Reference:2007-11-03 Dr. Kodama departs for the surface

On the third day of Exodus, Ikuro Kodama announces he is leaving for the surface to find new funding.

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(11/04 01:03:35) Chat.log started...
(11/04 01:03:48) Ar'agon: shorah
(11/04 01:03:59) Poseidon: Hello Dr. Kodama
(11/04 01:04:00) Ar'agon: lag heavy here
(11/04 01:04:09) Caristiona: a bit
(11/04 01:04:11) Gamr: YEESHA
(11/04 01:04:14) Dr. Kodama: I have no need to be dramatic so I will make this quick.
(11/04 01:04:26) Dr. Kodama: I am heading to the surface - leaving the cavern.
(11/04 01:04:36) J.D. Barnes: I think the drama has already been provided.
(11/04 01:04:40) Trevor1013: wha?
(11/04 01:04:45) Amrak: We are all Ears Dr. K
(11/04 01:04:49) Ar'agon: making the path of the shell symbol
(11/04 01:04:54) Eleri: No, please dont!
(11/04 01:04:57) Illuvatar: forever? or until further notice?
(11/04 01:05:00) J.D. Barnes: Permanently, Dr. Kodama?
(11/04 01:05:00) Ar'agon: or the friendship symbol
(11/04 01:05:07) Jeff Lewis: Is that forever, or a short time Dr.Kodama?
(11/04 01:05:18) Dr. Kodama: Unless new funding is found. I, myself, will be looking.
(11/04 01:05:24) Ar'agon: shorah JD Barnes
(11/04 01:05:33) Dr. Kodama: Otherwise, without it, I have no reason to be here.
(11/04 01:05:38) Illuvatar: ah
(11/04 01:05:45) Ar'agon: shorah Dr. Kodama
(11/04 01:05:54) Dakro: Thank you Dr. Kodama
(11/04 01:05:54) Poseidon: Any word from your colleges?
(11/04 01:06:02) Trevor1013: But your needed here
(11/04 01:06:03) Illuvatar: thank you for all you have done so far, and best of luck seeking funding
(11/04 01:06:06) Jeff Lewis: Dr.Kodama, wouldn't this be reliving the past by leaving the cavern? Do you want it to take that direction again?
(11/04 01:06:07) Toh'mas: Well, isn't that interesting. It takes five years to finally meet the man who invited me down and he's leaving. Sad. =(
(11/04 01:06:15) Eleri: is it the funding, or the swarm that's sending you away?
(11/04 01:06:23) Dr. Kodama: Marie and Victor are still deciding.
(11/04 01:06:32) Marten: Dr. Kodama... good luck. We hope we'll see you again.
(11/04 01:06:48) Poseidon: May i ask why we have not seen you in several months?
(11/04 01:06:48) Trevor1013: No you all can't go
(11/04 01:06:58) Dr. Kodama: It is not my decision Jeff. Without funding, the restoration will not continue.
(11/04 01:07:03) J.D. Barnes: Ikuro, this seems like an odd time to be motivated by financial concerns...
(11/04 01:07:18) Eleri: Figures. The DRC is great at abandoning people who count on them.
(11/04 01:07:31) [Relayer] AnnieB: dr. can you please tell us about the current Bahro situation?
(11/04 01:07:32) Simon_Bitdiddle: Especially with the Bahro circling the Great Arch. You have noticed that?
(11/04 01:07:39) Jeff Lewis: I believe you just stated that it was, infact, your choice to leave?
(11/04 01:07:41) Illuvatar: thank you for everything. ihave enoyed being here
(11/04 01:07:41) Dr. Kodama: Of course.
(11/04 01:07:42) Moiety Jean: I would agree. Look out over the lake!
(11/04 01:07:51) Dr. Kodama: There is little my staying will do to affect the Bahro.
(11/04 01:08:00) Joel: People have to eat and sleep, folks. The council needs money for supplies, equipment, ,such things as that. Financial concerns should be all of our concerns.
(11/04 01:08:01) Dr. Kodama: I hope you have all learned that by now.
(11/04 01:08:10) Illuvatar nods
(11/04 01:08:10) Dr. Kodama: although it seems most of you still have not.
(11/04 01:08:10) Moiety Jean: There must be something we all can do..
(11/04 01:08:21) Illuvatar: put on a yeesha shirt and be an explorer
(11/04 01:08:22) Simon_Bitdiddle: It's more of an effect on the Explorers. Please, Dr. Kodama. Stay.
