[OPEN] The Redsworn Reception

[guerriera]

Who: The Redsworn of Ruby Sanctum + Guests [OPEN TO ALL FLIGHTS]
What: Carolina The Redsworn have invited everyone to dinner! Let's see how well diplomatic relations between the flights can be improved, eh?
Where: The Ruby Sanctum
When: Forward dated to 6th June.
Warnings: Fires, food poisoning cooking for all, shenanigans, possible bad language.
OOC: Come gets some cross-flight CR! c: Some setting options below the cut, or go ahead and make your own.


A: COOKING FIRE SHENANIGANS

Feeling peckish? Have a delivery to make? Or just want to try your own hand at serving up some grub? The Redsworn's usual cooking area has been expanded for the evening, with two extra firepits dug out to cater for additional mouths. Over one fire burns the now "traditional" starter meat of bear flank, something any newly sworn (red or otherwise) will have the pleasure of sampling first. There's also several baskets of berries, fruit and vegetables, while a pot obtained in trade from Silverglen bubbles merrily.

B: FIRESIDE MINGLE

The redsworn of the Ruby Sanctum have claimed a corner of their own beneath one of the larger trees. There's a smaller fire here set for warmth and ambience, and have logs set about for seating for those who don't like perching on rocks or roots, or don't find the comfy grass comfy - park yourself and have a chat!

C: OPEN/MISC.

Choose Your Own Adventure! Just remember: wander alone at your own risk, non-redsworn, for the Red Dragonflight will have their eye on you.

Comments

[theshadowkissed]

Do you, really?

[Rose knows full well that 'i see' was a conversation filler, meant to prompt her to continue talking. In the past, she would've just continued to talk, but she didn't know how Jacques and Geddoe knew each other back in their world. It's not like her flightmate ever talked about himself.]

[lightningbearer]

It's unfortunate, but no surprise. For all they claim to rely on us, the dragons barely pay us much mind, let alone be willing to cooperate.

[theshadowkissed]

I don't know about you, but I really don't like being used.

[lightningbearer]

What matters is defeating the enemy, isn't it?

[theshadowkissed]

No, what matters is protecting those in my world I care about. It just happens that defeating the demons makes that possible. But I can't do my job if I don't know who all my enemies are.

We didn't know the elves were enemies because the dragons didn't feel the need to tell us they were responsible for the death of a whole lot of elves - enough of them to hold a nasty-ass grudge.

[lightningbearer]

*raising an eyebrow*

Were you counting on the elves as allies, then?

[theshadowkissed]

Considering the demons are trying to kill them and destroy their world, too, I was hoping we'd become allies or at least manage a truce.

[lightningbearer]

If the different flights can't all work together, who would expect anyone else to?

*not that he approves of any of this factionalism, but, well, he just finished fighting in a war that started with all sides at each others' throats before being brought here, so this scenario is a little too familiar to him*

[theshadowkissed]

Call me idealistic, but I tend to think a common enemy that gives no quarter and wants to annihilate everything is more important than political bullshit.

[This is the kind of thinking that got her into trouble with thee Court.]

[lightningbearer]

Then fight as you can without worrying about what others are doing. Or do you plan to wait to do anything until someone comes to help you?

[theshadowkissed]

Of course, I'm going to fight. I have a duty I won't forget about. But it'd be nice to not have elves trying to stab me in the face for things I wasn't remotely a part of. And I can't work on the lack of face-stabbing until I know what actually happened.

[lightningbearer]

*that does get an exasperated sigh*

So you're waiting on someone else to do something to help you first, then.

[theshadowkissed]

Where the hell did you get that from?

I don't know about you, but I can multitask. I can and am fighting and killing demons while trying to figure this elf problem out. Or do you expect me to ignore that they accused Jacques - my flightmate - of doing things he hasn't, making life for my flight worse?

[lightningbearer]

Jacques said the elves were lied to. However, he and the others were able to handle the situation without resorting to waiting on the real culprit to do something about it.

[theshadowkissed]

Yes, because they took the time to find out that the elves were lied to. Trying to get information so you have a better approach is not waiting for someone else to do something. I'm trying to get information. If the Queen D won't give me it, I'll find it elsewhere.

I'm still allowed to be irritated about her refusing.

[lightningbearer]

They were able to handle it because they took advantage of the opportunity they were offered to prove themselves regardless of what they did or didn't know about why.

Being annoyed is one thing; insisting you need something more before doing anything is another.

[theshadowkissed]

Woah, woah, I never said I needed it before I could or would do anything. I'm just saying it would make things easier if I knew and I feel like we should have the information since our lives were on the line. Stop putting words into my mouth.

And the Sin'thalas elves never offered those they captured or any of the rest of us any chance to prove ourselves. It was full-on hatred there, and I'd like to know why. You can't fault me for that.

[lightningbearer]

Then why waste your breath complaining and dwelling on what's already happened? And if you knew, what difference would it make? Do you think they would hate you less simply because you knew why they hated you? Do you think that knowledge will allow you to force them to reach an understanding with you?

There's no question that it's ideal to be well-informed, but there's no point wasting time and energy chasing after fruitless pursuits.

[theshadowkissed]

Are you seriously going to stand here and tell me you've never in your life bitched about something you didn't like shortly after you learned you didn't like it? I just got done talking to Alexstrasza.

[lightningbearer]

.....

*...yeah that's just getting a flat stare; does he LOOK like the type who actually confides his frustrations in other people like that??*

[theshadowkissed]

Of course not. You probably enjoy watching paint dry, too. [She rolled her eyes.]

....so a part of me keeps picturing Rose later complaining to Jacques about Geddoe XD

[lightningbearer]

*is just going to ignore that*

So what do you plan to do about things?

She probably will. He's a great listener. :P

[theshadowkissed]

Secure my flight's position in this world by establishing a base to work from that won't put the Emerald Sanctum in jeopardy to conduct precision strikes against Legion forces. I'd like the other flights to do the same so we're assaulting the Legion on multiple fronts, but I'm not counting on that.

[Said without hesitance. Despite Rose's bitching earlier, she knows what she wants to do.]

What are you planning on doing?

That he is. He hardly even talks back at all!

[lightningbearer]

Evaluating our strengths, weaknesses, and resources to determine a plan of action.

*because first things first, after all*

And of course, learning what I can here.

He's her fav flightmate. Then again, she also assumes silence = consent.

[theshadowkissed]

[One the benefits of having a very small number of Greensworn - probably the only benefit - was that she'd already figured out most of that stuff Geddoe was working on. Unless he was referring to all of the dragonsworn. But he was probably more cautious (and experienced) than Rose was. She tended to be impulsive.]

Vastania of the Red Flight knows the most about the Burning Legion. The Red Flight also seems to have the most dragonsworn that are familiar with Azeroth and the greatest numbers.