Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - Page 34 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gwathagor · 01-18-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Gwath, if I am not mistaken, Thornden should also be part of the sword fights, and you may have to change things. Perhaps I might make a suggestion, that you take Ginna's fight with Degas from the second round to the first, and also replace Degas' name with Thornden in Degas' first round fight?

I think you may be mistaken, actually. He's never been in any of the official game rosters.

Gwathagor · 01-18-2009, 06:13 PM

Phew. That was epic. I hope I represented Eodwine and Degas well, LMP and Fea.

If you'd like Thornden to be included, LMP, I could try to go back and edit him into the earlier fights somehow. Just let me know.

Folwren · 01-18-2009, 08:12 PM

Heck, why not? Go ahead and add him. I never did add his name to list - I thought that we had an even number of people for the game, so I didn't want to mess things up. But in your post it said it was odd, so to make it an even match, go ahead and add him! He should be in it anyway.

-- Foley

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-18-2009, 10:40 PM

That was fantastic. Great writing, Gwath!

I was gasping when the limp proved to be feigned - "He was faking it!"

I never once felt like Degas wasn't very much himself, and that's an impressive feat, to take somebody's character and render them so well that the writer and creator feels like it's totally natural.

Great job. Loved it.

Gwathagor · 01-19-2009, 12:37 AM

Thanks, I'm glad Degas was true to life.

I just read the post straight through for the first time and found that it's really quite exciting!

littlemanpoet · 01-19-2009, 10:51 AM

That was quite handily done, Gwath!

Thanks for taking time out from your busy drama producing schedule to do it. And you handled Eodwine's personality quite well, especially at the end. Now, flush from having his head removed from his neck --- at least so it would have been if it had been in earnest

(pardon the pun) --- he is ready to have his widowerhood removed and let the nuptials begin!

As to that, I like all 6 points of Groin's wedding info post - they'll just have to be adapted to Eorling and Scarburg circumstances. I'll bet Harreld has a sword he can "sell" or offer to Degas and Saeryn that will serve as the gift sword. In fact, that might be a fun couple of posts to write, getting that all situated.

Consider this: Saeryn has not yet even thought of bride price and dowry concerns, and I'm expecting her to think of them at some point quite soon...

Folwren · 01-19-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Consider this: Saeryn has not yet even thought of bride price and dowry concerns, and I'm expecting her to think of them at some point quite soon...

Hm. I guess I need to think of them first. lol. When I have a moment - today is surprisingly full of necessary responsibilities. I do want to post, though, so maybe this afternoon I'll write something.

-- folwren

Gwathagor · 01-19-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

That was quite handily done, Gwath!

Thanks for taking time out from your busy drama producing schedule to do it. And you handled Eodwine's personality quite well, especially at the end.

Ok, good. I'm always concerned that I'll misrepresent someone's character.

And, honestly, that post was a HECK of a lot of fun to write. I wasn't sure at all how it would go - I just sat down and started writing out the fight, blow by blow, and, man, did it turn out to be exciting! I felt like I was one (or all?) of the characters, I felt all their adrenaline and surprise and everything. And since I was writing straight through from scratch (which took about two and a half hours), the excitement kept me from getting bored or having to get up and take a break.

Groin Redbeard · 01-19-2009, 03:42 PM

Gwath, that was an exciting ending for an exciting game to conclude a perfect day! Well done.

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

As to that, I like all 6 points of Groin's wedding info post - they'll just have to be adapted to Eorling and Scarburg circumstances. I'll bet Harreld has a sword he can "sell" or offer to Degas and Saeryn that will serve as the gift sword. In fact, that might be a fun couple of posts to write, getting that all situated.

I'm glad that you liked it. If you would like, I have a couple of the soldiers getting ready right now to be the eorl's honor guard.

