fifth labyrinth

[lord_wizard]

Who: Felix Harrowgate
Broadcast: Fleet-wide video
Action: Waystation
When: Today

[Today Felix has seated himself at a bench in the vacant park area of today's closest waystation. It's certainly not for the ambiance, given that the courtyard is as bland as ever.]

I was hoping to beg a few moments of everyone's time... [He smiles brightly, sharp and genial - a politician's kind of smile]

As far as things that affect the fleet as a whole, it's my understanding - and correct me if I am wrong - that the library aboard the Bishop no longer has a caretaker since Krista left us. It likewise occurred to me that since we now have the Iskaulit under our control, that we might consider making use of it after all the trouble you all went to clear it out. Therefore, I'd like to propose moving the current collection to the Iskaulit with the permission of the current crew of the Bishop. At least there it would be easier for the rest of the fleet to access it.

[He pauses for a moment, adjusting the position of his hands on the table]

The other matter is more specific. I brought up the idea of having a meeting of the fleet's magic users some months ago, but that hasn't quite fallen into place. It doesn't have to be anything quite so formal as what I've done in the past... [Though, admittedly, transferring the library is a step towards just that kind of idea. The temptation to reform Chimera, or some form of it, is strong after so many years of having it be a part of his life in the castle. But he's rather not appear so selfish from the start.] ...but just for time being, anyone is welcome to come speak to me here. There's sufficient space and lack of any bystanders if there's any desire for demonstrations. [Or so he hopes]

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[peacockherald]

Perhaps we could have meetings each time we come to a new Waystation? Neutral ground as it were.

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[lord_wizard]

It would work in the interim. I was going to suggest my own ship, but then I realized it might be difficult to dock multiple shuttles at any of our own ships.

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[peacockherald]

True. None of the ships are particularly large enough to hold meetings of many, and travel between... I could do it with my gates, but those are.... more difficult.

_{[ Painful was the word for it, and he only really used them for emergencies, not a means of convenience. Doing them twice in a short span of time could leave him bedridden from magical, physical, and mental exhaustion. ]}

I am sure if we provide further incentive of food we shall have quite a few attendees.

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[lord_wizard]

That was an easier task back when a literal fountain of wine was but a wish away. Even if my funds were so robust, the resources to be had are far from...impressive.

[Vending machines, he's looking at you]

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[peacockherald]

I believe there is a thing known as a deli platter? Perhaps one of those? And tea and coffee are not overly expensive if we pool our resources.

_{[ It was not wine, but they could work their way up. Progress. ]}

[video]

[summerschild]

How many books do you have?

[Sorry Felix. He's nine.]

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[lord_wizard]

[He can respect a nine year old who is interested in books, at least]

They aren't mine, but not many, I'm afraid. It's made of whatever other people from the fleet could find on the planets we have landed on in the past. Naturally adding to it will be a task for us in the future.

[summerschild]

[He doesn't have a huge interest in reading, but BOOKS FROM OTHER PLANETS--]

Books from other planets? What are they about?

[lord_wizard]

[Lets not mention the erotic fiction---]

All manner of subjects, I imagine. History, geology, magic, astronomy. What subjects interest you?

[summerschild]

I like history, and I like magic. I... I don't know what the others are, sorry.

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[punchingly]

[ Hmmmmm. She turns on the camera and looks incredibly thoughtful. ]

What type of meeting?

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[lord_wizard]

[Thoughtful is better than suspicious]

Mostly just a social one where we might also get the chance to learn more about each other's talents, if we wish. I'm not planning any kind of rebellion, if that's what you were asking.

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[punchingly]

Hm...I would be interested, then.

[ Nodding, though it occurs to her that she has none of her weaponry; it doesn't particularly matter in the case of conjury, at least, if there are elements around from which to draw the magic in the first place. Even a summoning, at this point in her career, could take place without her arcana...but a star reading without a globe? Hm... ]

How do you recover things that were taken from you when you arrived? I could teach how to use the stars to negate incoming damage, but it requires...my globe. And my cards.

[lord_wizard]

[He folds his hands in thought]

I'm not completely certain. I heard of a few people winning back some of their items in games of chance a few months back. I'd wager it won't be the last time they'll dangle that possibility in front of our noses, but I can't be more helpful than that.

Can you tell me more about these objects? [Especially the cards, which he perks up every so slightly up at the mention of]

[punchingly]

That's fine. I think I understand better how to get them back.

[ Nodding enthusiastically. ] Astrologians use star globes, to chart the positioning of the celestial bodies. We use cards -- there are six primary ones -- to divine the will of the stars. By attuning your aether to the heavens, you can achieve magic: to shield, or to heal. Sometimes both. And the stars you divine grant benefits to you, which you can confer on others. Extra protection, or stronger magic. Things like that.

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[notmutantbutmiracle]

[Wanda happened to be passing by the very park area that Felix currently was sitting in. She, herself, merely wanted to get off their ship. She and her brother had always been the restless sort; one of the side-effects of losing your home she supposed. So naturally, she had been taking every opportunity to get away from the tight, cramped rooms and corridors of the Starstruck. Upon seeing her fellow crew member, she is fairly surprised. She had not yet run into him outside of their ship, and she had sort of pegged him as the "home body" type.]

Felix? What are you doing out here?

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[lord_wizard]

[He looked up from the communicator with a smile, setting it aside as he turned to face her]

A little bit of organizing. I have problems being idle for too long.

[And isolated. He missed the casual camaraderie of Chimera in addition to the intellectual challenges. And without the materials he needed to finish warding the ship, this would have to do]

[notmutantbutmiracle]

[Wanda grins mildly, as she crosses her arms and leans against a nearby tree.]

You never struck me as the restless type.

[lord_wizard]

Physically, no, but I've gotten used to something always going on. Back home it was always court, or parties, or classes...and the castle was in no short supply of things to keep oneself busy. Visiting friends was a simple matter of going down a hall or a floor. Granted, it did help me appreciate the more quiet times, but I don't do well with long periods of intellectual malaise.

[He smirked]

[notmutantbutmiracle]

[Wanda's eyebrows rise slightly in surprise.]

Court, parties, castles... your home sounds rather extravagant.

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[wolfuncaged]

[He is purposefully ignoring the bit about magic users meeting. He sure does REMEMBER it though, and makes a note to keep a quiet eye on it. Just in case they do anything crazy and/or dangerous. ]

It would be better, to have the library in a more public area. I do not doubt that is what Krista would have wanted. Some larger space easily accessible for all.

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[lord_wizard]

[Hiding his intentions would have been worse, and he honestly wouldn't be offended if Fenris were to lurk about during any such gathering. It was his right]

I agree. And we could do with more common spaces for the fleet in general. I dislike keeping to these little boxes they have us in most of the time. It's suffocating.

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[wolfuncaged]

[Wise move, really, making it public. It means Fenris won't got off into a frothing rage about it. Not yet, anyway. ]

It truly is. And we cannot always guarantee we will find a planet or waystation. The Iskaulit at least provides the space to stretch our legs somewhat. We would be able to fit far much more books and the like there, too.

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[lord_wizard]

That and more. Otherwise why have the ship along with us at all?

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[wolfuncaged]

It would be a waste, otherwise. This ship was hard won, it would be pointless not to use it to its potential.