Backdated to early 8 Feb | Text | Unseelie locked

[gordianknots]

By now I think everyone knows that the monarchs are asking us to run after the Jabberwock to try and return it back to them. We know that it responds to touch, that it likes puzzles, and that lavender will help soothe it.

But there are problems with what we’ve been told that need to be solved now.

1. It’s the middle of winter. We need sources of lavender, and I do not imagine that this will be easy. If anyone knows where to begin, and can say so on an open post here, you’d be doing everyone a great favour.
2. The Jabberwock isn’t small. Making puzzles that will be the right sie will be a struggle. Thoughts on how to go about that are welcome. I’m not imagining that it is going to be possible to walk up to this thing and ask it why did the chicken cross the road?
3. Touch. If this thing’s aura of rot is as true as old accounts have presented it, we need to find ways to deal with that. Quickly.

I’m encouraging brainstorming on this network post because anything that can be thought up together will have a greater chance of working.

Chime in if you can and for the love of whatever is dearest to you, stay safe.

Comments

[gordianknots]

Fixing that could be a massive problem. Someone mentioned lavender tea, but I don't know if we can really make something out of that.

Could you just bring it over to the Station for now?

[winterwork]

Tea? Right, sure. Just ask the nice Jabberwock if he'd like some nice afternoon cuppa.

Gotcha. I'll swoop on over there.

[gordianknots]

Look if I was home I'd take that pretty seriously. It's a shame that the scent cant be used in magic.

[winterwork]

What about just making a giant batch of tea and soaking him in it? Like a tea shower.

Also, this is a LOT of lavender we have going here. I charge extra for large packages.

[gordianknots]

That...isn't a bad idea. But it won't last long, will it? You'd need something that sticks on the ground and stays there.

Name your price.

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[winterwork]

The ultimate tournament in Super Mario Kart. A chance to kick your ass in a game.

As for something that sticks to the ground. Huh.

[2/2]

[winterwork]

HA! Geez, Elmie, Elmie, Elmie. I really am your hero.

[gordianknots]

Super Mario Kart tournament? Done. Happily. And what can I say? For a winter spirit you've defrosted the usual cold exterior.

Although...do you think we could combine your natural abilities to make something with the lavender?

[winterwork]

It's worth a shot. Especially if it'll calm that thing down. And considering I can probably provide an unlimited dose and we have this giant stash of lavender, something might actually happen.

[gordianknots]

I think I have an idea then. You up for mad science tomorrow at the Station?

[winterwork]

Look who you're talking to. I'm always up for mad-anything.

[gordianknots]

Excellent. I'll try and get there between 10 and 11 and will text you when I land.