[“A few”, says the android, and then goes into a summary. Sorry for being a robot.]
The sports bar, likely in the midst of the most foot traffic, means that it’d be easier for us displaced to move in and out without being noticed. Inversely, it also means that there are more ways of being compromised — more eyes, more warm bodies, more variables that are harder to account for merely by being in a crowded area.
The old hoverbike shop is more isolated. I’ve been in that part of town, and it’s easy to fly under the radar if you’re just an individual pretending to mind your own business. A group might turn a few more heads, especially amongst the squatters who’re more apt to question why the same faces keep moving to and fro when there are no businesses nearby.
The coffee shop is in the financial district, I believe. I’d say that it rests in the middle of the two (in regards to the kind of attention we might pull), but this location has the highest risk of being under scrutiny considering a) it’s neighbored by active businesses/offices and b) it’s a site where other business ventures have started up and stalled out multiple times before. I think we’d have to keep up the illusion of doing the same.
rather than go into it all, given that the takes were thorough, accurate and he's in agreement with the assessments, he opts to pick up where Markus left off. ]
Which would be expensive. But if we could find a way to get it off the ground and turn a profit, it could also be a good way of making the safehouse self-sustaining in a way that wouldn't be as easy with the other two locations.
[He’s inclined to agree, but that in itself presents a few hurdles they’d have to jump over to make it a reality. But honestly, what doesn’t, at his rate?]
I think you mean very expensive, given it’s coffee we’re talking about, which would be the biggest issue to overcome. I’m not a businessman, but I’m sure there’s a reason the previous establishment went under all those years ago.
But that isn’t to say that there aren’t alternatives, not if this becomes a serious consideration. And Gaby did promise to aid us with the set-up. Her generosity might end there, but I’d be willing to take what we can get.
A good point, but are you prepared to wear a green apron and spend all day spelling names incorrectly, Stephen, for the sake of your fellow displaced?
[A joke, but also a potential reality. They had better be very willing to familiarize themselves with whatever front they decide to employ; better be prepared to continuously split their schedules into multiple parts to accommodate for it, too.
Not enough hours in the day.]
I’ll bring all of this to the network soon, give everyone a place to discuss it openly. And to see who else is willing to offer both time and resources to make this a reality, and what kind of problems we might run into, logistically.
[ which isn't really a considered response in the slightest. would he be willing to play barista or whatever else the safety of the safehouse called for? moral standing says yes.
reality says he'll deal with that later. ]
Sounds good. We'll need a solid idea of what's possible while we're considering what's preferable.
Seems as though you've got it covered. Let me know if you need a second eye, and I'll make sure I'm around when it goes up.
[ you know. to help mediate the near inevitable hell pool that'll spiral into existence no more than ten minutes later. ... or, in a brighter timeline, just to help collate information. ]
Nothing I don't think you'll already add. An outline of plans so far, your very astute summary of the available options, along with a request for who can put what towards the cause.
It'll be worth noting that any venture to open up a business to support the running of the safehouse will require significant capital. I think that's going to be the trickiest part, so the earlier we get people thinking about it the better.
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[“A few”, says the android, and then goes into a summary. Sorry for being a robot.]
The sports bar, likely in the midst of the most foot traffic, means that it’d be easier for us displaced to move in and out without being noticed. Inversely, it also means that there are more ways of being compromised — more eyes, more warm bodies, more variables that are harder to account for merely by being in a crowded area.
The old hoverbike shop is more isolated. I’ve been in that part of town, and it’s easy to fly under the radar if you’re just an individual pretending to mind your own business. A group might turn a few more heads, especially amongst the squatters who’re more apt to question why the same faces keep moving to and fro when there are no businesses nearby.
The coffee shop is in the financial district, I believe. I’d say that it rests in the middle of the two (in regards to the kind of attention we might pull), but this location has the highest risk of being under scrutiny considering a) it’s neighbored by active businesses/offices and b) it’s a site where other business ventures have started up and stalled out multiple times before. I think we’d have to keep up the illusion of doing the same.
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rather than go into it all, given that the takes were thorough, accurate and he's in agreement with the assessments, he opts to pick up where Markus left off. ]
Which would be expensive. But if we could find a way to get it off the ground and turn a profit, it could also be a good way of making the safehouse self-sustaining in a way that wouldn't be as easy with the other two locations.
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I think you mean very expensive, given it’s coffee we’re talking about, which would be the biggest issue to overcome. I’m not a businessman, but I’m sure there’s a reason the previous establishment went under all those years ago.
But that isn’t to say that there aren’t alternatives, not if this becomes a serious consideration. And Gaby did promise to aid us with the set-up. Her generosity might end there, but I’d be willing to take what we can get.
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We'll consult her. The others first. There's a lot to discuss.
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[A joke, but also a potential reality. They had better be very willing to familiarize themselves with whatever front they decide to employ; better be prepared to continuously split their schedules into multiple parts to accommodate for it, too.
Not enough hours in the day.]
I’ll bring all of this to the network soon, give everyone a place to discuss it openly. And to see who else is willing to offer both time and resources to make this a reality, and what kind of problems we might run into, logistically.
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[ which isn't really a considered response in the slightest. would he be willing to play barista or whatever else the safety of the safehouse called for? moral standing says yes.
reality says he'll deal with that later. ]
Sounds good. We'll need a solid idea of what's possible while we're considering what's preferable.
Seems as though you've got it covered. Let me know if you need a second eye, and I'll make sure I'm around when it goes up.
[ you know. to help mediate the near inevitable hell pool that'll spiral into existence no more than ten minutes later. ... or, in a brighter timeline, just to help collate information. ]
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I’ll be sure to let you know. No reason to not make you aware when you’ve been part of the equation, too, where brainstorming is concerned.
Anything you want me to make sure I mention? Any lingering last thoughts?
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It'll be worth noting that any venture to open up a business to support the running of the safehouse will require significant capital. I think that's going to be the trickiest part, so the earlier we get people thinking about it the better.
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[And the end result will reflect this advice, whenever he manages to align his thoughts closely enough to address the network.]
Thanks for working with me on this, Stephen.
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[ he has the feeling this will be a significant headache, but better than the nothing he's been doing with himself otherwise. ]