Video / Unseelie Locked

[entitles]

[Balem stands with his hands clasped together, head lowered. A cluster of bees swarms around him, and their buzzing can be faintly heard.]

Greetings. I am certain that most have you have heard by now that unfortunately Baron Archer is no longer with us.

[He straightens up, head held high.]

He has left the spire at Archer Point in my care, and I will be serving as Baron from now on. My first priority is making sure that all business is in order. If you had any prior agreements with Baron Archer, I will be happy to discuss them. I welcome any visitors, as well.

If we haven't met, I am Balem Abrasax. Oh, and if you do visit, don't mind the bees if you happen to come across them. They aren't aggressive.

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[scorchedchivalry]

Congratulations, Baron.

[Saber was glad to see that in Archer's randomness, he seemed to pick a man with experience in governing.]

I believe we have a matter concerning that large savage beast Archer left in my care that needs to be dealt with.

[She honestly didn't know what the creature was, just that Archer had wanted it and she, in a moment of harp-induced emotion, helped him capture it for his Spire.]

[entitles]

Thank you.

[But oh he certainly wasn't expecting savage beasts to be part of his new domain.]

I'm afraid that's not my area of expertise, but I will deal with it as best as I can.

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[desperate_times]

Really? Fantastic. Because he promised me half of his wealth.

[He's going to believe that, right?]

I'll come by and collect it.

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[entitles]

And I assume you have that in writing?

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[desperate_times]

You didn't say I had to produce a contract. It was an agreement. Is a man's word not worth anything?

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[entitles]

Such a large promise would surely have a contract with witnesses. It's only sensible.

[Yeah he doesn't believe that this promise ever happened.]

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[desperate_times]

Not all promises come in writing. And there are no witnesses.

[Why not?]

The promise was made in an intimate setting. You wouldn't expect people to be watching, would you? Unless you like that sort of thing.

[Archer was a notorious skirt chaser, so it's not completely outrageous.]

[benumbing]

So he had the forethought to make preparations in case he disappeared.

[Jack's a little surprised. The last time he visited with news, the man was more concerned with his massage.]

That's something that was neglected in the past. Congratulations, Baron.

[survivra]

...Are you a beekeeper, Baron Abrasax?

[entitles]

Oh, no. They are little allies of mine, is all.

[He holds out his arm and they swarm around it, but do not sting him.]

[entitles]

It is sensible to prepare for the worst case scenario, especially given the situation, but doing so is...often unpleasant.

[He's not about to start writing a will, although he supposes he should eventually.]

Thank you. I will do as much as I can to make it thrive.

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[entitles]

He took the time to write a will, strange he didn't mention anything.

I am an ethical businessman, not a gullible one.

[He's not even ethical, really.]

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[desperate_times]

[Well damn.]

Alright. I suppose using the money for the benefit of the Unseelie would be better.

[She's so charitable with her fake money!]

[benumbing]

A lot of what we're needed to do here is unpleasant. That's why it's also smart to find your own bit of fun where you can.

Do the bees fill that role for you?

[digophelia]

Congratulations. Although... I don't think I've ever met a baron with bees. But bees are hardly aggressive unless provoked. Interesting guard dogs.

[scorchedchivalry]

Sterling Archer placed it into my care but also wished it to remain in the menagerie there at Archer Point. If you would like it removed, I will see to its release.

[entitles]

I'll see if it can be put to good use first. It would be a shame to let the effort put into obtaining it go to waste.

[And if Archer can handle it he wants to give it a go, too.]

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[entitles]

Your generosity is much appreciated.

[Sarcasm, but he's deadpan normally so it's difficult to tell.]

[entitles]

There's magic here, isn't there? Perhaps I can find something useful to do with them.

And lots of people like honey.

[entitles]

Fun? No, but they listen to me so they may be useful in time.

[scorchedchivalry]

I warn you that it is not trained and liable to attack anyone attempting to interact with it. Archer liked that trait of its. It was a... novelty to him.

[digophelia]

Of course people like honey.

[ This is perplexing -- he doesn't seem like the type. ]

But they also are responsible for pollinating all sorts of plants. They're beneficial to many things. Are you fond of them? Is that how you came to have them?

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[selfimage]

Our former Baron Archer owes me a free drink that he never delivered upon, and I'm sure that you're more than perfectly capable of providing one of those.

[ it was a while ago, and there was no way to prove it, but Balem said former agreements, so why not? ]

Though I will accept alternate payment in bottles of honey.

[entitles]

An odd trait to be fond of. I'll be careful.

[Or he'll take one look and run away.]

How is Briste?

[entitles]

They obey me. All Entitled, really, but it would seem I'm the only one here.

[He cups his hands and a bunch of them land on his palms.]