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[eternallyoutrageous]

Who: Akeldama and you!
Broadcast: Yep!
Action: Marsiva, First Breath, and Iskaulit
When: Beginning of November

Marsiva
[Lord Akeldama had woken not long before. He didn't feel quite like himself. He couldn't tell what was doing it more: the strange pain in the back of his head or the fact that he had essentially been ripped from his territory.

It was... different still somehow than it normally would have been.

He didn't necessarily feel like trying out this new gadget they had been given just yet so he stood by the large window looking into the blackness of space. He had always looked at it from the ground. This is what it looked like up close]


First Breath
[All of this moving around was not doing the vampire any good. Didn't they know that a vampire needed his territory in order to be settled. First one ship and now another. This was most inconvenient.

Hopefully, the moving between ships had stopped. He needed a few days to settle in, for his head to accept this ship has "his territory". He'd do better once that happens.

However, this other ship seemed to be more to his liking. The style wasn't quite what he'd do with his own house, but it was close enough and he wasn't going to scoff at it. So much better than that other ship.

So rather sitting alone in that tiny room they called a cabin, Lord Akeldama made his way to kitchen, sitting quietly by himself for the moment]


Isakulit
[Finally feeling more the thing, Lord Akeldama decided to go exploring this ship called "the Iskaulit". It certainly looked like there was more space there than on the other ships. He was right about that and was quite happy to go exploring, to see what sort of spaces there were available to the Fleeters.

He's probably not too subtle, dressed in plum colored evening jacket, gold waistcoat, high heeled boots, and a cravat of a different shade of purple that still seemed to compliment both the waistcoat and the jacket]


Broadcast
[Lord Akeldama has found himself a rather pleasing looking spot to make his post. It wouldn't do to have it look poorly behind him after]

Good afternoon, fellow passengers of this thing called "the Fleet". As I understand it, we are all trapped this positively wonderful place as part of a farce. Am I correct in this assessment? Is there anything else that I should know?

Comments

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Biffy does know Lord Akeldama well and when he shows him the clock, the vampire's face lights up. Clearly he likes it too]

What a charming find that is. You really do have fine taste. Not that I ever doubted you did.

[At least giving it to the vampire means that it will be displayed proudly and be well taken care of]

And it still needs to be wound up? Marvelous! You know, I'm sure the ones on the ships are well and good, always correct, but there is something for one like that. I'm sure it would be easier if I learned how to use the ones on the ship, but really... who has the time?

[He was really reaching for that clock pun there... But he takes a sip of tea after he says it, as straight-faced as he normally is]

[dandyofawolf]

[He smiles brightly. Of course he'd known the style of the clock was perfect but he does so appreciate the validation.

And he actually chuckles at the pun. Because at least Akeldama's are amusing.]

I couldn't agree more, my Lord. Here is the next.

[Very carefully he unpacks a lamp.]

I have some oil for it as well.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Good, it wasn't lost on Biffy, his clock joke. It would have been terrible if it was.

He lowers his cup again to look at the next item presented. A very nice lamp]

Isn't that fantastic? Shame I didn't have the chance to see this world. I've only seen two pieces and they are wonderful.

[They will definitely help with making his cabin seem more like home]

[dandyofawolf]

You would have quite enjoyed it. It was perhaps a little more muted for your tastes but as you can see here there was plenty to purchase.

[He leans down to fetch the next prize for the vampire.]

And here are these. I feel they would quite suit you, my Lord.

[eternallyoutrageous]

To be honest, most people in London dressed too muted for my taste.

[Including Biffy and most of the drones though Tizzy and his obsession with yellow was almost on point if he had only varied it some. At least they were impeccably dressed otherwise and it wasn't their life to stand out too much]

Those are precious. I do like those. They suit me quite well indeed.

[So far not a bad one of the lot. At least Biffy knows his tastes well]

[dandyofawolf]

I had rather thought you might like them.

[It's been some time since he properly lived in that household but he remembers Akeldama's tastes so well. It's hard to forget them.]

Are you ready for the last?

[eternallyoutrageous]

[He hasn't forgotten. These are all things that Lord Akeldama would have and the vampire is very excited. Almost like a school boy on Christmas]

Of course. I'm anxious to see!

[dandyofawolf]

[The last one takes a little more effort to get each part carefully out. Why? Because as it turns out it's a tea set.]

