IC: Prior to the Network Shutdown and post torte time with Nunnally

[thekingsgambit]

[One failemp appears to be lugging around a backpack this morning. Whatever could that be for?]

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[ascendthethorns]

We'll begin once you've finished your inspection of the gates. Since I'd like to expand the enclosure, it is unnecessary to relocate these creatures.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Heading in that direction with a tiny screwdriver or something.]

Expand?

[ascendthethorns]

Mm, by approximately a metre on each side to make it easier for Nunnally to move through.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah, she has quite an advantage with them. The sound of her chair discourages them from trying to bowl her over in their reckless greetings.

[Working on the front of the gate goes here. Yes, I'm stalling from working on the inside for aforementioned reasons. >>]

[ascendthethorns]

[Checking the wood now!]

She has managed to earn their respect, or whatever passes for it in their animal minds.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

She gives them treats.

[At mention of the word, some of the shollies began to bleat-bark in unison.]

[ascendthethorns]

Then I stand corrected. She has doomed us to their expectation of food.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[And I have to go in there now too to check the other side of this gate. orz.]

They will have to manage for now.

[ascendthethorns]

[It's a good thing that counting & checking over these beams gives me a great view, I think, I think.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[There will be much shouting, bleat-barking and general fail over here before shollies eventually lose interest in their rabid searching and wander off to frolic as shollies do.]

[ascendthethorns]

[But are you in once piece?]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Oh, they probably took a nip or two of cloth when they got a little over eager. Still, finishing up this gate though, half-covered in shollie fluff.]

Stupid beasts. Can't they tell the difference between food and cloth?

[ascendthethorns]

How are they?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... They should be functioning properly now.

[ascendthethorns]

Good. Bring me the mesh and other supplies.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[You do realize said mesh will be dragged, right?]

Have you... already completed... the adjustments?

[ascendthethorns]

[I'm essentially resigned to your physical ineptitude, yes. Not enough that I won't be making this face, though...]

I have.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Don't judge me. :|]

Then, we will start there.

[ascendthethorns]

[... but I judge everyone...]

Can you hammer? Or would you rather steady the beam?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Slightly affronted by that question.]

Managing a tool is not that difficult a task.

[ascendthethorns]

... very well.

[Stands a beam in a softened portion of the ground. Beams have angled ends, natch.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Attempt one is going here. I am sure you believe it is very impressive. Or something.]

[ascendthethorns]

You will have to put more strength into it than that...

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Breathes a bit hard.]

I just... need to adjust the... angle.

[Attempt two!]

[ascendthethorns]

[... I am going to hold my tongue this time.]