audio | un: sparkler | forward-dated to the 31st

[flashystyle]

[When a voice comes over the device, its tone is stern and mildly demanding.]

I've had quite enough of all this doom and gloom.

We are having a meeting. The Thesa Station, before the latest patch of unfortunate souls join us. I'm preparing a room for all of us, and by the bloody Maker you all are going to join me. Bring something to write with, because I will implore you to take notes. If you can't make it, I'll just assume you'll listen to my soothing voice over these devices anyway.

[With a click, it almost ends there—but Dorian quickly resumes the stream.]

... Also, if anyone with the strength to lift a few kegs, chairs, and other heavy objects would join me beforehand, I'd greatly appreciate it. Also, perhaps, someone who can work a stove. And... also someone with more technical know-how than I—I am quite necessary in this equation, rest assured, but it would make things much easier. Cheers.

[And, finally, it ends there.]

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[exorion]

What kind of technical know-how?

[flashystyle]

Do you know how to hook up... oh, what are they called? Coms? Intercoms?

[exorion]

Depends, what do I get if I do it for you?

[flashystyle]

My eternal gratitude? The pleasure of my company?

[exorion]

No offence, but that's worthless.

[flashystyle]

Full offence taken!

[exorion]

I could say I meant "priceless" instead, but it doesn't change the fact that your friendship has no material worth.

[flashystyle]

The glory of my wit, charm, and stunning visage is not something to be taken lightly, dear Cayde. How barren and lifeless this would be without it.

[exorion]

I've got plenty of all that already. Have you seen me? That's premium Golden Age technology. Beautiful.

[flashystyle]

You could use a new coat of paint.

[exorion]

[GASP]

How dare you. See if I help you and your middle age technical know-how with anything now.

[flashystyle]

Pardon, did you say middle age? I don't believe I need help from a blind man!

[exorion]

Need me to teach you to program an autopilot sequence for a jumpship, old man?

[flashystyle]

Vishante kaffas—there will be food and drink if you help me, you glorified trash bin.

[exorion]

That's hurtful and unnecessary, but if you get me some good whiskey I'll do it.

[flashystyle]

You're hurtful and unnecessary. I'll cover a bottle.

[exorion]

One bottle? It's a good thing I'm such a good friend that I'm basically helping you for free.

[flashystyle]

For free? Do you know how much coin I've already put into this? It may just be all I have. I will, at most, provide you with two.

[exorion]

Yeah yeah yeah, so expensive.

What exactly are you doing anyway?

[flashystyle]

I would like it to be a formal meeting. Everyone else would like it to be a party. I think we both know what it will turn out to be.

[exorion]

As a man who has had a lot of meetings and hated all of them, why would you even leave the idea of a party on the table?

[flashystyle]

Would you come if I had taken it off the table?

[exorion]

Who said I was coming to your party in the first place?

[flashystyle]

Me.

[exorion]

Has anyone ever told you you're real demanding and presumptuous?