Blue Meeting:

[callmegladio]

Who: Gladio + Blue Team and Friends.
Where: Dining carriage. (Change of venue, larger space)
When: Grasshopper 15th after lunch.
What: The first Blue Team meeting with the new Leadership in place.
Warnings: Unknown. Possible cuteness. Snack induced jealousy. Will update if something comes up!

To say that Gladio was nervous would be an understatement. He hadn't been able to get much sleep the night before worrying if this would work out the way he had planned. Would people be receptive to what he asked? Would people even come to this meeting? He had been assured by several people there would be at least some (who could resist lovingly prepared snacks?) but it remained to be seen.

Gladio sat at a table, there was a notepad and a pencil in his hand. He would be taking notes of things he deemed important.

Once people started filtering in, Gladio began to feel somewhat better. Calmer. He watched them milling about with a smile. It was only when he thought there was enough that he rose and gave a call to get people's attention.

"First, I just wanna thank everyone for coming. I know it was short notice, but between the mission and platform day coming up, my hands were tied.

In future I'm going to do my best to have a meeting like this before every big mission, once we get the info. I don't think a little organisation can hurt. And... with that in mind. The reason I wanted to get you all here. I want everyone to get to know each other. And I want to learn more about you all. I'd like, if you're all willing, to assign simple roles within the team to each person for missions. If you don't want to be part of that, just let me know. That's your choice." He smiled wider. "If you do... I'll get to you. If you've any questions, I'm open to them. Piccolo and WangJi are also here to answer your questions and concerns. Not just here and not just for missions, but any you have. We're here for you."

With that his smile became a grin. "Now... I know two of our number have been working hard to make delicious snacks, so do me a favour? Make them happy and dig in! Enjoy them and... chat. Mingle. Get to know your fellow blue. We're a small team, lets make us the best team!"

Comments

Re: Suggestions/Concerns:

[runs_on_batteries]

[He wasn't on the blue team, that was obvious, but he did have a vested interest. He wanted to show support in the blue team's leadership. Plus, this was one of the first actions he'd taken as 'train leader' since his.. episode.]

Gladio, you've outdone yourself here. I do have a question for you and your team, though. In what ways would the blue team like support from the other teams since you are still the smallest group? You're very capable and strong, but by sheer numbers you are at a disadvantage.

[callmegladio]

[Having sat himself down to sip at the cup of tea he'd left there, Gladio looked up with a grin]

Oh? [He folded his arms upon the table and gave a small shake of his head.]

Can't answer that yet, Tony. It's part of what I wanted to do here. We can find a way to make the most of what we have.

How did you think you could support us?

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony had his coffee mug with him, but he'd been good about following Gladio's warning. Only tea, lemon, and honey were in this glass.]

It's something to think about as you identify your team's strengths. Perhaps I'll do this with the red team too.

[Light and Feanor would likely be on board with helping.]

Well, we know you have the smallest in numbers so obviously if another team's objective seemed like it didn't need as many as their team has, we could send some people over to help. You have more adults than the blue used to have, so that's a positive development.

[He ran a hand over his beard as he thought.]

I used to make some tasers for people who weren't used to combat. It wasn't much of a weapon, but it would stun a grown man enough someone could run away. Would you like me to make some of those again?

[callmegladio]

[Honestly, Gladio was surprised this wasn't a common occurrence within the teams already. But if he could maybe cause the other team leaders to actually use their teams effectively and efficiently, mores the better.]

That's kind... and I might take you up on a version of that. But first I want to see if I can do a work around.

[Gladio looked around at his team for a moment before he turned his gaze back to Tony.]

Even the young ones have skills and abilities I can use. I don't think I have anyone on my team that is completely helpless... But those that need extra help I plan to buddy up during missions. I might even see if I can work it into three-man teams. Attack, defence, healer. But still thinking about that.

Anyway, any weapons would be handy to have.

[He gave a low laugh.]

But if you can give me something better than a weapon they need to get close to use, I'm all ears. If you could maybe make it a throwable object, even better. Portable shield would be great as well. If you're looking for pet projects. I think these would do a lot of the teams good.

[runs_on_batteries]

[It probably should've been a common occurrence but somehow the skills of his team that had once been obvious were not as familiar anymore. The team itself wasn't familiar as new faces kept coming and old faces leaving. It was irritatingly chaotic.]

That's a good idea. Once upon a time, we didn't have much in the way of healers.. but I bet you could do something like that three-man group now. At the very least, someone who can train with field medicine.

[He considered the suggestion and nodded.]

A few people still have small shields we picked up when we were helping evacuate the world with the large lizards. I could likely increase the range of those tasers too, but it still would only be as a temporary measure. We could also make pepper spray.

[He smirked at the pet projects comment.]

I can fit a few things in.

[callmegladio]

[Gladio looked down at the notes that he had made already and smiled a little.]

The three-man teams would be a good idea, I'm hoping to be able to swing it that way. But it depends on what abilities people have. I wanna put people where they'll feel the most useful.

And I was thinking something more... [He gave a vague gesture and then sighed.] A taser grenade. Something that can be thrown, stun a target and give them a means of escape or time for someone to attack.

[runs_on_batteries]

You can depend on that to a certain degree, but in the end shouldn't you put them where they really are most useful and not just where they think they are? Teenagers in particular will be more concerned with going with their buddies than efficiency.

[He mulled that concept over.]

I suppose if they throw it against something then I could use the impact as a detonator. Although there'd need to be a fail safe in case the just trip or drop a bag it's in too hard..

[Give him time and these will be awesome.]

[callmegladio]

Think you misunderstand me, Tony. That's the point of this. To find out everyone's strengths so I can put them where they'll feel the most useful. Not where I, personally, want them to be, or where they think they should be. Unless I feel that's actually the best place for them.

[There was the problem of people wanting to be with friends and such, and he'd accommodate as much as he could, but at the end of the day, when missions got bad, he would hope that people would follow their leaders and do what needed to be done. Before that point he was more than happy for people to be where they wanted and with whoever they wanted... within reason.

He smiled then and nodded.]

However way you can swing it, something like that'd be great for a quick getaway for the kids who don't know how to fight.

[runs_on_batteries]

Well whatever you think is best for your team, I support it.

[He personally will be more authoritative with the red team, but maybe something more cooperative would work for the blue.]

Even a really bright light might help in some cases if the kids are trained to know when to cover their eyes or look away.

[He got up and patted Gladio on the shoulder.]

I'm going to go work on this.

[callmegladio]

Whatever you think'd help.

[Gladio grinned up at Tony as he rose and nodded.]

Anything to help defend the unarmed is welcome, Tony. Anything you can do, I'd appreciate it. And if I can help, ask.