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I can try to do so. I can try more.
[ To be honest most of his joygiving is indirect. It's not like he plans it. ]
[ To be honest most of his joygiving is indirect. It's not like he plans it. ]
[ d........on't mind him doing this even here. Here, it's just. More comfortable. ]
Attention: Miss Delight
Subject: Request and/or Trade
Request: Instruments for the bar, particularly a piano.
Details: Rather than an audio system with recorded tunes, providing a few instruments would enable those so talented to provide live music. People tend to enjoy that. I suppose they especially do over drinks. If you are amenable and have need, then I can attempt to describe them further. I am not sure how much human instruments differ from the instruments, if any, used by those here before us, or how much you know. It is not my intention to insult by over or under explaining.
If you are amenable, but I am only able to trade for one, then let it be the piano. It would not be wasted. While I am unable to play, I know at least one individual who is very good on it, and would likely be happy to play.
Offer: Similarly, I am not sure what to offer that would not insult. I understand you have accepted memories for cloth, but I expect a piano would require more. Please advise.
Other: Thank you for your consideration.
Attention: Miss Delight
Subject: Request and/or Trade
Request: Instruments for the bar, particularly a piano.
Details: Rather than an audio system with recorded tunes, providing a few instruments would enable those so talented to provide live music. People tend to enjoy that. I suppose they especially do over drinks. If you are amenable and have need, then I can attempt to describe them further. I am not sure how much human instruments differ from the instruments, if any, used by those here before us, or how much you know. It is not my intention to insult by over or under explaining.
If you are amenable, but I am only able to trade for one, then let it be the piano. It would not be wasted. While I am unable to play, I know at least one individual who is very good on it, and would likely be happy to play.
Offer: Similarly, I am not sure what to offer that would not insult. I understand you have accepted memories for cloth, but I expect a piano would require more. Please advise.
Other: Thank you for your consideration.
How large is a piano? It sounds like it could be super fun!!
But... I don't have a lot of strength right now, certainly not enough to grant bigger requests. If it's too large, I won't be able to do it.
Rage might, if I asked her. She'd require something in payment as well. If it's too much, would you be willing to pay homage to both her and myself?
But... I don't have a lot of strength right now, certainly not enough to grant bigger requests. If it's too large, I won't be able to do it.
Rage might, if I asked her. She'd require something in payment as well. If it's too much, would you be willing to pay homage to both her and myself?
They vary in size. A grand piano would be large, while an electric keyboard would be much smaller. However, the keyboard would require power and the acoustics would likely be poorer, especially in a bar. I suppose an upright piano would be between the two, but still fairly large.
I would be willing, but within limits. There are things I will not, perhaps cannot do.
I would be willing, but within limits. There are things I will not, perhaps cannot do.
[ What should have been a message to Carlisle, a quick call from work to say that she thinks she's sorted out the hiccup that makes all the stored power expel at once, turns into...
Well, into this. Delight pls sort Rage out this is ridic. ]
Well, into this. Delight pls sort Rage out this is ridic. ]
That's fair.
It would be too large for myself alone, I think. Send me the schematics for one and I'll talk to Rage about what she'd want in return.
It would be too large for myself alone, I think. Send me the schematics for one and I'll talk to Rage about what she'd want in return.
Please see attached.
Thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter and please express my thanks to Miss Rage for her consideration.
[ Attached: 01, 02, though rougher and a bit less detailed (as painstakingly drawn on a smartphone screen and he isn't an expert in pianos). A third attachment describes the loose mechanics of it: 88 keys, 52 white and 36 black, press key and hammer strikes string, string vibrates into space created to allow greater vibration plus pedals either lengthen or dampen the sound. ]
[ He isn't an expert by any means, but he finds while sketching it out, estimating the height, width, etc., providing the details, writing an explanation -- he finds he knows more than he expected. It's difficult to discern how much is common knowledge, what may have stuck subconsciously from a Drift with a talented musician whose father was a piano tuner, or, more likely, what sticks from the arguments they'd had over the keyboard Newton insisted on having in the lab. Arguments which, ultimately, weren't actually arguments, as they didn't disagree about the applications of maths to music, or the science of it, and yet how often--
'--I mean, geeze, Hermann, it was Plato who got all wet about ratios and string vibrations, you'd think you'd have more appreciation for'
'that was Pythagorus and must you use that language, my point is your damn instruments don't belong in the lab, they'
'uh pay attention they are SCIENTIFIC tools check this out'
'chopsticks has nothing to do with science stop'
'wow, I like, just explained this to you, I'm getting seriously concerned about your prefrontal cortex, like maybe the central executive's checked out? look rhymes help with memory check this out, the rock star hits the, piano key, the--'
at which point Newton had composed an impromptu spin on this heinous song, and Hermann had thrown an entire box of chalk at him before shoving in ear plugs.
