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[ixis]

someone plese explain how these buttons are[practicl for siomeone with uust one hand//?

[It’s a few moments after the text is received that a video entry pops up instead. Naugus’ scowling face takes up most of the screen, as he appears to be leaning close and examining it. He seems to not be aware the video feed is already live and functional. A fingertip taps at the glass before he finally sits back to a more reasonable distance. He's an odd-looking figure, with his bat ears, plentiful sharp teeth, horned forehead and long beard. The wizard clears his throat, still scowling.]

I suppose this will have to suffice for now. But really, whoever is behind these planks with lettered buttons on them CLEARLY did not account for something like this.

[Naugus lifts his left hand to reveal that it's instead a crab-like claw. He snaps it twice for illustrative emphasis before lowering it again.]

Ehhn. That aside, I am quite interested in learning what other, aheh, 'heroes' have been summoned to this realm. Feel free to make yourself known and I will deign to do the same.

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[video]

[gathersnomoss]

The text also doesn't translate, and only half the people here have a language in common. At most. Unless you have a reason, it's better to stick to audio or video.

I'm Zelgadis. I'm a mercenary sorcerer-swordsman, though jobs of that nature are pretty slim here.

Video

[ixis]

Bah. Worthless, then. This whole device offends me. I will need to seek means of replacement posthaste. It looks too much like technology and I want nothing of the sort in my lair.

Ahh, a fellow sorcerer! How can we NOT be in high demand in ANY location? Honestly, now.

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[gathersnomoss]

It's what I get for studying magic more useful as a traveling mercenary than for city life. Thankfully, the basic spells I know have pretty broad uses.

What's wrong with technology?

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[ixis]

Technology is treacherous! Easily thwarted, easily tampered with! Also deeply frustrating. Unreliable. WORTHLESS. I'll place my trust in magic, thank you kindly.

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[gathersnomoss]

You never know when having a skill with something will come in handy.

[and if other wizards mistrust mundane solutions, that means Zel has the advantage if he knows them.]

[Video]

[tony_redgrave]

Guess they didn't feel like catering to crab-men when they built these things. Who would have guessed? Considering you're the first guy with a claw I've seen around here.

Video

[ixis]

HAVING ONLY ONE HAND IS NOT UNCOMMON! AND I'M NOT A CRAB!

[He lurches closer to yell at the new video pop-up, eventually sitting back once more when the anger subsides, grumbling and smoothing that one good hand down his beard. Chill, fella.]

I'm personally horrified at the apparent abundance of Overlanders here, but I don't see it fit to complain.

[Yet.]

Video

[tony_redgrave]

[Wow getting under his skin was remarkably easy.]

You don't say? Well, looks like you're the odd crab out on the turtle.

[He's just going to wear the biggest smirk in the world.]

Overlanders?

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[ixis]

[Easy as fallin' off a log! The guy's, um. Excitable? He's scowling still.]

I have just told you I'm not a crab! Stop being dense.

And yes, Overlanders. You? Your type? Hairless skin, pathetic ears, ugly noses?

[He must be describing humans? Maybe?]

Video - I am so sorry

[tony_redgrave]

What are you, then? Gremlin, goblin? Or maybe you're a unicorn with that lovely little horn of yours and everyone's just got 'em wrong in the storybooks.

[Definitely doing this intentionally.]

Hey, watch who you're calling ugly. You bothered to take a look in the mirror lately, pal?

[Sounds close enough.]

video

[skybluejeep]

Hey, if Strong Bad could type with boxing gloves, one claw hand shouldn't slow you down there.

Also, I'd like a Krabby Patty, extra cheese, hold the mayo.

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[ixis]

The text present was done with the one hand! The claw will not even enter this equation other than leaving me a bit handicapped with your useless technology.

I just covered this with another one of you Overlanders, but I am NOT a crab.

video

[skybluejeep]

Not that useless, you're clearly using it.

And I never said you were a crab. I just ordered a Krabby Patty. Extra cheese, hold the mayo. The customer is always right.

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[ixis]

FOR WANT OF ALTERNATIVES! I'll establish something more agreeable soon. This machine offends my good senses.

Stop asking me for food! Are you too stupid to feed yourself?!

[What a great first day on Tu Shanshu for Mr. Naugus.]

video

[skybluejeep]

[Welcome to the turtle, crab rhino man thing.]

Wow. I've heard of thin skin before, but you kinda take the taco.

...I changed my mind, I want tacos now.

video;

[demon_brat]

[ Oh. Interesting. ]

I suppose that is one of the reasons why neither of the dragons uses text, either.

[ ... sorry. Damian's sense of humor is not good by any standard. ]

Re: video;

[ixis]

Dragons? Are there still dragons in this realm?

video;

[demon_brat]

'Still' may be rather misleading. Two of them have been brought here, the same as you and I were.

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[ixis]

This war has summoned DRAGONS? Incredible! I will have to investigate this claim!

And what of you? What sorcery do you possess?

video;

[demon_brat]

You are free to do that at your own... discretion. [ At your own risk, but who is Damian to interfere? ]

[ But then he pulls himself up to his full height (well, sitting height), and he sounds proud of himself. ]

I have no sorcery.

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[dracobin]

[Aaaand here is one of the dragons Damian mentioned, staring curiously at the screen. What are you, newcomer?]

It is very tricky when one does not have hands, is it not? I have been thinking of having a larger keyboard built, but I am given to understand the consoles do not take kindly to tampering.

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[ixis]

[Naugus' eyes go huge at the sight of what appears to be a dragon! A drake! A wyrm!]

Your kind has long since been hunted to extinction in my realm, friend. What a stunning sight you make!

And I don't care much for tampering, I just want it removed outright. It's presence offends my senses. I am not one to be partial to tech. I'm sure I can manifest something magically similiar, given time.

video;

[dracobin]

[An extremely casual tilt of the head, to show off his best side, and an unconscious straightening of his wings: oh, it is so very nice, when the immediate reaction is awe, even at so great an expense.]

Why, thank you, although it is a great shame to hear about the dragons in your world; pray, why were they hunted?

I am afraid it sounds as if the console would consider that tampering: you might try it, of course, but they have been known to explode, and that might only offend your senses further. Are you a sort of wizard, then, Mr....?

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[ixis]

The beasts were hunted because they posed a threat to a growing, greedy evil; a conqueror with global designs. One dragon remains, but she has found herself on the wrong side of history, I'm afraid.

Wizard, yes. Ixis Naugus, sorcerer supreme, master of elements, one of the last of my caste! And yourself, wyrmfriend?

video;

[dracobin]

[At that he can only growl, a little: a low, resonant sound, at the very edge of painful to the ears.]

Even the conquerors I know would be loath to kill all the dragons in the world. But what do you mean by the wrong side of history?

Well, it is very nice to meet you, Mr Naugus, though I wish it were under better circumstances; I am called Temeraire.