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ximilia2023-01-21 10:14 pm
groupiedrifter) wrote in ximilia2023-01-21 10:14 pm
[video] BACKDATED TO JAN. 19TH | un: newt
[Ah, yes, it's the half-dragon birthday boy!
He wastes no time in playing out the likely anticipated song of celebration.
This lute is getting some mileage.
It ends on a smug, contented:]
Haaaappy biiiirthday to meeeee!
That's the second birthday in a row that we're stuck on a mission. Man. But at least this birthday wasn't me stuck on a western-themed planet where we literally ran out of food to eat. That was a real freakin' bummer. [... well, it was the worst part until the townspeople turned into ash, but we don't talk about our traumas, new bloods] You guys better tell me happy birthday by the end of the day, or I'll cast a spell on you.
.... Mmmmnah, that would be too easy.
I'll just follow you around playing nothing but the happy birthday theme.
But the point of this wasn't just to shout at the rooftops that I'm 37-years-old! I spoke with the barkeep, Fribbington? What a queen, guys; I'm so jealous of her beard. Do you know how hard it is for me to get one of those? It's borderline impossible.
Ah — Right. Like, I spoke with her, and she really does not like Jun Shortaxe. Something about being sure you and him are on the same side, because it's not always that clear. But she had a lot of good things to say about Dweyre — that he was smart as a tack, helped a lot of people while in their party, best in his group at the Knights of the Seven Sisters... that after he died, nothing was ever really the same for them. I wish I could say anything else about the conversation jumped out at me... but...
Oh!
She mentioned the heirloom was some kind of scepter.
Round and royal-like, passed down through the kings. So valuable to King Zaros that he was willing to send parties after it and into deadly situations. Apparently this kind of gig, it would have set up Fribbington and the Brigade for the rest of their days as adventurers.
Unfortunately, things went really sideways. You know.
But uh! Yeah, that's all I got. I gotta admit, I've never been very good at finding the little details when it comes to things like this — maybe that's the ADHD talking. Either way, I'm almost done with the Ballard of Dweyre, so make sure you stop by the tavern and give a listen.
... Also, like. Cake. I want cake this birthday.
Someone around here has to have cake.
And I've also got an important questionnaire for everyone, by the way; no rush to finish it, it's just a little something to pass the time. Especially you new people. New people are required to fill this out.
[Anyone who knows him knows he's full of shit. But the text file comes through:]
NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
FAVORITE MOVIES:
FAVORITE FOODS:
FAVORITE MUSIC:
What’s your claim to fame?
How do you like to spend your free time?
What skill would you like to master?
What is your proudest accomplishment?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
What is the most useless talent you have?
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Are you a cat or a dog person?
Do you sing in the shower?
If you only had 5 minutes in a grocery store, what would you buy?
Which body part do you wish you could detach and why?
If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?
If police arrested you with no explanation, what would your friends assume you had done?
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
He wastes no time in playing out the likely anticipated song of celebration.
This lute is getting some mileage.
It ends on a smug, contented:]
Haaaappy biiiirthday to meeeee!
That's the second birthday in a row that we're stuck on a mission. Man. But at least this birthday wasn't me stuck on a western-themed planet where we literally ran out of food to eat. That was a real freakin' bummer. [... well, it was the worst part until the townspeople turned into ash, but we don't talk about our traumas, new bloods] You guys better tell me happy birthday by the end of the day, or I'll cast a spell on you.
.... Mmmmnah, that would be too easy.
I'll just follow you around playing nothing but the happy birthday theme.
But the point of this wasn't just to shout at the rooftops that I'm 37-years-old! I spoke with the barkeep, Fribbington? What a queen, guys; I'm so jealous of her beard. Do you know how hard it is for me to get one of those? It's borderline impossible.
Ah — Right. Like, I spoke with her, and she really does not like Jun Shortaxe. Something about being sure you and him are on the same side, because it's not always that clear. But she had a lot of good things to say about Dweyre — that he was smart as a tack, helped a lot of people while in their party, best in his group at the Knights of the Seven Sisters... that after he died, nothing was ever really the same for them. I wish I could say anything else about the conversation jumped out at me... but...
