RE: The Ballad of Adler Young, Canto 2.5
12-29-2021, 09:58 AM
>Adler: You are in high spirits. Kringlemas is over and the Kringle will be dormant for another year. Things are looking up and there's absolutely nothing that can go wrong.
>Off-Screen Audience Member wearing a fake mustache on top of another fake mustache: "I think we've all learned a valuable lesson about trust and foresight. As a show of trust and appreciation, I'd like to humbly offer my own home as a hiding place for you next year. How do you feel about never ending rain?"
>Adler: *Glares* Anyway, without further interruption, back to the story...
>Adler: You had just masterfully concluded your negotiations with the unscrupulous Ash in a truly masterful manner. Through sheer cunning and charisma you were able to run both verbal and mental circles around the old scoundrel's feeble attempts to lead you into doing something unelfly. All without forcing anyone to sign contracts or swear oaths. Through gentlemanly understanding, you stood by your previous assessment that an elf's bond is his word and stated out load that "You would grant Ash the amnesty that he desires if you are satisfied with his service." And Ash responded by verbally stating that he would, "Work in your service without treachery as long as he was sure he would be given amnesty." You're positively sure that this air tight wording will prevent any double-crossing or back stabbing from ever occurring again in the future. You deserve a smoke and a drink for this triumph, but alas yet more pressing matters require your exquisite attentions. The fair and lovely maiden Vernier has approached you reminding you of the situation regarding Rebecca's notes. That's right, she had been studiously taking notes of all your words and actions. If only all your allies and followers were so dedicated. You fail to see how this could be so dangerous. Vernier assures you she has been writing, and drawing, things from the wrong outlook. A simple misunderstanding and nothing more. A scholarly outlook is always a good thing. You approach Rebecca and ask to see her notebook, she hands it to you and continues her financial discussion with Burnside. Excellent, you'll just flip through this here, how bad... could it... be... Oh. Oh dear...
>Off-Screen Audience Member wearing a fake mustache on top of another fake mustache: "I think we've all learned a valuable lesson about trust and foresight. As a show of trust and appreciation, I'd like to humbly offer my own home as a hiding place for you next year. How do you feel about never ending rain?"
>Adler: *Glares* Anyway, without further interruption, back to the story...
>Adler: You had just masterfully concluded your negotiations with the unscrupulous Ash in a truly masterful manner. Through sheer cunning and charisma you were able to run both verbal and mental circles around the old scoundrel's feeble attempts to lead you into doing something unelfly. All without forcing anyone to sign contracts or swear oaths. Through gentlemanly understanding, you stood by your previous assessment that an elf's bond is his word and stated out load that "You would grant Ash the amnesty that he desires if you are satisfied with his service." And Ash responded by verbally stating that he would, "Work in your service without treachery as long as he was sure he would be given amnesty." You're positively sure that this air tight wording will prevent any double-crossing or back stabbing from ever occurring again in the future. You deserve a smoke and a drink for this triumph, but alas yet more pressing matters require your exquisite attentions. The fair and lovely maiden Vernier has approached you reminding you of the situation regarding Rebecca's notes. That's right, she had been studiously taking notes of all your words and actions. If only all your allies and followers were so dedicated. You fail to see how this could be so dangerous. Vernier assures you she has been writing, and drawing, things from the wrong outlook. A simple misunderstanding and nothing more. A scholarly outlook is always a good thing. You approach Rebecca and ask to see her notebook, she hands it to you and continues her financial discussion with Burnside. Excellent, you'll just flip through this here, how bad... could it... be... Oh. Oh dear...