Folwren · 01-19-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

And, honestly, that post was a HECK of a lot of fun to write. I wasn't sure at all how it would go - I just sat down and started writing out the fight, blow by blow, and, man, did it turn out to be exciting! I felt like I was one (or all?) of the characters, I felt all their adrenaline and surprise and everything. And since I was writing straight through from scratch (which took about two and a half hours), the excitement kept me from getting bored or having to get up and take a break.

It is so much fun when that happens! It was very enjoyable to read.

Thinlómien · 01-20-2009, 05:50 AM

Gwath, I loved your post, the end especially. Brilliant. And Groin, I loved your post too - but that might be partly because I just love Matrim, regardless of who's writing him he's always awesome.

(And I can rep neither of you right now, because I've been spreading so much reputation lately...)

I'll try to write for Modtryth and/or Cnebba sometime this week.

littlemanpoet · 01-20-2009, 05:59 AM

"....fowl play.... So, Groin, he thinks birds were involved?

I think you want foul.

I hope Lhuna posts soon for Randvér, because any altercations involving he and Ginna ought to occur before the wedding.

Groin Redbeard · 01-20-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

"....fowl play.... So, Groin, he thinks birds were involved?

I think you want foul.

Uh oh, it must have been the bird that I ate last night. Sorry about that.

All fixed.

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I hope Lhuna posts soon for Randvér, because any altercations involving he and Ginna ought to occur before the wedding.

I didn't know if we agreed on him making an appearance today.

This will be fun to watch, some more drama. Perhaps this will finally give Harreld the spunk he needs to ask Ginna to marry him!

littlemanpoet · 01-22-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin

I didn't know if we agreed on Randvér making an appearance today.

This will be fun to watch, some more drama. Perhaps this will finally give Harreld the spunk he needs to ask Ginna to marry him!

Or not.... a lot of this depends on Rand...

Before the 20th century, and in some parts of the world to this day, parents OWNED their children.

Folwren · 01-22-2009, 11:06 AM

Oh, please LET'S have it today! Please, please, please!

-- Foley

Groin Redbeard · 01-22-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Or not.... a lot of this depends on Rand...

Before the 20th century, and in some parts of the world to this day, parents OWNED their children.

Then let's bump the old man off! I'm sure Gwath wouldn't mind having Crabannan doing that, would Gwath?

Gwathagor · 01-22-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Then let's bump the old man off! I'm sure Gwath wouldn't mind having Crabannan doing that, would Gwath?

Not in the least.

littlemanpoet · 01-23-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Oh, please LET'S have it today! Please, please, please!

-- Foley

Well, "today" came and went. Lhuna?

Lucky for Crabannan and Erbrand that you guys are joking....

Lhunardawen · 01-23-2009, 11:52 AM

Goodness, I'm so sorry guys. I've honestly been trying to craft a post, but this had been a really crazy week (and it's not yet over). Will you give me until Monday? Please please?

Gwathagor · 01-23-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Then let's bump the old man off! I'm sure Gwath wouldn't mind having Crabannan doing that, would Gwath?

Why not actually have it come to blows and have Crabannan be justified in delivering a thrashing? That would be an interesting twist - the redemption of Crabannan's brawling nature. Well, I'll have to at least keep that in mind for the future.

Folwren · 01-24-2009, 11:42 AM

Okay! I put up a post that Nogrod and I wrote about the boys and the fathers (and older brother).

Nogrod, if you want anything changed, let me know. As you see, I kind of mixed things up in the beginning, putting stuff you had written intermixed with what I had first written. Tell me if I got anything wrong.

-- Folwren

Nogrod · 01-26-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Nogrod, if you want anything changed, let me know. As you see, I kind of mixed things up in the beginning, putting stuff you had written intermixed with what I had first written. Tell me if I got anything wrong.

Nothing to complain! On the contrary, you did good job emerging those initial versions together and I liked the way you managed to leave the ending without any clear conclusion so there's lot to go for after that post!

Let's then continue, with the wedding I presume? Anyone feeling like writing the ceremonies? Maybe someone involved in the actual wedding?

Folwren · 01-26-2009, 05:22 PM

I believe we're waiting to give Lhuna a chance to write something. She asked for until Monday.

