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!]

Comments

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.

[colorature]

You don't have to be so serious. I was simply curious. I never got to attend school.

_{[What a salty man.]}

You're quite pessimistic, aren't you?

[idealisme]

[!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! look we're having a serious discussion there's no need to get personal.

He snorts.] You're the first to accuse me of it. Is it because I choose to focus on the problem at hand? That is not pessimism.

[colorature]

Saying we're all going to burn and die is pretty pessimistic.

_{[Okay so maybe he didn't say that exactly but that's what she's getting out of this.]}

You must be a Catholic.

_{[Because you seem pretty doom and gloom...just sayin.]}

[idealisme]

[Can Enjolras get any more wound up? Apparently so, because when she accuses him of being Catholic he squares his shoulders even more.]

We are speaking of a literal dragon. One which we must overcome, through putting our minds to work. If I were a pessimist I'd say there was no hope and we should all surrender. I have said no such thing. I believe we can defeat this creature and keep the people of both cities safe.

[colorature]

_{[Hey as far as she knows all her other Frenchmen have been Catholics ok, don't get your knickers in a twist buddy.]}

If it's a dragon surely it has wings. Why don't you tear them off somehow? If it can't fly it'll be easier to kill.

[idealisme]

[Technically he's Catholic but he can also be grumpy about it because the church is the cause of a lot of problems.]

A good idea. [Back on-topic. Perfect.] Even if we cannot remove them, it could be advantagous to damage them enough to prevent flight.

[colorature]

You could put holes in the tender parts. Shred them to pieces!

[idealisme]

[...]

Were you not listening? The dragon has no tender parts. The scales cover it all; they're all hard as iron.