"Oh hi Grizz, thank you very much, I am
sure to drop by - your store looks very well stocked and
you can be sure that I will need something from
you.
Ah yes, that reminds me, do you have any
marmalade? I thought it would be a nice treat to supply
toast and marmalade for tomorrow morning's
breakfast."
She smiles at the look of
consternation on Grizz's face and hopes that he has some
marmalade in stock as she doesn't know where else to get
it from at such short
notice.
Cordelia Personal
Assistant to Professor Thietris Institution of
Advanced Exploration of Myst Worlds
When taking the leap of faith be sure to have your
umbrella with you!
"Great! It's open!" Speedy says as she
entered the establishment. After a few minutes, she
comes out with some bagels and a mug of tea. "Here you
go, Dr. Warrell, a bagel and a mug of tea. Let's go back
to the fountain so we can eat..." "Umm... ok..." Dr.
Warrell stuttered as he grabbed the food and followed
Speedy. When they got back to the fountain, there was
someone else in a lab coat sitting by the fountain. At
last! A normal scientist, Dr. Warrell
thought. "Stellaflora! Come on over and meet Dr.
Warrell, a scientist from MIT who is going to help us
out," Speedy said as they got close to
Stellaflora.
Studying gives you knowledge.
Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. I am learning how to
be corrupt.
Stellaflora has an idea and links out to
his Relto, He links back in again a few minuets later
carrying a Purple Linking book. He goes into
the nexus room and lays the book open on a spare
pedestal:
"There. Now everyone can link to the Age and
Country Hotel whenever they like. I wander if Elkae can
put linking books to the rest of the URU ages in this
room? Of course more pedistals would have to be brought
in but I'm sure George coud give her a
hand."
Stellaflora, still whereing his lab coat,
goes back to sit by the fountain to read some science
journals on quantam string theory.
Shiloh staggered by, nearly running into
the good Dr. Warrell as her view was obstructed by the
gigantic crystal she carried.
"Ooops! Sorry 'bout
that." She grinned sheepishly. "Zen handshake. I'd give
you a real one but my hands are kinda full. You must be
Dr. Warrell. I'm Shiloh, medic and crystal
enthusist."
She turned slightly so she could see
the other two around her burden. "Hey, Stellaflora.
Hiya, Speedy. Have either of you seen...Oh, there he
is." She raised her voice as she looked past the group.
"Take them down to the alcove by the water garden,
George! I'll be down there in a second."
Warrell
turned around to see George the Giant Squee on the
walkway from the egg room. He was carrying a four foot
long, purple crystal in his paws.
"I'll see you
guys later," Shiloh said. "I've gotta get this display
done quick. Got a date with Ted
tonight."
Originally posted by
Cordelia ___________________________________________ Ah
yes, that reminds me, do you have any marmalade? I
thought it would be a nice treat to supply toast and
marmalade for tomorrow morning's breakfast."
She
smiles at the look of consternation on Grizz's face and
hopes that he has some marmalade in stock as she doesn't
know where else to get it from at such short
notice. ________________________________________________
Grizz's
only consternation is that the Marmalade is way back in
block 20, aisle 6. He quickly recovers.
"No
problem Cordelia," he says. "I'll dig out a couple of
jars and have them ready for
you."
_______________________________ Prop.
D'ni Cavern Supply "If we don't have it, you don't
need it!"
almech goes back to the classroom and
picks up the linking book. He snaps it shut and carries
out to the linking library, where he sets it on one of
the stands. He goes to the imager and leaves a
message:
New linking book discovered in the
classroom. Its currently in the linking library. Could
it be the Prof. Thietris'?
The proprietor will be out
of the cavern tomorrow. Just find what you need listed
in the big book by the coffee machine. When you find it,
please leave a note on the spindle by the index book
listing the item you have taken and the quantity . This
helps inventory control. Oh, and please don't get lost
in the sub-levels. It's kinda dark down there,
especially in sub-level
3.
_______________________________ Prop. D'ni
Cavern Supply "If we don't have it, you don't need
it!"
Shiloh places the last crystal in its
socket, then stands up, rubbing her aching back. "Good
Lord! Those things are heavy. I'll fine tune this puppy
later. Right now, I need a shower like noone's
business."
She looks around the no longer
deserted Neighborhood. "I've got to talk to the Prof
about getting some bathrooms working. It's a real pain
to have to link out to grab a shower or find a toilet. I
guess I can run over to Gira and grab a shower in one of
the waterfalls. Ted told me to not arrive early at the
A&C for our date. Wonder what he has
planned."
Shiloh looks up at a chittering from
the walkway over head. Her modified KI translates her
friend's speech.
"Good news, Shiloh!" George
chirrups. "I found an upper level balcony with an
unlocked door. And it's fully furnished."
"That's
great. Have you found the ground floor
entrance?"
"Nope, but it isn't that high. I'll
climb up there with a rope ladder for
you."
