2 fragile wings: video

[threadbare]

I have seen much of this world now, and it is quite amazing. I do have to say that. There are things here of which no Pernese man has ever dreamed. Perhaps we never will. Our lives have been shaped by different forces. I can - and do - accept this.

But no place we have gone on Earth can take away our loneliness. There are no Pernese dragons for Lioth to speak with, and I find it difficult to adjust to the lack of Thread after 12 Turns of fighting. In fact, I believe I almost understand the Oldtimers in that.

Still, I should thank the Porter. Lioth has found his flame, and with no need for firestone.

[That laugh isn't quite as happy as his usual kind. At least he's trying.]

I can see that I am not the only one drowning in his own sorrows, today. There must be something to ease the sting of recent events.

Perhaps this City should arrange a Gather?

[And now, a couple of personal messages, because he's had time to learn how to make them:]


Good day, Lord Mitchell. I trust you are well. If I could impose on your time?


Are you still here, girl? We are prepared to take you a-dragonback, if it would please you.


And how are you doing, dear black dragon?

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[onblackwings]

[ "dear black dragon"? that's... probably something no one in the history of anything has ever said. trying not to sound weirded out! mostly it just comes out guarded. ]

Well as can be expected. Why?

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[threadbare]

[Believe you me, Lioth grumbled at the phrase as it was being spoken. But a bit of pleasantry never hurt anyone.]

I am pleased to hear it.

A man can't allow himself to grow lazy simply because his enemy has not yet arrived. I thought you might care for a bit of a competition. [He chuckles.] The chance to stretch your wings, as it were -- if you are so inclined, of course.

I would understand, if you're busy.

[onblackwings]

[ the chance to show off?? it is on. can't look too interested, though. ]

I suppose I could make room in my [ nonexistent ] schedule. It's more a matter of location, though.

permavid;

[backatthehotel]

What's a 'gather'?

I won't be the last one asking that question, either.

[threadbare]

[A smile that almost looks sad in the right light.]

A great affair to be enjoyed by all, no matter their station. Good food, fine wines, trade booths filled with wares, and the very best of music.

[Raising a hand, holding it up with his palm out.]

None of the tuneless noise I have encountered here, of course. Glorious works and lyrics, with the occasional voice to match them. Marches, dances...

[Realizing he's trailing off a bit.]

Well. I'm sure you understand what I mean.

[backatthehotel]

So, a festival. Doesn't sound like a bad idea.

[A grin. Oh, a topic dear to his heart.] Now, that depends on what music you've been listening to, here. There's plenty of good stuff. I should know.

[video]

[trueltning_fury]

So your dragon is...well. The Porter-machine has been known to do that, yes.

[video]

[threadbare]

In fine shape, as you can see.

[Moving the comm just enough to catch a glimpse of a pair of glowing eyes and a few patches of bronze hide in what light there is.]

And you? Have you recovered?

[Also, would you like me to get back to putting up the flight thread, now that I'm off hiatus?]

[video]

[trueltning_fury]

More or less. [he'll never live it down, thank god no one saw]

What, then, is a gathering?

[ooc: ummmmmm not sure. nah, maybe not. I think my brain is elsewhere at the moment]

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[titaness]

A gather?

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[threadbare]

A time for all to come together for feasting, trading, and dancing. Many a worry is carried away by good music, even if only for a while.

A Gather reminds us that bad times won't last forever, and gives us many new opportunities. We found them... quite useful, on Pern.

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[titaness]

Partying to keep things in perspective, huh? I like the sound of that.

Voice

[yelloweyesdarksomething]

Gosh, dragons! You have dragons in your world? I've seen dragons! Live ones and undead ones!

Voice

[threadbare]

I have a dragon here, lad.

[Frown.]

But what is--'undead'?

Voice

[yelloweyesdarksomething]

Undead, y'know - like um, when something dies and somebody casts a spell and makes it into a zombie or lich or golem or something? Mostly zombies, really. [ Without missing a beat: ] Do you really have a dragon?

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[viced]

Lord? That's a bit high, it's just Mayor Hundred.

piggybackin' those encryptions because yeah

[threadbare]

My apologies, I did forget. There are many more ranks here than on Pern. It's still a bit confusing.

Mayor Hundred, then. A question, if I may.

aw yeah encryptions!

[viced]

Don't worry about it, different worlds, different names for the same shit, right? [ There's a laugh in his voice. ]

How can I help you?

voice

[somethinglawful]

Did you say dragons??

voice

[threadbare]

I did.

voice

[somethinglawful]

Do you have one?

[Video] BANDWAGONIN' THE 'NEVER READS OTHERS' COMMENTS' herp

[spacetimeprime]

A 'Gather'?

[threadbare]

A feast, man. Food and drink. Trades of wares and words. Dances. A time when all may experience the joy of life.

This City is sorely in need of such things, I think.

[spacetimeprime]

A feast?

[INTEREST GET what he's an old mech he's allowed his vices]

It certainly sounds most amazing. Would you be organizing this, then?

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[tinybutdeadly]

[After she's listened to some of the other replies...]

So basically you think we need some kind of festival or whatever?