The Newcago Court

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"I would be more than happy to sign it." Queen Elsa leaned forward and signed the piece of paper again with a smile. "Enjoy, and if your guild requires anything at all, don't hesitate to ask, and will try to assist you as best as I can."

She stood up slowly and saw Frodo in front of her who bowed. She smiled at him.

"Greetings, Sir. Welcome to Newcago Court. What is your name?"

Edited April 22, 2015 by Queen Elsa Steelheart

[Coneboi]

Frodo looked towards Queen Elsa, somewhat worried.

"We have met before, I believe, quite some time ago. However, if you have forgotten, my name is Frodo."

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"My apologies for forgetting. Welcome back to Newcago, Frodo. Were you a different name before or always has been Frodo? That may explain my forgetfulness."

[Coneboi]

"I believe I have always been called 'Frodo', but I understand if you have forgotten, it has been far too long."

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"Indeed. It is wonderful to see you again, How are you? In case you are wondering, like you asked before, these two people are Dr Brightlord Sexia and Dr Rab, from the newly formed guild, An Abundance of Doctors. They were just assisting me in removing a spike that was in me from the Parshendi. 

Edited April 24, 2015 by Queen Elsa Steelheart

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"But I'm fine now. Don't worry. So, how have you been? Join the party if you like."

Edited April 27, 2015 by Queen Elsa Steelheart

[Guest]

Queen Elsa, I humbly request that you sort of re-add me to your member list. I am back after my hiatus under a different profile, but I assure you, I am the Snoopy (and inexorablePanda) that you once knew. See my intro thread for more details.

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"Done. And welcome back! How are you? You've been missed!"

[Guest]

I'm doing pretty well now. I honestly can't complain about life right now. Yourself?

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"Pretty good. Our troops are just about to win the Parshendi War."

[Guest]

I would have this war. Where is it located?

[Brightness Random she/her]

From one of the side entrances, Brightness Random peeked into the throne room before sighing in relief and coming in. "Finally!" she huffed, "You wouldn't think it would be possible to get lost from the front door to the throne room, and yet here I am, twenty minutes later." Pulling out a clipboard, she looked around at the room's inhabitants. "I'm taking a survey for the Root Beer Bar, do any of you have a moment to answer a few questions?"

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"Hello Duchess Random! How are you? And I would be very happy to take a survey. Ask anything you like."

[Brightness Random she/her]

"I've been alright, your majesty." Brightness said with a tired smile. "I'll be better after summer arrives and chases off all thoughts of homework, but I've managed to keep my head above the water so far, and that's good. How about you, Elsa? Has the Court been alright since all those attacks?"

 

"We've been trying to get business up again at the Bar, so I'm taking inventory of people's interest." The duchess explained while flipping through the papers on her clip board. "Here it is! Okay, here's the first batch of questions: How often do you drink soda? Are you interested in hearing poetry or songs about root beer? Would you be interested in attending a pizza night? If so, what are your preferred pizza toppings?"

Edited May 18, 2015 by Brightness Random

[Brightness Random she/her]

"By the Parshendi?" Brightness asked, turning to Winter in concern. Without waiting for an answer, the duchess continued, frowning in thought. "I feel like, rather than killing the last of their race, we should focus on the one manipulating them... I do understand that battle is necessary sometimes, but for the most part I just feel like Kaladin." with a sigh, she pulled out a worn looking copy of The Way of Kings and flipped to a well annotated page. "Wait!" she read, "Why is there so much war? Must we always fight?"

 

Return of my book!   

[Guest]

A carrot appeared in Brightness's hand with a pop. A simple sewing needle was driven into it.

[Brightness Random she/her]

Brightness stared for a moment at the glimmering sliver of metal stuck through the vegetable in her hand, bewildered. What...? she wondered. Cocking her head, she thought for a moment.

 

Then nearly dropped her book.