Just remembering one argument irritates him, making him wonder why he was doing this, except he's already made up his mind and at least it would be in the bar. Attached and sent. ]
Thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter and please express my thanks to Miss Rage for her consideration.
[ Attached: 01, 02, though rougher and a bit less detailed (as painstakingly drawn on a smartphone screen and he isn't an expert in pianos). A third attachment describes the loose mechanics of it: 88 keys, 52 white and 36 black, press key and hammer strikes string, string vibrates into space created to allow greater vibration plus pedals either lengthen or dampen the sound. ]
[ He isn't an expert by any means, but he finds while sketching it out, estimating the height, width, etc., providing the details, writing an explanation -- he finds he knows more than he expected. It's difficult to discern how much is common knowledge, what may have stuck subconsciously from a Drift with a talented musician whose father was a piano tuner, or, more likely, what sticks from the arguments they'd had over the keyboard Newton insisted on having in the lab. Arguments which, ultimately, weren't actually arguments, as they didn't disagree about the applications of maths to music, or the science of it, and yet how often--
'--I mean, geeze, Hermann, it was Plato who got all wet about ratios and string vibrations, you'd think you'd have more appreciation for'
'that was Pythagorus and must you use that language, my point is your damn instruments don't belong in the lab, they'
'uh pay attention they are SCIENTIFIC tools check this out'
'chopsticks has nothing to do with science stop'
'wow, I like, just explained this to you, I'm getting seriously concerned about your prefrontal cortex, like maybe the central executive's checked out? look rhymes help with memory check this out, the rock star hits the, piano key, the--'
at which point Newton had composed an impromptu spin on this heinous song, and Hermann had thrown an entire box of chalk at him before shoving in ear plugs.
Just remembering one argument irritates him, making him wonder why he was doing this, except he's already made up his mind and at least it would be in the bar. Attached and sent. ]
Edited 2016-07-17 18:40 (UTC)
[Of course, Delight is a fan.]
Oh!! This is lovely.
Did you sing it?
Oh!! This is lovely.
Did you sing it?
Everyone is so creative this week!
You look lovely by the way :)
You look lovely by the way :)
I've spoken to Rage.
In order for her to assist me with this, she would have you anger someone. Not in a petty way, but truly and harshly- irrevocable anger, the sort that is difficult to recover from.
It's not... I understand that her demands are difficult, but it's what gives her the power to create these objects for you.
For my part, hopefully I can make it better by requesting the opposite. I would have you create true joy in someone else. If you do both, then we can grant you this object.
In order for her to assist me with this, she would have you anger someone. Not in a petty way, but truly and harshly- irrevocable anger, the sort that is difficult to recover from.
It's not... I understand that her demands are difficult, but it's what gives her the power to create these objects for you.
For my part, hopefully I can make it better by requesting the opposite. I would have you create true joy in someone else. If you do both, then we can grant you this object.
[ ...Brilliant. There's only one person he can fathom being able to create either emotion in. He and Newton are so often enraged in every variation of petty anger, it would be difficult to discern irrevocable anger -- except, that argument their first night here.
If only he could trade on retroactive emotion.
He's made up his mind. Longer term joy -- a piano, music in Newton's life -- and he's deliberately tried to enrage Newton before, in Haven, if for more important reasons. ]
Two questions before I attempt it:
(1) Is there any rule against first informing the individual of what I intend to do, if I still succeed? It's rather dirty otherwise.
(2) Need it be different people? A strange question, I understand, given that one may seem difficult to elicit after the other. It may be possible.
[ ETA: Boy, he hopes the answer to the first question is no, because he went ahead and tried and that was terrible. ]
If only he could trade on retroactive emotion.