I am anxious to see if Randver returns.

Nogrod · 01-26-2009, 05:37 PM

Sorry, my mistake...

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Originally Posted by Folwren

I am anxious to see if Randver returns.

It would be interesting indeed... Let's see what will come out of it!

Folwren · 01-26-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

Sorry, my mistake...

Ha! Don't apologize! I almost said the same thing as you, but more...annoyingly, earlier today. You're all good.

Lhunardawen · 01-26-2009, 05:46 PM

I'm really, really sorry to keep you all waiting, but I might not make it to my Monday deadline.

I had three papers to write over the weekend all due today (it's already Tuesday here), and I'm drained. Maybe I'll celebrate tonight by finally writing that post.

Folwren · 01-26-2009, 05:51 PM

Woah. Where do you live where it's already Tuesday? It's only Monday for me.

Whatever works for me. I'm willing to wait - but I just posted and so can't really speak for others who may be impatient to write.

Hey, Nogrod, since the sword fights have already taken place, in theory, you could write something concerning the boys. As you said, it is open ended and can be continued. Should be - if the grown ups are really interested in knowing what the bet was.

-- Folwren

Lhunardawen · 01-26-2009, 05:55 PM

Somewhere to the left of the Pacific Ocean, Foley.

If people want to post ahead, it's alright. Anyway, my post concerning Randver will have to go back all the way to when Ginna and Degas were still fighting. Ooh, time problems. Will that work?

Oh, and Gwath - please have Crabannan ready to be approached while watching that match.

Gwathagor · 01-26-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

Oh, and Gwath - please have Crabannan ready to be approached while watching that match.

I am interested to see where this is going.

Folwren · 01-28-2009, 04:52 PM

Okay...well...I'm sorry to be a nudge, but something needs to happen. Nogrod or Lommy? Do you want to kill more time and do more stuff with the boys? I'm game if you are.

-- Ellie

littlemanpoet · 01-28-2009, 09:30 PM

Normally I would say "let's let Lhuna post as soon as she can, retrospectively, and let's go ahead with the story," but I think what Rand does is going to be too pivotal, so I just feel that we have to wait. Sorry.

Folwren · 01-29-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Normally I would say "let's let Lhuna post as soon as she can, retrospectively, and let's go ahead with the story," but I think what Rand does is going to be too pivotal, so I just feel that we have to wait. Sorry.

Don't apologize. I've been waiting long enough for this, I don't mind waiting longer! I was worried that you'd be getting impatient, is all.

-- Foley

Lhunardawen · 01-31-2009, 04:42 AM

I was REALLY worried you would be impatient, too, Elempi. But here it is. Finally. Well, after I post it.

By the way, I hope you don't mind if I put words into Harreld's mouth. Let me know if it needs to be changed, please.

Folwren · 01-31-2009, 07:54 AM

Great! That was a wonderful post, Lhuna! This is exciting.

I thought you'd appreciate being told that you twice said 'her daughter' instead of 'his daughter' when talking about Ginna. In the first sentence of the second paragraph, and the last sentence in the third.

Does this mean that you'll be around more often a bit? *hopeful grin*

I won't be able to post for the next two days, but I doubt my characters will be called upon much, unless it were Saeryn.

-- Foley

Lhunardawen · 01-31-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Great! That was a wonderful post, Lhuna! This is exciting.

I thought you'd appreciate being told that you twice said 'her daughter' instead of 'his daughter' when talking about Ginna. In the first sentence of the second paragraph, and the last sentence in the third.

Does this mean that you'll be around more often a bit? *hopeful grin*

Thanks, Foley!

*facedesk* I guess that shows how haggard I was while writing that post. I shall go edit.

Of course I want always to be around, but it's not easy to find time for that lately. Perhaps once things pick up, I'll find that when there's a will, there's a way.

Lhunardawen · 01-31-2009, 08:33 AM

Oh, and in case I had been way too vague, that was Crabannan whom Randvér approached. Gwath, you're up!

