Even the Wingless (Fiction) - Revision history

Jaguar: Synopsis too long

2022-07-20T18:29:42Z

Synopsis too long

Madamebadger at 23:10, 3 July 2022

2022-07-03T23:10:01Z

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	The first book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game Series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.		The first book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game Series \|Princes' Game series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.

	==Publication Data==		==Publication Data==

Madamebadger at 23:09, 3 July 2022

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	The first book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game ~~series~~]] covering the Chatcaavan War.		The first book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game Series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.

	==Publication Data==		==Publication Data==

Madamebadger at 23:01, 3 July 2022

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	The following morning, Lisinthir gets the message that tomorrow the rescuers will be in the area, and the delivery made on his call. He hangs the scarf in the afternoon and is visited by the [[Sehkvit (The Surgeon)\|Crown Surgeon]]. The Surgeon explains to him the concept of [[Outside]], and then allows Lisinthir to dress for dinner before showing him to the clinic. Here he emphasizes again, as he did when explaining Outside, that he will heal honor wounds, and not poisoning or illness.		The following morning, Lisinthir gets the message that tomorrow the rescuers will be in the area, and the delivery made on his call. He hangs the scarf in the afternoon and is visited by the [[Sehkvit (The Surgeon)\|Crown Surgeon]]. The Surgeon explains to him the concept of [[Chatcaava#"Inside" and "Outside" \|Outside]], and then allows Lisinthir to dress for dinner before showing him to the clinic. Here he emphasizes again, as he did when explaining Outside, that he will heal honor wounds, and not poisoning or illness.

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Madamebadger at 15:15, 3 July 2022

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	Back to the Slave Queen, who reaches the bottom of the tower and says she wants to examine the new slaves to the guards. After some conferring with each other, they don't see any harm in it and let her in. There's no light, and as her eyes adjust, Khaska tells the room's occupants that they are friends, though they do not speak Chatcaavan. Khaska manages to translate for the Queen as to what they are talking about, and offers to the soon to be slaves where they are and what is to happen to them. During this, one of the slaves, a Malarai, begins crying, and Khaska introduces the Queen to the concept of it. The soon-to-be slaves also reveal that there is a third they have been protecting: an [[Bethsaida\|Eldritch]]. Rumors of the Eldritch, and their ability to feel feelings through touch, have already reached the Empire, making her the special prize that Third has found. The two leave, and upon reaching the top of the tower again, Khaska reveals after the Queen questions her that she told the slaves that they plan to break the slaves out.		Back to the Slave Queen, who reaches the bottom of the tower and says she wants to examine the new slaves to the guards. After some conferring with each other, they don't see any harm in it and let her in. There's no light, and as her eyes adjust, Khaska tells the room's occupants that they are friends, though they do not speak Chatcaavan. Khaska manages to translate for the Queen as to what they are talking about, and offers to the soon to be slaves where they are and what is to happen to them. During this, one of the slaves, a Malarai, begins crying, and Khaska introduces the Queen to the concept of it. The soon-to-be slaves also reveal that there is a third they have been protecting: an [[Bethsaida Emil Galare\|Eldritch]]. Rumors of the Eldritch, and their ability to feel feelings through touch, have already reached the Empire, making her the special prize that Third has found. The two leave, and upon reaching the top of the tower again, Khaska reveals after the Queen questions her that she told the slaves that they plan to break the slaves out.

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Madamebadger at 15:43, 26 June 2022

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	Lisinthir wakes late in the day to another note from the Emperor, inviting him to another drink. He has a minor crisis thinking about explaining his current situation to the Alliance Diplomatic Corps, Fleet Central, or worse, the Eldritch contact he had. Steeling himself for what must be done in order to accomplish his aims, he bathes, dresses (initially discarding white for red because he didn't want the Emperor to see the amulet), and makes his way to the Emperor's apartments. The Emperor expresses surprise that he answered the invitation, clarifying that he was surprised Lisinthir was ''able'' to answer the invitation. Lisinthir scoffs and again implies the Emperor is womanly for pouring for him and is again attacked and raped. This time he fights back, furious, but fails to prevent his rape. At the end, when the Emperor again offers him a drink, Lisinthir sees that he managed to injure him somewhat.		Lisinthir wakes late in the day to another note from the Emperor, inviting him to another drink. He has a minor crisis thinking about explaining his current situation to the Alliance Diplomatic Corps, Fleet Central, or worse, the Eldritch contact he had. Steeling himself for what must be done in order to accomplish his aims, he bathes, dresses (initially discarding white for red because he didn't want the Emperor to see the amulet), and makes his way to the Emperor's apartments. The Emperor expresses surprise that he answered the invitation, clarifying that he was surprised Lisinthir was ''able'' to answer the invitation. Lisinthir scoffs and again implies the Emperor is womanly for pouring for him and is again attacked and raped. This time he fights back, furious, but fails to prevent his rape. At the end, when the Emperor again offers him a drink, Lisinthir sees that he managed to injure him somewhat.

