[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

[freeing]

In all fairness, we must see it with our own eyes. We must make this risk to visit and assess. [ Slavery is like a plague... it infects and spreads. How was it any different than the one outside of their walls? She stays quiet, eyes closing thoughtfully as her fingers linger on Toothless. ]

We need proof that our way works — perhaps there are other cities that can support Aefenglom's way of life over Dorchacht's.

[thisisamazing]

Of course. We should go regardless. [He does hope that, maybe, what they saw is just some ominous future instead. Maybe it's something that can be prevented. He doesn't think so, but it never hurts to have hope.] I'm just afraid what we find is going to be exactly what most of us are probably expecting. [Toothless has basically slotted himself between them now, head on the table, letting them both trace fingers over his scales. Hiccup does it as a self-soothing technique to calm down.]

We should ask. Check maps. See what Miss Nessie knows. There have to be other cities that function like Aefenglom does. If we can prove that the- the economy is better, that we're stronger against the Cwyld, that we'll have more allies who agree with us, something, maybe we can use that. [It's a thread of an idea. He doesn't have much going beyond "shout them down" right now - the lack of a bond and lack of sleep both have him off his game.]

And we should have protection for the people in the delegation who aren't witches. Do you- did you encounter any of the, the resistance? The protesters? They had a spell...

[freeing]

That is a truth we must not be afraid to find, friend.

[ Look? She's socializing... positively. It's easy when he has a dragon to calm her nerves like some damn therapy dog. ]

Would you like to take lead on this...? You are in a far more suitable light than I — [ I mean, she does not look like a monster just yet and her scales are visible. She realizes her mistake and clarifies. ] ....You have been here longer than I and experienced much more.

[ Smooth? Smooth. ]

The threat of the Cwyld is not one any of us should take lightly if it divides cities across their lands and encroaches upon their very walls.

[ She is in agreement — perhaps the Cwyld could be used as a unifying factor... If there are other cities, that is. Her hand briefly stops, head tilting at the mention of spells. ]

...No, we stayed in the stables during our dream. Others have mentioned the resistance, but they truly have protection..?

[thisisamazing]

Yeah, I- I know, whatever we find there, we'll have to face. [Whether it's good or bad, and it's looking like it's gonna be bad.

His eyes widen a little when she asks him to take the lead, though.] Who, me? I- I don't know about that, I'm not- [He trails off, frowning.] I mean, I'm not as experienced as you think. When it comes to things like this. Diplomacy and politics. [He gestures vaguely with one hand, leaves the other pressed against Toothless' scales.] But- I'll support you however I can. I'll do whatever I can.

[He nods, a little more confident on this subject.] Yeah, they had runes that would get rid of the compulsion on monsters. If I can get someone to help me recreate them, we can have magical protections in place for our monster delegates.