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Tweak says, "Learn to cook or I'll cook you"

Princess Cimorene (justnotdone) wrote in undertherainbow,
@ 2009-03-08 15:57:00

Entry tags:

alice blade tsung, cimorene, wesley wyndham-pryce (au)

I don't suppose anyone has any large collections of magical items or books they need sorted or translated? Things just aren't the same without a dragon to work for.

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	sorcerers_spawn 2009-03-08 04:47 pm UTC (link)
	What sort of languages are you familiar with,I could use some help translating some books I just received today. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 04:54 pm UTC (link)
	Latin, mainly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sorcerers_spawn 2009-03-08 06:06 pm UTC (link)
	damn, the books are in Fengah.. Latin? Is that how the books on magic and sorcery are written in your world? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 06:14 pm UTC (link)
	A lot of them, yes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sorcerers_spawn 2009-03-08 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	Are you learning sorcery as well? Mine are all in chinese, the books I mean. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 06:30 pm UTC (link)
	A little, here and there. It was helpful to have a little magic when I was a dragon's princess. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sorcerers_spawn 2009-03-08 06:37 pm UTC (link)
	My father's crest includes a dragon. There aren't any around anymore in this plane of existence, the few remaining ones now stand as guardians to the gods and their treasures. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 06:45 pm UTC (link)
	It's a shame. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sorcerers_spawn 2009-03-08 06:50 pm UTC (link)
	It couldn't be helped. Dragons, that I've read of, are honorable but very volatile and powerful. Many overlords have tried to harness their power for themselves, but it always destroyed them. Only such immortals could deal with dragons. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 07:48 pm UTC (link)
	Well, if the idiots' idea of 'dealing' with dragons involved stealing their power, then yes, it would take an immortal. But if a person has a little sense, it really isn't that hard. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sorcerers_spawn
2009-03-08 07:53 pm UTC (link)

I'm not sure about 'stealing', anyone who tries to steal the power of a dragon wouldn't live too long to harness it. Most try to bargain with them, and most dragons will agree to share power, I think out of amusement really, to see what happens.

The problem with being immortal, is that you get bored rather easily-I think it's one of the reasons my father chose momma as his queen.

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	justnotdone 2009-03-08 08:10 pm UTC (link)
	Harness, fine. Still sounds like a stupid idea to me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sorcerers_spawn
2009-03-08 08:14 pm UTC (link)

It depends, if the person has the experience and training, they would be able to harness such power.

My father told me of this one woman Jola, who tried to harness the power of the Black Dragon, but she was careless and had no experience of such magic-it almost killed her from the inside.

He attempted to train her to control it, but she didn't like the thought of serving under him and so she left.

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	justnotdone 2009-03-08 08:26 pm UTC (link)
	That doesn't make it right. Dragons shouldn't be used, regardless of how bored someone is. I think that's awful. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sorcerers_spawn
2009-03-08 08:34 pm UTC (link)

I think you misunderstood, dragons aren't of this plane of existence, atleast not the ones I've heard of. They take the form of air, water or stone and are very well respected and revered for their power, those born under the sign of the dragon are said to share a Dragon's characteristics.

They don't live and die as other creatures, if they didn't want you to have their power, gods help the fool who tries to 'take it'.

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	justnotdone 2009-03-08 08:45 pm UTC (link)
	I don't think I want to understand that way of thinking. If you respect and revere something, you don't have to have it for yourself. Of course, I've never liked power-hungry people, immortal or otherwise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sorcerers_spawn
2009-03-08 08:54 pm UTC (link)

Different cultures. The monks that live in the mountain, they sometimes have to kill to survive, but they respect the animal they kill by making sure nothing goes to waste.

If you somehow have the nerve to request power from a dragon, you'd better be willing to make a dear trade for it, if you don't want to end up 'extra crispy' or your home to be flooded or trampled. That is what I mean by 'fools who take the power of the dragon', there is always a price to be paid even if the dragon finds favor with you.

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	justnotdone 2009-03-08 09:04 pm UTC (link)
	Still. Power-hungry people leave a bad taste in my mouth. Whether they wind up crispy or not. There are better things in this world than power, and those who chase after power tend to be.. Well. Jerks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sorcerers_spawn
2009-03-08 09:27 pm UTC (link)

Some don't see it as power, rather they prefer to not serve under anyone-and gaining power is the only way to do so.

That was how my father became Emperor, though it was more out of self defense-his late master was going to kill him when he no longer 'had a use'.

I should send you a history of the Shokanites, a race of half human, half dragon beings. They live in the subterranean realm just near momma's kingdom, and value honor to the point of ruthlessness.

