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[Lancelot stood in front of a great, molten forge, walking along a narrow walk-way inside Troichean Beinn. He was out of his armor, wearing a thick smithing apron and a short-sleeved tunic, startlingly different from the usual attire he would display. As always, Lancelot's absolute lack of enthusiasm shined like a dying star.]

To those of the Unseelie court--I have a trade I would like to make with you. If you believe yourself skilled in researching history and mythology, please respond.

I have a second trade I would like to make to those with an affinity towards nature--in which I must emphasize that such an affinity is a necessity, unless one prefers risking death in this.

[Hoisting his free arm up, Lancelot raised a short-sword with a gleaming red blade, fairy letters written down the length of it. Visibly, the sword seemed to have been vibrating somewhat. Anyone with magical affinity may even hear a soft, hollow sort of noise coming from it as well.]

To those who can assist me in these favors, I can repay you with the fruits of my labors. Wrought iron, enchanted by fairy-magic. I cannot promise the best of weapons at this moment, but if you aid me in this, I will create a finer reward for you.

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You'll use my coin and --you'll have to refrain from giving him my name, then. [He pursued further--]

What are 'the Larks', by the way?

They're a group of assassins, spies, thieves -- a prestigious one, from what I understand. I don't trust them, of course, but if anyone knows the information it's them. And if not, then they can probably find it.

[That was interesting. Lancelot was above using those kinds of methods, but intelligence gathering wasn't so bad.]

Use him to the best of your ability, then. I'd prefer if he didn't cause anyone harm, though. I don't expect such texts to be guarded.

I'll see if I can get a message to him, then.

You have my thanks. Regardless, you will be rewarded, Ariadne. You'll be helping someone among your court.

I'll try to do my best, reward or no reward.

[ ... though if he's offering to make things... ]

Mounts often have armor of their own where you're from, right?

[One brow raised.] It depends, my lady.

Whether or not you like your horse or rather--how much you like your horse.

I like my horse a lot. But for battle, I think I'd ride my bandersnatch.

When he grows up, anyway.

[Naturally, he was forced to ask--]

...And, what is a bandersnatch?

It's a bit like a bear, only larger and with many more teeth. The dwarves like to ride them because they're sturdy.

That's-- I haven't seen the stables, yet. I suppose those weren't the noises I thought they were.

[Lancelot, that's filthy.]

[ wow she didn't know she had it in you, Lancelot ]

Well, they might have been. I usually keep Straton in my room, since he's so young.

That's rather brave of you. As it gets bigger, won't it see you less and less of an authority figure?

He won't be able to stay in my room for much longer, considering how large he'll get. But I don't think it will be a problem. I'm practically his mother.

[ also she hadn't thought about it like that thanks Lancelot... ]

[Yeah, make Lancelot feel guilty about not wanting you to get murdered by a mythical bear creature.]

At your own discretion, then. Still, please consider the nature of animals, my lady.

[ She nods, frowning slightly. ]

I will. I think the imp minding the manor likely has him sleeping in the stables anyway.

[Imp minding the manor.]

You place your life in rather shaky hands, my lady.

[Fuck imps.]

Yeah, I... need to look into hiring some people, I guess.

[ there's no craigslist in the drabwurld okay ]

Hopefully, your connections are loyal enough. Try not to trust those who can be bought so easily.

I won't.

I'll let you know if I find anything about the Altar, okay?

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