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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.
diamondsare: (Default)

[personal profile] diamondsare 2017-10-01 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
You are most kind. I will be sure to ask after the silverware during the demonstration specifically, hopefully someone will know.

[She sounds relieved; the idea of having a fallback is probably extra helpful.]
atouts: (013; l'arcane sans nom)

[personal profile] atouts 2017-10-01 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Because people who run around naming themselves things like "The Prince" probably pass the time by ordering everyone else around.

[ That can apply to many other titled sorts, too, but let's not get into that long (very long) complaint. ]

And your lack of humanity does not help you in your argument. The Prince isn't human, either. He expects manners nonetheless.
moonfang: (glare)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-10-01 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
Which is even MORE stupid. If you're not human and are actually some sort of ultra powerful true fae asswipe, why would you bother with shit like etiquette and manners? I figure the Ringmaster knows what she's doing, or at least she THINKS she does, but what the hell good is he going to be in a battle? Our enemies aren't gonna roll over just cause someone called "The Prince" says "pretty please".
kingsroads: (maybe staring makes it work)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-10-01 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
It can't hurt to go over the basics: don't slurp your soup, put your napkin in your lap, don't talk about certain things at the dinner table, et cetera.

Unless you already know those, of course.
kingsroads: (probably thinking bout faeries)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-10-01 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
It's a she, technically. Her name is Coco. Try to stay clear of the head—that's the worst part.
moonfang: (let's have some real fun!)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-10-01 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
Which one? The one on the right, the one on the left, the one in the middle, or the reaaaaally doofy one on the tail?
otoko: (HRMMNN =3=)

[personal profile] otoko 2017-10-01 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Do you not feel that is why we are preparing as we are, right now?

...There is a reason it is the Nightrider and Warden both speaking to us as they are. This is nothing even somewhat disguised as a laughing matter.

[There is a pause.] ...You will be attending that demonstration, I imagine?
kingsroads: (maybe don't DO that?!)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-10-01 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, possibly, I can't do that to begin with, and I also can't do that to begin with. Does that answer your question?
kingsroads: (this won't end well)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-10-01 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
The..."doofy" one. It bites.
moonfang: (ultrapout)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-10-01 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
Ugh! What good are you? I do all those things! I NEED to do all those things. And if these shitty clothes restrict my movement, I'm just gonna be naked.
moonfang: (oh shit son)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-10-01 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
I knew it.
whattaprick: (did you even notice?)

[personal profile] whattaprick 2017-10-01 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
Then find someone who does and just do what they do.

[ Just going to butt in rudely here. There's nothing about that which could go wrong at all, right? ]

Pretend you're trying to dispel a really, really nasty mushi and this is the only way to do it.
kingsroads: (why is norrell like this)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-10-01 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
I've no idea who your supervisor is, but I'm certain Lambert would give me permission to curse you if you wander around naked.
atouts: (013; l'arcane sans nom)

[personal profile] atouts 2017-10-01 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's tempting to say he's only doing his job, but that has yet to convince anyone that he's unkind. So, instead, there's a short pause, as it's not something he'll ever be used to people saying, then goes on— ]

They would be remiss not to. It's, unfortunately, more important than it has any reason to be. Although, the silver lining is you won't have to worry about drinking too much if you don't actually retain what you eat. [ No drunken gems is probably a good thing. ] Anyway... I admit, I only recognize your voice, miss, but I do not think we've ever been introduced.

[ Tall Blue Lady isn't a name, alas. ]
atouts: (008; la justice)

[personal profile] atouts 2017-10-01 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Could be she isn't looking for his aid in battle. Could be he's stronger than he sounds.

That's for the Ringmaster to know, not us. You don't have to be happy about it and you can think it as ridiculous as you want, but that doesn't change that we need to play along. What you do actually need to do is remember that you can't finish your contract out if you end up stomped out by an angry Wyld Faerie with a weird obsession.
whattaprick: (manpain)

[personal profile] whattaprick 2017-10-01 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
They can work on a big group, they make a lot of noise, and they're the simplest to dismantle if I need the components for something else.

If you hear one go off, you know there's trouble.
destiny_key: (fuq u)

[personal profile] destiny_key 2017-10-02 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, I know that stuff. My mom taught me some manners, you know.

But, I mean like, fancy stuff, you know? Like, I don't know the difference between a salad fork and a dinner fork.
destiny_key: (Ugg.)

[personal profile] destiny_key 2017-10-02 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I kinda have to. I don't know anything about being fancy. Joker told me to go, so I probably should.
moonfang: (covered)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-10-02 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Curse me? Are you sure you can move fast enough to hit me in your fancy schmancy clothes?
moonfang: (glare)

[personal profile] moonfang 2017-10-02 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
[there's another long, irritated groan from Zangetsu. He hates it when people have a point that he can't contest. Hates it. Childermass is absolutely right; if Zangetsu dies because of some stupid manners, he won't get his contract wish.

There's another grumble and a sort of "ssnsnnnnnrrrrffff" as Zangetsu drags his hands across his face and nose
]

Fine. Fine. But there ain't no way I can learn sufficient manners in that short a time period! What should I do? Maybe I should just pretend to be mute.
kingsroads: (maybe staring makes it work)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-10-02 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
The salad fork's shorter and wider. It's also placed furthest away from the plate, while the dinner fork is placed closer in.
whattaprick: commissioned art! (♈ i can't analyze that love)

[personal profile] whattaprick 2017-10-02 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Never heard of the guy. What's with the gifts, and where does he get 'em from? Seems a little fishy to me.
periphrasing: (Meh.)

[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-10-02 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmm. Similar in some ways, different in numerous others... We aren't classed based on our quantity of material possessions, for one thing.

[Honestly 'material possessions' are kind of an uncommon and novel concept for gems to begin with. It's part of why Peridot is such a huge packrat.]
kingsroads: (GUESS WHAT IT IS TIME FOR HAM)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-10-02 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
It's magic. I don't have to move fast enough, I just have to cast the spell at the right time.
periphrasing: (Judging you.)

[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-10-02 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, well the fact that I can't do either of those things crosses my mind pretty "normally" despite that. Frequency doesn't really factor in.

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