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	megthatcher 2009-03-08 05:23 pm UTC (link)
	In this place, I don't imagine it will take long for you to find that sort of employment. ((And as someone who regularly uses "Arglefraster" as a swear word, permit me to squee at the sight of Cimorene.)) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 06:16 pm UTC (link)
	It is an interesting place. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	paythepryce 2009-03-08 05:35 pm UTC (link)
	I've a rather vast library, that while it seems to have followed me here, it arrived in a state of disarray. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 05:45 pm UTC (link)
	I'd be more than happy to help you get things back in order. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	paythepryce 2009-03-08 05:51 pm UTC (link)
	I would be ever so grateful, if you could. I've a bit of trouble reaching both the low and the higher selves. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 06:13 pm UTC (link)
	Maybe I can help make things more accessible. Where's your library? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	paythepryce 2009-03-08 06:43 pm UTC (link)
	[Address]. I would appreciate any help. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 06:44 pm UTC (link)
	When would you like me to start? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	paythepryce 2009-03-08 06:57 pm UTC (link)
	When can you start? I've no pressing engagements. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 07:50 pm UTC (link)
	I'm free on weekends and afternoons. I could come by this evening, if you like. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	paythepryce 2009-03-08 08:00 pm UTC (link)
	That's perfect. You can come by here, take a look at the mess, then we can head together to Mr Constantine's place? I saw that you were speaking with him, as well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 08:03 pm UTC (link)
	That sounds perfect. I'm Cimorene, by the way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	paythepryce 2009-03-08 08:10 pm UTC (link)
	Cimorene? That's beautiful. I don't think I'v eheard it before. I'm Wesley. Wesley Wyndham-Pryce. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. It's nice to meet you, Wesley. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	paythepryce 2009-03-08 08:29 pm UTC (link)
	You too, Cimorene. I look forward to meeting you in person. (Reply to this) (Parent)

deusexvampira
2009-03-08 08:09 pm UTC (link)

I'm sorry this is far delayed, but I've got a small collection of various magical books and a few dozen categories worth of enchanted artifacts that need arrangement, as well as a husband that keeps messing things up because he forgets to put things back in the right category. I'm also in the market for a new assistant, as the old one was just doing it while she got herself on her feet in this world.

Two small obligatory here - Are you afraid of the undead? And do you work well with sentient objects?

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	justnotdone 2009-03-08 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	The undead? I'm not sure I understand. As for the sentient objects, I can certainly try. I couldn't help full-time, but I don't mind trying to help. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

deusexvampira
2009-03-08 08:29 pm UTC (link)

You see, Jack and I are... Not exactly alive. We are, as some would like to say, vampires. But! We're good people, we don't eat people. Well, we do, but we prefer that they consent first, and that's not part of the job description. You could ask our previous assistant, Sookie Stackhouse, we're on the up and up.

It's just the three - We've got a couple possessed items that like to move other objects around but they're sneaky about and one of them bites.

You don't have to work full time, though there's a constant influx. We just need someone to take up the job while I look for a more permanent solution, unless of course, you're not horribly busy with the others' libraries and would actually like to work for us.

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	justnotdone 2009-03-08 08:37 pm UTC (link)
	...Well. My previous employer occasionally ate people, too. I can't imagine anyone consenting for that, though. I'll try to avoid the possessed items. I can come by on Wednesday afternoon, if that works for you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

deusexvampira
2009-03-08 08:47 pm UTC (link)

We just feed off the blood. A pint or two won't kill a person, but people are quite attached to their bodily fluids. I don't blame them.

That could work quite well, though I may be having a couple other young ladies and men in a trial run. Whoever's the better assistant, who I feel I could get along with personally, etc, could get the full time job.

But it's a great thing you're doing, offering your services, young miss.

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	justnotdone 2009-03-08 09:01 pm UTC (link)
	That sounds sort of awful.. No offense. A trial run sounds all right. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	deusexvampira 2009-03-08 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	It's pretty disgusting, frankly, but it's either that or turn into dust. Wonderful! What's your name, miss, so that I know what to call you? I'm Bill. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	I'm Princess Cimorene. It's a pleasure to meet you, Bill. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	deusexvampira 2009-03-08 09:48 pm UTC (link)
	Ah! Royalty, was not expecting that. So aye, miss Cimorene, please come to [address] early Wednesday, We'll be starting around noon, directly following luncheon or snacks. Enjoy yourself 'til then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	justnotdone 2009-03-08 09:54 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, I actually won't be able to make it until shortly after three.. I hope that's not a problem. (Reply to this) (Parent)