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[prattish]

[So, this guy woke up in room 802. This guy has no idea what the heck is going on, or even who he is, which is alarming and scary and...annoying? So, after putting some clothes on, he wanders out into the hallway to get someone's attention. Now he could be quiet and civilized about it, but he is a Pendragon who is scared and annoyed, so of course he must be alarmist and loud and pushy]

To whomever brought me here, if you're not half as stupid as I assume you are you'll show yourselves immediately. [although, even if he's not sure why, there is still a gallant knightly streak in him somewhere] As for anyone else who was brought here against their will, there's nothing to fear if you come out now. I promise, you will be protected from whatever ridiculous games our captors are playing at.

[The people in charge have to be captors, right? He can't even recall who he is, let alone why he's here. But he has to believe whatever brought him here is also responsible for why he can't remember anything. The alternatives are far worse and make him feel far more helpless, so he's ignoring those possibilities for now]

Comments

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[WHO THE HELL ARE YOU I DO NOT LIKE YOU]

[806 is already very wary from her encounters with the ballroom. But at least she doesn't have her knife out.]

I don't think you could protect us from what spells they cast here.

[prattish]

Spells? [he remembers enough to know that magic is illegal] So,on top of kidnapping us they also practice magic as well? Are there any laws these people respect?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[OKAY THAT BRISTLES FOR SOME REASON and 806 scowls at him.] That a wizard or mage might use magic does not mean that all who have magic are unlawful or malicious.

[prattish]

I apologize if reason escapes you, but if someone does something illegal, such as practicing magic, then yes, they are unlawful. That is the definition of unlawful.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

Only by the rules of a cowardly, irrational tyrant who sees conspiracy in innocents and enemies in children!

[After that outburst, 806 pauses. She really has no idea where that came from.] I'm... sorry. It must be a personal issue to me. [In theory. She can't remember.]

[prattish]

[...awkward. he coughs, feeling slightly uncomfortable, but does his best to shrug it off] That's unnecessary. You do not need to apologize for feeling sympathy for defenseless people who suffer. [he holds his hands behind his back, something about all of this making him feel uneasy and unsure and oddly...guilty?] But, even if the laws at times are extreme, they are there for a reason. Magic is dangerous, and the king has to put the safety of the entire kingdom first.

today in frank discussions they have never had when they knew who they were...

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[806's own hands clasp in front of her. She tries to keep her temper with this stranger.] There is no justification for hunting and killing people just because they were born with the ability to be dangerous. They are part of the kingdom. They could do good, and they deserve protection.

everyone's favourite type of discussion

[prattish]

[he becomes instantly defensive and annoyed, although he can't completely muster up the same amount or sort of indignation as 806] And what about those who have no magic, who are completely defenseless? Don't they deserve protection, too? The king only wants what is best for his people. Perhaps you should put more trust in him instead of being so needlessly defiant.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

And what of those who have not the strength or training or resources to bear arms? To protect them, should a king kill all those fit for violence? It's mad paranoia, not protection. There is no security in fear and hatred.

[prattish]

And what do you know of the inner workings of our king? Is it possible he knows something that we don't?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

I don't--I don't know, I can't remember anything. No one here can. But I know it's wrong to hunt people for having magic.

[prattish]

And I know it's wrong to ignore the general welfare of a kingdom or to openly speak out against our king in such a way. Saying those things in front of the wrong person may mean trading this prison for the dungeons of Camelot.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

A king can't kill all dissenting voice. Those who see traitors everywhere make them.

[--did she just speak treason uh... 806 is kind of... really surprised at herself.]

...Do you want to know what little we do about this place.

[prattish]

[he looks at her and then nods, as he doesn't really like where this conversation was going] Please.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

This .... resort of sorts is where everyone seems to have been given a room. We all have the bracelets the same, showing the room number. We can leave easily, and go anywhere, but the buildings and places seem to cast... some kind of spell, where it... targets the fears of those who enter. I don't know if they all do it. They don't seem to target the same people.

[prattish]

Is there a way to break this enchantment?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

There might be, but we don't know it.

[prattish]

Yes, and I'm positive we don't know it is what will get us out of this situation.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

If you have any brilliant ideas, I'm listening.

[prattish]

I'm sure given five minutes to settle here I will have something more than what you have, which really, shouldn't be difficult since you seem to have nothing at the moment.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

In that case, forgive me for taking up your time. I'll leave you to your own devices.

[prattish]

And when I discover a way to get us out of this situation, I will be sure to let you know. [and he makes his exit to go and Explore]

[sosweet]

[ You know, Arthur? He finds you amusing but appreciates the intention. ] How kind of you. What if you can't?

[prattish]

I won't know until I try, now will I? Not that I have anything to worry about in that regard. But thank you for your concern. [best thing to do when ego is challenged, turn into an arrogant ass. He's not sure why this defensive mode feels best, but he just knows it does]

[sosweet]

[ Ego, huh? 1005 can handle arrogance with arrogance. He somehow likes it. ] And how will you do it?