RE: The Ballad of Adler Young, Canto 2.5
12-01-2021, 11:31 AM
>Adler is safely hidden away just in time for the Kringle season just like he said, however that agent he said he'd leave...
>There is a grumpy looking jack-o-lantern wearing a santa hat.
>Rude Pumpkin: Right, you're here to read these notes about the dumb adventures of a dumb elf who owes the kringle a boat load of favors. The Agent said dumb elf left is a little busy right now, but you came to help out of the kindness of your non-existent heart.
>Off-screen: Help! They locked you in a chest and won't let you out until you tell them where Adler is hiding!
>Rude Pumpkin: Don't listen to her, she's hysterical. A helpful audience member is helping her calm down by interrogating her. Now to keep the rest of these lunk-heads distracted, er, entertained by reading some more of this terrible ballad for people with bad taste.
>Ash: Now, on the topic of negating the chances of betrayal, you suggest Adler begin by being more specific on what you are and aren't permitted to do while in his service.
>Adler: For starters, not working with your enemies and stabbing you in the back would be nice!
>Ash: Very good! How is he going to make sure you do that?
>Adler: An elf's word is his bond, Ash only needs to verbally agree and that should be that.
>Ash: That might work, but Adler should be a little more forceful in how he has you say it, you are a slippery devil, after all. A verbal contract would do the trick. An iron fist work wonders in situations like this. Just saying.
>Adler: You wonder internally; is there any way you can think of to have him agree without having to engage in un-elfy acts like oaths and contracts? You did make Estvan swear an oath, but that was just a one-time thing. You were overcome with emotion. Still, it did get Estvan to comply a lot easier... What should you do?
>There is a grumpy looking jack-o-lantern wearing a santa hat.
>Rude Pumpkin: Right, you're here to read these notes about the dumb adventures of a dumb elf who owes the kringle a boat load of favors. The Agent said dumb elf left is a little busy right now, but you came to help out of the kindness of your non-existent heart.
>Off-screen: Help! They locked you in a chest and won't let you out until you tell them where Adler is hiding!
>Rude Pumpkin: Don't listen to her, she's hysterical. A helpful audience member is helping her calm down by interrogating her. Now to keep the rest of these lunk-heads distracted, er, entertained by reading some more of this terrible ballad for people with bad taste.
>Ash: Now, on the topic of negating the chances of betrayal, you suggest Adler begin by being more specific on what you are and aren't permitted to do while in his service.
>Adler: For starters, not working with your enemies and stabbing you in the back would be nice!
>Ash: Very good! How is he going to make sure you do that?
>Adler: An elf's word is his bond, Ash only needs to verbally agree and that should be that.
>Ash: That might work, but Adler should be a little more forceful in how he has you say it, you are a slippery devil, after all. A verbal contract would do the trick. An iron fist work wonders in situations like this. Just saying.
>Adler: You wonder internally; is there any way you can think of to have him agree without having to engage in un-elfy acts like oaths and contracts? You did make Estvan swear an oath, but that was just a one-time thing. You were overcome with emotion. Still, it did get Estvan to comply a lot easier... What should you do?