[144.98750] RINGMASTER'S THIRD ADDRESS (D55)

[lordofthering]

[Early Day 55, all of the radios's screens will light up green, as they do when the Ringmaster speaks. Despite the message she is delivering, she actually sounds quite at ease.]

Hello, everyone. I am obligated to report to you that I have lost my abilities and have become mortal, for the time being! This means that for the next little while, I will be as easy to kill as any one of you, and won't be able to perform any of my spectacular feats of magic. So, don't become the target of any terrible curses in the next little while, hmm? I wouldn't recommend telling the merfolk of my state, either.

I assure you, this is not a lie or a trick, I am merely informing you out of solemn duty. It should not cause problems in the long run, but there may be minor inconvenience over the next few days. Don't ask me how this happened because I'm not going to tell you.

You may complete your performances for the week as expected, and I will update you when circumstances have changed.

Any questions?


[Follow up log is here.]

Comments

[spaghettimonster]

IS IT CONTAGIOUS???

[lordofthering]

It is not! You should be safe. This is my problem alone.

[sunflowerfields]

Oh, dear. Are you ill? Do you need anything? I could whip up some chicken noodle soup really quick...

[No, seriously, is this what happens when magic creatures get sick?]

[fragileandsoft]

Oh. Wow.

Are--how are you doing?

[lordofthering]

Oh, how sweet of you Hinawa. You really are kinder than most deserve.

However, I am fine. I'm sure this will resolve itself in time.

[lordofthering]

I feel just fine! Slower than usual, absolutely, but I doubt it will interfere with the bulk of my duties, provided you all behave yourselves.

You sound surprised?

[spaghettimonster]

PHEW! WAIT... IT'S TEMPORARY, RIGHT? YOU'LL STILL BE ABLE TO... FINISH OUR CONTRACTS?

[lordofthering]

I expect so, yes! It's just the specifics that are fuzzy at the moment.

[fragileandsoft]

Well... yeah. It sounds like a pretty big shift, if you're not used to it.

Do you need help with anything?

[lordofthering]

[She sounds really pleased with this offer, even if she apparently doesn't need anything. You can practically feel her delight. Which... is sort of weird.]

You really are too kind.

I think I may just take it easy for the next few days. Take some time to recollect myself. With any luck we will still be able to leave on schedule.

[cuckooed]

...

Should I send you a get well package?

[HOW DO YOU EVEN]

[lordofthering]

Don't worry, Koel. There are extenuating circumstances. I'm sure everything will be fine!

[fragileandsoft]

...All right. Mortals do pretty good at taking it easy, I've found. May as well make the most of it.

Still, if you need anything. I'm around.

[lordofthering]

[She hesitates, and then has to ask.]

Why are you offering?

[cuckooed]

All right. Just let me know if you need anything, all right?

[fragileandsoft]

Well... I just figure there's a lot of things to get used to, compared to... y'know, your usual. [ He wants to trust she's as fine as she claims, but he can't help but worry. ]

I dunno much about fae stuff so I can't help there, but I'm pretty darn good at being mortal. If I can be of any help with that, well.

[lordofthering]

Hm. That isn't quite what I meant, but I suppose I'll have to take it.

You may visit me in my office, if you wish. I expect I will be spending time there, as my usual housing would be inappropriate.

[lordofthering]

Very well! I trust things will remain in order under your watch.

[fragileandsoft]

Oh. All right. I'll drop in sometime?

[lordofthering]

That would be acceptable!

[What just happened here? We may never know.]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

[Strangled sputtering is all that comes over for a moment, before Zecora gets her chill back.]

I have several brews
That I need you to use.

[lordofthering]

You sound upset!

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

And a little scared
For I was not prepared.

[lordofthering]

It was a somewhat spur of the moment occurrence!

As long as everyone maintains their duties, however, there is nothing to fear.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

My duty is keeping you well
Which is new, I must tell.