Hello, all!
[ Lo and behold: a very sing-songy middle aged man in a cravat. He's looking a potent mix of both cheery and matter-of-fact, rooting through a bookshelf in the library as he speaks, with his mirror set to hover next to him. Get comfortable because he's gonna be here for a while. He is definitely both emotionally fine and normal. ]
It's me! Stede, if you know me. But I'm also Stede if you don't know me, which you probably don't, so either way. You can go ahead and introduce yourself back to me if you want. In a minute. Not right this second.
I've decided to carry over a little tradition that I took up with my crew back at home, and this is all about getting the word out. Starting tonight-- and every night going forward-- I'll be in the balcony garden closest to the library reading aloud for anyone who might be interested. We're gonna start with a classic fairy tale collection, but if you dig out something you want done, I can fold that into the rotation. Just try to keep requests in line with the vibe, guys! You know, something fun and interesting for the team before bed! We're not putting on a spooky stage show.
[ He pauses. ]
I mean, not now specifically. I am interested in helping however I can if anyone's been meaning to express themselves creatively. Theatre is highly enriching.
Anyway, that should be all! To reiterate: storytime, roundabout... seven? Sevenish. If that works. Garden by the library. You can bring along some comfy blankets and pillows, maybe a little snack. Really make a night of it. Or you can just check in on your mirror around then if you're not feeling social, because I'll have that all set up. What else...
Oh, right. I'll go ahead and cut off a very important question by letting you know that the answer is "yes. Stede does all the voices." This isn't amateur hour. [ Like, imagine not doing the voices. No way. ] So don't worry about that.
[ Lo and behold: a very sing-songy middle aged man in a cravat. He's looking a potent mix of both cheery and matter-of-fact, rooting through a bookshelf in the library as he speaks, with his mirror set to hover next to him. Get comfortable because he's gonna be here for a while. He is definitely both emotionally fine and normal. ]
It's me! Stede, if you know me. But I'm also Stede if you don't know me, which you probably don't, so either way. You can go ahead and introduce yourself back to me if you want. In a minute. Not right this second.
I've decided to carry over a little tradition that I took up with my crew back at home, and this is all about getting the word out. Starting tonight-- and every night going forward-- I'll be in the balcony garden closest to the library reading aloud for anyone who might be interested. We're gonna start with a classic fairy tale collection, but if you dig out something you want done, I can fold that into the rotation. Just try to keep requests in line with the vibe, guys! You know, something fun and interesting for the team before bed! We're not putting on a spooky stage show.
[ He pauses. ]
I mean, not now specifically. I am interested in helping however I can if anyone's been meaning to express themselves creatively. Theatre is highly enriching.
Anyway, that should be all! To reiterate: storytime, roundabout... seven? Sevenish. If that works. Garden by the library. You can bring along some comfy blankets and pillows, maybe a little snack. Really make a night of it. Or you can just check in on your mirror around then if you're not feeling social, because I'll have that all set up. What else...
Oh, right. I'll go ahead and cut off a very important question by letting you know that the answer is "yes. Stede does all the voices." This isn't amateur hour. [ Like, imagine not doing the voices. No way. ] So don't worry about that.