 

Distracted, Brightness had left the huge novel in her other hand unbalanced. Her eyes went wide as she realized The Way of Kings was now plummeting towards the ground. With alarm, she frantically snapped her hand closed around the book's spine as it twisted downward. Fortunately, she caught it. Unfortunately, the action slammed the pages closed, resulting in an enormous thunk that echoed around the spacious room. Brightness winced at noise, squeezing her eyes shut.

 

After a long few seconds, the embarrassed duchess cracked one eye open to survey reactions. "Sorry!" she squeaked.

[Guest]

Kipper stumbled out of the air, accompanied by a sound that almost reminded the watchers of flatulence. He proceeded to do a faceplant on the cold, hard ground.

After somehow looking sheepish from a prone position on the ground, he bowed low to Queen Elsa. Kipper strode over to Brightness Random, a look of embarassment on his face. He snatched up the carrot and explained, "Sorry. Voidus and I were experimenting on some....stuff....and we accidentally turned on some research equipment that might have been better left alone. Hence the carrot arriving here." Kipper once again bowed low to the Queen and began walking toward the throne room door.

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"That's okay. I understand that the DA experiment can get a little out of hand. Would you like something to drink, since you are here?" The Queen smiled and turned to the Duchess.

 

"Um...I drink soda about three times a week and I would love to hear some songs about root beer. A pizza night sounds amazing and I would love to host one here in Newcago if that is okay. My favourite pizza toppings are vegetables and pineapples. And cheese. Lots and lot lots of CHEEESEE!" Everyone stared at the Queen as she admitted her obsession with cheese. She felt her cheeks go red with embarrassment. 

 

"My apologies. I greatly enjoy cheese."

[Brightness Random she/her]

She's letting him off?! Brightness thought in indignation, I nearly dropped my book because of him! She took a few calming breaths. ​Don't go crazy, Brightness, she reminded herself. "It would seem the DA has a surplus of mistings to work with if they've begun experimenting on carrots." the duchess noted with dislike as her boss strode towards the door. Turning to the queen, her demeanor instantly lightened.

 

"Those are my favorite toppings too! It's good to meet another person who isn't obsessed with pepperoni." As she spoke, Brightness filled in the survey on her clipboard, recording Elsa's response. "Would it really be okay if we hosted a pizza night here in Newcago?" she asked excitedly, "That would be fantastic! We could have root beer, pizza, music... probably extra security to keep out any attackers... and I would be able to get a pineapple pizza without worrying that no one else would eat any! I could bring some of the Bar's new mugs, some chocolates.... And extra cheese! Always extra cheese. I greatly enjoy cheese myself." the duchess said with a smile. "Er, on my pizza, that is. Not with the chocolates."

 

Brightness looked up in realization. "Oh! Um, I should probably double check with my boss before throwing a party at the Court. I'm not necessarily in charge of the Bar anymore, now that Sno- I mean Kipper- is back..." She trailed off, then began shouting at the retreating form of Kipper. "Oi! Peacegiver! Can we throw a Newcago pizza party?"

Edited May 20, 2015 by Brightness Random

[Curious Anamaximder he/him]

I could help out as well.

[ostrichofevil he/him]

"I'll help with luck," said Lady Eris EsNaan, stepping in.  She had just barely escaped the Urbain revolution.   The nerve of those traitors!

 

"I can compound some Chromium.  Maybe we'll be so lucky that nothing goes wrong!"

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"Brightness, I would LOVE a Newcago Pizza Night. It would be a great celebration to celebrate the end of the Parshendi War. Ven and Winter, that would be great help, Thank you."

 

Queen Elsa turned to Winter. "Of course, ask what you please." She said with a smile.

[Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her]

"I know for a fact that they may and probably are still some remaining Parshendi- some that retreated from the battle may be planing another attack. Hans of the Southern Isles is also a threat. Thank you for offering to help. It is greatly appreciated." Elsa smiled.

[Curious Anamaximder he/him]

Battle. Meh. My war clone died so...