PRIVATE MESSAGE (TO PERIDOT, AMETHYST, TYKI, SHIMA, AND CHILDERMASS)

[lordofthering]

[Everyone listed will receive this message at the same time on Day 68, on an unknown frequency. They'll be able to hear each other responding, because they'll all magically be on the same channel. The screens glow green.]

Hello Peridot, Amethyst, Tyki, Shima, and, of course, Childermass... In my efforts to set things right, I require some diplomatic help. Or, at least, moral support. It's to do with the whole Ignatius... situation.

I need your presence at the carnival's second moon. I will provide a ride. If you wonder why I chose you, specifically, it's because I feel like I can trust you to maintain a neutral discussion, and to respect my desire to handle Ignatius humanely.

I'll meet you at a portal in the campgrounds in about a half hour. Plus ones will not be admitted. If you don't want to come, let me know immediately.

Comments

[prazerbutterfly]

[Well, this was unexpected but he's listening as she speaks. He even ducks out of his tent away from tentmates.]

If that is what you need then yes, of course, my Lady.

[lordofthering]

Good. See you there.

[prazerbutterfly]

One question though. Am I allowed to smoke while there? [It was a strong vice for Tyki and it went hand in hand with his conman persona. ]

[lordofthering]

I don't see any reason why not. It won't be any more flammable than your clothes, for instance.

[prazerbutterfly]

I don't like to assume. See you soon then, Gorgeous.

[periphrasing]

[...Well this should be interesting.]

I said I'd help however you need it, so. Of course I'll be there. Do you uh, need me to bring anything?

[She has no idea what but it still just feels right to ask.]

[lordofthering]

Do you have any forcefields?

[She sounds pretty serious about that.]

[periphrasing]

[Cripes!]

Uh. Not immediately on hand? Sorry. I could probably build you some, if you gave me a few days, but I'm assuming we don't exactly have the luxury of time here.

[lordofthering]

Unfortunately not. But it's fine! I can protect you as much as should be needed. It just helps to have a back up in case things get unruly.

[periphrasing]

Nyeh heh. Alright. Understood! I'll see you at the portal, then.

[atouts]

Shall I leave the knives behind?

[ Of course he'll be there, there's no doubt about that. He does, however, need to ask that much... just leaving the whole iron part out, on the off-chance anyone overlooked Lambert's gloating over 'having iron' back during the Athenaeum mess. ]

[lordofthering]

That would be for the best... they shouldn't be needed, and I'm sure that their presence would only escalate things.

[She appreciates him asking.]

[atouts]

[ He also wouldn't last two seconds against Ignatius with them, so. ]

Of course. I'll be at the portal soon.

[drrdrrdrr]

Shoot, boss, if you think I can help then I'm in... but you know I'm not, like, great at words or anything, right?

[lordofthering]

No, but you are relaxing to be around, so I'll find your presence helpful even if you don't say anything, honestly.

[drrdrrdrr]

Aw, shucks, you're gonna make me blush... [This is said with the air of being followed up with a :P emoji.]

[worldlyafflictions]

Eh—me too? [ Not bothering to hide his surprise. ] I guess that makes me moral support too. [ lol ]

Should we be bringing a peace offering or something?

[lordofthering]

No, I think we should be fine as is.

You handled yourself fairly well in the Elysium, and I'd like to see what else you can do.

[worldlyafflictions]

[Man this. putting effort toward something and having people think you're decent at it. thing. is so... ??? That's how it Works, of course, but this being a trend is still new and.. not bad...?]

...Sure--[that was only slightly hesitating because he's considering it more seriously now]--sounds interesting. Can't go too much worse than getting talked over completely anyway, diplomatically speaking. [Not counting any potential death threats or actual murder attempts that could be made.]

Be there in a sec.