Video | 006; Filtering out Ryuunoske

[gordianknots]

[Thankfully, this public service announcement isn't as fraught and panicky as the last one. There's no preface needed, just a moment for Waver to remember to put a filter on the message so that Ryuunoske cannot access it, and he addresses the screen.]

I'm issuing this as a bit of information for those new and reminder for those old that I am still attempting to collect and create a history of this place. There's been significant work done, so if anyone is interested in accessing it - or in reviewing mine and my assistant's notes for accuracy - it is open.

In addition, and more pertinently, I would like to add another facet to this archive: recording everyone's personal histories. Given the plans in mind for all of us, I figure that having written biographies to combat memory loss is a boon, and I can ensure limited access to those files. This can be achieved by either you speaking to me of past experiences and me writing them down, or walking over a draft to my current residence.

Finally, and this I realize is a loaded subject: in relation to creating a history of this place. We were recently shown the deaths of the previous inhabitants. I should like to know how yours died, in as much detail as possible, if you feel comfortable giving the information.

My door is metaphorically open whenever needed at house number nine in the navy district, from 11 until sunset. No need to contact me in advance.

[and with that, he's out]

Comments

[gordianknots]

But?

[He leans in, listening. While he's pleased to have gotten her into critical thinking rather than blind agreement mode, that he had to do it at all is pretty damned frustrating.]

[answerer_sword]

I am not good with strategy outside of direct combat. All I can think of is how to eliminate enemies quickly. I still think my Lord should be the one making the final decisions.

[She hopes this will not disappoint him. She has no desire to betray his trust in her, but in all honesty, her specialty is not strategy.]

[gordianknots]

[Well, baby steps for equality then, he's not going to waste breath on how hierarchy really doesn't hold here considering everyone has the same circumstances and the Association doesn't exist at all to reinforce the usual rules they're expected to play by]

I don't intend to do things without sound and valuable input though.

[answerer_sword]

Forgive me, but that is the limit of the input that I can provide.

[It makes her feel useless, but she is only telling the truth.]

[gordianknots]

You say that like there's problem with having a limit. Frankly I'd rather know what your scope of expertise and what you make a given situation with all of your experience behind that view point beyond anything else.

[answerer_sword]

Yes, sir, I understand.

[She sounds relieved.]

[gordianknots]

[One last prod, to see what he's really working with] --and if you have a thought or think something won't work, even if I'm in the process of explaining, I want you to interrupt and tell me what I've got wrong.

[answerer_sword]

...But would that not be highly disrespectful to you, sir?

[As well as overstepping her role as an Enforcer.]

[gordianknots]

[grin] I just told you to do it.

[answerer_sword]

I-if that is your order, then I will obey.

[gordianknots]

I'm glad we've got that cleared up then.

Now. These papers - I may be employing a copyist soon to make back up files, which means someone other than myself may be reading them. Is that acceptable, or would you prefer me and me alone to make that duplicate?

[answerer_sword]

I will copy them for you if required!

[While she cannot help with strategy, she can help with this.]

[gordianknots]

Oh, no, er-- I do want to conduct a complete read-through myself and me doing the copying will be better in the long run, if that's acceptable by you.

[answerer_sword]

[She nods.]

Of course, sir. I would not presume to force something upon a Lord.

[And now she is going red again, this time from both shame and guilt.]

[gordianknots]

[....HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE JUST DID TO PROMPT THE BLUSHING THIS TIME.

So clearly, topic change.]

I did mean to ask some time ago what ridiculous story you got stuck with upon arrival here.

[answerer_sword]

[She is, needless to say, grateful for the change.]

Ah...that...it is a tale from my homeland. The story of Etain.

[gordianknots]

[How does one deal with enforcers? He just doesn't know.]

I'm woefully unfamiliar with it.

[answerer_sword]

[Treat them like Servants--the shittier the better.]

It is not a famous tale. Not when compared with tales of heroism. It is...romantic.

[She has to wince as she says the final word. To throw a fighter like her into such a sappy legend, especially as the damsel in distress, was a great insult.]

[gordianknots]

[......considering how he and his servant got on, I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work.]

Romantic in the German movement sense of the word or sappy movie cliche sense?

[answerer_sword]

The second one, I am afraid. It is a "fairy tale," after all.

[A king rescuing his wife from the god who stole her. What could be sappier?]

[gordianknots]

That never means anything. Can I be bothered to ask you for the short version, or should I think up a book on the topic?

[answerer_sword]

It is a typical story. A king marries the most beautiful woman in the land, but she turns out to be the reincarnation of a god's former mistress. The god steals her away and the king goes after her. He digs up the god's hill until the god lets him pick his wife out of fifty maidens who look exactly alike. After successfully rescuing his wife, he returns home and they live "happily ever after."

[gordianknots]

[his face of distaste says all that needs to be said, really]

Okay, so you were right about it being ridiculously sappy.

[answerer_sword]

And I have to play the princess's role. Forgive me, sir.

[gordianknots]

...For what?