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8 yrs ago
Leaving 20 September until 30 October. Going to be a shitty time in the field. Probably going to be a week after that before I even think about writing again.
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Going on exercise as of 19 September. Not sure if I am going for 3 or 6 weeks...
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RIP in peace, Bauble. We barely knew ye...
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Course is over! Whoop! Whoop!
I have no fucking clue what the fuck is going on.
Posting speed and availability is subject to change without notice, and I won't have internet when my vacation ends, which is tomorrow...
Thank you, have a nice day!
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Oliver looked up when Sanguine asked if he didn't want dessert. "I just feel bad, enjoying it without you." he offered in reply. He supposed she was right though, there was no point in wasting it. The Paladin wondered what the Guild Master was supposed to do for dessert, and decided he would have to mention that to the kitchen staff. It was just as easy for him to enjoy dessert on his own afterward, there was no need for the vampire to be tormented by such things. All the same, since it was already laid out, he pulled the plate over in front of himself, and dug in to the simple, yet delicious final course. The warrior still thought it was unfair, even as he delighted in the fresh fruit mixed with sugar and whipped cream. He couldn't bring himself to say he didn't like it, though. That was going too far.
When the servants returned to clear away the dishes, Oliver wasted no time in catching the attention of their leader, offering the man a frown as he brought up the most pressing issue he could see. "So, you just didn't think to bring a dessert for the Guild Master, or what? Vampires deserve dessert, too." he tried to keep his outrage under control, but a little slipped out. Even Pelor's more wrathful side was still an advocate for justice...
When the servants returned to clear away the dishes, Oliver wasted no time in catching the attention of their leader, offering the man a frown as he brought up the most pressing issue he could see. "So, you just didn't think to bring a dessert for the Guild Master, or what? Vampires deserve dessert, too." he tried to keep his outrage under control, but a little slipped out. Even Pelor's more wrathful side was still an advocate for justice...
@BCTheEntity Character is sorta in progress. Don't give a fuck either way about perpetuals.
Oliver nodded when Sanguine mentioned the wine, and pushed the bottle of actual wine toward her in case she wanted something that wasn't the freshly-spilled vitality of hopefully not an innocent. He didn't know where they got that sort of thing, but he really didn't want it to be from people that had done nothing wrong. Not having much say in the matter didn't help, he supposed. The Paladin quickly reverted back to his normal strategy of not worrying about it, though, and focused on enjoying his meal. While the vampire immediately helped herself to the plate piled with beef, he insisted on going through the meal properly, starting with the salad, and only after he'd finished that, did he moved on to the main courses.
At the Guild Master's insistence, he helped himself to a piece of the roast she seemed to be enjoying so much, but left the rest of it to her. Based on the way she was eating, he figured that nearly-raw meat and blood were probably her staples, and he didn't want to deprive the woman in charge of her sustenance. She was right, though, the beef was very good. It was a little rarer than the warrior typically liked, but beyond that it was excellent. Then the woman had to go apologizing for things beyond her control. He didn't think it was right to just shrug off that sort of thing, which meant he had to actually say something.
"It's not really your fault. I don't see why you should have to apologize." he managed. Then he shrugged. "At least you're not chewing on me." he joked, silently quite pleased by that fact. He wasn't convinced that being vampire food could be any kind of enjoyable, no matter what some people could write down in a book. Again, Oliver pushed the unpleasant thoughts aside, and continued to eat. He made sure to leave some of everything for his companion to try, if she wanted, but beyond that, he powered through most of the food set out for them, horking back surprising quantities of everything, including the wine.
It was only once he had decided that to eat any more would leave no room for strawberries, that he set his fork down. "Wow... That was really good." he declared, leaning back in his chair, and wondering if Sanguine could even eat strawberries. They didn't seem to fit with her typical dietary requirements, beyond being red, and he didn't really like the idea of eating dessert alone. That just wasn't fair...
At the Guild Master's insistence, he helped himself to a piece of the roast she seemed to be enjoying so much, but left the rest of it to her. Based on the way she was eating, he figured that nearly-raw meat and blood were probably her staples, and he didn't want to deprive the woman in charge of her sustenance. She was right, though, the beef was very good. It was a little rarer than the warrior typically liked, but beyond that it was excellent. Then the woman had to go apologizing for things beyond her control. He didn't think it was right to just shrug off that sort of thing, which meant he had to actually say something.
"It's not really your fault. I don't see why you should have to apologize." he managed. Then he shrugged. "At least you're not chewing on me." he joked, silently quite pleased by that fact. He wasn't convinced that being vampire food could be any kind of enjoyable, no matter what some people could write down in a book. Again, Oliver pushed the unpleasant thoughts aside, and continued to eat. He made sure to leave some of everything for his companion to try, if she wanted, but beyond that, he powered through most of the food set out for them, horking back surprising quantities of everything, including the wine.