	Warring with whether to prepare for the Ambassador's impending visit or simply wait for him to fail to appear, the Slave Queen chooses optimism and prepares, and the Ambassador rewards her trust in him. She notices that he's hurt, though the Ambassador says that he's been to the Surgeon and been patched up. The Ambassador finds the song book he'd forgotten there earlier, then muses on the Emperor's invitation, so soon after his last, with the Slave Queen. After some pleasantries that the Slave Queen finds bizarre, the Ambassador begins his lesson, stating explicitly that in order to teach her to speak, he had to teach her to think as non-Chatcaava do. The Ambassador also tells her that the song book is in Eldritch, and he's translating from Eldritch to Universal to teach her the latter. [[The Veil]] technically prevents him from telling outsiders anything about the Eldritch, but he's parting it because she's earned his trust. Of course, this reignites the Slave Queen's struggle with being treated like a person, since the Surgeon and Second have talked to her expecting her to talk back. The Ambassador tells her to send him away if his actions disorder her so, but that he can't treat her like other Chatcaava do. When she expresses fear, the Ambassador offers his hands, stating that all he is offering is a connection, and a choice. After hesitating, the Slave Queen chooses to hear the stories.		Warring with whether to prepare for the Ambassador's impending visit or simply wait for him to fail to appear, the Slave Queen chooses optimism and prepares, and the Ambassador rewards her trust in him. She notices that he's hurt, though the Ambassador says that he's been to the Surgeon and been patched up. The Ambassador finds the song book he'd forgotten there earlier, then muses on the Emperor's invitation, so soon after his last, with the Slave Queen. After some pleasantries that the Slave Queen finds bizarre, the Ambassador begins his lesson, stating explicitly that in order to teach her to speak, he had to teach her to think as non-Chatcaava do. The Ambassador also tells her that the song book is in Eldritch, and he's translating from Eldritch to Universal to teach her the latter. [[Eldritch#The_Veil \|The Veil]] technically prevents him from telling outsiders anything about the Eldritch, but he's parting it because she's earned his trust. Of course, this reignites the Slave Queen's struggle with being treated like a person, since the Surgeon and Second have talked to her expecting her to talk back. The Ambassador tells her to send him away if his actions disorder her so, but that he can't treat her like other Chatcaava do. When she expresses fear, the Ambassador offers his hands, stating that all he is offering is a connection, and a choice. After hesitating, the Slave Queen chooses to hear the stories.

	On night 4 of these encounters, the Emperor tangles himself in a couch and Lisinthir is able to rape him. After seeing the Surgeon, he reflects that what he just did would have him in stocks at home, and tried and possibly imprisoned in the Alliance. Yet, he feels no remorse, and he hadn't been unwilling. However, his requests for meetings continue to go unanswered. Lisinthir uses this time instead to recover from the whiplash of the nightly contests and teaching the Slave Queen of love and personhood and freedom, set upon entering the Emperor's confidences.		On night 4 of these encounters, the Emperor tangles himself in a couch and Lisinthir is able to rape him. After seeing the Surgeon, he reflects that what he just did would have him in stocks at home, and tried and possibly imprisoned in the Alliance. Yet, he feels no remorse, and he hadn't been unwilling. However, his requests for meetings continue to go unanswered. Lisinthir uses this time instead to recover from the whiplash of the nightly contests and teaching the Slave Queen of love and personhood and freedom, set upon entering the Emperor's confidences.

Seanearlyaug: /* Part 1: Sky Longing */

2022-06-11T01:47:09Z

Part 1: Sky Longing

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	Meanwhile, after observing a vessel on approach to the Throneworld planet, the Slave Queen contemplates life and her loneliness while summoning Khaska, a Seersan slave, to brush her hair. The Slave Queen notes the shuttle, and Khaska informs her that there had been several that she had not seen due to her entertaining [[Second-Who-Was\|Second]] and [[Third-Who-Was\|Third]]. Collectively, the two speculate as to what the shuttles could mean the Queen suggests going down to the Emperor's Harem to see if they know anything, asking Khaska to join her. They happen upon the harem in a state of tension, as Third and his Hand have come to enjoy Flower. According to the Mother, they are using Flower harshly because Third has captured "irregular slaves" that the Emperor intends to use against the next Alliance ambassador. The slaves were so special, Third was given leave to kill Flower.		Meanwhile, after observing a vessel on approach to the Throneworld planet, the Slave Queen contemplates life and her loneliness while summoning [[Laniis Baker\|Khaska]], a Seersan slave, to brush her hair. The Slave Queen notes the shuttle, and Khaska informs her that there had been several that she had not seen due to her entertaining [[Second-Who-Was\|Second]] and [[Third-Who-Was\|Third]]. Collectively, the two speculate as to what the shuttles could mean the Queen suggests going down to the Emperor's Harem to see if they know anything, asking Khaska to join her. They happen upon the harem in a state of tension, as Third and his Hand have come to enjoy Flower. According to the Mother, they are using Flower harshly because Third has captured "irregular slaves" that the Emperor intends to use against the next Alliance ambassador. The slaves were so special, Third was given leave to kill Flower.

