driftfleet | 05

Who: Winn and you
Broadcast: yes!
Action: Tourist!
When: now?

[ today, winn is coming to you live from the tourist's cargo hold. clearing his throat, he offers the camera a little smile ]

Sup, Fleeters, Winn Schott here, hope space is treating you well today. I got three things to run by you today, I'll try to be quick.

So one, I got - [ he moves the camera away from his face to focus on a box of 10 bears, on the large side. they have been dyed, and colorful patches have been sewn decoratively all over their torsos and arms. when he got them, they were covered by straightjackets, so this is his fix ] these. If anyone wants one, you're welcome to them. [ unless you're a tourist crew member. they will have magically run out if one of you tries to get one. he doesn't care if you can see them, they're not staying on this goddamn ship, ok. ] If any are left over I'm gonna leave them in Discovery One on the Iskaulit for public use in case anyone turns tiny.

[ he turns the camera back to him ]

Two - for those of you who don't know, Cisco and I have been running lectures, concerts, and whatever else people have been willing to volunteer their time for on the Iskaulit, and we're running low now. If you've lectured before and you wanna go again - you're more than welcome to, if you're a newcomer - likewise. Just drop me or Cisco a line with your name, topic, title if you have one, and availability if you actually have a schedule to keep - and we'll add you to the roster.

Three - Hank - don't let it be said I don't pay my debts.

[ turning on the karaoke machine he built with cisco, he proceeds to offer the network his rendition of the dire strait's walk of life. once he's done singing, a little flushed and embarrassed because last time he did this it was with cisco this is so much more terrifying on his own!! he gives the camera a little nod and signs off. ]

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[ because the atroma are trolls, and he has a bad history with toy bears. ]

You can have it for free, but if you still wanna sign up for the lectures, that would be really cool.

[we can both agree that foxes are better than bears, then]

If it is something desired... Although, I may only teach basics, and any who learn from me would need a practice sword of their own.

[ 100000% agreed. ]

We can try seeing if anyone's got anything we can make practice swords with, a bunch of deadly weapons in the hands of amateurs in a confined space maaaay not be the best idea now that I think about it. Actually, maybe a demonstration would work best?

... That is why I suggest practice swords, sir. Blunted, and no more dangerous than any length of iron. Even ones of wood may be used to learn the motions.

Yeah - yeah - sorry, I'm a little scattered brained. [ she gets an apologetic smile, his attention gets away from him when he gets wrapped up in his own head ] Gonna have to think that one through, it's gotta be a pretty limited number of participants... [ because accidentally getting hit in the head with a length of iron or wood can still be pretty dangerous.

and maybe there should be some sort of screening process, but heck if he knows what it should be. and excluding people is the opposite of the purpose of these lectures. ] How about this, we can start with a demo, that can be filmed and everyone can see and enjoy, and meanwhile see what the fleet's got to offer by way of those practice swords?

Ah... It is a bit embarrassing, so I do not mind a demonstration, but, 'filmed'?

Well, since the lecture hall has limited space, we post all the lectures online, so everyone can see them in their own time.

Oh, recording... I had not heard that term for it before.

[it's hard being from medieval bullshit in a sci-fi game. :(]

Though there is only so much that can be demonstrated without a partner.

Do you know anyone who could help you, or should we add that to the list of things to ask about along with the practice swords?

I do not. But with this many people here, surely there must be another skilled with the sword.

Do you wanna ask for it, or give me some direction in what to ask for? About the practice swords too, any specifications you might need -

I will ask myself, do not worry. For the swords as well, though they are quite easy. Although, they will be quite heavy, as one must build up endurance as well when learning the sword.

Maybe we can figure out lighter practice swords. We'll have to see where we land next.

Why would we need lighter ones?

Well, so more people could participate? It's just a basics lesson, right, no one's gonna become a swordmaster from this.

I suppose, but there is nothing wrong with building your strength regardless.

No, but that takes time - [ he should know, he's been trying to build his. it's a slooooow process. ] and it's frustrating. Getting to do something now is a good way to motivate people to keep working at it.

... It is frustrating?

[i'm sorry you're talking to a fucking jock]

I suppose so... Well, it is moot unless we find a smith. Swords I create with magic may be used by none but me here, it seems.

[ ...putting the fact that this cute girl is out toughing him by about a million aside -- ]

...you have sword creating magic?

[she can probably bench press you, winn, sorry to say. or maybe three of you.]

Ah... I do. My younger sister is the one who created the spell, after all.

[ possibly four, he's pretty small. ]

You little sister invented sword creating magic? Cool. What else can you do?

I can increase my strength and speed, manipulate ice and lightning, create barriers, and use some small amount of rune magic.

I've little talent for magic, unfortunately. All I know was taught to me by her, save the runes, which came from my master.

Hey don't sell yourself short, that sounds like a hella lot of talent to me! ...would you mind giving me a demonstration?

[ if he had a tail, it'd be wagging like crazy about now. he's seen so many cool things the last year, but he never tires of seeing more! ]

As you wish. What do you wish to see?

..all of it!

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