[open] pre-gaming, the dignitary variety

[freeing]

Who: Anyone invested in the Dorchacht Dilemma or planning to visit Dorchacht through the event.
When: Septeril 1st, late evening
Where: The Sly Seadog
What: Planning
Warnings: Who the eff knows



[ It was getting late in the evening, but it was crucial to meet up. Daenerys – with the help of some more technologically savvy people – offered invitations to anyone who seemed interested in the affair with Dorchacht.

They meet at the Sly Seadog: a run-down little dive of a tavern, found along a narrow back-alley in the harbour, frequented by sailors, welcoming to Monsters and humans alike. The crowd is dense for this early in the "night", but still a few drunkards pawning off their last bit of money for a little bit more booze.

It was not up to a standard she would prefer, but it's something and it's relatively quiet. Three long tables can fit enough people for their meeting – and there's some standing room at the bar. Time to get down to business, right?

Feel free to top level, make points, argue, etc. ]

Comments

[cspd]

Nobody should live at the mercy of another's whims.

[ It's a sore spot for him, too, although he knows his world is more fortunate than most. Crossbell's problems are a matter of national identity, not literal slavery. ]

But as much as our differences make this harder... [ A glance around the room. They've heard more arguments, opinions, and proposals than you'd suspect people could come up with, and the night is still young. ] That wealth of experience makes us stronger. And maybe it'll help us show the people of Dorchacht that things can be different.

[freeing]

One can only hope and prepare for the chance it does not go harmoniously. I will be here to provide council and support from my own experiences nevertheless.

[ It's why she leads in so strongly — she's lived and seen this kind of life. ]

Together, I believe we can put differences of experiences and opinions to use. I am curious on what they will be asking of us...

[cspd]

It seems a lot of effort to go just to ask for an apology. I have to think they're looking for more, even if they've said nothing about it yet.

[ Powerful nations either feel secure enough to absorb the insult, or are angling for much more than a diplomatic "sorry," at least in his experience. ]