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[ It's been a few days since the first arrivals trickled in to this iteration of the monastery, and there's been some improvement to the area, at least.

Which is fortunate, really, because the clouds have finally decided to open up and let out a torrential downpour.

The grass out in the courtyard almost immediately becomes saturated with water, squishing beneath people's feet as they step through it. Drainage in the monastery is a real problem in some parts, particularly near the marketplace area. Slowly, as time passes, pools begin to form, though some of the remaining debris serves as a decent buffer between the water and whatever crates merchants may have left behind. It may be a good idea to salvage some of that, though it's not likely to be ruined thanks to said debris. In general, it's likely a rude awakening for any new arrivals.

Of course, some would say that rainy days are the best when it comes to fishing; some would even say they're right, given how the fish seem to be out in droves at the lake. If one didn't mind potentially getting soaked, they could bring in a real haul during this rainstorm. The dining hall is not nearly as well stocked as it had been in its heyday, so this could potentially be beneficial for the community.

For some, it's likely best to stay inside and find shelter from the rain. Thankfully, most of the monastery roofing seems to be intact, save for a few sizeable holes in the cathedral. Still, that doesn't mean there isn't a leak here and there, so watch your step, particularly in the dining hall and the second floor of the dormitories as well. It might not be a bad idea to put a few buckets out to catch all that water . . . ]

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Oh! Um, I need some help fastening this line. I don't want the quilts to end up on the floor.

[Of course! Flayn nods and hurries over, looking at the line before reaching out to help pull it...less slack? Less slack. It's fairly thin line to support quilts though...]

Where did you happen to find this line? If you do not mind me asking.

In that one room off of the dining hall where they stored the big hunks of cured meat.

[It is unquestionably Not the Best Choice for this, but we've got to work with what we've got, in this economy.]

Did they have more of it? Or just this bit?

[How long has it been sitting there? Flayn...hopes none of it is rotted through...]

Either way, I think you are lucky to have found it.

Yes, there's more. This was the biggest piece already cut, though, and I didn't want to cut more off in case we ended up needing it later...

[It at least seems slightly waxed, so it has a better chance of surviving than it would otherwise.]

That is wonderful! And thank you for thinking ahead like that.

[String is so good for like...whatever you might need string for!]

I must say, I would not have thought of hanging things inside to dry while it rains outside.

Oh! N-No, I—anyone could have thought of it but, um, y-you're welcome!

[String is the best.]

Well... it was that or risk them getting moldy, I figured.

Perhaps, but you thought of it first.

[It's Real Praising Bernie Hours up in here.]

Oh, that would have been dreadful! I do not think there is a single person who actively likes mold on their blankets.