[ May 1st, bright and early (probably around, oh, 6:30 AM or so; she's never been one to sleep in), her voice, warm and bright, floats into the murmur. ]

Hello again, Manhattan.

[ for any of those who knew the state she was in last month, she sounds ... better. perhaps more like herself, anyway. it's not that she doesn't feel the discomfort that's already in the air, the subtle herald of whatever new hell they're collectively going to go through. she's just very, very good at ignoring it. as (almost) always, her composure is impeccable. ]

I'm sure you remember the Vessel census from some time ago, hm? If you'd don't, or if you're one of our newer arrivals, not to worry. Though it's taken much longer than I planned... I've finally finished compiling all the information we gathered. I've taken to calling it the Vessel Compendium.

[ she created a physical document, a handwritten spreadsheet, and lifted the information into the murmur for universal translation. ]

If you remember my lovely boyfriend's last communication with our little network, he would have directed you to a repository of information he and I have been maintaining. As long as you're able to follow that thread in the Murmur, you'll have access to as much information as we've been able to gather. The Compendium included, of course.

This is as complete a collection of information about Vessel types and subtypes as we've been able to gather. It isn't complete, of course, but it's the best we have. Do reach out if you have information you'd like to add, of course~.

[ she weaves in every Murmur thread she can, for those who are able to reach for them. anyone curious enough to explore will be able to navigate their way to every post she's made reference to. ]

Secondly, and perhaps more importantly... I come to you all with a project. With the assistance of Dr. Ratio and a few others, plans are underway to build a communal greenhouse, the better to grow our own fresh food. All will be welcome to use and contribute to it, of course, but we will need quite a bit of help.

If you're able to help source supplies for construction or for plant cultivation, assist with the actual building modifications we'll be making, or simply contribute seeds and cuttings when the time comes, please reach out to me or to Dr. Ratio. We've located a building on the east side of the financial district we believe will be suitable, with enough work. If we're able to complete this project, it should greatly relieve the strain on our food supplies. Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated, though I'm afraid I have nothing to offer in recompense except the final product.

[ a breath. the murmur betrays nothing of her feelings; all that comes across is a cool, businesslike sense of efficiency.

she's rather nervous about this, truthfully, unsure if it will work—but all they can do is try. ]

And of course, as usual and always, the Rothstaylor Company is open for business. Should you need supplies of any kind, be it food, clothes, medicine, weapons, or more specific requests, simply find myself or Aventurine, my business partner.

I do believe that's everything. Take care of yourselves, Manhattan. Goodness knows what we're in for this time.

[ not that she has the least idea, but it's always something. ]