How should Graft know that a proposal was going to be made that included everyone? Rodias didn't ask him to restore the Lines before making it, or say there was going to be an announcement. In fact, Rodias didn't respond to Graft at all.

It's a bit of Column A, Comlumn B.

On one hand, @Xaltwind is right. Graft's lack of foresight to keep Open Line running in this situation is going to result in problems through a lack of communication; such is the expectation of the living walkie-talkie. And, while I'm aware that maintenance of the active glyphs does have a magic cost, there's no reason not to think Graft would chug a magic potion or two, and keep it going.

However, it is unfair to assign blame by proxy to @Lugubrious, for a collaboration that was done between @The Irish Tree and I. He wasn't to know that Rodias would address Graft's statement and Salem's proposal in my post. That's the downside of a collab you aren't in. Equally fair to Rodias, there is a lot going on, and Graft's very technical assessment of the situation was bound to be indirectly addressed.

QUICK EDIT: I am aware, Xalt is probably joshing, but I'd rather be safe than sorry, and not have a fight break out over technicalities and could-have-dones.

You guys really need to learn that I'm not serious when I say stuff like this. Should I end every post I make with the <s> tag for 'silly', so nobody gets offended and/or feels like I'm throwing malicious shade? You'd thnk the ridiculous 'xD' smiley would be enough, but apparently not.

It was a joke. I'm sorry if it made you feel like I was picking on you, Lugu.

@Xaltwind

Honestly? Maybe. Just speaking from my experience, I kinda thought you outright hated Chuunitrixx for the longest, until you explained your position on her.

You may have been joking, Xalt, and I could tell that from the way you phrased it, but the issue you're pointing out is genuine (if non-critical): a breakdown of communication between the NPCs. Since I want to fix any mistakes I do make, I responded in a manner that I didn't think indicated I was personally offended. I didn't take what you said as an insult, and apologize if it seemed that way.

What you said, Enkryption, puts the onus on me to fix it. You suggested I misplayed Graft, did what I did out of ignorance of the collab, and shouldn't expect a direct response for what my character said. I know there's no ill will between any of us, which is why I'm saying anything since I flat-out avoid personal squabbles, so we can sort out the issue reasonably.

I wouldn't go as far as to say the issue was caused by ignorance on my part. My post, which involved shutting down the emergency lines because the emergency was over and Graft didn't think they'd be needed anymore, came out before the collab. It may have been a mistake on his part, but it's in-character. Seeing that, a line could have been included in the collab with Rodias asking Graft to reopen the line before making his announcement. It's true I had no knowledge of what was coming, but not adjusting and then leaving Graft out to dry leads to the potential communication issue, which is why I feel like it's not my fault. Most of what Graft said didn't need to be addressed, but he was trying to reassure Rodias and at one point essentially said "don't be sad because you can just revive Ratta", which I figured might evoke some response given how much he values his subjects' lives.

Nothing really needs to be changed, since no characters IC have pointed out the potential issue, but we could probably make a few small edits if desired. I was planning to put up a short post during lunch today that would have included Graft's response to being 'addressed' versus how Rodias treated Chuunitrixx & Co.

@Enkryption
Welp, guess I'll start doing that then. Whenever I make a non-serious OOC post in the future, I will denote it with a <s> at the bottom/end of it.

@Lugubrious
Good to know no toes were stepped on then. :)

As for the situation that has arisen due to this small mix-up. Edits can always be made to posts, so honestly, Enkrypt, Tree and Lugu, you three just need to work out a way to fit your posts together so they match up, without anyone looking or turning into a scapegoat or black sheep.

@Lugubrious

I, genuinely, don't agree with the bulk of this, for reasons I'm not going to drag out in OOC. However, I'm more than willing to take this to PMs and settle it amicably with yourself, myself, and @The Irish Tree. I'm sure we can do something to fix it with relative ease, and make everything kosher.

EDIT: I meant, what was directed to me, not Xalt. I'm responding to all this and I'm at work.

I have revised my part of the collab with Enkryption to better address Graft. Sorry about that everyone.

That works wonderfully. Much obliged.

Just got a call from my job, apparently one of my co-workers passed away yesterday (Friday, 3rd) from the corona-virus. I might be less present than usual this weekend as a result.

Damn. I'm sorry man. Take all the time you need.

Ouch, virus is getting a few people I know too. None have died yet though. I know I'm also waiting for the state to open up a program to buy/donate 3d printed medical supplies so I can help out there, but it hasn't happened yet.

On an unrelated note, I found the ending credits song from "portal 3" (Lego Dimensions) and wow, its just as good as the previous two.

Will wait for Rockin to post for Gromgard before I post with Ashara again. Will wait for Guessy to post with Kath before I post for Charme again.

I'll try to get a post up in the next day or two.

Poor Salem, gonna have his reality crushed when the Miko speak about Deka_Ribbon. xD

@Enkryption

I made a mistake. What was Socrates' female name again? One actually considerate part of Salem I wanted to incorporate is that as someone who uses 'They/Them' pronouns, Salem uses the names people want to be referred to as (unless Salem is being intentionally insulting like saying, 'Morgangorgon').

@Enkryption

I made a mistake. What was Socrates' female name again? One actually considerate part of Salem I wanted to incorporate is that as someone who uses 'They/Them' pronouns, Salem uses the names people want to be referred to as (unless Salem is being intentionally insulting like saying, 'Morgangorgon').

Karynn Trapmaine, due to the pfp I choose. XD

Dang, I forgot to have Graft suggest that he could make Chuunitrixx a new arm. Oh well, I'll save it for next time.

Ok, edited it so Salem refers to 'Socrates' as 'Karynn'. Salem doesn't deadname.

Will wait for Rockin to post for Gromgard before I post with Ashara again. Will wait for Guessy to post with Kath before I post for Charme again.

Rockin hasn't stated in the OOC that his computer issues are fixed yet, so for now go on without him.