No gentleman should be without a proper tea set for personal and guest use.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[It's pretty obvious within the first few pieces what Biffy is setting up, but he waits patiently, drinking his own tea and watching each new piece be set up. It's a full set, he is pleased to see and so fashionable at that. He can certainly provide a proper cup of tea with that]

Of course, one does need a tea set. It could not be properly functioning household with one. It's just perfect. We will have to use it sometime when you come to visit.

[dandyofawolf]

I would be honored if you were to serve me tea when I have the opportunity to visit, my Lord.

[It would simply be wonderful. Because he really would like to be friends with this vampire. As odd as it might be for a werewolf and vampire to do so. And, he feels like it will help heal old wounds as well if they do this.]

[eternallyoutrageous]

Once I am settled and I have obtained some decent tea, we will arrange that.

[He knows more than anyone how weird it is for vampires and werewolves to be friends. As two predators with differing social structures, they were frequently at odds. But Biffy had asked to be friends and even if he can't have Biffy be a vampire with him, some part of him loathes the idea of simply losing him all together]

[dandyofawolf]

Proper tea can be difficult to come by here. Should you require a small lending of it until you can get your own please do not hesitate to ask.

[Though, he knows that Akeldama likely won't. Even though they plan to be friends, they are still werewolf and vampire. They will try to avoid owing each other favors as much as possible.]

[eternallyoutrageous]

Of course, of course. I'll be sure to ask if I require any.

[Nope, he probably won't. Social niceties aside, it's not something either side likes by nature, owing a debt of any sort to the other. Gifts were one thing, lending another.

Not that he really drank tea much on his own anyway. He preferred champagne if he was going to drink anything not his normal food source, but tea was better for socializing]

[dandyofawolf]

Ah. There is one thing for certain you will need to help you get by here.

[Getting up, he goes to his collection and comes back with a small tin with pomade in it. It smells divine.]

Here, my Lord. To help ensure your hair will always be in the finest state.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[The vampire sits more forward to see what Biffy is getting, smiling when he sees what Biffy is bringing back]

You do spoil me so, Biffy. So many nice things. You really have outdone yourself.

[dandyofawolf]

Well I simply refuse to do anything small. Even when it comes to seeing that someone I know gets settled in their new environment.

[eternallyoutrageous]

That is something we do have in common, my dear, and I do appreciate it. Not having any resources is not a feeling I enjoy.

[Lord Akeldama is used to being able to spend way too much money on things he wants. He can't do that at the moment]

[dandyofawolf]

Completely understandable, my Lord. However I have faith that you will more than make the most of the situation soon enough.

[The vampire is one of the most resourceful creatures he knows in the universe.]

[eternallyoutrageous]

I know, darling. As soon as I get myself oriented here, I doubt I will have any problems at all.

[Maybe overconfident, but he's been around for a long time and suddenly finding himself in a new environment wasn't going to change that]

[dandyofawolf]

[He has his doubts but he also has faith in Akeldama to manage. As long as the vampire can not be chased from his ship somehow.

But that's a problem he'll figure out later.]

I am sure there won't be. And I must say there's an impressive number of fine young men for you to admire while you're here.

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Whether Lord Akeldama has doubts about it or not, he puts on the face of utmost confidence in his abilities like he always does. His tether is a matter of concern that he keeps regarding, but he knows Biffy is aware of that. Drones knew better than most daylight folk the issues vampires faced and though he is now a werewolf, he had been a drone]

Yes, there certainly is that. I have seen a great number of them already. I very much approve.

[dandyofawolf]

I had a feeling they would not be missed by your most observant eye.

[Even when they were lovers they could always discuss the looks of other men. It had been quite fun at the time. They don't have that game anymore but he still looks back on it fondly.]

[eternallyoutrageous]

[Where was the fun of life if just because you were involved with someone didn't mean one or both could admire someone else. Besides it was amusing to both admire the same gentleman]

No of course not. I'm sure I will have plenty of opportunities to do so in the future.

[dandyofawolf]

I look forward to seeing if anyone in particular catches your interest. You'll have to tell me all about it if that happens.

[eternallyoutrageous]

Trust me, Biffy, my darling. You will be the first to know. Even if they attract my attention, you will know.

[Biffy will be the one he'll tell everything to]