I. Oh That's How. (video)

[demonbloodblade]

[The face on the screen is the one above. The image rotates a bit, then settles down.]

Greetings. I am Meliantha.

I managed to convince one of our hosts to explain to me how this device works. Where I am from we have nothing like it. Many things here are different. But many things are similar - perhaps universal things.

I would be willing to trade lessons in fighting for lessons in the devices used here, if it would be helpful. While my main skill is in the sword, I have used most weapons and-

[She pauses, as if interrupted, and then appears to address the sword hilt visible over her shoulder.]

-- no, I am not going to give you away, do not be silly.

[She returns her attention to the message, and continues.]

-- and have also taught basic tactics to arrange a successful slave rebellion. Hopefully these skills will be worth the time in trade. I hope to speak with others soon. I know there are a number of persons with skills in the blade - we may wish to gather and battle each other, in order to improve our skills and learn new tricks.

Comments

[demonbloodblade]

Yes. We converse quite often.

....could you not hear him?

[draconic_historian]

No, but I have heard of such artifacts.

[demonbloodblade]

Ah. Hm. Useful to know that he cannot be heard through these devices.

[draconic_historian]

Perhaps he is speaking telepathically, and not through actual sound.

[demonbloodblade]

It's always seemed to me that he is speaking; others have heard him and not reacted as if it was into the mind, but as if they were hearing it.

Perhaps the magic just cannot be picked up by these devices, or it is just the way of what allows him to be heard.

[draconic_historian]

It's certainly an interesting question.

I should like to meet this sword at some point, such artifacts are very rare in my home.

[demonbloodblade]

We shall make arrangements to meet. He just told me that speaking to someone who understands the basics of civilization would be a treat.

He thinks of himself as, I warn, something of a wit.

[draconic_historian]

Consider me warned. If you make your way to the roof of a tall building, I should be able to find you with little difficulty.