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likesfootnotes) wrote2011-11-12 09:55 am
likesfootnotes) wrote2011-11-12 09:55 am
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4th footnote [text] how to dismiss your djinni 101
Unleashing a horde of hawks upon the Keep gains you marks for creativity, but you are missing the mark by a substantial degree if you think that raptors alone could rid you of my enchanting presence. 1
Obviously you lack the intellectual fortitude to assess the means by which to free me and gain some peace. As a being of magnanimity, I will offer you a tip to help you along this path:
There's nothing like a good dismissal incantation to scrub away my essence from this dismal plane. 2
While all the magicians that I know to be present puzzle that one out, a query to the commoners: Has anyone seen a delightful orange squash with pleasant enough demeanour?
[aka: 'Djinni seeking nubile young pumpkin for long rolls on the beach and loud mocking of magicians.' Bartimaeus had good fun chatting with her before the wonderful Hallowe'en festivities. Yes. Wonderful. He had a good chuckle over it all.]
1 - Were I restricted to the form of a raven, this method could work. The key term here being 'were' for the fact that I am not restricted to just any form. I could, in fact, take your hawks and raise you a dual-horned, goggle-eyed dragon with a taste for feathers.
2 - Don't expect me to hand the answer to you on a silver platter. That unfortunate alloy aside, providing you magicians with the means to an end is the same as assisting you. I cannot allow this on a professional level, no matter how the ache of existing builds up. We spirits have certain rules and standards we hold ourselves to.
Obviously you lack the intellectual fortitude to assess the means by which to free me and gain some peace. As a being of magnanimity, I will offer you a tip to help you along this path:
There's nothing like a good dismissal incantation to scrub away my essence from this dismal plane. 2
While all the magicians that I know to be present puzzle that one out, a query to the commoners: Has anyone seen a delightful orange squash with pleasant enough demeanour?
[aka: 'Djinni seeking nubile young pumpkin for long rolls on the beach and loud mocking of magicians.' Bartimaeus had good fun chatting with her before the wonderful Hallowe'en festivities. Yes. Wonderful. He had a good chuckle over it all.]
1 - Were I restricted to the form of a raven, this method could work. The key term here being 'were' for the fact that I am not restricted to just any form. I could, in fact, take your hawks and raise you a dual-horned, goggle-eyed dragon with a taste for feathers.
2 - Don't expect me to hand the answer to you on a silver platter. That unfortunate alloy aside, providing you magicians with the means to an end is the same as assisting you. I cannot allow this on a professional level, no matter how the ache of existing builds up. We spirits have certain rules and standards we hold ourselves to.
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[Not that unrealistic according to djinni law; when there is a chance to get away, it's ever spirit for him or herself.]
She mentioned a tower, a forest, and some water. It's so obvious that it must be the answer - the plain sight rule is one of the most important when it comes to evil geniuses like Deior. Why are you so curious?
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[Really, if he can't figure out why she's asking, then he's asking for a little good-natured teasing.]
I hope you find her.
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[Oh, but it's fun to let them ramble before he guesses, you see.]
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No.
[She's planning on heading out there with Riku.]
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[aka: what am believe you?]
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[And she's not evil. But it is cliché.]
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[A deadpan; see the belief you instil in him?]
I suggest concocting an excuse that has some meat in it, for when I doubtlessly catch you heading out that way.
no subject
no subject
That eager to take the word of squash?
[Sweet, helpful squash, but squash nonetheless. Bartimaeus is in a position to trust it, but he finds pumpkins far more trustworthy than watermelons.]
Then off you go! Do be sure to write and tell me how it goes.
[Because he's not testing his essence on it, thanks.]
no subject
[Wasn't he just threatening to catch her?]
no subject
No harm in employing a lab rat, wouldn't you agree?
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If I went, why would I tell you what was out there?
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[She probably would tell him. They all had to work together on this and well, she had no reason to keep secrets. But if he was going to play with her, then she'd play too.]
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If you're a liar, it doesn't matter. I can't trust anything you say.
[Then, now or in future.]
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[Over-dramatic Bartimaeus? He does like a good
impham.][Audio]
[There was no arm-twisting]
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[Actually, it is.]
Will you use this ill-gotten information to nefarious purposes now?
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[Kairi and nefarious don't belong in the same sentence.]
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[Unless that sentence was: Kairi spoke with the nefarious djinni mastermind.]
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I guess you'll never find out!