fierybluebird: (Studious and smart)
Marco the Phoenix ([personal profile] fierybluebird) wrote2012-11-17 03:22 pm

[Video/Written] For Whom the Bell Tolls

[Marco's a little wearier than normal, his voice is composed and deadpan, but his overall amusement is clearly worn a little thin today.]

Thanks to everyone who joined in the dodgeball tournament, eh? It was a lot of fun, and if you missed out, keep an eye on the next S.O.S. Brigade event, I'm sure it'll be a blast. [ooc: It's still going on! Feel free to join in!]

My littlest brother's been taken by the Malnosso, so if anyone's still looking for New Feathers, keep an eye out for Sabo too please. Hopefully he'll be returned soon.

It got me thinking though, about a poem I found by John Donne.


For Whom the Bell Tolls
by John Donne

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend’s were.
Each man’s death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.


The smartest woman I've ever known said once that we're all connected here. Friends, allies, or enemies, we do all have in common that we're trapped in this enclosure together, for better or worse. It's something to think about I guess.

It's nice having a lot of books from other worlds to read, eh. Does anyone else have a favorite poem they'd like to share?

[The following is filtered from Ace 75%:]
I have a favor to ask of all the cooks in the village. Or rather, of any of the cooks in the village, or anyone interested. Ace isn't alone in having a rough time here lately, so I'd like to do something to help cheer him and the others up. Sometime before Christmas if we could all throw a feast and come together, I think it'd be good for everyone, eh? We could have cooking contests for amateurs or try new recipes or anything. Anyways, if you think it's a good idea, and you're interested, let me know.
tapdancinskelly: (What? Who? Where?)

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[personal profile] tapdancinskelly 2012-11-18 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Only if he's dead where it's most important! Yohohoho!
song_princess: (Standing tall with pride)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
... Thank you Marco.

I can begin teaching you whenever you like but I would prefer it to be in person.
song_princess: (Graceful Smile)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
I will wait for your arrival.... Will he need a song as well?
song_princess: (Hopeful)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay, her wings droop at that.]

I will have to make him that offer then.

[But it might be strange for him.... She doesn't know what to do about that.]

....Are you sure that the nestling will return home? That he isn't gone forever?
song_princess: (Graceful Smile)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Then be thankful that they will come home even when they are taken away.

[She blinks and tilts her head.]

They will change your appearance? .... [Okay, she couldn't help but to giggle a little.] You were probably a cute little nestling.
song_princess: (Just chillaxin)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Then make sure that you are ready for when he returns.

I guess that this Robin is one more beorc that I will have to meet one day.
song_princess: (The last Princess)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
Then it shall be good. Both you and Ace should make yourselves ready for when he returns and needs his older brothers.

So she will be your mate soon?
song_princess: (With my beloved over my shoulder)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
Then rejoice and be glad in that you will be returning the favor to him.

Then I shall pray for your success in getting her as your mate. I take it that you don't like sharing him at all?

[Interesting. Though she is still forever unsure as to why then he would want her to meet both Sabo and Ace but not inly them but his potential mate. More or less live in his turf as well.

But she smiles even as she puts the magic tome down. She is still listening! She will just.... Clean up her feathers from many a failed attempts of nest making before he arrives. Yeeeeaaah.]
tapdancinskelly: (Stars)

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[personal profile] tapdancinskelly 2012-11-18 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
[And Brooke is just so delighted by the laughter.]

And I feel like a million bones! Or at least 206! Yohohoho!

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[personal profile] hiken_ace 2012-11-18 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
Let's hope. He deserves that much, at least. Something fun.
tapdancinskelly: (Vital organs?)

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[personal profile] tapdancinskelly 2012-11-18 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Brook is just cracking up so hard! And who cares if Robin thinks puns suck! She also thinks Brook's coffee sucks! ... Which it does... but shhh!]

You're right! And I think I'm hollow enough anyways! Yohohoho!

[He could have made a pun about how Marco's pun was hollow, be he's too much of a bro for that. *nods*]
song_princess: (At peace in the sky)

[personal profile] song_princess 2012-11-18 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
You are welcome.

There is nothing wrong with what you have told me. It is a normal desire.

And he does approve of her being your mate?
[A small soft chuckle.] I am sure that she wouldn't mind visiting you or provide a way for your other brother to join in the sharing. Or she wouldn't be a good choice of a mate for you.

[She giggles at the tone that he was whistling. But there, more clean now and she will just open her door just a crack to let him know which room she is in.]

Perhaps one day I will get to meet her for myself.

[personal profile] hiken_ace 2012-11-18 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
[He smiles a little.] I bet he'd love that.

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