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[celestial_wizard]

[ These people from Hands of Decay are pre-tty stupid if they think everyone's going to believe the propoganda they're spreading around. At least that's Lucy's opinion. She wasn't buying the news assessment of that Summoner. There were still too many unknowns, though she genuinely found it amusing that the Hands of Decay seemed to think Fairy Tail was only protecting mages. ]

Just goes to show that this terrorist group is just a bunch of small minded, prejudiced bigots. Their information isn't even accurate.

[ At least regarding Fairy Tail - but that was no shock. Not to mention their letter came awfully quickly after the attack. She's read plenty of books where this kind of thing happened - heck, she's written some. Her suspicion was at all an all time high, especially after their findings at the ruins. It was frustrating to not even be able to confirm her suspicions. ]

But on to more important things, aside from pointing fingers. I'm donating some funds to the families of those who suffered in the aftermath of the attack in Fayren. I know better than anyone that that won't fix things, but it will at least, help them a little. That in mind I am asking for anyone who wishes to, to volunteer food, funds or manual labor to the victims; that includes healers (doctors and mage alike), to volunteer their services either for free or a greatly reduced rate, to assist those victims not buying into the Hands of Decay's ridiculous nonsense. We'll be heading out to help with repairs now, but you can send me a message over the network.

[ She's not going to say where donations can be sent, if any are, because that can be easily intercepted. She'd rather speak directly to someone about that. ]

[ OOC: Tl;dr, Lucy is coordinating relief efforts for the victims of the Fayren attack. Basically looking for donations, Food, medical assistance etc and help with repairs. ]

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[explodewiththerage]

[Natsu is more than a little pissed off with the state of things. Especially after seeing that newspaper article on the whole thing.]

I can't believe those guys actually think the guy is the one who killed his wife.

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy opened up a small safe on the table, checking its contents for the tenth time. Yep, all good. ]

I know. It's easier to assume someone murdered their wife, than to think outside the box. Anyway, they didn't exactly ask us what we found out either. But the article -did- say the investigation was still ongoing. What bothers me is the joke of that organization thinking they could still pin the blame on mages - and some people probably are buying that nonsense.

But I'm more concerned about the people that are affected by the attack.

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[explodewiththerage]

Yeah there's always gonna be stupid people like that who don't think for themselves.

[Natsu is already resigned to it but he's just so used to it and dealing with it.]

Well we're doing what we can for them already. Can't ask for more than that you know.

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[celestial_wizard]

Unfortunately, yes.

[ Put bluntly, anyway. At least they couldn't accuse either of them of only taking jobs and helping out for the money or some other ulterior motive. She just hoped he'd be able to keep his cool if people tried starting trouble over this. ]

I just wish we had enough for everyone. It's spread pretty thin over fifty people. Maybe someone will see this and think about them though.

[ She glanced up. ]

How are our guests coping?

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[explodewiththerage]

Well we can help some of them with the heavylifting with rebuilding. That should help bring down the costs right?

[Not by much and even so that wasn't the core goal of them helping to begin with.]

Well. They're shaken up a bit. But also more convinced that taking us up on our offer was a good idea. After all not a single monster made it onto the grounds.

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[skilledwithwords]

Hey Lu-chan~

I've been working on getting more donations too. I've gotten some money saved up from the shop also so I'm going to grab some supplies and help with reconstruction. Let me know if you need anything else!

[celestial_wizard]

...Levy?

[ There is a short pause, mostly of surprise. Firstly because she hadn't seen or heard from Levy in some time, and secondly - that this was only Audio. She pushed aside the momentary surprise, a bit relieved that her old friend was still around; since Erza had gone, and she supposed Gray and Juvia were gone as well. ]

I can't think of anything else other than what I mentioned ...um... [ Hrm. Money, medical expenses, food, repairs... she was pretty sure she'd covered everything. ]

[skilledwithwords]

[The only reason it's audio is because Levy got a little banged up in the fight and she doesn't want to make Lucy worry.]

How are you doing? Sorry I've been busy lately... [It just sounds like an excuse.]...but I'm going to have more time now.

We should do something.

[celestial_wizard]

... Um...

It's a really bad time, Levy. [ She might have more time, but Lucy didn't. ] We're standing guard over the people we offered sanctuary to, and I'll be busy handling the relief efforts. Not to mention we're still investigating the matter with the Hands of Decay.