It was only once he had decided that to eat any more would leave no room for strawberries, that he set his fork down. "Wow... That was really good." he declared, leaning back in his chair, and wondering if Sanguine could even eat strawberries. They didn't seem to fit with her typical dietary requirements, beyond being red, and he didn't really like the idea of eating dessert alone. That just wasn't fair...
I get that, it's just that it's not very nice. Olly is definitely going to have some issues with that sort of thing, especially once they are supposed to be in charge of the world or whatever.
Oh, is it? All righty. You want me to change that, then?
That's not very nice of her. Were they evil people at least?
That's not very nice of her. Were they evil people at least?
Oliver held back the face he wanted to make when he thought he could smell blood. The crisp, coppery scent got in his mouth seemed to stick to his tongue. He picked up his own glass the moment it was full in a futile attempt to rinse away the metallic flavour. It didn't help much, though, as the cloying aroma was still in the air. It almost felt like it had filled the room. And of course the vampire wanted more. "Leave the bottle." he whispered, grabbing the arm of the waiter who had tried to run off with the bottle of red wine after topping off the Paladin's glass. He figured maybe he could cleanse his palate once his companion had finished her second glass. For the moment, though, all he could taste was blood. He didn't think it was normal blood, either, the way the smell seemed to permeate just about everything. And the way it appeared almost like the wine he had in his own glass, the warrior was beginning to think there was magic involved here.
He continued to sip at his glass while he took in the meal laid out before him, and he finally found relief. The rush of steam coming off the hot platters seemed to clear the air, and he was glad to discover that he didn't have any further issues, even when Sanguine's second glass was brought by. That just made him all the more certain that there was magic involved. Not that he really cared any more. He could taste normally again, and everything looked delicious. The only disappointment was the fact that he wouldn't be able to wrestle the roast away from the vampire. She looked far too enthused by it for him to even consider such a thing. It did make sense, blood and red meat were probably the only things vampires ate. Which brought up the question of the strawberries.
The Paladin had to remind himself not to worry, and instead started helping himself. He decided he was just going to work through the four courses one at a time, and see what was left when they were done. And he needed to get started quickly before he got too deep into the bottle of wine that he already had a head start on. "This looks awesome. I could live like this." he commented, waiting for the Guild Master before actually digging in. He didn't want to seem impolite if she wasn't totally satisfied for some obscure reason.
((I figured as much, but the heads up is appreciated. That's the sort of thing I'd miss XD))
He continued to sip at his glass while he took in the meal laid out before him, and he finally found relief. The rush of steam coming off the hot platters seemed to clear the air, and he was glad to discover that he didn't have any further issues, even when Sanguine's second glass was brought by. That just made him all the more certain that there was magic involved. Not that he really cared any more. He could taste normally again, and everything looked delicious. The only disappointment was the fact that he wouldn't be able to wrestle the roast away from the vampire. She looked far too enthused by it for him to even consider such a thing. It did make sense, blood and red meat were probably the only things vampires ate. Which brought up the question of the strawberries.
The Paladin had to remind himself not to worry, and instead started helping himself. He decided he was just going to work through the four courses one at a time, and see what was left when they were done. And he needed to get started quickly before he got too deep into the bottle of wine that he already had a head start on. "This looks awesome. I could live like this." he commented, waiting for the Guild Master before actually digging in. He didn't want to seem impolite if she wasn't totally satisfied for some obscure reason.
((I figured as much, but the heads up is appreciated. That's the sort of thing I'd miss XD))
Oliver chuckled, shrugging off Sanguine's teasing like he always did. "They were working in there when I showed up. I think I freaked out a couple of them." he offered with a shrug. Then the vampire led the way into the room. This time there didn't seem to be anyone to freak out, though. The Paladin supposed it would have been too much to ask for, to have some proof for the Guild Master, and let the matter go. Once back in the room, though, he darted for his companion's chair, pulling it out for her before she could do anything. It was the thing to do, he was sure. And only once she was seated did he take his own seat.
"Hopefully edible food." he agreed with Sanguine's musing as they waited for someone to show up and start serving. They didn't have to wait long, though, as within a moment or two of both of them sitting down, a door the Paladin hadn't noticed was flung open and a whole troupe of servants flooded in bearing food and drink for the pair. There were two servants bearing silver-domed platters, and two more with drinks to go with them. A fifth had shown up to adjust the ambiance, setting the light levels and directing a six-piece band to play some quiet background music for the pair. Finally the leader of the whole group looked to first the Guild Master and then the warrior across from her.