He's made up his mind. Longer term joy -- a piano, music in Newton's life -- and he's deliberately tried to enrage Newton before, in Haven, if for more important reasons. ]
Two questions before I attempt it:
(1) Is there any rule against first informing the individual of what I intend to do, if I still succeed? It's rather dirty otherwise.
(2) Need it be different people? A strange question, I understand, given that one may seem difficult to elicit after the other. It may be possible.
[ ETA: Boy, he hopes the answer to the first question is no, because he went ahead and tried and that was terrible. ]
Edited 2016-07-22 16:04 (UTC)
Excuse me, Delight, may I ask you for a small favor? I'm more than willing to pay whatever your price is, but... you know those fireflies? [ she clears her throat, of course delight knows about the fireflies. ] Well, Glacius has a few that are dying and I was wondering if you might be willing to extend their lifespan for him?
H-He saved my friend some time back, and I'd really like to be able to repay him for what he did.
H-He saved my friend some time back, and I'd really like to be able to repay him for what he did.
I suppose not, for your first question, as long as it's genuine. I don't know if it would be as genuine if the person knows, but if you feel confident that it will be enough then you may tell them.
As far as different people are concerned, it isn't necessary, but I thought it would be easier.
[Poor Newt, though... Delight really needs better taste in friends, apparently.]
As far as different people are concerned, it isn't necessary, but I thought it would be easier.
[Poor Newt, though... Delight really needs better taste in friends, apparently.]
That's too bad.
Maybe you could try to sing sometime? I'm sure that would be lovely!
Maybe you could try to sing sometime? I'm sure that would be lovely!
Oh!
[She seems a little surprised to hear that, but pleased all the same.]
You wouldn't be the first to ask. Does he like them very much?
[She seems a little surprised to hear that, but pleased all the same.]
You wouldn't be the first to ask. Does he like them very much?
Oh, is she a singer? That sounds lovely, I could always use some more music at the bar!
That's sad.
[She has to think that over a bit, before humming.]
How about this- if you tell me in detail why Glacius' happiness means so much to you, then I'll extend their lifespans.
[She has to think that over a bit, before humming.]
How about this- if you tell me in detail why Glacius' happiness means so much to you, then I'll extend their lifespans.
She sings. Short hair, dramatic? Was singing in your bar a couple of weeks ago. [ She has a feeling Bianca would probably be flattered if she was asked to perform regularly. ]
Dear Miss Delight,
If it is not too much trouble, I kindly request your help in sorting out a confusing manner. I obtained a sphere and crushing it, found an odd symbol on my leg. Another resident of our city said that the symbols were usually given by the gods and were accompanied with an ability of some sort, though he did not know who this mark represented nor what the ability was. If it is not too much trouble, can you enlighten me on which of the gods have decided to mark me?
Assuming I did everything correctly, attached should be a picture of the symbol. Forgive my ignorance with this technology—this brave new world has such strange objects in it, over people.
Your servant, Victor Frankenstein
[ look, he's nothing if not polite. And, attached to this message, is a picture which surprise, it's Delight's symbol on Victor's calf. ]
If it is not too much trouble, I kindly request your help in sorting out a confusing manner. I obtained a sphere and crushing it, found an odd symbol on my leg. Another resident of our city said that the symbols were usually given by the gods and were accompanied with an ability of some sort, though he did not know who this mark represented nor what the ability was. If it is not too much trouble, can you enlighten me on which of the gods have decided to mark me?
Assuming I did everything correctly, attached should be a picture of the symbol. Forgive my ignorance with this technology—this brave new world has such strange objects in it, over people.
Your servant, Victor Frankenstein
[ look, he's nothing if not polite. And, attached to this message, is a picture which surprise, it's Delight's symbol on Victor's calf. ]
I'll have to ask her about it. Thank you!!
Oh!! That was a present from me for doing such a good job with helping out Hope!
You weren't around for the party, were you? I gave everyone some drinks there that made them not need to eat or sleep or do anything else except for dance and sing and have a good time... well, the symbol on your leg kinda works the same way. You just have to will yourself awake or less hungry or physically exhausted and you'll perk right back up.
I hope it helps!
You weren't around for the party, were you? I gave everyone some drinks there that made them not need to eat or sleep or do anything else except for dance and sing and have a good time... well, the symbol on your leg kinda works the same way. You just have to will yourself awake or less hungry or physically exhausted and you'll perk right back up.
I hope it helps!
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