AFTER JULES MOST RECENT NETWORK EXPLOSION

[hiding_honor_in_darkness]

This is Zaknafein Do'Urden, and I am speaking in regards to a recent alarm called by the lurkglider Jules. He acted as I had instructed and as he should have in the event of encountering drow. The danger my kind pose is not not a threat to be taken lightly.

That said... there is no danger to be found here. The drow in question is in fact, my son, Drizzt. He is, perhaps, the only drow who has ever existed who is honestly and truly...

-=he seems to be struggling for a word=-

Kind.

-=another hesitation, though this one more contemplative=-

If I may ask, I am hoping to find a proper shelter for the two of us, or a way to create one. I cared little when I was alone, but with him here now the lack is unacceptable.

-=he's a father, he can't help it. he's actually feeling a bit more like himself so the last thing he says sounds rather amused=-

As well as a means to a bath. It appears my son has become some form of beast in my absence.

Comments

[naturaltwohands]

[Well that sobers things up rather quickly. Drizzt pauses for a moment to recalibrate himself]

I would not have teased you so if I had known.

[failgoyle]

Ah, it's alright, really.

I've even had a couple night watchman jobs since it happened. Took them willingly and stuff, too. They weren't as bad, you know?

[naturaltwohands]

[Drizzt's voice takes on a bit of a lighter tone at that; he knows the feeling himself.]

Jobs of your own choosing are usually better.

[failgoyle]

Yeah. I mean, for one thing, they generally pay you, maybe let you leave. Take breaks, stuff like that.

[naturaltwohands]

All good things, yes. I must admit that I am being properly paid for the first time myself back home. It's... different.

[failgoyle]

It's nice! And sometimes, they'll even give you benefits. Like they actually gave us dental at the last place I worked at. Dental!

[naturaltwohands]

Benefits? Dental? [What are those things?]

[failgoyle]

You know...health insurance? Like you can get a doctor when you need one instead of paying through the nose?

[naturaltwohands]

I've never heard of such a thing. ... Or of insurance.

[failgoyle]

Ohhhh...

...because these are things that usually come with good jobs where I come from.

[naturaltwohands]

It seems they do not exist where I am from, because if they did, they would have long been offered to me.

[failgoyle]

That's a shame. You should, like, unionize or something.

[naturaltwohands]

You keep on saying words that I do not know. 'Unionize'?

[failgoyle]

Yeah, unionize! Like when you get together with a bunch of other workers and demand they treat you better, or you'll all quit.

[naturaltwohands]

... I believe I understand, but Captain Deudermont is an honorable man and treats us very well.

[failgoyle]

Okay, but if you decide you want benefits and stuff, lemme know, I can help you figure out how to get them.

[naturaltwohands]

I don't believe they exist in my world, Jules, otherwise I would have them.

[failgoyle]

Ahhh, bummer.

[naturaltwohands]

A "bummer" indeed. They do sound nice to have.

[failgoyle]

Oh, yeah, they're great. They can make a shitty job worth sticking around for.

[naturaltwohands]

I suppose they would. I am glad that I've never had to worry about such things.

[failgoyle]

Hey, you get used to it.

[naturaltwohands]

It seems I will have many things to get used to in the coming months.

[failgoyle]

Yeah, this place is really good for that...

[naturaltwohands]

At least I will not be bored for a while, then, with any luck!