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[weavemyownfate]

[Satsuki doesn't possess the resources she had in the past, but she intends to help a gal out anyway. Perhaps to no one's surprise, her response is rather brief.]

Heartfilia; I wish to donate money toward your cause. How would you prefer to have this arranged?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Good old Satsuki. Even if you have ulterior motives. Or don't have ulterior motives. ]

Satsuki? I'd really appreciate that - every little bit helps. Are you still staying in Nova City? We can stop by to make a pick up if you like.

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[weavemyownfate]

[Doesn't everyone? Don't answer that.]

I do, specifically the Heavens Court Apartments. I have no issue with you coming by but I know the city can be difficult for the unfamiliar to traverse. Are you certain there will be no issue?

[If she says Natsu can smell her...]

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[celestial_wizard]

[ That's right Satsuki - you stink. ]

No no, we've been in Nova City before. I think we can find our way. [Urge to say 'Natsu can smell you..rising...]

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[morelikeaslyfox]

I can give you some money, and the skills of an engineer if they'll be of any use to you.

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[celestial_wizard]

That would be a big help. What kind of engineering have you done? Is it..repairs of machines and things? Fayren isn't very technologically advanced, so for the most part we just need someone capable of repairing or replacing damages done to homes, or carts and things.

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[morelikeaslyfox]

I normally make robots and things like that, but I have a mind for anything mechanical.

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[celestial_wizard]

Hrm... I don't think there's much need for robots or mechanical things -- unless someone happens to have something like that in their homes. Still, I'm not one to turn down an extra hand~!

[ Kinda neat that he makes robots though. At least she hopes he's not like that Dr. Wiley character. ]

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[firefandance]

I can at least volunteer food toward the effort and whatever funds I have.

[Since she never has to pay rent for where she live, it was much easier to save that way.]

But... I do agree about this group. Trying to pin the blame of people who can use magic is just wrong. If only we knew who they were or where they hid.

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[celestial_wizard]

Thank you; but you don't need to give everything you have - even just a little bit will help. You should keep some funds for yourself, besides, in case something comes up.

[ She might not need to pay rent, but what about utilities, food, clothing, emergencies and such? ]

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[firefandance]

I don't really have much use for most of the money I do have, so really it's the least I could do.

[She never spends all of her money anyway so she has quite a bit, even for even emergencies.]

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[celestial_wizard]

Well, I have no problem with that then, if you really want to donate that much. The victims will be grateful. You were... Yukiko, right? I remember you from Weiss' gala, some few months ago.

[ A pause and she changes the mod to private, not wanting people to spy- like the Hands, for example. ]

How would you like to make the donation? Natsu or I can make a pick up if you prefer.

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[truesmiles]

[Well this was one of those things his emergency fund was meant to be for.]

I'll be happy to offer my whole wage as a Guardian, after all that was part of my reasoning to become guardian. Even if it isn't the the city I am meant to be protecting.

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[celestial_wizard]

[ She's silent for a moment, not sure she even wants to accept his offer. He is, after all, allied with -Dracula- of all people. But at the end of the day, it's people who were suffering from an unprovoked attack that needed that money for their expenses and to get back on their feet. And hey, 2000 of that emergency fun was money she had donate to him with that letter earlier anyway (though if she'd known there would be an attack, she would have saved it). ]

Oh! Thank you, that'll be appreciated. But you don't have to offer your whole wage; you won't have anything left for the city you're protecting. They may need that themselves.

Besides, it shouldn't matter what city you're protecting. They're still people, so what difference does it make, right?

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[truesmiles]

I technically already have...eight stars worth of money for the city.

[Which was true since he had been saving some money from before all of this happened.]

I make sure there's always money for everyone, otherwise I wouldn't be good at helping out should it be needed.

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[celestial_wizard]

That much? [ He's been saving up for quite a while! At least knowing he had a 'nest egg' so to speak, she didn't feel as uncomfortable taking his entire wage.

Well... if you're sure, then we appreciate it.

[ As she did with Yukiko, she switches the channel to private. ]

How do you want to make the donation? Natsu or I can pick up the donation from wherever you like.

[ Preferably not Everglade. ]