[The Marquis is dressed for going in to port -- that is he seems to be a good deal less ostentatious, his shirt, though full-sleeved is of a clearly breathable make -- his trousers durable, boots over shoots. His hair has been tied back in a simple, functional tail, and he is putting on gloves as he speaks ( Read more... )

[There is a small child on the screen, being favored by kisses from Renate, who is large enough that he could ride her if he were so inclined. Those that know the Marquis' cabin from either videos or visiting will recognize that this is, indeed, filmed in his quarters. But this child, with a head of massive blonde curls and a cherubic air of ( Read more... )

It was an admirable attempt if not somewhat over-exaggerated in scope. Leave the wild schemes to the fictional villains; in the real world, almost no one laughs when they're feeling evil.

Now, I'm sure at least some of the people here have done it but has anyone else paused to consider why this might have happened? Now, I am certain that many ( Read more... )

This month seems to be attempting to form some irritating traditions around us. I believe that might be the third flood I've encountered with those effects. One would think they might be more eventful. Better that they're not, but self-control is a virtue so rarely praised on this ship ( Read more... )

Fellow denizens of the barge, I pose to you a question:

What is your definition of blasphemy?

I have a book here which defines it, rather simply, as irreverence toward the deities, artifacts, customs and tenets of a given religion. Which I suppose is a perfectly fair and universal explanation. But "irreverent" behavior -- don't you have to belong ( Read more... )

[Private to Iago]

We will talk, and we will talk civilly. Is that understood?

[Public]

At long last, my lovelies, a new chapter. My book on my early life, and eventual arrival here, finally continues. I invite those that have read the first and the second chapters to grant me their critiques and questions. A much longer sampling, but this part of the ( Read more... )

Iago, it's come to my attention that you have a good deal of leisure time. Too much, in fact. I'm not at all certain when it is you stopped attending shifts in the kitchen, but you, my treasure, require distraction ( Read more... )

I might or might not have left that poor man without a job, but at least now he might have a little self-respect.

[Private to Iago]

You've been quiet of late.

[Private to Henry West]

I took note of your...revelation while in port, but was regrettably unable to comment.

...How are you feeling?

Prefect appears to have been taken with the same madness as some of the others. He attacked me in the corridor and is severely injured.

...Some of them neither I nor my dog caused.

I require medical assistance and advise you keep him restrained while in your care.

You may return my manacles when he has come to his senses.

Iago, respond.

The Doctor and his Inmate. Where are they?

[ooc: The Marquis? Told Coyo in plain sight that he was going to shoot her when this was over. And now that he knows the Doctor gave her the power to bring people here? He...has no qualms with shooting him too :| People are INVITED to stop him before he demotes himself.]