II [Video; open to both courts]

[wilder]

[The video feed on the amulet shows Zelos sitting crosslegged on his bed. The room looks to be a rather comfortable room that's given to people of nobility in the Seelie court. Though other than what looks like a small vase of purple flowers on the nightstand, there's not much in the way of personal touches.]

Well what do you know, I've been here almost a month now! Which is a lot longer than I'd like, buuuut from the sounds of how long people get stuck in this place - I probably shouldn't complain too much.

[Though always going to complain some.]

Anyway! Since it seems pretty normal to ask questions on these locket - I thought I'd might as well throw in a few of my own again if there's any kind souls willing to answer! I mean, I always prefer to hear it from a lovely female voice, but don't worry- I can settle. ♥

[He clears his throat. For each number, he makes counts them off on his hand]

1. Just what exactly were those shadowy blob guys? I mean, other than the name I can't say. Any idea just where they came from? Are they like a normal thing in this place? Because seriously, talk about annoying and creepy.

2. Is there anyone who can tell me more about the Shards? Yeah, I already know they're crystals inside us that the courts want to collect- but why? What are they made of? How'd did they get into us? Honestly...any information would be of use.

3. Does anyone know where I can get more hair ties or supplies? Because I'm down to my last tie, and that's a serious problem!

And... [He taps his chin] I think that's it! Huh! I thought there would've been more! Oh well!

Comments

[wilder]

[He knows, but-]

Oh? You mean the Seelie or Unseelie library?

[gordianknots]

I was under the impression that they were roughly the same size.

And admittedly, I was also rather absorbed in what I was reading. It's a particular skillset.

[wilder]

Yeah, probably. But I do wonder if the content's the same...

Oh? What were you reading about?

[gordianknots]

Well there will be biases in what's collected, especially with regards to histories. Can't have one history book that supports the other side and so on.

And a mix. History, geography, anything that would catch me up on this place.

[wilder]

Yeah, but doesn't that make it all more important to know both sides? See if the truth's somewhere in the middle.

Ah, gotcha.

[gordianknots]

Absolutely - although studying what's present gives you an idea of the baises that the library and it's court has. Subtler ones, I mean. There are also resources outside of both courts for that. A library in the remote northwest exists, belonging to the Drabkeeper, that supposedly holds all of recorded history here. It's a very long way out, but I'm hoping worth the trip.

[wilder]

A library with all recorded history...?

[THAT catches his interest. If Raine was here, she'd probably have a seizure. There's a pause and if the video feed is still on, he can see him getting off to jump of his bed and grab the map - sitting back down and rolling it open in front of him]

On Air Leth, you mean? Any ships go out there? Or are there ways to fly in this place?

[gordianknots]

So all the books that I've read say. Even if it isn't 100% true, I'm interested to know what they have.

My research indicates ships will take you there, and I know that some people have cleggs - winged horses - that they can use for air travel.

[wilder]

Yeah, I'd say it's worth taking a look at the very least.

A clegg huh? How does someone get their hands on one of those? [Sure, he technically doesn't need flight things- but if it's faster than his wings or safer, he'd take it]

[gordianknots]

I honestly don't know, I only know of one person who has one and I never inquired as to where she got it.

[wilder]

Hmm. Fair enough. I can look into that on my own.

Though...I gotta ask.

What's a horse?

[gordianknots]

Animal.

Four legs, long neck, used for travel.

[Waver's had some problems adjusting to using horses for transportation, he's definitely had to explain technology to people, but this is new.

[wilder]

[Welcome to the weird worlds that are out there Waver]

Ohhh, okay! So like a four legged Velocidragon? I gotcha!

[gordianknots]

[This is a new and truly impressive level of weird.]

Proooooobably not.

You know what? Go out to your court's stables. Those will have horses.

[wilder]

[Excuse you there is nothing wrong with using a an armored firebreathing velociraptor as a mount]

[Except everything.]

No? Huh. Then I'm having trouble picturing what they look like.

But alright! I can check out the stables. Not like I don't have time on my hands.

[gordianknots]

[Well as long s they say, don't show up in the Drabwurld to confuse everyone and wreck havoc.

Actually no that's exactly what they should do.]

Yeah I think that'd also be easier than me trying to draw you one and showing off the fact I cannot draw to save my life.

[wilder]

[Who would've thought they'd learn how to open the locks on the stables and then burn down the rest?? NO ONE SAW IT COMING.]

Haha, it's no problem. I could probably stretch my legs before I become old or something.

But hey. You've helped me a lot and I don't think I got your name yet!

[gordianknots]

[Travel in the Drabwurld just took a really goddamn weird turn.]

Ah, no, you didn't my apologies - I think we both ended up prioritizing information first. It happens.

I'm Lord El-Melloi II.

[wilder]

[It sure did. It suuure did]

Heh, guess we did. Don't worry about it.

[And oh, someone with a title? Alright, he wasn't raised in a barn and he's got no reason to hide it.]

Well met, Lord El-Melloi. I'm Chosen Zelos, of the House of Wilder.

[gordianknots]

[Long live the velocidragons.]

Glad to have gotten in touch with you, although apologies if any of my information sharing has erred towards dry.

[There's serious will-power in not correcting the lack of II there.]

[wilder]

[YOU WANNA GO WAVER?? YOU WANNA GO? HE'LL LEAVE ALL THE I'S OUT HE WANTS]

It was fine. It's nice to actually hear from someone about this stuff. I mean, I have been checking in the libraries- but it's always good to check with a real live person, you know?

[gordianknots]

[HE WOULD IN FACT NOT LIKE TO GO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR OFFERING THE OPTION TO DECLINE!]

Well, I'm glad to provide a sounding board and a confirming voice then.

[wilder]

[AW THATS TOO BAD :( ]

Well you were good at it! Thank you again.

[gordianknots]

[MAYBE ONE DAY!]

You're very welcome.