by Treadwell » Tue May 13, 2014 3:18 pm
Acting Governor - I presume you are currently attending to Governor Burnie's duties until he returns? And am I to understand that the rest of the Council is also absent?
And then, before Councilor Treadwell can give a proper answer, a shrill rebuttal.
I dare say, you're -- you're looking at Myrken Wood.
Merciful heavens. . . .
However, shiny, beady eyes focus through massive glasses on the one figure being addressed, all others being ignored for the moment.
"Officially, Baron Surdemer, mmph, the members of the Council attend to their own personal duties just as we attend to those of the province. The Governor yet recovers from a most grievous series of events, mmph mmph. Although he is back in his proper position, he simply cannot be everywhere at once, hmph, given his currently poor state."
Currently poor state? Glance at yourself in a glass or lake, Aloisius!
"To that end, I have sat as Acting Governor in recent months before his return from said events, mmph, and, as senior member of Myrken Wood's Ruling Council in experience and longevity, hm hm, I must note that, in the physical absence of Governor Burnie himself, it is safe to consider me as being his voice, mmph, here in any proceedings."
A nod. A slow sopping of handkerchief at face.
"So, that said, my lord, I humbly thank you for the safe delivery, hm hm, of this aid that shall be distributed with haste, mmph. Our good people of Myrken Wood have seen very few proper meals these last months. Lady Egris' assistance will be properly and duly noted by the Council, mmph."
A pause to wheeze for breath and fumble about in his robe for a flask that is uncorked with sweat-slicked fingers and promptly drained.
"This heat, sir, is murderous. Have you anywhere cool and quiet where the lot of us can rest and meet, mmph mmph?"
"Looks like a table to me. Do you think it could hold up someone as bulbous as Treadwell?" -- Dr. Brennan, Myrken Wood Rememdium Edificium