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[servantnotserving]

Who: Lumiére and you!
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Wonderduck
When: Today!

[Since arriving at the Fleet, Lumiére has tended towards just using the voice function to communicate with people outside of the Wonderduck. It makes his life considerably easier. He doesn't have to navigate the mine-field of questions that come with just looking at him. He can talk to people like a normal person, and it's great.

Today, though, he needs to actually address the problem of his general...him-ness, and as such, he'll switch the video on. He casts the screen a warm smile all the same, giving a little wave of a candle-hand.]

Bonjour, my fellow Fleet members. This is quite an interesting planet, no? I hear the concerts here are really something to experience. I might have to test out the waters myself. It has been a while since I got to enjoy one.

[It's not the kind of concert he's used to, but after a decade of no concerts at all, he'll sure as heck give this new kind a try.]

But! I had another reason for speaking to you today. I have heard there are several people in the Fleet who are experienced with magic. I was hoping I could speak to them, especially if they know anything about curses- because as you can see [he chuckles, gesturing to himself] I have something that might interest their magically inclined minds.

[Filtered to Winn]

As promised. Here I am, settled on the Wonderduck and checking in. [Like three weeks too late but ya'll can't expect miracles. If you wanted good time-keeping, you should have befriended the clock]

[Otherwise, Lumiére can be found happily hopping around the table of the Wonderduck, carefully setting it so it at least looks like an actual, fancy dinner table and not a metal slab where people sit and eat. They may be in space, but they can still have a little culinary refinement, god.

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[arcanepower]

[Belth blinks once, twice, realizes this is the same person... (???) he was speaking with before. At the same time, he's not entirely fazed.]

Well, then! That explains that. I must admit I have no real experience with this kind of curse, as you are the first enchanted light fixture I've met, but it's not too far outside my realm of expertise. Standard arcane theory includes polymorphing... that is, turning living things into other living things in battle, and of course unraveling hexes and the like...

I'd love to have a look at you, whenever you're able.

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[servantnotserving]

[He doesn't get most of that, but it sounds impressive all the same. At least, it sounds like Belth knows what he's talking about, and given his circumstances, he can't really afford to be picky. ]

You certainly sound like you have a better idea than I've ever had, mon ami! And of course! I am always free for such things. I'm on board the Wonderduck. Merci beaucoup, for your time!

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[arcanepower]

Wonderduck-- noted. I will be there sometime tomorrow, as I am currently in the midst of dinner preparations.

[Time for info gathering instead.]

Do you mind if I ask a few questions? I'd like to know more about the nature of the curse. There are some things I cannot discern with my arcane sight.

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[brainiest]

Hello again. [ She smiles, gently, but gets right down to the point. ] I assume it's something to do with... What you are? [ Which sounds rude, but... ]

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[servantnotserving]

[Ah, Hermione. She gets a real bright smile. ]

Hello again! You actually came recommend by Winn. He spoke most highly of you, mademoiselle.

And yes! I have been cursed, you see. Once, I was human.

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[brainiest]

Winn? I hope he wasn't saying too much.

[ But she focusses as he begins to speak, paying attention. ]

You were human, but now you're a candlestick. [ A frown. ] And you'd like someone to see if they can reverse it?

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[touchallthebooks]

[His hands twitch slightly at the request for a mage, and he sees that Belthazar has already answered but it never hurts to have more than one person helping with a problem?]

Hello, my name is Khadgar. I've been training with magic for years. [And you, sir, are very interesting.] If you still need help.

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[servantnotserving]

[Lumiére is not about to turn down any help. He never knows who here might actually be able to crack the damn thing. If he dismisses one person, well, that one person might hold the answers... ]

It is a pleasure to meet you, monsieur. I am Lumiére. And I welcome any help anyone has to offer. Merci!

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[touchallthebooks]

[It's a good way to look at things, something Khadgar tries to do himself. And tried expressing to his teachers.]

Monsieur? [He shakes his head.] It's nice to meet you as well, Lumiére.

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[foxpas]

Ah, Lumiere! Have you had any luck with finding anyone? All I have found myself thus far is a name.

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[servantnotserving]

Hello again, mon petit chou! I have found a few promising leads, so I can but hope. You have?

[dontfeedplants]

[Oh great, more talking inanimate objects. Don't mind if he just stares in mild horror for a little bit.

He should probably say something.]

Wait, magic exists?

[He felt kinda stupid saying that, since he quickly remembers that just before waking up here, he killed a man after being promised that his wishes would be granted.

... Dear god he really did kill a guy last night, didn't he?]

[servantnotserving]

[Lumiére politely ignores the mild horror, but he does inwardly hope the man won't start screaming.
That would just be uncomfortable.]

I was as surprised as you are right now. I did not think it existed either, until it happened to me.

[Sorry, Seymour buddy, you absolutely killed a guy last night. ]

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[cloakand_danger]

[Yuan studies the feed curiously, looking Lumiere up and down.]

I'm a spellcaster; I don't do much with enhancement or disabling magic myself, but I can certainly look into the matter. What sort of 'curse' are you under? My mana senses only work in-person, I can't tell anything from here.

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[servantnotserving]

We can meet in-person if that helps you, I do not mind.

It is one that was cast upon my master. The Household just became part of the main curse.

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[winn]

[ it's about as long as it took winn to get back to people when he first arrived, he knows exactly what it's like, okay. ]

How are you liking it so far? [ seems like an appropriately named vessel for him. they can get down to business in a bit, pleasantries are important! ]

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[servantnotserving]

[Everything so so new and weird, it's great. ]

It is certainly a new experience, but I like it! I have a good crew there.

[They hardly ever stare at him like he's gonna kill them, it's great. ]

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[stabsbothways]

Pardon, but I just wanted to check-

You appear to be a talking candelabra.

[ No one else seems to be making that out to be a big deal so she just wants to make sure she's not going insane. ]

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[servantnotserving]

[Oh, hello~, sweet dusky goddess. ]

You would be right there, mademoiselle. I am, indeed, a talking candelabra. But cursed as one. I was human.

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[universal_charm]

I would just be careful that you don't end up as a stage prop for one of the more eclectic groups.

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[servantnotserving]

At least it would give me a little excitement to my day, no?

[HE WOULD DO IT AND HE'D BE GREAT AT IT.]

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[english_dignity]

[Blinks at the very odd sight of a talking candlestick. Well, not the strangest thing he's seen, and that was before being kidnapped.]

You could say I have a passing amount of experience with curses. I assume you're looking to have one broken, rather than cast.

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[servantnotserving]

I think the one cast one me is enough, so yes, I definitely want it broken. I appreciate any insights you have, mon ami.

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[all7seas]

[It's a candle. And it's French.]

Bonjour, my good candle.

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[servantnotserving]

[He sure is, and he brightens- quite literally. ]

And bonjour, my good monsieur! A pleasure to meet you!