[RL with Alexia]

[atadflamboyant]

[Lord Akeldama was waiting in his front parlour, a delicious array of treats set out for his darling Alexia -- including her favorite treacle. After all, if she had to come all the way in from the country to visit him, it would be practically cruel to set a poor plate for her. Besides, they had so much to gossip about! He could hardly wait for her to arrive.]

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[atadflamboyant]

Of course, my little nestling. You should have said so sooner! I will have one of the boys get on that right away.

[carriesparasol]

Thank you. I am sure you will be most intrigued when they bring it in.

[atadflamboyant]

Oh, I assure you, I am most eager to examine it. But it would never do to be rude. Please, please, sit down, have some refreshments. How have you been? Tell me everything.

[carriesparasol]

Things have settled down for the moment. [She snatches up her first bit of treacle, ever so politely.]

Though, I cannot help feeling that this lull will not last very long.

[atadflamboyant]

Always so glum, Alexia! Please, try to be a bit more chipper. You're bringing new life into the world!

[carriesparasol]

I do apologize.

I assume you wish to hear about what I have discovered about the community?

[atadflamboyant]

Oh, my dear Alexia, I wish to know everything.

[He leans forward in his chair.]

[carriesparasol]

[She takes a sip of tea as she contemplates where to begin.]

The device I spoke of appeared in my bedroom one day, before all the trouble with the Hypocras Club began. Upon pointing it out to others they simply saw a vase of flowers or some other kind of decoration. When I explored the device it connected me to the community, which as I am sure you have already discovered, connects countless worlds and times.

[atadflamboyant]

[Lord A, meanwhile, will fix himself a glass of his favored beverage, listening intently as he twirls the stem of the champagne flute between his fingers.]

The community as I found it, I take it. And does this device allow you to -- ah, what is it they say? Worldhop?

[carriesparasol]

No, that is on task it does not perform. At least, not at my will.

As far as I've discovered I can write messages by use of keys, the will instantly appear to other members of the community. It also allows me to transmit my voice, and the strangest of all; it can create moving pictures of myself so that other members might see. In turn, I can also see moving pictures of other members as well.

[atadflamboyant]

I've heard! They call that phenomena "video," I believe. How terribly exciting.

[Lord Akeldama looks terribly excited by all of this. He's already seen one video of a charming young man singing.]

[carriesparasol]

Yes. It is astounding to find this technology far beyond our time period sitting on night stand day after day.

[atadflamboyant]

I'm proud of you, Alexia! Making inroads into the worlds of science for the betterment of all man kind.

[carriesparasol]

I assure you, it was all very accidental.

[atadflamboyant]

So modest, my sweet little muffin!

[carriesparasol]

It is only the truth. Had I found the community on purpose I would gladly take the credit due.

[atadflamboyant]

Now, darling, you know that those who get the credit for a great discovery are almost never those to whom its due! That is practically tradition!

[carriesparasol]

Perhaps. However, they often have proof of their accidents. The community is rather secretive, and as such I have no proof.

[atadflamboyant]

Well, rest assured that you hold my esteem.

[carriesparasol]

Ah, and that is a most excellent thing to hold.

[atadflamboyant]

Now then, butterscotch, enough about that, let us please talk of the important things. What are they wearing in those other worlds?

[carriesparasol]

[She smiles slightly.]

There is a distinct lack good hats and cravats in most worlds.]

[atadflamboyant]

Oh, my dear! Tell me at least that the men have not stopped being handsome.

[carriesparasol]

I suppose there are those who are not terrible to look upon. [This of course, is an understatement.]

[atadflamboyant]

Pigeon, just because you are married doesn't mean you may not look. La, darling, I am counting on you to give a good report.

[carriesparasol]

There is a good friend of mine; Admiral Norrington. Though I am not sure if I have heard your opinions on a man in uniform as of yet...

[atadflamboyant]

I met him!

[Lord Akeldama perks up, practically sparkling.] He was positively charming! [He told Lord A where to shove it.]

[carriesparasol]

Oh? Did you?

[The corners of her lips curl slightly at he thought.] I do hope he behaved himself.

[atadflamboyant]

[Don't you mean you hope Lord Akeldama behaved, Alexia?]

Oh, he was he very soul of courtesy, dear!

[carriesparasol]

[She meant both, naturally.]

I have this feeling your are not being very honest with me. Given his temperament and your own, I find such a scenario quite unlikely.

[atadflamboyant]

We are fast friends!