Gwathagor · 01-31-2009, 09:18 AM

Oh, ok.

Gwathagor · 02-03-2009, 12:44 AM

Back to you, Lhuna.

littlemanpoet · 02-04-2009, 05:54 AM

I'm stuck. I want to post but can't until Lhuna does....again. Tedium is setting in.

LHUNA!!

Lhunardawen · 02-04-2009, 08:35 AM

I'm really sorry, I have 6 lab reports and 2 oral reports to work on for this week. I didn't think I could manage a post, but it was the all caps that did it. Thanks for the pressure, Elempi. And no, I'm not being sarcastic or biting or anything negative - I mean it. At least I know now that I really work well under pressure.

Anyway, I know my post veered away from what I told you before, but my original plan no longer fits the circumstances: Randvér would not talk to another person to point the smith out to him; it seems to me that there wouldn't be enough time anyway, as it didn't seem like a long match; and Ginna and Harreld's exchange would seem out of place if it followed a conversation between Harreld and Randvér. But don't worry, I still intend to have Randvér corner Harreld eventually before Ginna realises that he's around. How, I'm not yet quite sure.

01-18-2009, 06:13 PM	#1322
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Phew. That was epic. I hope I represented Eodwine and Degas well, LMP and Fea. If you'd like Thornden to be included, LMP, I could try to go back and edit him into the earlier fights somehow. Just let me know. __________________ Stories and songs.

01-18-2009, 08:12 PM	#1323
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Heck, why not? Go ahead and add him. I never did add his name to list - I thought that we had an even number of people for the game, so I didn't want to mess things up. But in your post it said it was odd, so to make it an even match, go ahead and add him! He should be in it anyway. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-18-2009, 10:40 PM	#1324
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Wow- That was fantastic. Great writing, Gwath! I was gasping when the limp proved to be feigned - "He was faking it!" I never once felt like Degas wasn't very much himself, and that's an impressive feat, to take somebody's character and render them so well that the writer and creator feels like it's totally natural. Great job. Loved it. __________________ peace

01-19-2009, 12:37 AM	#1325
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Thanks, I'm glad Degas was true to life. I just read the post straight through for the first time and found that it's really quite exciting! __________________ Stories and songs.

01-20-2009, 05:50 AM	#1331
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Gwath, I loved your post, the end especially. Brilliant. And Groin, I loved your post too - but that might be partly because I just love Matrim, regardless of who's writing him he's always awesome. (And I can rep neither of you right now, because I've been spreading so much reputation lately...) I'll try to write for Modtryth and/or Cnebba sometime this week. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

01-19-2009, 10:51 AM	#1326
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	That was quite handily done, Gwath! Thanks for taking time out from your busy drama producing schedule to do it. And you handled Eodwine's personality quite well, especially at the end. Now, flush from having his head removed from his neck --- at least so it would have been if it had been in earnest (pardon the pun) --- he is ready to have his widowerhood removed and let the nuptials begin! As to that, I like all 6 points of Groin's wedding info post - they'll just have to be adapted to Eorling and Scarburg circumstances. I'll bet Harreld has a sword he can "sell" or offer to Degas and Saeryn that will serve as the gift sword. In fact, that might be a fun couple of posts to write, getting that all situated. Consider this: Saeryn has not yet even thought of bride price and dowry concerns, and I'm expecting her to think of them at some point quite soon...

01-20-2009, 05:59 AM	#1332
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	"....fowl play.... So, Groin, he thinks birds were involved? I think you want foul. I hope Lhuna posts soon for Randvér, because any altercations involving he and Ginna ought to occur before the wedding.

01-22-2009, 11:06 AM	#1335
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh, please LET'S have it today! Please, please, please! -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-23-2009, 11:52 AM	#1339
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Goodness, I'm so sorry guys. I've honestly been trying to craft a post, but this had been a really crazy week (and it's not yet over). Will you give me until Monday? Please please?

