video | text, un: uruz

[uruzology]

[ The scene presented via jewelry is within one of the many rooms of the newly refurbished Oska castle. A centaur stands next to the cheerfully roaring fire, presenting a matchingly cheerful smile. ]

It looks like you’ve all lived, although that was a little close there, for some of you. Good work! I knew you could do it.

Now, as you may have noticed by Oska looking quite well around you, the last week was a false reality. Don’t take it personally, that happens to everyone here eventually. We have to make sure recruits are up to snuff. You’re a bit unique as a whole team of greenhorns, though. To be quite honest, I’ve never seen this activity done on such a large scale before. It was impressive, wasn’t it? And don’t worry, any trinkets you may have come across are quite real, and yours to keep if you want them.

So then, to business. I’m Uruz. I’m familiar with some of you already, although I’m afraid that’s one-sided in most cases — I spent a fair bit of time in there with you, but none of you saw me if I was doing my job right. ALASTAIR has asked me and my compatriots, Dagny, Crowley, and Cherenkov, to review your performance within Chantes and rate your work. It’s quite a big job, our to-do with worlds, and we want to make sure we’ve got trustworthy recruits. I’ve attached that for you, please do give it a glance.

dagny: Well, the king died. So that's... not the best. From what I hear, things are kind of chaotic there right now, what with the whole 'no government' thing and all. And a lot of you got in a ton of trouble with the law. But you did work together! Most of you, anyway. People died and the city got destroyed, but I know you all did your best, so you get points for effort. I give you an... eight. Point five. No, nine out of ten. But that's as high as I'll go, because, you know. The murder and death.

Don’t feel bad, though, there’s always room for improvement.

crowley: Your refusal to work with the goblins’ natural talents for magic was disappointing. I foresaw much potential there, and it was wasted on your muddying things up with politics. On the other paw, your dispelling of demons and other magical creatures was serviceable, if a little last-minute. 5/10.

cherenkov: I stopped paying attention after you all brought the sun back. Because that's what matters, doesn't it? You didn’t do badly for a bunch of apes, but don’t get distracted by the diplomatic nonsense next time. Ignore the cow and the knife-eared one. Spend the time improving instrumentation, not making friends. 8/10.

uruz: You did make an attempt. You got engaged and cared to deal with their issues, which, well, we'd really have an issue for concern if not. And you did very nice work on a personal level, to bring together goblins and humans. They'll not be moving in together any time soon, but they're on the right path. But really, did you have to murder the man? He'd just killed the king, to be sure, but taking a life has serious consequences, no matter whose it was. It sets you on a path it can be difficult to step off of. But overall, acceptable. 6/10.

There we go. On a final note, I’ve been asked to let you know that you’ve got some time to spend in Oska before your next assignment, which is to Nalawi. A lovely place, I’m a bit envious. Enjoy your downtime, and again, good work! I’ve very high hopes for the lot of you.

[ The network is now back up again along with Oska being restored and the weather events ended, and you can find a full description of current Oska right here. Feel free to use this post to thread on, and the NPCs may make a few appearances for direct questions. ]

Comments

TEXT. UN: LOKI

[selfimage]

[ there's a time to be sassy and a time to ask questions (and a time for both, but that's a lesson for another time), today is the latter. ]

And the queen? :/ We never did find out what happened to her. Arthur and Michel insisted that they had no hand, either in her murder or as her kin.

You know how that goes, hm? :)

[crowleyology]

:(

[selfimage]

:( :( :( :( :(

[selfimage]

I suppose it was too much to believe that you knew.

[crowleyology]

You're too impatient. Now wait more.

[selfimage]

Goodie.
Tell me that you've good coffee here, at least.
I need 12 shots of espresso.

[crowleyology]

I wouldn't know. That's poison to me. Ask someone else.

[selfimage]

That brings up a sudden curiosity.
Are you fond of boxes?

[crowleyology]

Yes.

voice | un: uruz

[uruzology]

So sorry, Crowley likes to make a habit of being as unhelpful as possible. You can find coffee in the kitchens, all that you'd like.

voice.

[selfimage]

[ his voice is smooth, easy and casual, without a hint of frustration. ]

I rather like him, actually. [ a pause. ] Did he arrive like that, or did these multiversal jaunts make him bitter, over-critical and old-mannish?

[uruzology]

I think he was born as an old man, between you and me.

[selfimage]

[ stage whispering cuz no one can here them. ]

Ah, that must've been a sight: a wrinkled, prune of an old man emerges into the world, carrying a pipe, brandy of the most highly claimed variety, and a box, all while wearing a striped robe and black shoes with sandals.

[uruzology]

I'm sure it was nearly exactly like that, plus the tail and whiskers.

[selfimage]

That's what makes him likable.

[cherenkology]

Maybe he's just tired after a week of trying to cover up your stupid hoofmarks, you clumsy sow.

[uruzology]

Cherenkov, play nicely.

[cherenkology]

Show my brother the proper respect and I'll consider it.

[uruzology]

You know I've nothing but respect for him and his abilities, but he can act rather the old buffer.

[dagnyology]

I'm so sorry, we don't know! (◞‸◟；) We aren't all-knowing, you know, at one point we were all new recruits like you! I have heard that it may have been the work of a goblin friend of hers, but who can say for sure? Politics are so tricky sometimes.

[selfimage]

So I've heard. Rather unfortunately skeevy, if you ask me.
That single event could've changed quite a few minds, if uncovered.

There's such a fine line between the truth and a lie.

[dagnyology]

(●´ω｀●)ゞ Really? I've always thought there was a very thick line between the truth and a lie!

[selfimage]

Charming. :-)
Not very familiar with certain idioms, are you?
Regardless, there are complications. It's never as simple as perceived.