∞ 55: Word of warning [written/voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

[written]

A word to our numerous New Feathers: Do be careful what you say when our endearing captors come asking questions. You might just have your throat torn out for talking back.

[sound/voice]

[There's the sound of fingers tapping on a tabletop.]

...So many variables changing in this past year. Hn.

Comments

[Voice]

[wise_maiden]

You're almost sounding like yourself again. Would you like a glass of water?

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[wise_maiden]

In the hope that others will learn from the ... lesson. [After a few moments of debating, she finds herself a place to sit.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

Unfortunately, we're coming up on another New Feather cycle, and we'll go through this state of confusion again.

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[wise_maiden]

Indeed. There's really no escaping from it. Hopefully the next cycle will be more ... toned down, from what it has been like recently.

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[chikaidestroyer]

It's unlikely, but we'll deal with it. At least there are established people here to help out. I hate to admit it, but Koizumi has left a notable footprint with his guide.

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[wise_maiden]

I suppose that has been a reliable constant, save for those who are too proud to read a few pages.

And then there are the variables.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Or no one bothers to mention the guide to them.

[He raises a brow at her.]

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[wise_maiden]

With so many new feathers, few do slip through the cracks. Who came up with that term, anyway?

[She arches a brow in return. What. What's with that look.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

I don't recall. It's been in place for a long time now.

[The brow has not yet lowered.] Yes?

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[wise_maiden]

Itsuki himself, perhaps. He did make the original version of the guide... hn.

You brought them up before. [A slight shrug.] Since we were speaking of the consistency of the guide, I thought to contrast it with the inconsistencies of the changing variables.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I don't think so; I believe the term was fairly widely used by the time I heard Koizumi using it. It was probably one of Caesar's other acquaintances -- one of those with a sense of humor.

And what variables were you referring to?

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[wise_maiden]

I suppose you would know better than I.

Kidnappings, the sudden increase in new feather cycles. Information that may or may not lead somewhere. I really do need to check on my markers, for the barrier, as well.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Your markers haven't been checked in a very long time.

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[wise_maiden]

It's strange. For a time it seemed as if they were being checked more often than not... and now it's been months. This needs to be rectified.

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[chikaidestroyer]

It certainly doesn't help matters that the more frequently checked markers, in the mountains, are the ones that have changed the most.

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[wise_maiden]

... Indeed.

What would you like to do about it?