second labyrinth

[lord_wizard]

Who: Felix Harrowgate
Broadcast: Starstruck crew & Fleetwide
Action: Mor, outside Dorian's villa
When: pre-dragon mob

[Video to the Starstruck crew]

I realize we've gotten one or two new people in the last month. I regret that I've not had the chance to meet you, but I've decided to remain on the planet for the time being. Nothing against any of you, of course, but I'd prefer better accommodations.

On that point, I understand we are given the opportunity to improve our ships and I think we could all benefit from improved sleeping quarters. The more of us request it the more quickly things will improve.

If you'd be so kind as to take care of that right away...

[later that day - action and fleetwide audio broadcast]

[It had hit him like a wave that made him stomach roll in near nausea. One moment everything had been fine, and then it was there like a thunderstorm. It wasn't quite like any magic he'd ever felt, but the flavor had been unmistakably noirant.

He left the villa and walked a few paces to stare out at the trees with an expression of unease. If he didn't know any better, he'd have called that sudden feeling of mikkary, but a forest couldn't gain the effect of centuries of violence and misery in the matter of seconds. Could it?

When he can breathe properly again, he fumbles with the communicator. The reception is full of static]

Did anyone on the planet feel that just now? There was an immense release of energy I might best term as 'dark' from the direction of the woods. I'm quite certain of it.

[He's not about to go charging into investigate, but years in the castle have taught him it's best to be on his guard. Likewise, he may not have the same attachment to the fleet, but he can't let the rest of them go un-warned of any potential danger.]

Things may not remain quite so calm down here. I should have known...

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[lord_wizard]

[There's a reason he's spending half his time around a villa and the other half getting drunk. The ship sucks.]

It's a firm reminder. Don't tell me you don't want a decent bed to sleep in.

[noctiphile]

I have other priorities. Did you know the improved showers come with curtains?

[He says it so brightly it almost sounds smug.]

[lord_wizard]

[Dammit, that does sound appealing. And he really would make a joke except it would bring to light the fact that he usually locked the door whenever he used it.]

I find it more likely more of us will be sleeping at the same time as we will be bathing.

And I also understand that if we siphon enough funds into it, we will gain separate rooms eventually.

[noctiphile]

A pity. I've grown accustomed to sleeping with others. I'd hate to lose their companionship for silent walls.

Though, I would enjoy more hot water.

[lord_wizard]

[Don't think about Mattias in the shower....don't think about Mattias in the shower....]

It's nothing personal against you. I'd simply enjoy a little privacy now and again.

[He sighs] If I go with your suggestion this month, will you help me pay for the improved bunks next month?

[noctiphile]

I would have thought so much time off the ship would help with that.

[Is he offended? He might be offended. Still, even he knows he's being petty. The upgrade really doesn't mean that much to him. Sighing:] ... Reverse the offer and I'll do it. Bunks this month, then baths.

[A beat. On a whim:] And dinner. As payment.

[lord_wizard]

[He's taking the time because he fully expects to be stuck inside for awhile after this. He's taking advantage while he can and refuses to feel guilty about that.

Or that's what he tries to tell himself]

I'm saving up.

[He blinks then, caught by surprised at the capitulation and the following offer. Mattias and his payments. Powers, if he didn't know any better...]

Very well. It's a deal. When?

[noctiphile]

When you return. It can be in... celebration or some such.

[Yeah, he's mumbling that last bit.]

[lord_wizard]

[He chuckles despite himself, unsure if Mattias is trying to ruffle his feathers or not, but mostly it's cute]

I'll bring some wine with me.

[noctiphile]

[Ugh. Goddess. Wine.]

Wonderful! It's a date. [Ah. Right.] —A platonic one, of course. A joke. It—Well, you know what I mean.

[awkward laughter haha let's ignore what he just said]

[lord_wizard]

[Felix glares in a half-hearted fashion because Mattias keeps making it so easy and now he has to pretend it isn't something he'd want]

Of course I do. Is there any other items I can bring back to the ship while I'm at it?

[See? He's helping.]

[noctiphile]

Hm. Needle and thread would be good. For sewing, of course. In case of mending and such. I know our new chef wants better food. You'll have to ask her about that. And what else... [Hmm... Let him think.] Oh, you know, I am in dire need of parchment and binder. Glue of some sort. Do you think you could manage all that?

[lord_wizard]

[Gosh Mattias he expected like one or two things not a whole laundry list, what does he look like...

There's a moment where he want to be angry, but then sighs heavily]

Most of it, I suppose. I'm not suffering from an abundance of funds, you know. If you want better supplies, we can discuss pooling our resources. But the rest of it is fine. I already have some parchment here.

Are you trying to make a book?

[noctiphile]

My journal's running out of pages. I'd like to add more before we leave, whenever that may be.

I have the funds for repayment, if necessary. I don't mean to ask for too much.

[lord_wizard]

I'll do what I can. I'm not planning on making more than one trip back.

[noctiphile]

[He chuckles.]

Fair enough. That's all I can ask.