Testing

[likes_the_odds]

It's been awhile since you added a new voice to that head of yours. I guess I'm flattered.

So is this a test? Am I voice testing?

What should I do? Should I sing a song? I know a few, but I'll have to start drinking first and the lyrics aren't for the faint of heart.

Comments

[cassie_of_troy]

I'm not a Gorgon. If I were, you'd be stone by now, good sir.

[likes_the_odds]

I wouldn't want that.

Then why would anyone consider you a gorgon?

[cassie_of_troy]

A Gorgon's temperament, I suspect.

[likes_the_odds]

That bad? Remind me not to cross you.

[cassie_of_troy]

Don't cross me.

[A pause.]

Was that the sort of reminder you wanted?

[likes_the_odds]

Yes, that will do. For now.

But you should remind me again over dinner.

I'm prone to forgetting warnings unless I receive them frequently. While eating.

[cassie_of_troy]

Who are you?

[likes_the_odds]

Oh, Gwaine. Nice to meet you.

And you are?

[cassie_of_troy]

Cassandra of Troy. Daughter of Priam.

[likes_the_odds]

Then you are a lady.

[cassie_of_troy]

I suppose that depends on how you would define a "lady."

And how would you?

[likes_the_odds]

Daughter of a noble. That's the standard, isn't it?

[cassie_of_troy]

I would say a lady is made of mannerisms, not blood.

[likes_the_odds]

Yes, well, tell that to every noble who ever bore one.

A noble is a noble and a commoner is a commoner.

[cassie_of_troy]

You sound like you have some disdain in you.

[likes_the_odds]

I've had some poor experiences with nobles in the past. It's nothing to concern yourself over.

[cassie_of_troy]

Don't mistake simple observation with concern. You haven't warranted my interest just yet.

[likes_the_odds]

Perish the thought.

Obviously, you're completely uninterested.

[cassie_of_troy]

Well, you still owe me some ribald songs.

[likes_the_odds]

But I'll need a few drinks in me first.

And I'm not sure the songs are suitable for such fair company. Maybe I can think of one a little more tame.

[cassie_of_troy]

I suppose that will have to do.

[likes_the_odds]

Good. Then by the end of the night I'll be singing for your pleasure.

[cassie_of_troy]

Perhaps I should repay you.

[likes_the_odds]

Your company is all the payment I require.

[cassie_of_troy]

What do you expect, good sir?