Two Silver Pieces - [Action/Voice]

[arturius]

[A week ago, Arthur left on his horse to explore the outer edge of the barrier more thoroughly than he had before. He didn't leave with much warning, hoping he would simply find a way out. But it was a week out in the cold and not too comfortable, but he'd dealt with worse while traveling with his knights throughout the Five Kingdoms. Even so, he was quite happy to be able to return to his apartment for a much needed bath. Fortunately he didn't need a servant to have a hot bath warmed up for him. One advantage of Luceti science, it seemed. Though he considered it only a moment's rest. He would need to resume his efforts later.

Today Arthur can be seen in town again for the first time in awhile, leading his horse into the market area. He's collecting supplies again, being a little more thorough than previously. He'd had to raid the New Feather stations more than once the last week, so he wasn't keen on doing that again. As always, he's in his chainmail, but that's covered with an extra long coat on top, concealing it for the most part. He's really not that good with the whole 'staying put' thing. Not while Camelot is in peril. But there's some things he wants to know before he heads out again. So his best bet is the journal, unfortunately. Something he's more or less been ignoring the past week. Well. Here he goes again.]

First of all, I know I'll be told what I'm doing is absolutely useless, so I don't need a reminder of that. What I'd like to know is how thoroughly the barrier around the mountains and ocean have been explored. Say what you will, but I don't believe any fortress is perfect. I intend to explore the outer edges of the mountain soon, so any information would be greatly appreciated.

Failing that, I'll require a ship to sail around the edge of the barrier. Would any such vessel be available?

Comments

[dragoneer]

[...He does not see this ending well.]

Yeaaaaaah. Well. You've got a point there.

[arturius]

[Yes, well, he does have a point. But he sighs, a bit irritated.]

I'm sure you've heard it all before, though.

[dragoneer]

...Well, yeah. I think it's something anyone who's been here awhile thinks about. And hard as it might be to believe, there are some people who don't want to go home at all.

[arturius]

What could possibly compel people want to stay here?

[dragoneer]

...Well, uh. For some people, theeeeeey can't exactly go home to anything. Because. They're dead.

[arturius]

Dead. [He's not sure what to say to that. But bringing back people from the dead is dark, black magic. Even he knows that.]

[dragoneer]

Yep. Dead.

[It's not especially pleasant to think about, is it.]

[arturius]

It's said that there is no magic darker and more dangerous than bringing back the dead.

[dragoneer]

...I know it probably sounds...bad. But I think people are genuinely happy they have a second shot at life here.

[arturius]

I'm sure they do. But the Malnosso are tampering with things they shouldn't.

[dragoneer]

Well, yeah. But that's what they always do. It's not exactly surprising, is it?

[arturius]

I'm quickly learning not to be surprised by anything here.

[dragoneer]

That's good. The sooner you get that figured out, the easier things get. Not that--that means you have to stop trying to find a way home. But it helps.

[arturius]

Wonderful. I'm already adapting.

[dragoneer]

...That's not a bad thing, you know. The more familiar you are with this place the more likely you are to figure a way out. I mean, that only stands to reason, right?

[arturius]

Perhaps. But it seems to only discourage people to try.

[dragoneer]

Thaaaat's usually the point where you start making friends you don't want to leave behind, yeah.

[arturius]

Yes, wonderful. Just what I'd been hoping for.

[dragoneer]

...Yeah. Um. I'm Hiccup, by the way.

[arturius]

Well that's unfortunate.

[dragoneer]

[...Sob. And people were usually nicer about it here.]

Yeah. I know. That's kind of the point. Vikings are supposed to have unfortunate names. Hiccup is one of the better ones, believe it or not.

[arturius]

Well then, I stand by my earlier statement. Unfortunate.

[dragoneer]

Iiii guess I could take that as a compliment. And...you are?

[arturius]

[He could. In a very creative way, perhaps.]

I'm Arthur.

[dragoneer]

Right. Arthur. Uh--well, in any case, I hope you find what you're looking for.