i_speak_softly | Fourth Theory [Voice]

((Backdated to before Michelangelo was returned.))

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Miss Sage, I finished the blueprints for the playground.

I'm afraid I'm not much for technical drawing. I build from visualization, though, so it will come out all right. Here -

((And ahaha mun cannot draw at all, so pretend this looks more like what he's about to describe.))

[It's a... strangely militaristic-looking playground. When Don started designing it, his goal had been to make it fun but safe. Then his brother got kidnapped. Suddenly, safety was paramount, and in the blueprints he drew fun seems almost like an afterthought. He'll explain:]

I managed to squeeze in just about everything the kids asked for. All the play structures, not counting the hide-and-seek area, are in a thirty-meter radius. A further fifty meters outside that is the defensive perimeter. If the perimeter is breached, the missiles will arm automatically. They're free-mounted for maximum coverage and counterpositioned so there are no blindspots; the overrides are in the lookout tower. Also on perimeter breach, the playfort will convert automatically to defensive configuration. It will hold fifty children, more at a squeeze, and there's a supply chamber underneath - fully stocked it will sustain the compound for three weeks. The person in the lookout tower will be able to climb directly down into the school building, and I have some preliminary sketches of how security there can be tightened.

[He stops to breathe.]

What do you think?

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Oh, you've finished already? I'll take a look.

[......]

[... Well. Hmm. Where to even start?]

... Well. That's... certainly ambitious.

I know. I'm not sure if I - if anyone here can actually build it.

[Oh, hey, he forgot to point out his very clever solution for the power supply.]

I did figure out how to provide electricity for it, though! The generators for the whole system are under the merry-go-round. When the wheel turns, energy is built up in the battery. So the defenses are powered by play!

... I'm sorry. I should have drawn something - more realistic.

... Well. Your heart's in the right place for it, anyway. Though with that kind of planning, I can think of other endeavors that might benefit from it. But... it is a bit too extreme for an ordinary playground.

There are other things to keep in mind as well, such as the availability of materials.

Someone told me he would be supplying materials. I didn't ask what he had, though. I guess I should have.

[Sigh.] Back to the drawing board. Thanks for your advice, Miss Sage.

That may have been best. [...] I should also warn about another matter which may complicate this - which involves using wood from the forest, as well. There is a giant wolf who resides within the forest and considers herself it's guardian. I believe she attacks anyone who she perceives as doing harm to the trees.

... All right. Good luck, Donatello.

I'm good with animals. I'm sure it won't be a problem.

She isn't an ordinary animal. Others have run into trouble with her.

I'm not an ordinary animal either.

Did I mention my best friend is an alligator?

... I meant in the sense that she's considered a god in her world. But I apologize if there was any offense.

Oh - well, I'm certainly not that either. No offense taken.

... All right.

If there's anything else I can assist you with, feel free to let me know.

Thanks, Miss Sage. I will.

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