EVENT | SETTLING IN

[historiadores]

SETTLING IN

Initial quarantine period is over, but the newest arrivals in Llave, known colloquially as “Los Aparecidos” (The Appeared), remain largely restricted to the shelter for two primary reasons: one, as they are currently stateless, meaning they have no rights to citizenship anywhere, what to do with them continues to be debated; and two, it has become rapidly obvious that many have zero knowledge not just of the nation they find themselves in, but of the wider world around them.

The former has been explained to them via the lawyers who have taken their collective case, and further clarified by the prime minister, Rosario Alonzo de León, when she and several members of her government return to speak again with the arrivals. A highly intelligent and capable woman in her late forties, she makes a point of sitting with each newcomer to Llave to converse about their experiences thus far and what concerns they have.

As for the lagoons in characters’ knowledge, steps are being taken to address these.

Classes are being held now, in order to prepare the arrivals for whatever happens next. Characters will be taught a variety of skills, including but not limited to communication methods such as mail, phones, television, radio and the Internet; use of appliances, including basic lessons on modern utilities; and general safety rules both inside and outside the home. Characters can request specific classes or volunteer to help teach their companions. (And for anyone learning or helping to teach how to read and write, a reminder that the Spanish alphabet consists of 27 letters: ‘ñ’ has its place after ‘n’. And ‘ll’ and ‘rr’ have their own sounds.)

The woman organizing the classes has become well-known to the arrivals: Evelyn Burgos Peña was a clinical social worker before leaving her previous work to assume the duties of First Lady when her wife was elected. Aside from spearheading the new education efforts for the arrivals, she has also been working diligently with the Bajari Bara to establish the second change in the daily routine.

Due to the generally acceptable behavior during the Day of Heroes, characters are now sometimes permitted to leave the shelter to visit Old Nona. These group excursions are not every day, and last only a few hours. One of these excursions is tied to a class to which all are invited. Rather than make learning more about Llave itself a tedious lecture, on the week of November 22nd, the museum characters arrived at has opened its doors to them for a special exhibit on the island's early history. Characters are accompanied as they were during the Day of Heroes by a guide and an escort of Bajari Bara.

Characters are reminded being permitted outside is a privilege. Until the matter of their legal status is resolved, they have few rights and fewer legal protections. Behavior and curfew are both strictly enforced, and violations will result in the loss of this privilege.

Otherwise, the routine in the shelter remains the same. Caseworkers still check in daily and will refer those who present a need or who request it to the appropriate mental health professionals. Hot meals continue to be provided three times a day along with snacks. A projector was brought in and a different movie is aired every night (General Audiences only—remember, there are children present), with the shelter staff providing snacks to make it a movie theater experience. Entertainment items—books, games, sports equipment, art supplies, etc.—are available and can also be requested (though no promises are made that characters will get exactly what they want, especially if the item can double as a weapon).

Possession of weapons remains strictly prohibited and any visible weapons will be confiscated. Any who attempts to flout this rule, starts fights in the shelter or in Nona or attempts to break out will be swiftly separated from the rest by the Bajari Bara. Further violence will result in consequences according to their actions.

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THE MONTH'S HEADLINES

• Red chickcharney seen celebrating during the Day of Heroes.
• Tombs found disturbed in Nona's Old Cemetery.
• Santa Cecilia cattle farmers on high alert after cows, sheep found mauled.
• Unidentified flying object spotted off the coast of Bimini.

OOC PLANNING POST • NAVIGATION

Comments

[wolfchild]

"Jory" (im)patiently waits her turn and, as soon as she's up, immediately points to Gendry to say he's a wonderful blacksmith, capable of making all kinds of weapons, armor, and useful things, and only a fool would turn him down. Respectfully speaking. Ask him to make anything; she guarantees no one will do better.

In true preteen fashion, she speaks without hardly drawing a breath, and finishes with an abrupt curtsy and a "madam" because she does remember her courtesies sometimes.

[historiadores]

Rosario has to work not to laugh, but she treats the request with the same seriousness that she has all other inquiries.

There are laws preventing minors from working. The focus for children should be on their education; there is a lot of time later to work. But if this is something he truly wants and enjoys doing, some things can be done.

Gendry (and Jory should she wish to go along with him) will be given the opportunity to visit a metalsmith of renown, Manuel Texeira Salazar, more commonly known as Tex. There, Gendry will be assigned a task and evaluated on its completion. If the metalsmith is impressed, and should Gendry agree, Tex will offer him an apprenticeship, which is more to teach him about the advances in smithing and what people here will expect considering Gendry's already extensive experience. The apprenticeship will be part-time (see: child labor laws) and Gendry will be remunerated fairly for his work.

Safety considerations remain in place. Gendry will have his hammer returned to him, but he must leave it at the forge where Tex assures him it will be kept safe. Anything dangerous he makes or handles must also be left in the forge. And he won't be allowed to work on weapons for now (though that will change depending on how trustworthy and responsible he proves himself).