Christmas Trollery in the Compy Lab!

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

Oh, you humans. So much fuss over a basic feature of your own planet's orbit. A simple little solstice and everyone has a gaudy holiday full of enormous meals, family drama, and decorations everywhere.

Pssst: Spring will come even if you don't throw endless parties. And that won't be a gift from some magical sky fairy either.

I found a fun tradition, though. Somewhere in the school I've hidden a life-size caganer. It's got a few enchantments that might make it easier to find.

There might be a prize involved.

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[thefuturemrpond.livejournal.com]

"That - seems likely. Yes. Definitely making combat skills a priority, then."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"I imagine, " the Master said quietly, "That knowing places they couldn't get into would be most effective."

[thefuturemrpond.livejournal.com]

He didn't say anything for a moment.

"...I know there's - there are secret passages, right? And hidden rooms... protected by magic, so I'd imagine just blasting a way in wouldn't work..."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"Strategy." He grinned tightly, eyes partially unfocused. "It's not just for swordplay. "

[thefuturemrpond.livejournal.com]

"...no, it's not. Aand I should've been thinking about this already."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"Of course, you only have a few scraps of information. He isn't very forthcoming, is he?"

[thefuturemrpond.livejournal.com]

Normally he'd say something like 'is that a trick question?'. But this might not be the best time.

"...no, he's not."

[theregothedrums.livejournal.com]

"You just keep watching that plaque, " he murmured.

[thefuturemrpond.livejournal.com]

He nodded, solemn.

"I'll do that."