The World Assembly Strangers' Bar

[Whovian Tardisia]

"I plsrnry ejoy de tlink." Okane says before burping out fire. "Nevirre gimme anodel Jimme."

Pink, observing this, stares blankly at Okane for a few seconds, blinks thrice, then slowly turns to face Neville again. "I hope that side effect is unique to her species." he mumbles. Neville just wipes the bar as if there is nothing unusual going on. As is usual. "I suppose you're a bit desensitized to this stuff by now, aren't you?" Pink asks, rhetorically.

[United Irish Counties]

"I've only been here for a few hours and I'm already seeing things. Is that normal, Mr. Ogenbond?

[Baku Baku Nya Nya]

Okane passes out on the bar.

[Imperium Anglorum]

PARSONS: I'm bored. We aren't passing or doing anything. Goddamn, I saw some gnomes in there earlier today with dust on them! Since Wally's failed Nuclear Weapons Accord, nothing has happened. That weird proposal about 22 GA from Dobbs? At least that was interesting. Would have been a good fight to fight — then it got removed.

[Excidium Planetis]

PARSONS: I'm bored. We aren't passing or doing anything. Goddamn, I saw some gnomes in there earlier today with dust on them! Since Wally's failed Nuclear Weapons Accord, nothing has happened. That weird proposal about 22 GA from Dobbs? At least that was interesting. Would have been a good fight to fight — then it got removed.

"Hmmm... now is a good time to pass WA Peacekeeping resolutions..." Blackbourne says, and walks out to go work.

[Wallenburg]

PARSONS: I'm bored. We aren't passing or doing anything. Goddamn, I saw some gnomes in there earlier today with dust on them! Since Wally's failed Nuclear Weapons Accord, nothing has happened. That weird proposal about 22 GA from Dobbs? At least that was interesting. Would have been a good fight to fight — then it got removed.

Ogenbond casts a confused look at Parsons. "Wally? Is that what the kids are calling us these days?"

[The Puddle Jumping Wads of Wrapper]

"Hmmm... now is a good time to pass WA Peacekeeping resolutions..." Blackbourne says, and walks out to go work.

(Ari abruptly raises his head. He catches Ahume's eye and tilts his head toward Blackbourne. Ahume nods and exits the bar right after Blackbourne.)

ARI: If you're that bored, Parsons, I can regale you in a story from my youth. Have I ever mentioned the time I was set on fire?

[Valorem]

Stephenson: "Ah, I see the bar is open for business again. Bartender, ..."
Beck: "Ah ah, you thought I wasn't listening. No alcohol for you, Steph, you keep forgetting you can't handle it."
Stephenson: "Fine, fine... after all, someone was looking to strike down the resolution guaranteeing diplomatic immunity not too long ago..."

[Imperium Anglorum]

PARSONS: I'm bored. We aren't passing or doing anything. Goddamn, I saw some gnomes in there earlier today with dust on them! Since Wally's failed Nuclear Weapons Accord, nothing has happened. That weird proposal about 22 GA from Dobbs? At least that was interesting. Would have been a good fight to fight — then it got removed.

Ogenbond casts a confused look at Parsons. "Wally? Is that what the kids are calling us these days?"

PARSONS: Could have sworn my informants from the metauniversal Discordant Bar told me about a Wally. Or did they mean Waldo?

[Wallenburg]

Ogenbond casts a confused look at Parsons. "Wally? Is that what the kids are calling us these days?"

PARSONS: Could have sworn my informants from the metauniversal Discordant Bar told me about a Wally. Or did they mean Waldo?

Still confused, Mikael shakes his head. "Neville, I think I need a drink. Iresburgian rum, if you have it."

[Chinevion]

A young fresh faced delegate from Chinevion, comes in from the rain. He is dressed in a bespoke suit. He takes a second to look around, and takes a seat at the bar. "I heard this was the best place to get a drink around here." He says to the delegate next to him. "What do you recommend?"

[Wallenburg]

A young fresh faced delegate from Chinevion, comes in from the rain. He is dressed in a bespoke suit. He takes a second to look around, and takes a seat at the bar. "I heard this was the best place to get a drink around here." He says to the delegate next to him. "What do you recommend?"

"Well, I myself prefer the Wallenburgian ales. They remind me of home. They probably wouldn't taste too good to you, though. Neville here can get you anything, from anywhere across the Multiverse."

Mikael receives his drink and takes a sip. "I'm Chief Representative Mikael Ogenbond of the Sister Republics of Wallenburg. Who might you be?"

[Imperium Anglorum]

PARSONS: Could have sworn my informants from the metauniversal Discordant Bar told me about a Wally. Or did they mean Waldo?

Still confused, Mikael shakes his head. "Neville, I think I need a drink. Iresburgian rum, if you have it."

PARSONS: (to Neville) I'll have a glass of Transilian champagne, if you wouldn't mind.

[States of Glory WA Office]

PARSONS: I'm bored. We aren't passing or doing anything. Goddamn, I saw some gnomes in there earlier today with dust on them! Since Wally's failed Nuclear Weapons Accord, nothing has happened. That weird proposal about 22 GA from Dobbs? At least that was interesting. Would have been a good fight to fight — then it got removed.

Fairburn: Submit something, then, if you're going to moan.

