Zaeryn & Valyssa (in Eldish, easily observable):
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unleashed said:
“Well I’ve never written a book before, but if I did I’d more likely donate it to my college than try to sell it outright. The college might give me something for the work, I doubt it would be a great deal though as it is somewhat expected that a former student would try to advance their college’s knowledge. Hopefully you’ll gain enough material for your purposes though. Do you have a better idea than we do about what exactly is going on with this voyage, who is sponsoring it perhaps or the goal of the expedition if there is one larger than exploring the Empyreal Shards?”
Diedrik thought for a moment, dredging up any helpful knowledge, "It's being funded indirectly by the Archduke of Eldiz, and it seems the emphasis is on finding these 'shards'. I know nothing about them beyond a line from a children's rhyme, could you possibly enlighten me on them a little? Assuming you have even a little more information than I on the Empyreal Shards."[/sblock]
Gaius (in High Praetorian, easily observable):
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DrZombie said:
"Wad inda nine hells is dey doing?"
"Seems they're using magic to make their dance that much more interesting," Diedrik answered.[/sblock]
Kirkesh & Vanessa (in Rowaini, easily observable):
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Bront said:
"It is a rather appropriate place I think. Thank you Diedrik," Kirkesh says. "If the captain is ameable, the we only lack perhaps suitable wedding music. Do you know anyone on board who plays?"
"Well, if it's music you need I may be able to provide. I can strum the odd tune and hum a few songs good enough to earn myself some coin between jobs," the sailor replied light-heartedly, "I can however ask around if you'd like, I've a good ear for useful information."[/sblock]
Yuriko (and assume Rystil too, since he's DM) only:
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Keia said:
"Are you using this spell to converse with me now, or can you speak Larakese?" Yuriko asked, slightly suspicious.
*Diedrik chuckled. Then replied to something the Tralg asked loudly.*
"Perhaps I am using the spell for this conversation, it matters not, since Larakese is one of the few languages I speak fluently anyway," he answered, "If you need proof get me to read something in Larakese, as the spell only allows me communication on a verbal level."
Keia said:
"Hai," Yuriko replied tightly. "This has been an . . . interesting journey thus far. I sense much less control and organization that I would have expected for a crew and mission of magnitude. Please tell me for a fact that this is a mission and not a pleasure cruise."
"I tell you for a fact that this mission was organised as a serious effort at exploration and retrieval, from my end at least. I really had to take an interview to get the job," Diedrik said honestly, though slightly frustrated, "But then the couples seem to suck all traces of professionalism from it. I had to prove myself to get onto the ship, my Rowaini colleagues just had to step aboard at the right time."
*Kirkesh asks Diedrik a question, to which he appears to reply good-naturedly. Afterwards he looks over to where the Altanians are creating some kind of... picnic? He's not happy.*
"Guess I'll need to think of suitable music for a wedding then," he grumbles offhand.
Keia said:
"Oh . . . she is a noble," Yuriko replied quietly with a bit of surprise. "The way she was introduced, I thought she was . . . something else. I am fairly confident I was not brought here to service . . . them."
*Yuriko sounded somewhat less confident than the words she spoke.*
"Unless they're willing to hand over their own money to have the people here work for them we have no obligation to them whatsoever, they're not part of the expedition's official crew. I however want no trouble from the D'Etoile family, so it's in my best interest to cooperate on some level, unfortunately," Diedrik said, explaining his stance.[/sblock]
