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[mallarkey]

[ He doesn't actually really like text; he's not great with technology and there's bound to be some spelling/grammar errors, but right now he trusts typing more than his ability to keep a professional tone. So be it. ]

Hi.

First things first this isnt going to be a lecture. Tensions are high enough and Ive barely been here long enough to have the whole history down yet. (Working on it) Besides, you've already herd plenty of it. So this isnt about that.

[ Not overtly, anyway. He's trying to do the "subtlety" thing. He's not taking notes or anything. ]

I'm Doug by the way. Mostly I'm trying to figure everything out still, you know. That sort of thing. I'm a curious and openminded sort of person wich is why I have some questions:

1. Whats your favorite thing about being here?
2. And least favorite thing?
3. If you had to make up 1 rule what would it be?
4. Why's the coffee so bad & Are there vending machines (where)?

Thank you thats all.

Comments

[ensorceler]

It is not mine to give away.

Though a mission may remedy such unfortunate circumstance.

[mallarkey]

Oh one of those...seems kind of far to go just for coffee though, do you think? Have you done that befor?

[ensorceler]

Nay. I have only been escorted on a mission once.

[mallarkey]

Errand or did you go someplace nice?

[ensorceler]

Africa. War treaties.

[mallarkey]

[ Oh. ]

That must of been exciting...or dangerous. Treaties are good, I know that much.

[ensorceler]

It was complex.

[ Her partner fucked up and and got thrown in jail and she had to duel to--nevermind, you know what, it's a boring story! ]

They often are. I was not able to bring back much finery, but it would now feel overly selfish.

[mallarkey]

[ He might well find it relatable, were he to know. In a slightly more abstract sort of way. ]

You can bring some back from somewhere else cant you?

[ensorceler]

Anywhere on Earth, yes.

[mallarkey]

Didnt you like going back down there?

[ensorceler]

This was before we were brought to the moon. I have not been down since.

[mallarkey]

How come?

The weathers probably better.

[ensorceler]

Responsibilities have kept me here.

[mallarkey]

Must be important ones.

[ There may be an implied question mark there but his rule tends to be not to ask questions if he doesn't want them asked in turn. ]

[ensorceler]

[ Not telling a random stranger she has an Exile orphan stored away, for sure. ]

Are they not all?

[mallarkey]

[ Very fair. ]

Yeah usually. Not all responsibilties are created equal but whod bother if they werent important?

[ensorceler]

Payment assists where belief falters.

[mallarkey]

True enough for some people. What would you want most? I could pick something up whenever I go down.

[ensorceler]

You offer for one whose name and face you do not even know?

[mallarkey]

In the spirit of working together. Yeah. Why not?

[ensorceler]

Then I would request emeralds, or fine fabrics.

[mallarkey]

Fabrics I can do. How fine is fine? Emeralds I can try, thats a bit harder.

[ensorceler]

There is nothing to be found wanting in Italian silks.

I expect nothing. You only asked.

[ Really she'd flip over any fine gemstones. ]

[mallarkey]

If Im asking it means I want to try my best. Saves a trip or two and everyone's happy.

[ensorceler]

That is a nice dream, for all to be happy.