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Sans the Skeleton ([personal profile] osteothropy) wrote in [community profile] limacharlie2017-09-27 11:15 am

THE WARDEN AND NIGHTRIDER ARE HERE (D170)

[Sans is blue.]
[Lambert is dark red.]

[ Supervisor’s Channel ]

All right. [ Lambert’s voice is brisk and business-like, for once, though it still has that familiar edge of sarcasm to it. ]

Okay. [Sans is here, too.]

I’ll get to the point. You know the next stop’s not like our usual. [ To say the least. A beat, before he continues: ] Keep an eye on your people. Make sure they’re actually following the rules, not freaking out and getting us all into shit.

[ That feels like a tall order, though, under the circumstances. ]

That goes for you, too. Keep your head on straight. Any problems or troublemakers you can’t handle on your own, let me or Sans know. This isn’t a performance stop -- if anyone who works for you is assigned to patrol or the nightrunners, they answer to us first.

Speaking of ‘keeping your head on straight’... some of you might remember a certain stop we had a ways back where a few certain someones almost got the guillotine for failing to abide by a similar set up of stuffy royal standards. Let’s not have a repeat of that, cause from the sounds of it the RM might not be able to save you this time.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, this is your opportunity to remain blissfully ignorant.




[ Public Channel ]

[ Lambert’s voice is terse, and irritable: ]

Our next stop’s called Heartstone Manor. We’re going to go over some ground rules to make everyone's life, especially mine, a lot easier.

[Sans is also here.]

The RM has already covered a lot of this in her announcement, but it is officially our jobs to make sure that it sinks in. Dealt with True Fae before? Then you know this isn’t a joke. Yes, your fashion sense and table etiquette are now a matter of life and death. This is me, Sans, telling you to take this seriously. Hopefully that means something to you.

To summarize the gist of what was said, here are some basic RULES. The Nightrider and I will be watching. So, even if the Prince doesn’t catch you, we will.


[Sans recites “The Rules” like he’s just whipped out a pair of reading glasses and is quoting them from an official document:]

DO:

  • Follow the daily schedule
  • Follow dress code
  • Be polite to The Prince and his servants
  • Keep your radio on you


DON’T:

  • Whine about everything
  • Seed rebellion or talk about rules breaking on the network
  • Make any deals or promises to other fae servants
  • Lay any hard disses on The Prince, ever, under any circumstances
  • Don’t sweat the small stuff: this is gunna grate on a lot of us, so just focus on the end goal… which is not dying


Don’t mess it up.

That, too.
kingsroads: (me & my stupid hat)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-09-29 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
You can certainly refuse something that would kill you. Simply say 'I'm terribly sorry, I'm allergic' and that should be enough.

[ the fact that he has to explain this is NOT FILLING STRANGE WITH CONFIDENCE RIGHT NOW ]
chronosynthesis: (❖ Temporal Curtain)

[personal profile] chronosynthesis 2017-09-29 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose you don't have to eat... [Just as long as he gets the manners down.] Or I can relay anything important to you when it's finished. That way you can rest before we leave.
mirrortide: (014)

[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-09-29 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[wow never has lapis wished so hard she wasn't under some bullshit fae contract more than at this moment.]
stillwinningthehardway: (🔪Come - stop - rest.)

[personal profile] stillwinningthehardway 2017-09-29 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
[She hears the effort, it's good he's making it, but Scout is nooot happy about this.

It's a good reminder, she tells herself. She can't trust anyone, in any circumstances. Anyone can snap and she won't have any idea until there are tiny bodies in the garden and so much screaming-

Suppression. Neutrality. It's a bad idea in the long run but this isn't the place or time for anything else.]


Yeah. I know.

Let's just get this done.
kingsroads: (totally got this situation down pat)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-09-29 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you, Miss...this might be a rude question, but do you have a last name in the first place?

[ Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy is like twelve names. She's firmly 'Scout' in Strange's mind. ]
dressedtothe: (aw man the fridge is running)

[personal profile] dressedtothe 2017-09-29 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, good.

[A pause.]

If this is anything like your human parties, is there going to be copious amounts of drugs and alcohol?
whattaprick: (oh yeah?)

[personal profile] whattaprick 2017-09-29 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Then it shouldn't be a problem. Once you figure things out, help out anyone else who needs it.

[ God knows Lambert's not going to be able to. Though, for something completely unrelated. ]

... who's Merlin?
Edited 2017-09-29 04:14 (UTC)
tacosgay: (blep)

[personal profile] tacosgay 2017-09-29 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, let's be exact here: are we talking about choking on food, or someone else choking you? Because, let's be honest, when it's you we're talking about, that distinction is necessary.
kingsroads: (this won't end well)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-09-29 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Alcohol, probably. Drugs...well, not in the main rooms.
insidescoop: credit - haptisms @ lj (>3>)

lmao right i should. tag this. dEFINITELY CAME BEFORE SHOUTTIME

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-09-29 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Ahhhh....w...well...