Oh!
She mentioned the heirloom was some kind of scepter.
Round and royal-like, passed down through the kings. So valuable to King Zaros that he was willing to send parties after it and into deadly situations. Apparently this kind of gig, it would have set up Fribbington and the Brigade for the rest of their days as adventurers.
Unfortunately, things went really sideways. You know.
But uh! Yeah, that's all I got. I gotta admit, I've never been very good at finding the little details when it comes to things like this — maybe that's the ADHD talking. Either way, I'm almost done with the Ballard of Dweyre, so make sure you stop by the tavern and give a listen.
... Also, like. Cake. I want cake this birthday.
Someone around here has to have cake.
And I've also got an important questionnaire for everyone, by the way; no rush to finish it, it's just a little something to pass the time. Especially you new people. New people are required to fill this out.
[Anyone who knows him knows he's full of shit. But the text file comes through:]
NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
FAVORITE MOVIES:
FAVORITE FOODS:
FAVORITE MUSIC:
What’s your claim to fame?
How do you like to spend your free time?
What skill would you like to master?
What is your proudest accomplishment?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
What is the most useless talent you have?
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Are you a cat or a dog person?
Do you sing in the shower?
If you only had 5 minutes in a grocery store, what would you buy?
Which body part do you wish you could detach and why?
If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?
If police arrested you with no explanation, what would your friends assume you had done?
Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
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Maybe I do.
What movie were you thinking?
Also
I'm gonna guess you're a cat person.
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It's true. My sister will be very disappointed.
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God, it just makes so much sense.
James Bond is pretty cool! I keep hoping he'll show up here.
Is that weird? I mean, he's GOTTA be real in some universe.
I have LISTS of people who are fictional in my world that I wanna see here.
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It's a little weird. Especially considering he's been played by different actors.
You could always make that your birthday wish, but you can't be disappointed if it's Timothy Dalton Bond who shows up and not Sean Connery.
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Daniel Craig Bond would be nice
I mean, I just
Daniel Craig's face... is all I'm saying...
they shouldn't allow eyes that blue..........
[he shall sit consumed with lust]
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Tell you what, Daniel Craig Bond shows up, I'll give you first go at it.
Happy Birthday.
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That's such a big gift to give someone
like, I want to make sure you thought it through, it's so monumental.
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[Can she see his eyes? No. Does that change anything? Also no.]
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Are you asking me about my fictional crushes, Newt?
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And of COURSE I'm asking you about your fictional crushes, it's only one of the best topics to discuss among amigos!
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What if none of my crushes were fictional? Then things could get awful awkward if I told you and they showed up.
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I swear on my honor, I swear on my iPhone musical library!
It's just between us babes!
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[It is not, but it is funny, so Natasha will let it slide.]
I don't know, it's hard to have celebrity crushes when you have a billionaire, an American treasure and a god for co-workers.
It would have to be someone pretty special for me to admit to having a crush.
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Or is this a 'they stress me out so much they're not even cute' situation?
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But I've tried dating them before, and it did not work out.
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I mean, I've dated coworkers in the way past, one was a TOTAL nightmare
Mostly because she taught across the hall from me
OOF.
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[It's hard to beat turns into a giant green rage monster when it comes to... what, exes? Almost exes? Whatever she and Bruce ended up being.]
Maybe I should just be my own celebrity crush and take out the middleman.
Safer that way.
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Y'know
Self-love is very important, Nat
No shame in crushing on yourself. ;)
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But if you're interested in getting a little action I'm sure we could find you someone.
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pfft, I don't know, I feel like I'm really off my game lately.
[I wonder why that could have possibly been. :|b]
I guess I should get out more again
make kissy faces at more of these endless hot people. 😞
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I'll have you know I'm an excellent wingman. Just give me the word. I'll find you a date before the next mission.
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But also, I'm down for a date. Any kind of date. I should probably get out there more. Get back to before I was chockful of traumatic experiences! It's good for the soul.
I'm in!
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he's gonna wait with bated breath 😳]