01-24-2009, 11:42 AM	#1341
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Okay! I put up a post that Nogrod and I wrote about the boys and the fathers (and older brother). Nogrod, if you want anything changed, let me know. As you see, I kind of mixed things up in the beginning, putting stuff you had written intermixed with what I had first written. Tell me if I got anything wrong. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-26-2009, 05:22 PM	#1343
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I believe we're waiting to give Lhuna a chance to write something. She asked for until Monday. I am anxious to see if Randver returns. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-26-2009, 05:46 PM	#1346
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I'm really, really sorry to keep you all waiting, but I might not make it to my Monday deadline. I had three papers to write over the weekend all due today (it's already Tuesday here), and I'm drained. Maybe I'll celebrate tonight by finally writing that post.

01-26-2009, 05:51 PM	#1347
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Woah. Where do you live where it's already Tuesday? It's only Monday for me. Whatever works for me. I'm willing to wait - but I just posted and so can't really speak for others who may be impatient to write. Hey, Nogrod, since the sword fights have already taken place, in theory, you could write something concerning the boys. As you said, it is open ended and can be continued. Should be - if the grown ups are really interested in knowing what the bet was. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-26-2009, 05:55 PM	#1348
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Somewhere to the left of the Pacific Ocean, Foley. If people want to post ahead, it's alright. Anyway, my post concerning Randver will have to go back all the way to when Ginna and Degas were still fighting. Ooh, time problems. Will that work? Oh, and Gwath - please have Crabannan ready to be approached while watching that match.

01-28-2009, 04:52 PM	#1350
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Okay...well...I'm sorry to be a nudge, but something needs to happen. Nogrod or Lommy? Do you want to kill more time and do more stuff with the boys? I'm game if you are. -- Ellie __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-28-2009, 09:30 PM	#1351
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Normally I would say "let's let Lhuna post as soon as she can, retrospectively, and let's go ahead with the story," but I think what Rand does is going to be too pivotal, so I just feel that we have to wait. Sorry.

01-31-2009, 04:42 AM	#1353
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I was REALLY worried you would be impatient, too, Elempi. But here it is. Finally. Well, after I post it. By the way, I hope you don't mind if I put words into Harreld's mouth. Let me know if it needs to be changed, please.

01-31-2009, 07:54 AM	#1354
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Great! That was a wonderful post, Lhuna! This is exciting. I thought you'd appreciate being told that you twice said 'her daughter' instead of 'his daughter' when talking about Ginna. In the first sentence of the second paragraph, and the last sentence in the third. Does this mean that you'll be around more often a bit? hopeful grin I won't be able to post for the next two days, but I doubt my characters will be called upon much, unless it were Saeryn. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-31-2009, 08:33 AM	#1356
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Oh, and in case I had been way too vague, that was Crabannan whom Randvér approached. Gwath, you're up!

01-31-2009, 09:18 AM	#1357
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Oh, ok. __________________ Stories and songs.

02-03-2009, 12:44 AM	#1358
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Back to you, Lhuna. __________________ Stories and songs.

02-04-2009, 05:54 AM	#1359
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm stuck. I want to post but can't until Lhuna does....again. Tedium is setting in. LHUNA!!

02-04-2009, 08:35 AM	#1360
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I'm really sorry, I have 6 lab reports and 2 oral reports to work on for this week. I didn't think I could manage a post, but it was the all caps that did it. Thanks for the pressure, Elempi. And no, I'm not being sarcastic or biting or anything negative - I mean it. At least I know now that I really work well under pressure. Anyway, I know my post veered away from what I told you before, but my original plan no longer fits the circumstances: Randvér would not talk to another person to point the smith out to him; it seems to me that there wouldn't be enough time anyway, as it didn't seem like a long match; and Ginna and Harreld's exchange would seem out of place if it followed a conversation between Harreld and Randvér. But don't worry, I still intend to have Randvér corner Harreld eventually before Ginna realises that he's around. How, I'm not yet quite sure.