Shiloh chuckles. "Guess I won't be bothered
by salesmen and Jehovah's Witnesses then. Thanks,
George. Unless there's something urgent, I'm off to get
ready for my date. Don't wait up."
As Shiloh
links out, George bursts into a fit of giggles. Several
workers stop to give him questioning looks. "Oh, don't
mind me," he says, although few of them have KI's that
translate squee. "Let's just say there's probably going
to be another party at the A&C real
soon."
quote:
Originally posted by CordeliaG: Cordelia nearly
jumps out of her skin, so taken aback was she by the
woman with the backpack.
"Oh I am sorry madam,
I didn't see you there. Were you looking for someone
in particular?"
*smiling softly, pulling at the
backpack a bit more*
Yes, yes..I am looking for
the Classroom. I was exploring here a few days ago and
had not seen anyone in the Cavern, but when I saw all
these people, I decided to find out what was going on.
This Zandi fellow suggested I talk to a few people about
my recent finds.
*reaching into her pocket,
Deladra pulls a small circular device out and opens the
lid pulling a small piece of candy out, popping it into
her mouth then holding the tin out for Cordelia*
Poor Dr Warrell was in a state that
could best be described as gibbering shock, his eyes
wide as he pointed a shaking finger at where George had
been standing. He had been in that position for several
minutes now, his mouth opening and closing, but no
legible sounds emerging. Speedy sat silently
watching him, a broad smile on her beak as she patiently
waited for the man to adjust to the circumstances. When
Dr Warrell eventually closed his mouth and turned to her
with an expression of renewed coherance, she endured the
searching, penetrating gaze he gave her. "You really are
a bird, aren't you?" His voice reflected his
astonishment. "I mean...." he blushed deeply , his
stammer returning. "S-S-S-S-Sorry M-M-M-Miss, B-B-B-But
I've never spoken with a b-b-bird
b-b-b-b-before!"
RW links into the new XP1 based having
cleaned up and changed. "Now, let's see, supplies, I
need to replace some lost and broken supplies...but
first...yes, must take care of priorities...coffee, need
coffee, strong, black! I wonder where I can find the
best j?" Then try to catch up with the happenings in
this
thread.
----------------------------- "There
is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.
It is a dimension as vast as space and timeless as
infinity. It is the middle ground between light and
shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies
between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his
knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is
an area we call the Twilight Zone." Rod
Serling
Kestryll links in, and immediately
falls head first into the stream. He comes up coughing
and swims over to the watergarden. He climbs out and
immediately taps his KI.
Benny! Er, sorry,
Betty. Forgot who was manning the communications today.
Okay... Sorry, controlling? Good. Any Heck! Make a note
that the patches are becoming too unstable. Yes. Ten
feet up and head first into the stream. Yes, it was a
good thing. No, I'll be using the Relto Book until
they're ready for testing. Yes, please. Thank
you.
Kestryll stands up. After a few minutes
of whipping his hair around like some wet dog having
seizures, he squelches his way up the nearest flight of
stairs to get a better look around. Spotting the
working fountain he shrugs and mutters, 'Might as
well. I'm already soaked.' He waves to the
people/creatures standing/sitting around and climbs into
the fountain. Then lies down and floats
there.
If anyone spots Cordelia, send her to
the fountain. I'm here to offer my services in the
catering department. Keep the Egg Room stocked and all
that. Take a little load off her so's she can focus on
everything else. I'll be floating around here. Don't
mind me.
Betty shambles up to the fountain and
hands Kestryll a note then links out. Trying not to get
it too wet, Kest opens the note and reads
it...
Sweet Yahvo! He finally asked
her! Oh, dear. Now I have to study up on my D'ni wedding
rituals... Hm...
He flops back down and lets
the note sink to the bottom of the fountain while he
floats as relaxed as possible. Eventually whispering a
congrats to Shiloh and Ted just before dozing off.
Really quite peaceful in here...
Alone, sitting on a boulder at the
bottom of the Grand Canyon, Elkae starts to get really
depressed. So depressed, in fact, she begins to talk to
herself.
I don't think I'm going to like this
job. There's just too much donkey doo down
here.
Thietris Professor Thietris Squirrel, CEO,
President and Managing Director, Institution of Advanced Exploration
of Myst Worlds
posted
Professor Thietris had been pacing
around the Institution for several hours. He is in a
black mood. He comes to a decision.
"Mr
Deitch. My office, please. Now!"
Professor T
storms into the classroom, followed by an apprehensive
MrD.
"I'm not going to beat about the bush,
MrD. Point number one: You intercepted a private message
to me from Elkae."
"But-"
"Point number
two: You then attempted to explain this to others by
making out that I had talked to you about this
message."
"But-"
"Point number three: You
then sent a KI-to-KI message to Elkae's mother. Mr
Deitch, Mrs Knutsson does not have a KI. She's
never even been to the
cavern!"
"But-"
"Point number four: Elkae
herself does not have a KI. It was
smashed."
