waver's a little surprised at the speed, at how quickly everything is flying by. Half of him has to admit that late breakfast might be a bad idea. The other half wants to try that ride in person.]

I can do that, happily. As for the question of traps, that's the problem - we've no idea. Only that there's the potential. I suppose maneuvering in flight isn't an issue for you.

[smithwork]

Great, we'll take that rowboat as a backup in case the water gets choppy for whoever has to wait their turn to be picked up. [ Diving down a mountainside they go, using the resulting updraft to rocket south-east; with the locket wrapped around one of his steering fists, the whistle of the wind and tugging down of a helmet will be in prime centre-stage of the screen. ] Don't worry about us, we're good. Toothless can stay awake and aloft for a day or two if needs be.

[ Just like his rider. ]

Who am I looking for, out of curiosity?

[gordianknots]

The team heading into the Shipyard Ring is comprised of Kaldur and Flora. I don't know if you've met, but I can tell them to just look for Toothless.

[Your dragon is a truly wonderful landmark, Hiccup.]

Those you'll be looking for are John Grimm, Alice, Saralegui, The Brucolac, Eren Jaeger, and Grell Sutcliffe. I don't know if you've met any of them before, but Kaldur's familiar with most.

Also, off topic but I feel it must be said, you're truly impressive at flying-and-conversing.

[smithwork]

We do this a lot back home, the whole 'picking people up where they've gotten stranded' thing happens a lot. I live in an archipelago in the far north where it hardly every stops snowing, it'd probably be Winter Nights there now already; no sun for four months. At least there aren't any dragons eating islands, this time. It becomes pretty important not to waste time, in those conditions.

[ With an average speed of eighty miles per hour, Toothless kicks it up to over a hundred as he finds his niche, the soaring part and parcel of dives that even out to make the most of the wind. ]

None of those people are, uh. Made of fire or anything weird like that, are they? Especially bad swimmers? Just checking there's no one I should be picking up first and miss.

[gordianknots]

Thank God that you're both here, with experience to spare. I probably don't sound it right now, but I'm incredibly grateful that you responded.

[The sudden wind pick up makes Waver raise his voice a little, just to make sure that the communication is clear.]

Not that I am aware of at present. If information changes, I'll let you know.

[smithwork]

[ A herd of ceffyl dwr scream and scatter as Toothless cuts through their wispy cloud-grazing, with Hiccup raising his voice over the fleeting cacophony. ]

Don't mention it, we can't leave people out there to drown in the event they didn't already go into shock and freeze to death the second they hit the water. I'm about half an hour or so away from the coast, give or take.

Tell me where to go, when you're updated. Until then, we'll scour.

[gordianknots]

Okay. I'm having the other team check in at about every half an hour or so, so when I know where they are, I'll pass word on to you.

Thank you so much.

[smithwork]

Not a problem, captain!

[ Signing off for the time being, he focuses his efforts on the flight. ]

private video to hic;

[winterwork]

Hey, so I heard someone else has decided to play hero today.

private video;

[smithwork]

[ Oh. Hi there, flightwife, what are you doing all privated on Lord Elly Melly's channel, gosh. That's rude. ]

'Someone else'? If you're flying down south too, I'll meet you there. The sky's getting darker down here, by the way.

private video;

[winterwork]

[IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE PRIVATE, IT'S JUST TO MAKE SURE IT'S CLEAR WHERE IT'S DIRECTED GOSH]

I'm actually right by the Southwood Ring. Elmy told me to use it to head down there a lot faster. Not that I'm not fast, obviously—because I can totally kick your ass in a race anyday—but since I'm not too clear on exact locations for this, he said the rest of them would be right on at the other ring.

private video;

[smithwork]

[ WAVER FEEL FREE TO SEE ALL OF THIS BECAUSE JACK IS A BUTT AT LOCKING SHIT. ]

Els-Mels did? I didn't know you guys were familiar. [ Anyway. ] I'm going to be flying straight off the coast toward there. You'll probably arrive way before me, I'll be picking up a rowboat to drop by whoever or whatever we find in the sea.

private video;

[winterwork]

[omg sHUT UP SO RUDE]

Hic, come on. I know everybody. [No, shut up, Jack. You just met.] And alright, fine, Mr. I Need To Be Late To Have A Dramatic Entrance. But I'll head on there and fill you in on anything in the meanwhile.

video; threadJACK

[winterwork]

Alice? [If Alice needs help, he definitely wants in on this.]

If you need a flyer, you got yourself another one right here.

....i feel like i should be mad about that pun but i can't find it in me, it is too well done.

[gordianknots]

--Can you carry another person with you, if need be?

ohoho it's what he does best tbh

[winterwork]

I'm not exactly the Air Express, but as long as it's not a huge guy with a ton of meat on his bones, I can probably handle it.

bless you jack

[gordianknots]

That'll do. And means that everyone should be able to be scooped up at once.

How quickly can you get to the Shipyard Ring?

[winterwork]

As soon as you want me there if you just point me in the right direction.

[gordianknots]

Your location right now iiiiiis?

[Waver's eyes glance over to one of the maps on the table. There's too many of them, realy.]

[winterwork]

Mm, just around Caer Glaem, I think.

[Most of the time, he has no clue. He just kind of wanders.]

[gordianknots]

Hang on.

[Waver shuffles through the map pile, picking out the one with the faerie rings marked.]

Southwood ring is closest, it's a little northwest from Caer Glaem. If you head there, you can head right over to the Shipyard Ring, no problem.

[winterwork]

The rings, huh? Never had to use them before, but I'll take your word for it. [SALUTES Jack's got this, no prob.]

[gordianknots]

Under most circumstances I'd encourage you to use what methods you know best, but time's of the essence and the rings make a good meeting point.

Thank you kindly for helping Mr er--?

[winterwork]

Oh! Right. Jack Frost, winter spirit. At your service.

[gordianknots]

Mr Frost.

Kaldur and Flora will be at the Shipyard Ring, Hiccup and Toothless are en route.