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eachdraidh2015-03-02 05:29 pm
stickseller) wrote in eachdraidh2015-03-02 05:29 pm
second jive ⚛ video ⚛ open to both courts (backdated to approx Feb 20)
(Howard hadn’t been much use during the battle, and that was something he wasn’t particularly proud of. But then again, he had only just arrived when it suddenly came down on them, and he’d never been much of a fighter. Because of this he had stayed behind to assist with the evacuation of Caer Scima, choosing to help with the library, trying to save as much of the knowledge from there as possible. He remembered similar work being done during the war, the Nazis had tried to destroy so much so that the world could be shaped in their own image. Stealing art from museums and homes and those they didn’t think worthy of them, destroying books and art by artists so called “unpure” races. To this day they were still working to uncover art and relics that had been hidden away in homes of Nazi generals, or in underground or mountainous locations. And then of course there was the historical part, the burning of the great Library in Alexandria that he remembered reading about when he was a boy. How much knowledge of the world had been lost during that, and how many centuries had it set humankind back?
He didn’t know how much of the information that was found in the library would be available anywhere else. He’d only gotten to just touch the surface of what could exist within it, and already he’d found dozens of books that looked to be hand penned. Those were likely unique, and so they needed to be taken somewhere safe. So it was in the library he was when the walls started to come down. He’d been organising manageable stacks to be carried, others to be loaded onto horse drawn carts. Then there was a crash, and he remembers seeing fire begin to take a bookcase, and that he was moving to try to put it out, and blackness. The next thing he remembers is waking up with a freezing arm, it had burned and they were using some sort of cooling magic to heal it, and being told that he was in Spire 3, having been set on one of the carts he’d helped load on top of the books.
Shame wasn’t something most people thought of when they thought of Howard Stark, but for this he was ashamed that he hadn’t been able to do more. He’d try to tell them that he was in good enough shape to go out and fight, when he learned of the Jabberwock attack, he wanted to help, but they had forced him to stay put against his will. Of course, he won’t admit to any sense of shame, but it’d be noticeable around those who had fought, a reluctance to talk about what he had done, and what had happened. But he had survived, he’d saved some books, so at least he had that.
But he needed to get out of there, too. He needed some time to himself. He wanted to see if there was any way to recover some of the information that had been lost. Some sort of backup system in place, and the most likely place for that seemed to be this Station that he’d heard mentions of, which was where he had now decided to head. If nothing else, at least he’s been promised that it’s the sole place where technology works, and he wants to see what the future of it all holds.
He’s still unsure about the fairy rings, and whether or not he should trust them. He’s looked at the one here at the spire, walked around it, tried to see if there was anything secretly powering other than magic, but there doesn’t seem to be anything that he can see. So he wants to find out about other methods of transportation, if there are any. Walking would just take too long, but he’s not sure he trusts horses either.
Before he goes, however, he has some information he wants to ask about, maybe it’ll cut out some of the work for him.)
(The video feed clicks on, and while Howard looks tired and worn out, it could be a lot worse. There’s a bruise healing on his forehead, a cut on his cheek that’s almost disappeared thanks to a salve he was given to put on it, but in the right light you can see the light pink tightness of new skin. The smile that had been so easy going the first time he had come across the screen seems tighter now, more forced, but he’s always been one to try to maintain the façade of cool, calm and collected. He’s going to do that, now too.)
I have a couple of questions.
(He feels like maybe he should say more. Comment on the battles that occurred, that he hopes no one lost anyone close to them, but so much has already been said, and he still feels shame. He doesn’t want to be questioned of where he was and what he did.)
First of all: these fairy rings. How much is actually known about how they work? Have there ever been any ill effects caused by them? (Namely death, but he won’t say that out loud. Onto the next topic.) I want to go to the Station, and horseback just isn’t my style.
(Onto the next topic.)
I know that there are blacksmiths responsible for forging the weaponry here, and from what I understand, the metal they use comes from the dwarves. Is there any type of order form that’s used? Maybe a list of what kind of metals they have in their mines, and the corresponding prices? Or maybe in general just a list of what’s been found naturally in this place, I’ve been looking for information, but it’s been a bit of a struggle.
Lastly, to end on a high note: what do people do for fun around here? Does this place have a Vegas or Monaco or Riviera?
[private to Steve Rogers & James Barnes]
You guys make it through?
He didn’t know how much of the information that was found in the library would be available anywhere else. He’d only gotten to just touch the surface of what could exist within it, and already he’d found dozens of books that looked to be hand penned. Those were likely unique, and so they needed to be taken somewhere safe. So it was in the library he was when the walls started to come down. He’d been organising manageable stacks to be carried, others to be loaded onto horse drawn carts. Then there was a crash, and he remembers seeing fire begin to take a bookcase, and that he was moving to try to put it out, and blackness. The next thing he remembers is waking up with a freezing arm, it had burned and they were using some sort of cooling magic to heal it, and being told that he was in Spire 3, having been set on one of the carts he’d helped load on top of the books.
Shame wasn’t something most people thought of when they thought of Howard Stark, but for this he was ashamed that he hadn’t been able to do more. He’d try to tell them that he was in good enough shape to go out and fight, when he learned of the Jabberwock attack, he wanted to help, but they had forced him to stay put against his will. Of course, he won’t admit to any sense of shame, but it’d be noticeable around those who had fought, a reluctance to talk about what he had done, and what had happened. But he had survived, he’d saved some books, so at least he had that.
