[Video/Written] For Whom the Bell Tolls

[fierybluebird]

[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?

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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.

Comments

[Video - Same filter] My speech recognition software wanted me to say "Best Marco."

[lostinmyway]

[And now you're making her second-guess. Bad Marco.]

Hmm.... I don't think so.

[Video - Same filter] IT SECRETLY KNOWS! :O

[fierybluebird]

[Sage nod.] Hmmm I see. How very disappointing.

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[lostinmyway]

But it's all right. Humans can do lots of other things.

[What has this conversation become.]

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[fierybluebird]

Well, that's certainly a relief. I guess it makes up for the lack of purring. But only just barely.

[Crack, as all things with Marco eventually do.]

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[lostinmyway]

[She tilts her head a little.]

Do you like purring a lot, Marco?

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[fierybluebird]

Oh absolutely.

[No, bad Marco. Stop being perverted to people who won't get it.]

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[lostinmyway]

[Marco you are a terrible person.]

It has such a nice sound. I like it too.

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[fierybluebird]

[He's the worst.]

Aye, it's always nice to know when you've made someone happy, eh?

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[lostinmyway]

Yes, that's right! Because then you can be happy right beside them!

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[fierybluebird]

Aye, and nearly everything is better with friends, eh?

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[lostinmyway]

Oh, yes. I think absolutely everything is better when you do it with friends.

[Marco, don't be awful now.]

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[fierybluebird]

Always. I can't think of a single thing that isn't.

[What if he's just vaguely almost but not quite but maybe sort of-ish subtle about it? It's not like Grune can pick up his innuendo anyway. Is that better or worse though?]

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[lostinmyway]

[Probably worse, actually, given what it leads her to say.]

Me either! I'm glad you think so, Marco.

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[fierybluebird]

Always, Starlight. I can't imagine anything else.

[Aw, it's still kind of sweet. Since he's at least trying not to take advantage.]

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[lostinmyway]

Starlight? [Who's that?

And this is true!]

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[fierybluebird]

You. It's a nickname. Because you're like a guiding light, but soft and gentle.

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[lostinmyway]

[Her answering smile to that? Shines as bright as any star in a perfect demonstration of how apt the nickname is.]

Oh, thank you, Marco! That's so sweet of you!

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[fierybluebird]

[Grins.] I'm just glad you like it.

Norma's is Buttercup, but I think she might have more of a knack for nicknames than I do.

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[lostinmyway]

Yes, she's very good at it, isn't she? [Spoken with the true pride of a biffle.]

But Buttercup is a cute nickname, too!

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[fierybluebird]

I'm glad you like it! I still don't have one for Fenimore or Sophie though.

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[lostinmyway]

Hmm.... Well, why don't we think of a nice one together?

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[fierybluebird]

Got any ideas to start with?

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[lostinmyway]

Hmm.... Norma calls Fenimore "Fen-Fen" and Sophie "Fifi." Maybe we could try something like that.

[Except that wouldn't be very unique, would it?]

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[fierybluebird]

Aye, but I promised not to use her nicknames, just as she doesn't like to use mine. She's very particular about that, eh?

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[lostinmyway]

[She nods a bit at that.]

Yes, her nicknames are very special for each one of her friends. But maybe we could make one a little like hers and it would be all right.