(11/04 01:08:23) Trevor1013: I know...
(11/04 01:08:33) Trevor1013: Yeah exactly
(11/04 01:08:39) J.D. Barnes: However, Ikuro, you have knowledge that others do not. Many people will stay. We could use your skills. Even if irregularly.
(11/04 01:08:47) Amrak: What can we do DR. K?
(11/04 01:08:49) Jeff Lewis: I believe that, although the DRC cannot prevent the bahro, if there is no one officiall in charge, some history may be lost. Can you not at least agree to that Dr.Kodama?
(11/04 01:08:56) Moiety Jean: Right..
(11/04 01:09:00) Jacet Cyber: I gues we think that uru was big enough to keep it going
(11/04 01:09:04) misthermit: JD has a point we need your knowledge
(11/04 01:09:11) Dr. Kodama: I have only been here to help in the restoration.
(11/04 01:09:21) Dr. Kodama: If that is not going on, I am not needed.
(11/04 01:09:25) Joel does a dance
(11/04 01:09:27) Simon_Bitdiddle: Well, the Explorers need your assistance.
(11/04 01:09:28) Marten: We've always been told that we can make a difference. It will be harder without skilled and knowledgable people such as yourself. But I can respect your decision.
(11/04 01:09:32) Illuvatar: you are leder, we need a leader
(11/04 01:09:33) J.D. Barnes: at least would you be willing to share your research notes?
(11/04 01:09:35) Jeff Lewis: If it does continue again though Dr.Kodama?
(11/04 01:09:56) Dr. Kodama: I will be here if it does continue.
(11/04 01:10:02) Illuvatar: thank you
(11/04 01:10:06) Marten: If there is anything you can tell us before you go, we are listening.
(11/04 01:10:07) Trevor1013: Thats good to know
(11/04 01:10:13) Moiety Jean: That's.. not really true, Dr. Kodama.. you make more of a difference than you realize.
(11/04 01:10:14) Dr. Kodama: I wish you all luck.
(11/04 01:10:21) Illuvatar: and we, you
(11/04 01:10:26) Joel: Thank you.
(11/04 01:10:37) Nah'dneb: and you, Dr.
(11/04 01:10:43) Dr. Kodama: Thank you.
(11/04 01:10:45) Toh'mas: Yes, any parting advice. *some* of us listen, honestly
(11/04 01:10:45) misthermit: be safe
(11/04 01:10:46) J.D. Barnes: You will be missed, Ikuro.
(11/04 01:10:47) Trevor1013: Farewell Dr.
(11/04 01:10:48) [Relayer] AnnieB: All the very best. Dr.
(11/04 01:10:50) Simon_Bitdiddle: We do hope that you will return, whether the Restoration is active or not.
(11/04 01:10:56) Trevor1013: Yes
(11/04 01:10:57) Moiety Jean: Much so.
(11/04 01:11:00) Jeff Lewis: I'm sorry to see you go. Goold luck in all your endeavors. You will be greatly missed while you are away, hopefully only for a short period of time.
(11/04 01:11:02) Bert Columbus holds back a tear.
(11/04 01:11:05) [Relayer] AnnieB: Perhaps when we have th eguilds running?
(11/04 01:11:06) Ar'agon: TY for comming Dr. Kodama
(11/04 01:11:07) J.D. Barnes: And please, consider a knowledge transfer before you depart, just in case.
(11/04 01:11:17) Dalken Starbyne: Keep safe, Dr.!
(11/04 01:11:28) Dr. Kodama: No parting advice from me. I have never been a man of too many words.
(11/04 01:11:44) Dr. Kodama: Be careful.
(11/04 01:11:49) Moiety Jean: I genuinely hope that we will see you again, Dr.
(11/04 01:11:50) Bert Columbus: Thanks for your efforts!
(11/04 01:11:58) Illuvatar: thank you Dr. Kodama
(11/04 01:12:00) Simon_Bitdiddle: Can you at least tell us what you want us to do in your absence (besides be safe)?
(11/04 01:12:00) Marten: We'll be careful, Dr. Kodama. Thank you.
(11/04 01:12:03) Caristiona: stay safe dr k
(11/04 01:12:08) Jeff Lewis: Thank you for the past year you have provided for us.
(11/04 01:12:36) Toh'mas: The Authorized Explorers have always been thankful for your presence. We hope to see you back with us soon.
(11/04 01:12:42) Dr. Kodama: Good night. And good bye. At least for now.