But he needed to get out of there, too. He needed some time to himself. He wanted to see if there was any way to recover some of the information that had been lost. Some sort of backup system in place, and the most likely place for that seemed to be this Station that he’d heard mentions of, which was where he had now decided to head. If nothing else, at least he’s been promised that it’s the sole place where technology works, and he wants to see what the future of it all holds.
He’s still unsure about the fairy rings, and whether or not he should trust them. He’s looked at the one here at the spire, walked around it, tried to see if there was anything secretly powering other than magic, but there doesn’t seem to be anything that he can see. So he wants to find out about other methods of transportation, if there are any. Walking would just take too long, but he’s not sure he trusts horses either.
Before he goes, however, he has some information he wants to ask about, maybe it’ll cut out some of the work for him.)
(The video feed clicks on, and while Howard looks tired and worn out, it could be a lot worse. There’s a bruise healing on his forehead, a cut on his cheek that’s almost disappeared thanks to a salve he was given to put on it, but in the right light you can see the light pink tightness of new skin. The smile that had been so easy going the first time he had come across the screen seems tighter now, more forced, but he’s always been one to try to maintain the façade of cool, calm and collected. He’s going to do that, now too.)
I have a couple of questions.
(He feels like maybe he should say more. Comment on the battles that occurred, that he hopes no one lost anyone close to them, but so much has already been said, and he still feels shame. He doesn’t want to be questioned of where he was and what he did.)
First of all: these fairy rings. How much is actually known about how they work? Have there ever been any ill effects caused by them? (Namely death, but he won’t say that out loud. Onto the next topic.) I want to go to the Station, and horseback just isn’t my style.
(Onto the next topic.)
I know that there are blacksmiths responsible for forging the weaponry here, and from what I understand, the metal they use comes from the dwarves. Is there any type of order form that’s used? Maybe a list of what kind of metals they have in their mines, and the corresponding prices? Or maybe in general just a list of what’s been found naturally in this place, I’ve been looking for information, but it’s been a bit of a struggle.
Lastly, to end on a high note: what do people do for fun around here? Does this place have a Vegas or Monaco or Riviera?
[private to Steve Rogers & James Barnes]
You guys make it through?
video; private
(!!!!! B E A M I N G. This is probably the most genuine you've ever seen him, it's like years wash away) You know him, too? But you haven't heard of me? (gdi rogers 8C) Yeah, I helped Erskine, the doctor who created the serum that made him possible, it was my machine he was in, and then we worked closely together after. I designed his bike, his suit, his shield. He brought me ideas, but I fabricated and perfected them.
He really hasn't mentioned me?
How did you manage?
video; private
[ Aw. Ariadne smiles. ]
He's had a lot of things on his mind. Bucky and I kind of had to tie him up out of the battle so he didn't do something stupid.
[ Oddly enough, there's a little bit of a flush to her cheeks when she mentions that. ]
He belonged to someone else, someone who vanished from the Drabwurld. I helped a friend of mine take care of him, and when he vanished too, another friend gave him to me to look after. So- it was a group effort.
video; private
(he pauses, for just a moment looking a little wistful.) He has a lot on his plate, I guess, but it's good to have him back. (Although with him and Barnes here, he's still not sure he's not dead.)
Maybe if you get one as a baby they're easier. Like a dog.
video; private
[ A thoughtful hum, and- ]
I'll be there in ten minutes, if that works? With books. We can talk more then.
video; private
Huh? You don't have to. I am back in bed if that's what you're coming to check. (He turns the locket so she can see.) But if you want...it's your place. I can't stop you.
Please come.
video; private > action;
Sure enough, ten minutes later, there's a knock at his door before Ariadne lets herself in. ]
Books on magic and company.
action;
I'm not sure which I like more. (Have a wink, Ariadne. Sorry, it's just in his nature.)
I'd ask if you were sure you didn't have anything better to do, but what could be better than me?
action;
[ She wasn't going to talk about him over the network, not when she's not sure how secure the lockets are. Ariadne smiles anyway, setting the books down on his lap. ]
These aren't from Caer Scima; I had to get some of my own. But some of them were plain paper, filled with my notes; tell me if you can't read my handwriting. I get a little excited when I'm learning.
action;
(Flirting is just the way he rolls, alright. It comes naturally to him, or something.
He smiles appreciatively at the books, immediately beginning to turn through them.)
Mine is a lot worse, don't worry, I know all about excitement when it comes to learning. What should I start with? To ease into it, I suppose.
action;
[ Or... her, really. Still, it's more of an idle comment than anything. ]
The beginning. [ Brat. ] In all seriousness -- I'd start with the fundamentals of casting spells. Incantations, focus, potency, that sort of thing.
action;
(Come on, Ariadne. Snuggle up next to him, let him put his good arm around your shoulders and page through the book for him instead. He is injured. She should be taking care of him.
But now she's going to get a gentle shove. How rude.)
Alright. But, I think what I'm having trouble with is like. (He wrinkles his nose a little.) Where does it all come from? How do I harness it? Do I just close my eyes and think real hard?
no subject
My understanding is that it sort of depends on the spell. Some need a word to be spoken or focused on, others don't. But- well, thinking real hard doesn't necessarily hurt.
no subject
So what, abracadabra? (Howard stop. He nods, though, he is interested, if doubtful.) What's an easy one I can start with?