"But-"
"Point number five: You
then duped Grizz into believing he could send a KI
message to Mrs Knuttson."
"But-"
"Point
number six: None of us can send KI messages. The
KIs no longer have that
functionality."
"But-"
"Mr Deitch, I've
lost one of my leading researchers. I could never offer
her the kind of money that Zandi is paying her. She's
probably dressing in the latest 'Teledon' fashions or
whatever they're called."
"But-"
"I don't
have the facilities that Zandi can offer. I know this
place is a little shabby. I know I can't afford the
equipment-"
The professor sits down and buries
his face in his paws.
"MrD, I - I'm sorry.
I've lost a friend. I know you meant well. I know you
were trying to make light of the situation - to ease the
blow. Forgive me. I think we need a
drink."
The professor produces two glasses and
a bottle.
"It's Hungarian almond mead. You
know what I'm going to have to do now, don't you, MrD?
I'm going to have to telephone Mrs
Knutsson."
They raise their glasses to their lips
in silence. It is very fine mead.
[This
message was edited by Thietris on Sun April 04 2004 at
11:57 PM.]
quote:
Originally posted by Deladra: *smiling softly,
pulling at the backpack a bit more*
Yes,
yes..I am looking for the Classroom. I was exploring
here a few days ago and had not seen anyone in the
Cavern, but when I saw all these people, I decided to
find out what was going on. This Zandi fellow
suggested I talk to a few people about my recent
finds.
*reaching into her pocket, Deladra pulls
a small circular device out and opens the lid pulling
a small piece of candy out, popping it into her mouth
then holding the tin out for Cordelia*
Want
one?
Cordelia takes a piece of candy from
the tin and puts it in her mouth.
"Thank you very
much, mmmmm this is good" she says savouring the
sweetness of it.
She put an arm around Deladra's
shoulder
"So then Zandi told you to come? OK well
I am quite sure that Professor T would love to hear
about your recent finds. Would you like to go on over to
the auditorium and we'll see if we can find
him."
Just then she spots Kestryll floating in
the fountain,
"Err would you excuse me a moment,
there's someone I need to see. If you just go across to
the auditorium I'm sure you'll find the Professor in
there - he's the little red squirrel."
As Deladra
wanders off Cordelia rushes down the stairs and over to
the fountain to find out what it is that Kestryll wants.
Unfortunately he is fast asleep so she decides to leave
him in peace.
"Well I think I'll just pop over to
the A&C Hotel, I understand there might be cause for
a celebration going on over there."
She runs back
up to the Linking Room over to the Purple linking book
that Stellaflora so thoughtfully provided, slaps her
hand on the picture and is
gone.
Cordelia Personal
Assistant to Professor Thietris Institution of
Advanced Exploration of Myst Worlds
When taking the leap of faith be sure to have your
umbrella with you!
Thietris Professor Thietris Squirrel, CEO,
President and Managing Director, Institution of Advanced Exploration
of Myst Worlds
posted
Cordelia, I'm just popping up to the
surface to make an urgent phone call. Oh, in case
Stellaflora gets up to something while I'm gone, send
him to the supplies shop and get him to ask for a long
weight.
...
Professor T arrives in the
desert. Unfortunately, with his mind focused on other
matters, he has inadvertently selected the rainy
version. Rainy! Now there's an understatement. Luckily,
he is standing under a rather fine black umbrella,
supplied to him by his ever thoughtful personal
assistant. With some trepidation (being the trepid
professor he is), he keys in Mrs Knuttson's
number.
-Hello? Mrs Knutsson? ... -It's
Professor
Thietris. ... -Thietris. ... -T-H-I-E-T-R-I-S. ... -Yes,
that one. ... -Look, I'm phoning about Elkae.
She's- ... -Yes, I know she has.
She's- ... -Yes, I know. ... -I
know. ... -A Mercedes what? ... -Has she
really? ... -Yes,
but- ... -But- ... -But- ... -But- ... -No,
it's not the line. There's a severe thunderstorm and
continuous torrential rain here. ... -Where am I?
I'm standing in the middle of the
desert. ... -Hello?
SPeedy puts a wing around Dr. Warrell in
means of comfort. "Well, there's a first time for
everything, Dr. Warrell, and guess what! You've only
seen the beginning of everything!" Speedy
said. "The.. the... the... beginning?" Dr. Warrell
stammered. "Yep, only the beginning... how about if
you sit down and have your tea? I think that will ease
your nerves immensely," Speedy
suggested.
Studying gives you knowledge.
Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. I am learning how to
be corrupt.
H'lo? : Oh,
yes sir. : Well, not exactly. Not yet,
anyway. But I am getting close. : Yes,
thank you, I am enjoying the work. Except for the donkey
doo, it's really exciting. : I'll try to get my
expense report and time sheet to you by the end of the
week. : No, sir, the advance you gave me was quite
adequate. Thank you. : Yessir? : Sir, with
all due respect, I do believe I should be
reimbursed for
that.
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