grey-wind

[grey-wind]

Ah! That's alright, I can explain, let's see- A vulture is, at its core, a sort of pseudo-avian descended from large, flying purposed organisms, which themselves are descended from primal beetles and the like. A large arthropod that flies with a combination of buoyant gas-chambers, and a wide, relatively flat body to catch updrafts- Like a balloon with powered flight, essentially. They're absolutely FASCINATING predators, feeding on nearly anything that moves on the surface, and their young have an INCREDIBLE defense mechanism- They make use of the consistent water-vapor in the air- as well as a biological LED-esque bulb in their faceplate- To cast a beam of light into the air, signalling to adult vultures that the brood is being predated upon. This originally came from traits their purposed ancestors were given- The ancient transport-beasts were hailed with a similar, though less flashy, distress call from their larvae, and... Well, nowadays, you might see a scavenger pack use them to call down a feast, hah...

... Oh dear, I... I was rambling. I- I really don't mean to talk your ear off, I... Vultures are just, err. A hobby of mine? Something I like to think about to pass the time during long, resource-intensive processes...

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

...

Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

Right, ah. We can think of... We can think of something! All that, ah.

Void below, I'm stuttering... Quick, get it together, talk about something you can handle...

... Do... Do you know what a Vulture is?

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

...

Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

I'm going to be completely honest, here...

... I would love to hear about boring colony maintenance.

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

...

Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

Well, in that case- I wouldn't mind... Talking a little longer, if that's what you'd like? My work isn't exactly time sensitive, I'm sure I could put aside a bit of processing power for a nice chat, I'd hate to leave someone lonely, ah...

... Void below, I've got to compose myself...

... I... Have not spoken to anyone beyond my peers for... A long while, if you wouldn't mind leading the conversation...?

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

...

Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

Fascinating. Interesting that something like that would still be functional after so long- And sapient, too. Who made you? I can only assume we have the same creator-species, if you've never heard of an Iterator. Maybe some Anti-Ascension stragglers? I can't imagine there's any place left on the planet free from prying eyes, though, or news would spread like wildfire. Unless you're underground. Proximity to the Void Sea does interfere with Overseer feed...

... I am so, so sorry. I didn't mean to talk you to bits- I haven't even introduced myself!

Grey Wind. I am Grey Wind, of the local group of Looks to the Moon, third-constructed in the cluster. It's a pleasure to meet you, Olivia Broussard.

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

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Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

Doctor Ol- That's not like any name I've heard before. Normally, I wouldn't be so quick to believe, but...

... Are you... Not an Iterator?

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

...

Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

...

Your colony?

You... You still have citizens...?

...

This... Can't be right. The Global Ascension was millenia ago- This... Has to be some sort of prank call.

Who even are you, anyways...?

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

...

Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

Ah- Hello, there. Don't apologize, it was my fault for not blocking non-urgent messages...

Interesting that your communication array was down, though- I'm glad you managed to repair it, but... Well, it's unfortunate, is all. And your local group is abusing this? Do they not have anything better to do...?

CONTACTING. CONTACTING. CONTACTING.

COMMUNICATION ESTABLISHED. CONNECTING TO ITERATOR.GREYWIND.LMGROUP.PRJ3.

CONNECTING.

CONNECTING.

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Hello? Do you need anything? I'm a little occupied with my work right now...

@grey-wind

Ah- this must be who they were talking about. Apologies for the intrusion. I only recently managed to establish a communications network and people have been using the opportunity to absolutely torment me- and, apparently, connect my comms to complete strangers.

[grey-wind]

[Seems like someone's having an alright time, listening to the empty static of her communication arrays.]

[grey-wind]

Hey chasing wind? I have a few questions if you don't mind

How stable is your structure?

how is the weather?

What is living in your city like?

Sincerely, a confused citizen

(Ooc this would take place before spearmaster if you don't mind. I'm making a travel pamphlet and wanted a qna. I'll tag you in the final product weather you answer or not lol)

(THIS ASK TAKES PLACE PRE-GLOBAL ASCENSION.)

[When the video feed turns on, Grey seems a bit... Startled. An unusually anxious tone fills their voice, though she tries to hide it.)

Ah- Hello- I am... Very busy- Non-crucial questions like these should really be directed to my administrators, I am not supposed to be distract myself like this- But if you insist, I can make this quick...

Being built directly into a mountainside, the risk of any sort of collapse is far lower than traditional structures. Even if the freestanding legs were to give out, the remaining mass of my being would likely slide down the side rather than crash down, significantly reducing the risk of grievous injury to those in the city. This, of course, is a non-issue anyways- Iterators are built to last.

The weather is fairly standard for a structure of my height- Which is to say, there isn't any. I am constructed far above the average altitude of both the steam clouds produced by my structure, and the natural clouds from bodies of water on the surface. As for below, it is... Also relatively standard. Heavy rains, infrequent wildlife. The gorge between my agricultural district and facility border is interesting, if you were hoping for any geological points of interest. The portion of the mountain above the cloud layer is often utilized as a sort of hiking trail, for those who have any interest in recreational activities- Which wouldn't be many people. My citizens are... Very strict when it comes to the urges.

As for your last question... It's...

... Standard. Goodbye.

(The broadcast cuts out. A few moments pass before a new connection is forced- An audio feed, low in quality. Untraceable. When Grey speaks again, it keeps their voice low.)

... If you're looking to move, I've heard that Seven Red Suns is very hospitable. Or No Significant Harassment, or... Anywhere but here, really. You'll find no joy here.

Goodbye.

(The call ends. For good, this time.)

[grey-wind]

Chapter 7 of my Grey Wind fic finally dropped!!! Bon appetite. Seven Red Suns is here

[grey-wind]

theyre gay, your honour.

[grey-wind]

COMPUTER YURI!

[grey-wind]

Woe. Computer Yuri be upon you. Grey Wind x Printing Pod. Why? Because its a fun crackship okay

i am. Serious aboutbthis ship. Computet yuri!

[grey-wind]

And as I breathe, so does she, we are breathing~

aka i saw an OnI lore log that fucked me up and decided to stay up till 3 am drawing yuri about it

[grey-wind]

You can physically see when I started to get more tired but in a haze at midnight I drew food for the 3 whole meteorshower fans enjoy your meal guys

[grey-wind]

no, I SAW you outside

I- I did too! I don't understand. Iterators don't dream, but...

... Something is very, very wrong.