>>FROM:@STORMBORN | >>TO:@ALL

[dorzalta]

I ask that you use caution if encountering Yhych in the courts. Or at least carry with you an anti-toxin.

[ dot dot dot . . . ]

Is anyone a weapon-maker here?



>>FROM:@STORMBORN
>>TO:@BURGERKING, @PONYTAIL, @MODERATUS, @POINTANDKICK, @DIEDHARD, @BOARING, @AEGONNER, @PERSONALSTAFF

Ignore my next message until you are alone or are able to control your reaction.

[ There will be a pause, one which seems to tick away as an eternity for her. And then: ]

I'm told Kebechet is here.

Comments

[dorzalta]

I've not met him. What is his area of specialization?

[bivariant]

Firearms, I believe. It is the only creation he has mentioned to me so far.

[dorzalta]

I see. Unfortunately, that's of no use to me. I need to create an arm for a spearhead.

[bivariant]

His skill may extend beyond the mentioned, he is a clever man, and I have not had many opportunities to mine him for personal details. Should you remain unable to find anyone, he is @LORDTLR on our network.

Why is it you have a spearhead with no body?

[dorzalta]

I'll remember that. Thank you.

I won two spearheads in the auction here. Might as well turn them into weapons. They remind me of my armies at home.

[bivariant]

You command armies as well? What is your rank?

[dorzalta]

Queen.

And yours?

[bivariant]

General.

You are the same as our host - I must admit I'm unfamiliar with the idea of queens, but is this not a danger to you?

YOU'RE GONNA GET MORE ICONS FOR HER SOON WITH THE FINALE!!

[dorzalta]

Well met, general.

My rule is nothing like our host's. A dragon knows no fear, and I know better than to announce my status or my true identity.

[ A beat. ]

You've no kings or queens in your world?

BITES MY FIST I CAN'T WAIT

[bivariant]

A wise decision. She doesn't seem the type to appreciate any form of challenge.

No, none. We are governed by a factional system.

THIS WEEK, YO

[dorzalta]

She does not, but what monarch would when strength is valued above all else? It was the same in my husband's tribe, when he lived.

Tell me more of this system.