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outer_divide2014-02-15 10:22 am
girlworthfighting) wrote in outer_divide2014-02-15 10:22 am
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eighth scroll - backdated to before the ball [ video ; open with one lock ]
Greetings, all.
I trust by now everyone has heard of the resurrected...creatures that have been stalking around the outskirts of the city, and so for me to mention at one point I had among them a "double" of my own hopefully will come as not too much of a surprise.
I've heard by now that my particular double surfaced about two weeks past, and was dispatched. My apologies to anyone it may have threatened in the meantime. I sincerely hope none of you were too injured by it, if at all.
However... [She shifts uncomfortably, swallowing.] My body at the time of my death had a sword still in its possession. Well-cared for but probably visibly old to even a novice, with a plainly decorated scabbard. The sword did not turn up among my remains, and despite my best attempts to retrace the being's path I have yet to find it.
My hopeful conclusion is that it was dropped somewhere along the way and, unclaimed, someone out here found it. I am claiming it now. I will make no game about it: that sword is very important to me. If you have it, I will barter almost any favor or recompense for it's return. I would be most grateful if you contacted me immediately. Thank you.
[She hesitates.]
Oh -- and, in case any of you already among my acquaintances had somehow not yet heard, I suppose this accounts as my official notification of "I'm alive again".
My apologies for not doing this any sooner. There...didn't seem to be much to say.
[She's frowning uncomfortably to herself as she turns off the feed. After a minute of reflection she turns it back on again.]
[Private to Loki]
Well...if you were waiting for a chance to say "I told you so", I think I just gave you a big opening.
I trust by now everyone has heard of the resurrected...creatures that have been stalking around the outskirts of the city, and so for me to mention at one point I had among them a "double" of my own hopefully will come as not too much of a surprise.
I've heard by now that my particular double surfaced about two weeks past, and was dispatched. My apologies to anyone it may have threatened in the meantime. I sincerely hope none of you were too injured by it, if at all.
However... [She shifts uncomfortably, swallowing.] My body at the time of my death had a sword still in its possession. Well-cared for but probably visibly old to even a novice, with a plainly decorated scabbard. The sword did not turn up among my remains, and despite my best attempts to retrace the being's path I have yet to find it.
My hopeful conclusion is that it was dropped somewhere along the way and, unclaimed, someone out here found it. I am claiming it now. I will make no game about it: that sword is very important to me. If you have it, I will barter almost any favor or recompense for it's return. I would be most grateful if you contacted me immediately. Thank you.
[She hesitates.]
Oh -- and, in case any of you already among my acquaintances had somehow not yet heard, I suppose this accounts as my official notification of "I'm alive again".
My apologies for not doing this any sooner. There...didn't seem to be much to say.
[She's frowning uncomfortably to herself as she turns off the feed. After a minute of reflection she turns it back on again.]
[Private to Loki]
Well...if you were waiting for a chance to say "I told you so", I think I just gave you a big opening.
[Video]
The camera pans over the sword, so Mulan can see it, confirm it's identity.]
Is this the sword you're talking about?
[Video]
It is. Oh, thank the Ancestors someone did find it after all! I was trying not to think...
[She forcibly stops to try and get a better hold on herself. Swallows.]
Thank you. You must be a more recent arrival, I don't think we've yet met. My name is Fa Mulan.
[Video]
I'm Lieutenant Sharon Agathon, of the Battlestar Galactica. And yeah, that's right. I crashlanded here a few weeks ago. Right after those bone things turned up, I think.
It's nice to meet you.
[Video]
Is there anything I can do for you in exchange?
[Video]
If you're willing, I could use a little help moving parts to town. My ship crashed here and I'd like to move it closer so I can repair it without dealing with the local wildlife.
Of course, it'll take more than just us, but I'd appreciate it.
[Video]
[Video]
That'd be fantastic, thank you! And, if you don't mind my asking, what's the significance of this particular sword?
[Video]
It belonged to my father.
He was a soldier before me.
[Video]
[She nods in understanding. Family and sentimentality, then.]
Well, where should I deliver it?
[Video]
Are you familiar with Callahan's?
[Video]
Who are you kidding? Kerra and Wanda are both a little paranoid.]I am. The coffee house, yes?
[Video]
She gets that vibe more from Wanda than Kerra, in person, but...fair point.]That's one of its functions. But it seems like a good meeting spot, to me. Sound good?
[Video]
[Video]