Thirteenth Manifesto

[proudambassador]

But of course, it would do this when I am at the casino, hm? At least I can be glad that there is food here. Though pickles do not count so much towards being nutritious.

This will not last a week? I do tire of hiding. But I can do nothing about monsters, and I can do nothing about weather.

Diplomacy. Why is there nothing in this city that requires diplomacy? It is all weaponry and powers. A dagger does not cut it, hm?

If anyone is out and in need of shelter, I have blankets, pickles, and wine at [x,y]. It is better than being alone out in this.

Comments

[shadedsunlight]

Will you be all right?

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Yes, my good girl, I will be fine. I have weathered storms before, yes? Blankets I have, and more food than just pickles. And perhaps the storm will sweep some unfortunate soul in through my door, so I will not be lonely.

And what of you, my dear?

[shadedsunlight]

Well, I hope you stay safe.

I'm fine, just watching the storm go by. I admit I'm worried about the bar and I may have to go out there to board up the windows if this goes on.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

You stay safe as well, hm?

Board up windows? What is this?

[shadedsunlight]

I will.

You take plywood or some other durable material and cover the windows with them. It's a way of protecting them in bad storms. Though I'm not sure where I'll find plywood and nails now.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

This protects them? I do not fully understand... but I have just realized that there are not storm shutters on the windows. At home they were automated. A small thing to miss until it is needed.

I will hope my windows do not break.

[shadedsunlight]

To an extent. You nail the boards to the outside of the window so that way if something, like a rock, is thrown at it, it only hits the wood and not the glass. However, strong enough winds can tear them off and if something really heavy gets thrown at them, they'll break.

Were there storms often in your home?

I hope so as well.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

To the outside! Now, now it begins to make sense. Dear girl, do not be outside hammering nails in this!

Not so much. The Imperial Palace was in a mild climate zone.

[shadedsunlight]

...I have to keep the bar safe somehow. And the house.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

At the risk of yourself? That is not wise. No, it borders on stupid.

[shadedsunlight]

...Well, I really only have enough to board up one window.

...Though someone should bring the cow inside.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

But you will be outside for this, a most unsafe idea.

Cow, cow... I forget. What kind of animal is a cow again? It is not the ones with pouches that jump, hm? Though I think that starts with the same sound.

[shadedsunlight]

It wouldn't be for long.

A cow is... well, let me go get Gyuu to safety or at least tether her to something secure and I'll show you what she looks like.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Do you know how long it takes to have your brains bashed out, my dear girl? Seconds. And no one wants their brains bashed out, especially by a storm.

I would be thankful. I have such difficulty remembering Earth animals.

[shadedsunlight]

...I assure you I'm very aware of that fact. But someone has to make sure the cow is safe. Give me a few moments.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

I am not speaking of the cow, my dear girl.

[Delayed to twenty minutes later] [Video]

[shadedsunlight]

[The video feed turns on to show Gyuu the fruit cow, a thick rope around her neck and the other end tethered to something off the screen. Rain constantly splatters against the screen and the image jumps slightly with eat burst of wind.]

[Video]

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Aha. And now, I will be able to remember what a cow is. Thank you.

[Video]

[shadedsunlight]

[The feed stays on a little longer before the a crack can be heard and PCD goes clattering to the ground and the feed shuts off.]

[Video]

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

My dear girl!

[A few minutes later] [Text]

[shadedsunlight]

...I'm going to head inside now.

[Voice]

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Yes, please do.

[shadedsunlight]

I'm fine.

[in-three.livejournal.com]

You doing alright, Ambassador?

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Yes, Captain, I am, thank you. What of you?

[in-three.livejournal.com]

Good. We got things settled over here at the clinic, so.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Very good.

[istoppedtime.livejournal.com]

It is but it shouldn't be.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

No? I can offer it, though, hm?

[istoppedtime.livejournal.com]

Diplomacy, I mean. No one here's thinking straight.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

No, I do not think they are. They also do not seek any sort of peaceful ends to their disagreements.

[istoppedtime.livejournal.com]

Hm...

Say, Mollari, you ever have a word with the scientists?

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

No, I have not. I am trying to pick my moment with care, yes? I do not wish to bring their ire down on my head.

[istoppedtime.livejournal.com]

I don't think they'll do anything if you just talk. But talk counts for a lot when you know what you're saying.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

And so, I will wait until I know what I am saying.

[istoppedtime.livejournal.com]

You're the professional.

[a-wenches-life.livejournal.com]

I believe there are plenty of times for diplomacy. After all people here argue amongst themselves.


Perhaps if you look at it in another light?

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Yes, they do. But they do not want someone to intercede for them. They wish to keep their fights between themselves, which makes them feel much stronger and powerful and manly, yes? It is not smart, but it is Human.

The power is out, my good man. I do not have any other light to use to see it.

[a-wenches-life.livejournal.com]

Mm..


I'm... sorry?

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

You do not have to apologize. I was explaining why I cannot see things in any other light.

[a-wenches-life.livejournal.com]

-=if this was anime, there'd be all these question marks popping up around his head.=-


Oh...kay.

[codename-m.livejournal.com]

Anarchy. You gotta love it.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Must you? I never have.