...Basically it was a very open threat if you weren't entertaining enough....that the king would...

...behead you....

....

might have succeeded for other reasons...
tacosgay: (yeahhh no uh)

[personal profile] tacosgay 2017-09-29 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
So, what you're saying here is that, essentially, we're completely boned? I mean, I can't speak for most of the carnival, as I'm pretty sure I've never even spoken to half of you out there-- in which case hi, I'm Taako from TV, it's a pleasure-- but out of the handful of people I've met, I can say with certainty that most of them would likely end up stabbing themselves trying to sort out how to hold a fork correctly, and at least one person here is seemingly allergic to shirts.
insidescoop: credit - haptisms @ lj (>3>)

[personal profile] insidescoop 2017-09-29 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Mmnnn....right, that makes sense...

...Okay then! Just come over when you have time! ....Which is hopefully now, because we don't have a lot of it over all....
tacosgay: (MANE)

[personal profile] tacosgay 2017-09-29 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, good, someone whose opinions I actually care about is offering advice. And, believe you me, that is not an honor easily earned.
stillwinningthehardway: (🔪Nothing can tame me)

[personal profile] stillwinningthehardway 2017-09-29 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
I do. It's Enwandung-Esterhazy. With regrets, I can't tell you a thing about it or what it means. I was a foundling, and only my name and the name of my world remains.

[More or less true? There are also unpleasant rumors.]
puddingemote: (with me)

[personal profile] puddingemote 2017-09-29 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Uh... okay.

[Someone is asking him to teach... well, he'll do his best.]

British magician guy?
dressedtothe: (i'm the immodest type)

[personal profile] dressedtothe 2017-09-29 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Well then, time to get wasted trying all the human vices--

Except not really because he's going to be Working and everyone's real worked up about keeping on their host's good side.]

Aw man. If only this wasn't such a serious situation.

Anyway, if get that detailed primer written, I'll read it. It's gonna be going home to all the other androids so you better be thorough!
kingsroads: (me & my stupid hat)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-09-29 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Oh good Lord, [ Strange can't help but spit out. ]

In that case, thank you Miss Enwandung-Esterhazy. And apologies in advance if I misremember your name at any point during our stay.
kingsroads: (small cheeky little smile)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-09-29 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you for the compliment, Mister Taako. What shall we start with first?
whattaprick: (did you even notice?)

[personal profile] whattaprick 2017-09-29 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hardee har har. ]

You're talking about using your Innocence, right?
tacosgay: (yeahhh no uh)

[personal profile] tacosgay 2017-09-29 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
Uh, well... the dress, probably. I think I've got a pretty good handle on table manners, since I've spent most of my life, you know, serving food and trying new and different kinds of food. Being a chef on the road makes it kind of easy to learn things like that.
stillwinningthehardway: (☁The stars are lit for my delight)

[personal profile] stillwinningthehardway 2017-09-29 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
[She laughs.]

I'm sure you can see why I go by Scout. If just one name is absolutely required, it's Esterhazy. I had a sort of title, but it's now revoked, so you'll have to forgive me for claiming humble status.

[That's the politest allusion she's ever made to Order Sixty-Six.]
Edited 2017-09-29 04:53 (UTC)
kingsroads: (your sea beacons suck)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-09-29 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
It's all a bit tight compared to what we wore in Portland—a well tailored outfit is a must. During dinner and for any important events, we'll most likely be in full dress: trousers, shirt, waistcoat, tailcoat, cravat, boots. I imagine we'll be able to go half dress at some point, which is basically everything in full dress but without the tailcoat. If you do have to leave your room at night, wear a housecoat over your nightclothes.
whattaprick: (snerk)

[personal profile] whattaprick 2017-09-29 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
Mean's what I am. Haven't you figured that out by now?

[ But whatever. He said he'd lay off, so there's a pause where he just exhales (does it sound like more of a strange hiss than it should? Maybe) as the desire to yell his head off passes as quickly as it came. When he finally speaks, it's still short and clipped. ]

What I want is to get through this without anyone getting cursed, trapped in another fae realm, or dying.
tacosgay: (that's a big ask)

[personal profile] tacosgay 2017-09-29 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
... okay, but what if we're the type who aren't so much into suits?

[AHEM.]

I mean, I won't say no to a well-tailored suit, but what if our taste is a little, eeehmmmmmmmm... less... manly?
whattaprick: (quen if you love somebody)

[personal profile] whattaprick 2017-09-29 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
Do you know your way around this?

[ The last time he heard Taako on the radio he's pretty sure he sounded like he fit into that vague category of 'people sowing dissent' but if he's actually going to be useful this stop, he's got no shame taking advantage of it. ]

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