ataraxion?

[pipeweed]

What's this? You'll be bringing me someplace else, aside from the city I'm currently in? And many of my friends are already there?

...well. I can't say I'm opposed to this bright idea of yours - though I do have a question, Lady Mundane.

What's a space ship?

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[therangerking]

'Twould be a great boon to see you there, Master Meriadoc.

[pipeweed]

I was told it was all your Mun's doing, Strider. Or should I call you, 'Your Majesty'? 'Your Highness'? ....King Aragorn?

[therangerking]

[ A low chuckle. ]

You have called me by Strider all through our journey, Merry. I see no need for change.

[ A beat. ] Aye, it is her doing, but 'tis not something I would fault her for.

[pipeweed]

Just as I will not fault my mun for being weak for giving in, this time.

...on second thought, I'll never fault her for wanting to do more things. Just as long as it's with me.

[snaketrap]

I'm sure your friends with writhe in delight.

[noblefive]

[If you think normal humans are tall, Merry, have a 7'8" armoured space marine.]

Take it you're not one who's used to space travel, huh?

[pipeweed]

I'm not certain about anyone writhing - though I would be most flattered and impressed with them, if they did.

[therangerking]

Has she many responsibilities that take her away from you?

[pipeweed]

[ gosh, dude, why so tall. ]

I'm afraid the only traveling I'm familiar with are by land - on foot, on a pony, or on a horse, even!

[noblefive]

[You're the one who's small. |:]

Well, you know when you look at the stars? A space ship is a ship that travels in those stars.

[pipeweed]

Quite, I believe. Suppose I ought to be glad she's paying attention to me now though - it has been awhile since she did 'pick me up', as these mundanes say!

[pipeweed]

[ you cannot pin this on me :| ]

Does it have wings, then?

[noblefive]

Sort of. It's complicated to explain.

[Totally can.]

[snaketrap]

Was not spoken in poor tongue. Many trials are experienced here.
I feel a friend would be a great comfort.

[pipeweed]

[ denied. ]

But... it's so high. What if we fall from it?

[noblefive]

I think falling is the least of your worries if you go outside of the ship without a suit.

[pipeweed]

What sorts of trials?

[pipeweed]

Suit? You mean our clothing won't be enough?

[noblefive]

Not for outside. There's no air up there.

[pipeweed]

You're right - it does sound so complicated. There's... so many rules!

[noblefive]

Well, there's a key incentive to these rules; Stick by them, or you die.

[Mr. Blunt over here.]

[snaketrap]

I know not, to be true, all that occur. As I have only been present a short time.

But one hears of shadows that stalk and creatures who come forth from therein. Plagues and disease sprout from no known origin, and a figure that pull the tides. He is known as the smile.

[temptedbypower]

I fear I know not the answer to your question either, Master Meriadoc.

It does sound troubling, however.

[pipeweed]

It does, doesn't it? And the knowledge that our friends are bearing these troubles... it's even more troubling!

[temptedbypower]

Yes, I will admit to being worried. Unfortunately, the chances of this... mundane ever allowing me to assist are incredibly slim.