eachdraidh | text | open to both courts

Entry tags:

text | open to both courts

[ The message that comes across the network is abrupt, as though the sender thought about sending it and simply did with no further thought. ]

I wish to learn more of the magic of your worlds, of this world. Not only how it works but how to use it.

I can offer a trade, should you require it.

[ After a moment, there's an addendum: ]

If you do not wish to discuss such things over the lockets, dedicate a shrine to the Outsider. I will know. We will speak there.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I would be most interested, yes. I would not need them for long; I do not sleep, and so do most of my reading at night.

Then we can make a trade. Do you want them all at once?

Whatever works best for you. I am [ insert pause here ] flexible.

I'm not using any of them apart from my potions books, so you can borrow the rest as soon as you like.

In that case, where should I meet you?

Anywhere neutral is fine.

Considering local unrest, I would suggest the Station, then.

Have you experienced microwaves?

That sounds perfect.

I have, yes. They're very common in my world, actually.

When?

I expect they will be in my world, at some point. Still. They are quite interesting.

Any time you like. I can apparate (teleport) so I'm able to get there really quickly.

Does that mean you haven't experienced a fridge?

Within the next few days, perhaps?

I have experienced similar, though the ones at the Station appear to be upgrades. Their telephones are the same way.

Perfect. Just let me know.

Oh, they have telephones too? What about ovens?

Yes, though it is the same as the refrigerators.

May I ask - do you know about rubber ducks?

I do not, no. I assume they are... ducks made out of rubber?

Exactly. It's just- sorry. Last time someone I know was learning about technology they were very concerned with the nature of rubber ducks.

Do they have a purpose?

Entertainment, mostly. Little children play with them in baths.

I see. They mostly play with toy boats, in my world.

We have those too! And toy animals, other than ducks. Usually octopuses, fish or whales.

Oh, I am quite fond of whales. There are fewer of those sorts of toys for children, save for the whales -- and those usually play the role of monster.

Most children I know picked whales over octopuses. Those were the monsters; whales were just fun.

[ why would a whale be a monster??? ]

I suppose whaling is not a common profession in your world?

Not as much as it used to be, no. Some species are going extinct so there are quite a few laws banning whaling in order to protect them.

I do wonder if my world will get to that point. A scientist recently put forth findings on whales, that they have families; he was all but laughed to ruin.

They do not understand that when struck, whales are intelligent enough to strike back.

text | open to both courts

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.

text.