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[tallasaking]

[Tyrion's video clicked on once more, and yes, he's sitting in his New Engineering Station, with a lot more bits, and bobs, and all sorts of interesting new things that he can use in his inventions. He is, of course, eying the new tools suspiciously. Even more so the basket waiting for him, with a big red and gold bow.]

....Well. [He finally says.] Someone clearly wants to see what sort of trouble I can get myself into.

[He flicks the bow with one finger.] So is this a challenge, Atroma? You vs me in who can invent the most clever item to trip the other one up? Or are you truly sorry for what you've done?

[He tipped his head towards the camera.] Remember who you're dealing with. No one knows better than I that gifts from your enemies always have a hook inside them.

[He pulled loose the bow, a sharp smile on his face.]

Comments

[tallasaking]

Do not let their technology fool you. They are just as human as we are.

Trust me, we have seen this.

I have always thought so. They will give any inbred idiot a title.

[torsion]

Not being a human wouldn't stop me, anyway. It wouldn't be my first tango with a monster.

I'll trust that judgement, however.

Ha! Ain't that the truth. They can be inherited and they can be bought, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't try to be respectful with that.

You're pretty alright, Tyrion.

[tallasaking]

Really? It would have stopped me.

Well thank you for your trust.

Only respect those who have earned it. A hard lesson I had to learn myself, in my youth.

[torsion]

My first go at it wasn't really by choice. Kind of an old hand at it by now.

Ha ha, you're quite welcome! ;)

I don't necessarily disagree with a deeper, more honest sense of trust or regret. A lesson hard-earned on my end, to be honest.

[tallasaking]

Are you another 'warrior by circumstance, not by choice'?

You know, I believe I like you as well.

And on mine, sad to say.

[torsion]

Bit of both. I started off in the army, then local police as part of a specialized group meant to eradicate the growing serious crimes in the area (drugs, murder, so on). Things kind of escalated from there while we were on a rescue mission.

Another thing people do enjoy hearing!

Pardon my language, but sometimes people can just be shit. Hope it's not too much of a recent thing for you.

[tallasaking]

You sound like you are a member of the Watch. Except with less isolation.

Well I do like playing to the crowd, now and again.

Well no, I've been here ... almost two years, I believe.

[torsion]

That's not an organization I'm familiar with, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's not in existence where I'm from.

Typically I go to the beat of my own drum, so to speak. I'm not much of a crowd-pleaser.

I'm going to have to pull another "shit" out on that one. Can't imagine how that must be.

[ She actually can. ]

[tallasaking]

It is likely that it is there in some form. They are a group of men, dressed all in black, who guard the northern most point of Westeros against the wildings, and the wights. I am not sure how successful they have been lately, however.

What a coincidence, neither am I. Except to the Atroma.

It is ... well. It is what it is.

[torsion]

I'm afraid I only know of Westeros because a woman named Daenarys mentioned it. Wildings and wights aren't a familiar term, either. Though if they're guarding, I hope they're successful.

Hey, if it makes your life a little comfier while here, I don't see anything wrong with it.

Sorry.

[tallasaking]

Ah, my Queen! Yes, she would be a fitting one to speak of you about Westeros. She knows more about the fallacies of the place than any of us.

Well there you have that.

No apologies necessary. It is what it is.

[torsion]

You two married, then? Must be nice to have your partner present, if that's the case. She does seem to have been here a while, which seems pretty damn unfair.

What I know about her, I like.

Alright.

[tallasaking]

I. Ah. No. No ... she is in fact, my sovereign ruler. Not ... my wife.

She left and came back with no memory, but I am pleased that you like her.

Very good.

[torsion]

Sorry if that came off a little rude or awkward! I'll keep that in mind, in that case.

That sounds incredibly difficult for her to deal with, so I hope it pans out in her favor. I'm pretty pleased when I like people, too.

[tallasaking]

I have never found a question too rude or awkward, just education on the person asking said question.

I hope it does so, and indeed. I absolutely concur.

[torsion]

You're pretty much asking for someone to come up with one that is. Actually, maybe I'll try to come up with one!

The only thing is that's not really the sort of person I am, but hm. Might be an interesting challenge!

Sounds like an incredibly tough position she's been put in. Can't imagine what that must be like, honestly.

[tallasaking]

Well I shall look forward to hearing all about it.

What sort of person are you, just to ask?

Neither can I.

[torsion]

That is probably the most on the spot question I've ever heard.

Guess I'd call myself tenacious. I like to keep to myself, but I'm not incapable of playing friendly (or enjoying company). Just want to do my job and carry on as things are. Nothing special.

[tallasaking]

I have a been threatened with that, more than you would believe.

Tenacious ... that would be the proof of things. Well, that I know of. I have yet to meet a person who was not, in some way, special though.

[torsion]

Ha ha, well, don't worry! No threats here.

You're quite the flatterer, you know. Not that I don't appreciate all the compliments, however sincere they may be.

[tallasaking]

Well that I am glad to hear. I have enough threats to deal with on my own.

Oh, well. They do not call me the Silver-tongued for nothing.

[torsion]

You made the mistake of telling me that, though. But I guess that goes to show the kind of person you are versus someone who would hide that fact.

Interesting!

[tallasaking]

I suppose I would be the sort of person who believes in a certain level of honesty.

I try to be.