[D5, EE-LE] Are You Ready For a New Sensation? (Roleplay)

[Dare Shah]

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"Not to say I'm not interested in your ornate chess set endeavor. Science is expensive, and targeting an audience whose interest in your product is in no small part to show off their wealth means a nifty benefit can be expected from every sale.

Simply, my role would be mostly to design and manufacture the raw pieces. You'll have to find a good enchanter for the next part, and have to count mostly on yourself to fill your order book.

Though such a pageant indeed seems like a good start for such a task.

As for that arena thing... How many gold coins did you lose there already?"

[Thaddeus]

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"Who am I to complain 'bout paying the music when that little bit of jink brings me a new experience or a unique bauble? A worthy investment you ask me."

[Dare Shah]

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"Even if it can only come so close of the real thing, try putting that experience into silky words if you truly hope to convince me to get involved into a melee void of chivalry.

Walking on an urchin is also an experience, yet not one I look forward to."

[L'Orr-hui]

"I will need to make some arrangements. I presume you have a regular business address."

''Of course'' a business card appeared and floated towards the goblin

[Thaddeus]

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"Temporary pain may yet bring a new 'preciation of life and the lack of such stimulation." Thaddeus offers as a counterpoint to Dare's comment on the urchin.

The belly dancers finish their routine and the musicians leave the stage. On the other side, the next act has already been setup and begins to play. Flashes of onyx and cobalt blue surround the crowd as dancers take position and step into a waltz.

Thad steps to Dare's side and offers a hand to join the dance. "There may be no chivalry there now, but is it not the duty of a knight to bring chivalry where there's none? They may not follow the chivalric code, but there's still a code. No magics allowed, only your own strength, wits, and the benefits of your own effort."

Dare and Thad spin gracefully across the dance floor, only their wardrobe separating them from the professionals. "As to what benefit you would obtain from goin'. What better reason than to test your mettle? Step outside the trainin' yard and pit yourself against an opponent who truly intends you harm. Come to know your adversary and yourself by crossing steel."

[Dare Shah]

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"No magic? You do realize that, if I was boxing competitively, it would be in the super featherweight category? It's as if you were asking an archer to compete at tree throwing. Different skills altogether.

I have no contempt for physical abilities, that require as much as work if not more as mental ones to be mastered. Simply, life is short, and choices have to been made over which skills to focus on.

But really what do you expect me to do in a physical prowess arena except setting up a record for shortest KO?"

[Ikkit the Bastard]

''Of course'' a business card appeared and floated towards the goblin

And was treated with far more dignity and care than any of the food he'd been bolting.

"I will be in touch soon. I appreciate your interest in the idea, and your input on potential difficulties."

[L'Orr-hui]

The illithid inclined their head

''The City of Doors is due for something new and you proposition will benefit many in need it''

[Ikkit the Bastard]

Ikkit simply bowed back.

[Thaddeus]

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"It's not as though they're going to compete by lifting heavy loads, 'tis a fight. If you can't fight without magic, then maybe you need more training... I have a confession to make. These muscles," Thad says, giving a quick flex of his arms, "they're all for show. Don't have much functional strength. I too rely mostly on magics to carry myself in battle. I still get along fine 'nough in the 'rena. It's not about winning or losing, it's about gaining new insight into yourself and into others."