Neville: (enters the Bar) What's this about moaning?

Fairburn: Ah, I see that you've recovered. I was just talking to Lord Colonel His Grace Cyril Parsons, 1st Duke of...

Neville: Yeah, yeah, Ambassador Parsons. What's new?

Fairburn: Nothing. That's what he was moaning about.

"Neville, I think I need a drink. Iresburgian rum, if you have it."

"Neville here can get you anything, from anywhere across the Multiverse."

PARSONS: (to Neville) I'll have a glass of Transilian champagne, if you wouldn't mind.

Neville goes to jump out of the window again, but Fairburn holds him back.

Fairburn: Calm down, man! I'll go and knock some sense into the head of Lord Colonel His Grace Cyril Parsons, 1st Duke of Geneva, 1st Earl Parsons of Eastminster, 8th Viscount Parsons of Eastminster, 1st Baron Markenshire of Concilium, Knight of the Garter, Grand Cross of St Michael and St George, Privy Councillor, Member of Parliament for Those-Across-the-Seas; Proconsul Decimus; Permanent Representative to the World Assembly...and into the Wallenburger's head as well.

[Chinevion]

I cant believe i had to come all the way hear, from chinevion just to vote, on this pointless legislation, "Condem the invaders?" I have never scene a piece of legislation so poorly written."

[States of Glory WA Office]

I cant believe i had to come all the way hear, from chinevion just to vote, on this pointless legislation, "Condem the invaders?" I have never scene a piece of legislation so poorly written."

Fairburn: You are new here, aren't you? Trust me, the rabbit hole goes deeper.

[Chinevion]

I cant believe i had to come all the way hear, from chinevion just to vote, on this pointless legislation, "Condem the invaders?" I have never scene a piece of legislation so poorly written."

Fairburn: You are new here, aren't you? Trust me, the rabbit hole goes deeper.

Newish, we did not get involved with the WA till later.

[Separatist Peoples]

Fairburn: You are new here, aren't you? Trust me, the rabbit hole goes deeper.

Newish, we did not get involved with the WA till later.

"Newish?" mutters Bell from the bar, already two and a half sheets to the wind. "Duzzat mean y'can't eat bacon?"

[Imperium Anglorum]

Neville: Yeah, yeah, Ambassador Parsons. What's new?

NORTH: (brandishes his navy sabre) How dare you impinge the honour of the Lord Permanent Representative in this fashion! I demand satisfaction! (he takes one of his white gloves and slap's Neville's face with it)

PARSONS: (Talking to Elisa, the new Under-secretary to the Permanent Representative) I'd challenge him myself, but the rules say Dukes can only duel other Dukes.

[Valorem]

Lisbeth: "Oh dear... Do I need to have the EMTs on standby when you two are done settling accounts?"
Beck reaches for her cell phone just in case
"After all, I've seen Fairburn's proficiency in defenestration firsthand, and I assume that his combat prowess is at least somewhat indicated by the flashing light on his ankle. And that saber looks rather sharp, Mr. North."

[Excidium Planetis]

Lisbeth: "Oh dear... Do I need to have the EMTs on standby when you two are done settling accounts?"
Beck reaches for her cell phone just in case
"After all, I've seen Fairburn's proficiency in defenestration firsthand, and I assume that his combat prowess is at least somewhat indicated by the flashing light on his ankle. And that saber looks rather sharp, Mr. North."

Blackbourne, who has really not been paying attention to what has been happening in the Bar, looks perplexed. "Have you? Who was it that the Honourable Ambassador Fairburn defenestrated? For what reason?"

[Valorem]

Lisbeth: "Oh dear... Do I need to have the EMTs on standby when you two are done settling accounts?"
Beck reaches for her cell phone just in case
"After all, I've seen Fairburn's proficiency in defenestration firsthand, and I assume that his combat prowess is at least somewhat indicated by the flashing light on his ankle. And that saber looks rather sharp, Mr. North."

Blackbourne, who has really not been paying attention to what has been happening in the Bar, looks perplexed. "Have you? Who was it that Fairburn defenestrated? For what reason?"

Stephenson: "That would be me, and it was because Lisbeth here insulted Fairburn's preferred alcohol."

[Excidium Planetis]

Stephenson: "That would be me, and it was because Lisbeth here insulted Fairburn's preferred alcohol."

"I say! I wasn't even aware that the Honourable Ambassador Fairburn had a preferred alcohol, let alone that he was that particular about it." Blackbourne says. "I shall make note to avoid insults."

[Valorem]

Stephenson: "That would be me, and it was because Lisbeth here insulted Fairburn's preferred alcohol."

"I say! I wasn't even aware that the Honourable Ambassador Fairburn had a preferred alcohol, let alone that he was that particular about it." Blackbourne says. "I shall make note to avoid insults."

"Indeed. Olde Jimmy's Fynest Wood Alcohol, he calls it. Incredibly potent stuff, seems to want everyone here to try it."

[Excidium Planetis]

"Indeed. Olde Jimmy's Fynest Wood Alcohol, he calls it. Incredibly potent stuff, seems to want everyone here to try it."

"Ah! The Commendable Ambassador Bell must have gotten him into it. Mister Bell is always trying to get people to try the deadly poison." Blackbourne says, returning to his reading. "I'm just surprised he managed to convince someone else of its value."