fifty-five points

[endthem]

Excuse me... [addressing the journal in his most mannerly tone] I was wondering if I could ask a favor of whoever is willing to help.

I've heard that there is information from the most recent 'trip' uploaded to the castle computers. However, there are some of us without access to technology, and thus cannot read it. Would anyone be so kind as to transcribe it into the journal and share it with us?

[and then he waits for the kind souls to answer, relaxing at the kitchen table of the Outpost with his glass of lemonade]

Comments

Action forever

[mal_addict]

[She's just chillin' with her cup of coffee, but even SHE has to admit she's a little bit curious. She and comp-y-uters are not the best of friends anyway, so seeing it on the journal would solve a lot of hassle]

Thank any of them will actually do it?

[endthem]

[he's honestly curious, but it is also just as much a test for other things]

I suppose it depends on their opinion of the one asking the question.

[mal_addict]

[She gives him a nice, long look]

Yeah. Good luck with that.

[endthem]

[a little smile]

Thank you. I'm sure I'll need it.

[mal_addict]

With this lot and their habits of holding grudges? I'd say so.

dictated;

[psych0p0mps]

i dont see how it would matter to you
youre not going anywhere

dictated;

[endthem]

[oh, hello friend]

You can't blame me for being curious, can you?

Besides, I'm not the only one missing out on the information.

[psych0p0mps]

you know its probably already posted
but filtered away from people who would use it for harm

[read: she hasn't checked, but that's what she would do.]

[endthem]

If the information is that sensitive, I'm sure that they will make sure to keep it safe.

[ha, yeah, he's not worried about it. He knows they won't, and he'll find it one way or another]

[psych0p0mps]

[It's not that it's sensitive, it's the principle of the thing! Shit should be on a need to know basis, and she cannot think of a single person with less of a need to know.

....... Also she just scrolled down one comment and oh screw you whoever just wrote that.]

...

[cheerupemoborg]

[The following looks like its been carefully, oh so delicately, burned into the journal.]

...in the heart of the land. Though it is no longer the metropolis it once was, it remains active, continuing to take in inhabitants in considerably smaller quantities to maintain its current size.

The primary source of power has always been the human soul and its wide range of emotions. Sudden pikes or changes in emotions generate greater power, and as such Cair Paradisa has become volatile in nature in order to produce more power for itself. This has been necessary since the Great Departure when The Five first departed from the castle, resulting in the creation of five additional smaller castles. [SEE THE GREAT DEPARTURE, THE FIVE] Though the most prominent castles in the land, there would be many smaller castles to arise, and their numbers have yet to be recorded...



...named Libet, whose personality differed from that of Cair Paradisa. A more benevolent castle, it catered to the whims of its residents to the best of its ability. The result was castle that maintained a cycle of power. The love its inhabitants felt for it fueled the castle itself, and in turn it would reward the people by bestowing them with gifts. Often times the gifts were rather extravagant, requiring a great deal of energy.

It was not nearly as volatile as its predecessor, and as a result took in less power than it exerted. Though loved dearly by its inhabitants, Libet could not continue to sustain itself, which resulted in its untimely demise, and the demise of those who did not wish to flee in its final hours...



...Among the first inhabitants were The Five:

A valiant Knight of great honor and strong ambition, whose reputation was highly regarded; men aspired to be like him, and women aspired to be his.

A fierce Dragon of great power and might, but with a gentle soul to those who regarded him with their utmost respect, rather than their hatred or fear.

A vivacious Bard of great loyalty and endless generosity, whose songs would be sung for generations and who would be remembered for placing others before himself.

A wise Wizard of great magic and insight; often underestimated by those around him, he proved time and again his willpower, and provided great council for his peers.

A beautiful Princess of great strength and endless kindness; a woman of the blade to the surprise of many, one who always stood for the greater good.

[endthem]

That is one method, I suppose...

[oh Hank, you have such dramatic flair sometimes.

and then, after he's had time to read over it carefully--] ...I see. How exceedingly interesting.

[cheerupemoborg]

Faster than writing or speaking.

Indeed it is. It seems Paradisa really is feeding off of us somehow.

[endthem]

I'm certainly not surprised, but it is disconcerting to see it confirmed, isn't it?

[cheerupemoborg]

I guess. I always suspected we were being used for something, but up until now it was all conjecture.

action

[foolreversed]

[just staring at, not saying anything about this

jiiiiiiiiiiiii...]

[endthem]

[eventually, he'll glance his way with a light smile]

...Is there something wrong?

[foolreversed]

...No.

[wow ok that kind of unnerved him but GODDAMNIT ARE YOU REALLY HAVING LEMONADE GEEZ YOU SURE HAVE IT NICER THAN THE STUPID PRISON HE WAS AT >:(!!!]

[endthem]

You're staring.

[it's hot here without air-conditioning. do you expect him to have water?]

If there is something on your mind, you really should speak up.

[foolreversed]

I'm watching.

Watching you.

Like I'm supposed to.

That's all.

action

[exanimatus]

[so at some point, because of Reasons, Zelman shows up. he just sort of saunters into the doorway and knocks politely on the doorframe and looks to see who's all inside.

not Rin. which is nice.]

Yo.

[foolreversed]

[bfdjjhdkldjdkx OH CHRIST JUMPING

DON'T STARTLE HIM LIKE THAT!!!]

H-H-How'd you get here!?

[exanimatus]

Through the front door.

[he points. C:]

[foolreversed]

[FROWN... man where has he seen you before, Adachi is awful with faces]

Haha, very funny. You can just turn around and leave that way too! Go on! Scram!

[exanimatus]

No.

[he's just got his usual smug look on. leaning in the doorway. not moving.]

I'm here to visit. Then I'll leave.