Canon is Parasol Protectorate. MAYBE going to DDD.

[soveryalpha]

Ducks.

Are you listening to yourself?

Ducks.

No.



...you're telling me both Alexia and my Beta are there? Why on Earth...

Well if it can capture both their attentions then it must be of some significance.

I still don't like it.

Ducks. [He snorts.]

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[cravats]

We hardly had a choice in the matter, my lord.

[soveryalpha]

Is that so. And how exactly does that work?

[cravats]

The device through which I discovered the community just appeared on my bookshelf one day. I suppose I could have ignored it, but I was curious.

[New or strange devices. Lyall likes them!]

[soveryalpha]

Of course not. It was a mysterious device on your bookshelf. I'm sure there was nothing you could do.

[cravats]

I am so glad you understand, my lord.

[soveryalpha]

All too well.

Have you made any discoveries?

[cravats]

Quite a few, in fact. There are many fascinating things to be learned over the community.

In addition, it may help keep Lady Maccon safe.

[soveryalpha]

The "community" or your discoveries?

[cravats]

Discoveries about the community. There are those who can move between worlds and bring people with them- we could remove Lady Maccon from our world altogether for a time, to somewhere that she would be safe.

She is, however, understandably unwilling to do so without your knowledge.

[soveryalpha]

Really? Interesting. How is this accomplished?

[When the second part sinks in he stiffens, but nods.]

I see. This is... an interesting proposition.

[He's a tad bit gruff. He doesn't like it. Okay maybe more than a tad. Okay maybe he growled a bit. Okay maybe he growled a little bit more than a bit. BUT HE'S NOT SUPER ANGRY. Not yet.]

[cravats]

From what I can tell, there are quite a few different ways. Most of those on the community seem to be helpful- of course, I would want to conduct a more thorough investigation of anyone offering help on such a sensitive matter.

[He is ignoring Maccon's growliness. There's really no reason to get upset, my lord.]

[soveryalpha]

Good.

[He just doesn't like the idea of sending Alexia off to a different world okay. THAT IS VERY FAR AWAY.]

[cravats]

You would, of course, be able to assist if your mun joined the community with you. I'm told it has a way of keeping those who are not part of it ignorant of it.

[Which he tested. Seriously, Maccon, you haven't noticed the laptop sitting on his desk.]

[soveryalpha]

So I've noticed.

[He's still a little gruff but he's recovering. Sort of.]

[justanothercop]

Ya had the same reaction I did. Well, 'bout the ducks that is.

[soveryalpha]

Is there a point to them? Aside from annoyance?

[justanothercop]

According to what I've been told the whole 'duck' thing has nothing to do with the community. I go more with 'confusion' than 'annoyance' but to each they own.

[soveryalpha]

The two are often related.

[justanothercop]

Very true.

[soveryalpha]

So then. Who are you?

[carriesparasol]

There are actually very few ducks involved if I've looked well enough. Only one if I recall correctly.

And a platypus, but that isn't exactly a duck, now is it?

[soveryalpha]

What the devil is a platypus?

[carriesparasol]

This, dear husband, is a Platypus. I am given to understand they are creatures that primarily live in Australia.

[soveryalpha]

What a strange looking thing... Australia you say? No wonder.

[carriesparasol]

Indeed. My mundane insists the one who resides at the community is in fact an agent against evil.

I am rather doubtful of the whole story.

[soveryalpha]

[He snorts in amusement.]

[carriesparasol]

I suppose the thought is humorous.

[soveryalpha]

Unless the creature is the size of a dining room table, I don't see how it would be effective.