"Is there anything else we can do for you?" he asked. It was obvious that they all took pride in their work here, and Oliver was suitably impressed to the point where he couldn't come up with anything else. At the same time, though, he was also eagerly awaiting the big reveal, as he still hadn't been shown the meal that had been prepared for him. Distracted as he was, he shrugged, looking to the vampire to see if she had any brilliant ideas...
"Hopefully edible food." he agreed with Sanguine's musing as they waited for someone to show up and start serving. They didn't have to wait long, though, as within a moment or two of both of them sitting down, a door the Paladin hadn't noticed was flung open and a whole troupe of servants flooded in bearing food and drink for the pair. There were two servants bearing silver-domed platters, and two more with drinks to go with them. A fifth had shown up to adjust the ambiance, setting the light levels and directing a six-piece band to play some quiet background music for the pair. Finally the leader of the whole group looked to first the Guild Master and then the warrior across from her.
"Is there anything else we can do for you?" he asked. It was obvious that they all took pride in their work here, and Oliver was suitably impressed to the point where he couldn't come up with anything else. At the same time, though, he was also eagerly awaiting the big reveal, as he still hadn't been shown the meal that had been prepared for him. Distracted as he was, he shrugged, looking to the vampire to see if she had any brilliant ideas...
Seems fair to me.
Oliver was caught, and sighed imperceptibly when Sanguine spotted him. She was looking incredibly fancy, and here he was looking like he was ready to spend the next week lazing around doing nothing. He chuckled when she teased him about his choice of attire, and shrugged. "You seem to have the fancy department locked down, so I figured one of us might as well be comfortable." he offered. Then the vampire suggested that they go have something to eat. He liked the sound of that, and it was only once he started thinking about it that that Paladin realized he was hungry. "That sounds good to me." he agreed, just in time for Daniëlle to interrupt. Something about the Guild Master's hair.
She then proposed they put dinner off by ten minutes, and the warrior shrugged again. "Works for me. Your hair looks great as it is, though." he winked at his companion before wandering off. He decided to take the long way to the dining hall, having given up on keeping his decision to be extra lazy a secret. On top of that, he initially had no motivation in his step, making his journey even longer. At least until he realized that they had two dining rooms, and he wasn't sure which one Sanguine had meant. He supposed it wouldn't make sense for them to eat in the massive dining hall, though. That was meant for massive, important occasions, and certainly not necessary for just two people. That didn't stop him from checking, though. It was just as impressive as he remembered, but there was no one around.
Suspicions confirmed, he headed for the much smaller dining room intended for more private affairs. And there he found a team of half a dozen servants working fervently as if everything needed to be perfect. Oliver decided not to say anything because at least one person coming to dinner was going to be dressed very nicely, even if it wasn't him. Instead he watched as they worked until someone noticed him. The look of surprise on their face was hilarious, and the Paladin chuckled quietly, before slipping back out of the room to let them work. He figured it couldn't be long before Sanguine showed up, so he hoped they were quick. He tried several times to bring up any kind of clock, but obviously that didn't work any more. He heard footsteps coming down the hall before he could be bothered to actually go and track down some sort of time piece, and wondered what magic the two vampires had worked on the Guild Master's hair...
She then proposed they put dinner off by ten minutes, and the warrior shrugged again. "Works for me. Your hair looks great as it is, though." he winked at his companion before wandering off. He decided to take the long way to the dining hall, having given up on keeping his decision to be extra lazy a secret. On top of that, he initially had no motivation in his step, making his journey even longer. At least until he realized that they had two dining rooms, and he wasn't sure which one Sanguine had meant. He supposed it wouldn't make sense for them to eat in the massive dining hall, though. That was meant for massive, important occasions, and certainly not necessary for just two people. That didn't stop him from checking, though. It was just as impressive as he remembered, but there was no one around.
Suspicions confirmed, he headed for the much smaller dining room intended for more private affairs. And there he found a team of half a dozen servants working fervently as if everything needed to be perfect. Oliver decided not to say anything because at least one person coming to dinner was going to be dressed very nicely, even if it wasn't him. Instead he watched as they worked until someone noticed him. The look of surprise on their face was hilarious, and the Paladin chuckled quietly, before slipping back out of the room to let them work. He figured it couldn't be long before Sanguine showed up, so he hoped they were quick. He tried several times to bring up any kind of clock, but obviously that didn't work any more. He heard footsteps coming down the hall before he could be bothered to actually go and track down some sort of time piece, and wondered what magic the two vampires had worked on the Guild Master's hair...
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