	The Slave Queen and Khaska return to the Slave Queen's quarters, where they speculate as to what 'special slaves' means. Khaska tells the Queen that they could find out, as she knows where new slaves are kept. While unsure if she would be admitted, the Queen makes the decision to find out anyway, descending to the bottom of the tower.		The Slave Queen and Khaska return to the Slave Queen's quarters, where they speculate as to what 'special slaves' means. Khaska tells the Queen that they could find out, as she knows where new slaves are kept. While unsure if she would be admitted, the Queen makes the decision to find out anyway, descending to the bottom of the tower.
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	Asked to fetch the lantern, Lisinthir does, and gets a good look at the instruments of torture held within the closet. The Slave Queen tells him that some instruments haven't been used in some time, with the current Emperor's ascension, and that humiliation and cruelty are better than death. She then surprises him by telling him the racks are meant for males to test one another, "to force your will on other males in as violent and humiliating a way possible. The first to ~~bed~~ his neck is the lesser of the two." She then assures him that he won't be tested that way, since he's an alien.		Asked to fetch the lantern, Lisinthir does, and gets a good look at the instruments of torture held within the closet. The Slave Queen tells him that some instruments haven't been used in some time, with the current Emperor's ascension, and that humiliation and cruelty are better than death. She then surprises him by telling him the racks are meant for males to test one another, "to force your will on other males in as violent and humiliating a way possible. The first to bend his neck is the lesser of the two." She then assures him that he won't be tested that way, since he's an alien.

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Jaguar at 21:16, 30 August 2021

2021-08-30T21:16:11Z

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Pyrostinger: Need the link

2021-07-20T15:32:27Z

Need the link

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	The first book of the 6-book Princes' Game series covering the Chatcaavan War.		The first book of the 6-book [[Princes' Game series]] covering the Chatcaavan War.

	==Publication Data==		==Publication Data==

Pyrostinger: /* Part 1: Sky Longing */ You forget ONE dash...

2020-10-05T13:00:52Z

Part 1: Sky Longing: You forget ONE dash...

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	Next morning, the Slave Queen distributes the toys and the four distractions: two in the harem proper, two in the Queen's suite. She prepares for the day with a bath and a light meal. Lisinthir converses with his contact and prepares for the test, knowing he might have to lengthen it with a comment or two and wear a mask of nonchalance. A Chatcaavan arrives on his doorstep and tells him that a shuttle is here with his delivery. He goes to the Field.		Next morning, the Slave Queen distributes the toys and the four distractions: two in the harem proper, two in the Queen's suite. She prepares for the day with a bath and a light meal. Lisinthir converses with his contact and prepares for the test, knowing he might have to lengthen it with a comment or two and wear a mask of nonchalance. A Chatcaavan arrives on his doorstep and tells him that a shuttle is here with his delivery. He goes to the Field.

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	Laniis warns the Slave Queen of Third's approach, and also that she's leaving with the others. The Slave Queen gets a hug and a goodbye, then Laniis hides while she Changes. Third arrives and laments that he can't at least be present for the torturing of the Eldritch slave, then cops a feel, overwhelming the Slave Queen with Third's depravity. Before she could lose the form, however, two of the distractions begin their work. Third takes the bait and passes off the responsibility of leading the Eldritch slave/Slave Queen to the presentation to his Hand. Thinking quickly, the Slave Queen dives into the harem when they reach the landing, and Third's Hand is hooked by the remaining two distractions. She is then led by the guards alone.		Laniis warns the Slave Queen of Third's approach, and also that she's leaving with the others. The Slave Queen gets a hug and a goodbye, then Laniis hides while she Changes. Third arrives and laments that he can't at least be present for the torturing of the Eldritch slave, then cops a feel, overwhelming the Slave Queen with Third's depravity. Before she could lose the form, however, two of the distractions begin their work. Third takes the bait and passes off the responsibility of leading the Eldritch slave/Slave Queen to the presentation to his Hand. Thinking quickly, the Slave Queen dives into the harem when they reach the landing, and Third's Hand is hooked by the remaining two distractions. She is then led by the guards alone.

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