[in Wonderland, there's a tall youth wandering the streets with a jaunty whistle but surprisingly keen eyes. He's clearly looking for something - someone?? - but seems just as happy to look around the place. He pauses for a while at the strange, multicoloured fountain but has begun to systematically work his way through the whole district; you're ( Read more... )

I fail to see the purpose of Splendor's game. It moves us around like puppets, like a minister behind the throne, letting everything fall into place - except it moves with no discernible purpose, yet has all the power it needs at its fingertips ( Read more... )

[Delita's voice comes across the seals, low and firm, with a certain hint in his voice that he's used to being able to get things done simply by force of will.These living arrangements are entirely inadequate. Whoever saw to them did not account for the need for I and Ovelia to be roomed together, as it is my duty to see her through this city ( Read more... )

[Hello, Splendor. Your latest pair of arrivals are wandering the streets in the general vicinity of City Hall, trying -- and failing -- to chat up the locals and find out where they are.

They're looking pretty frustrated by the time the girl activates her seal and starts broadcasting to the rest of you. Despite appearances, however, she does ( Read more... )