video, un: revolution. In which Enjolras has something to say and so does Grantaire

[idealisme]

[There are a pile of old, dusty books on the table behind Enjolras; guess what he's been doing the past couple of days. Also at the table sits a dark haired man, slouched over and watching with amusement.]

Many other have put forward their thought about how to deal with the shadow looming over us, that is: the chance that high dragons will be returned to life. We are all of one accord. It is best to plan for the worst, to protect the citizens of Wyver and of Olympia, and all those who live outside their walls. [Look don't judge him this is just how he talks.]

It is a good aim, and one I wish to be involved in. I have searched the libraries of Wyver to see what has been recorded on these high dragons. In particular, how best to bring one down-

[He looks away from the camera, picking up an old book and gently opening it to a bookmark to read:] "The question of how to overcome the high dragons remains. Their massive size is no weakness as their thick scales are near impenetrable- the underbelly as defended as the rest of its hide ....more susceptible are the joints, wings, and the eyes- though only to weapons enchanted. Attempts to target these areas have been as successful as not."

[He looks up.] There are other such old accounts from when the high dragons were last fought. I have written a summary, but I do not believe we can rely on the old methods of fighting these creatures.

We are from many different worlds. Some of us may have fought creatures similar to this, others will have martial experience. Let us share our ideas of how to bring down this monster. I do not have experience with it myself, but -

[Another voice answers:] It's a failure of your education, Apollo! [interjects the dark haired man from the back of the video, lifting his head. With a thunderous scowl at being interrupted, Enjolras turns to look.] These Parisian écoles are no more than glorified clubs for rich young men whose parents have more money than sense! What do they learn there? Nothing! And why attend at all when you can slip a man a sous a week to answer 'yes' for your attendance! And don't stop there-

I am stopping here. [Replies Enjolras firmly.] I'll wager your teachers wouldn't recognise you if they passed you in the street. None would, other than your bartender. Now leave or shut up. There are more important things being discussed.

[He's still scowling when he turns back.] As I said- Let us use the information we have to consider how we would overcome this monster. Better to discuss the hypothetical now than after the creature has set our houses on fire.

[There's the beginning of another interjection from the table, but Enjolras quickly turns the camera off.]

[ooc: tl;dr Enjolras has found some information about dragons that he's sharing with everyone!]

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video; un: eproghuefgdzptrrw

[vorrutyer]

[ YOUR FAVORITE PERSON ]

I've felled three dragons, myself.

[idealisme]

[HE HAS DONE HELPFUL RESEARCH he does not deserve you and Grantaire both in one day.]

Three dragons. [#areyoualiar #enjolrasfeelslikeyourealiar]

[vorrutyer]

Three. Ferocious ones, too.

[idealisme]

By all means, elaborate on how you did so.

[latkje]

[ Interrupting, all chipper. ]

Oh, it's true. I'll vouch for him.

[idealisme]

[... still slightly uncertain.]

He spoke with the dragons and they became allies.

video; un: SORA!

[happylocksmith]

For what it's worth, dragons are tough but they're not unbeatable. If you can get up on the Hydra's back- wait sorry, the dragon's back- then you can wail on them from there.

[He looks thoughtful.]

Man, I wish Tink was here... she'd be real useful at a time like this.

[idealisme]

[wail on? is this child a banshee?]

What is this Tink good for?

[happylocksmith]

She's the best, she'll fly around and heal you while you're fighting so you don't need to stop and cast Cure when you get too badly hurt.

[He sighs.]

But I guess she must be sleeping still. Shoot, I feel bad now, I never thought about looking for her.

[idealisme]

[After months here it still takes a moment to accept that this young man is talking about magic and flying.]

Save your regrets, they cannot help us now. [It's a miracle that he doesn't sound completely heartless as he says it.] Are you a... wizard of some kind? Is there any other magic you could use against a dragon?

JUST. RIGHT THERE. IN THE ROOM. BEING ANNOYING.

[winecasks]

[ Of course, Grantaire doesn’t let the lack of an audience dissuade him from continuing. ]

Let it set our houses on fire! It’s in its very nature, just as it is in our very nature to flee from the flames. Your education hasn’t failed you there, Apollo, because your education never had to teach you that fire burns.

[ The briefest of pauses. He’s in full force tonight. ]

How did you know the bartender recognized me on the street? He thanked me for my near daily patronage. I told him to thank the gentleman who lost to me at cards.

THE WORST

[idealisme]

[For almost half a minute Enjolras attempts to focus on the replies (which admittedly is Byerly and isn't much better) but Grantaire cannot be tuned out forever.]

And where will we live after the dragon has burned our house down? Les Ecoles haven't to tell me that a man without a house must live in the gutter.

[winecasks]

[ Grantaire is more than happy to wait for a response. Any attention at all from Enjolras is welcome, even if it takes time to receive it. ]

Many a man and gamin has lived his life in the gutter. Les Ecoles need not tell you that either. Ah, but wait—the gutters may yet be full. The dragon will not target one house alone, as you know well.

[ He smiles, shrugs, and continues almost merrily: ]

Perhaps the bartender owes me a favor.

[idealisme]

Oh, and what will his favour benefit us? [He's making no attempt to hide his scorn.] Will we throw bottles of wine at the dragon? Perhaps get the thing drunk off fumes.

video; un: diva

[colorature]

_{[Well that was...mildly amusing. Diva's just going to stare at the feed for a moment before replying. She's currently laying on her stomach on a canopy bed, feet swinging in the air. All this talk about dragons is interesting, sure, but they're going on and on and her attention span can only last so long. There's a little yawn before she speaks, pointy fangs flashing briefly as she does so.]}

And here I had been lead to believe Parisian écoles were the height of education in France. I suppose I haven't missed much then.

[idealisme]

[Oh mon dieu this is not what he wants to talk about.]

I cannot speak to them, mademoiselle. They have nothing to say on dragons, about which I am speaking now.

[colorature]

_{[Oh mon dieu too bad it's what Diva wants to talk about.]}

Everyone is speaking of dragons lately. The topic is starting to feel quite dry.

_{[She stops swinging her feet, letting them fall back on her mattress instead with a quiet thump.]}

Why can you not speak to them? Did you never attend one?

[idealisme]

Say then that I will not speak to them. I attended, and was attending until my death. [His forehead creases.]

You find the conversation dry? Things will feel drier after a dragon has burned all our homes.

video; un: clarke

[romancekiller]

I don't have the experience myself either but— that is definitely good information to have so we can prepare and work together to make sure we can overcome it.

[idealisme]

[Finally, someone here to talk about the actual topic.] Perhaps a lack of experience is useful in this. What I've read of these dragons seems to call for innovation in fighting them.

[romancekiller]

Yeah, I agree— maybe we can come up with something knowing the information you have found.

video, un: orientalism

[pluspetitpoete]

[He's at work, and one can hear the sound of the waterfalls not too far off. And he's frowning] Oh -- please don't fight, the two of you. These are very troubling times, and we must all work together as a group in order to find the right way to deal with things.

Arguing won't help, please?

[idealisme]

[The sight of Jehan frowning would put a guiltly look on Enjolras' face, if he were capable of such an expression. Instead he simply frowns back.]

It is too late, we have argued. Or rather- our grand drunkard argued nonsense and I attempted to make him see sense. [It's not exactly and accurate recounting.]

[pluspetitpoete]

I don't think Parisian education will help anyone, you now. We did not learn about dragons in school.

[idealisme]

I have not argued that it does. That is entirely unrelated to the points I was making.