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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
Welcome, pilgrims, to the Temple of The Divine Aligator. In this sacred space, before the holy precincts of the Circus Maximus, the Powers that Be make their will known to Their people—but also take requests from supplicants (given suitable offerings). The Circus, remember, is governed by certain Rules; what is less known is that sometimes these rules can change. What was once a place of merriment can become an execution ground; where an ordered race was run, pure gladiatorial chaos may now reign.

All this, and more, is a possibility.

Pick your host.
Pick your bribe.
Hope.

The rules are made by those who know how to change them.

[ 17. July 2011, 03:40: Message edited by: AristonAstuanax ]
 

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Posted by Imaginary Friend (# 186) on :
 
Bear in mind that it could benefit the potential briber to consider what you're hoping to get the bribee to do for you. Some 'perks' might be more 'expensive' than others...
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
A voice is heard from inside the temple, but not from any human source. All look to the Shrine of the Exalted Whatsit, and the image of the . . . well, nobody's quite sure what He is, but those sure are some nice fountain pens in His many hands!

"Henceforth, all Circus posts must be written in a narrative style, unless they are in conformity with the Edict of Creamtealand and its requirement for alligator pictures."
 

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :
 
1. Post in narrative style.
2. Suck up to "Host" when doing so.
3. Check for conformity to Cream tea standards.
4. Pics of Alligators
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
An ethereal fez forms over lilBuddha's head

"Your summary seems useful, worthy servant. What new rule/request would you like?"

[ 09. May 2011, 22:13: Message edited by: AristonAstuanax ]
 

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :
 
None. I am unworthy to grovel at your feet, Lord Ariston, and am happy just to be of service to you!

[codefix]

[ 09. May 2011, 22:43: Message edited by: AristonAstuanax ]
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
"Why thank you," says the voice from the statue, "your newfound graciousness has been noted."

"Alright. We need to spread the fun. All of your precious threads are being held hostage; tell one of us why we shouldn't exile all of them to different boards, and we'll set one free. Otherwise?
Examples shall be made.
We are not above public executions."
 

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :
 
I was incorrect; you do indeed exhibit hostly qualities. I marvel at how fast the corrup-er, hostly glow spreads. For the benefit of the others, I withdraw any comments which may have seemed negative.
Just do not, I beg you, remove the right to choose thread.
 

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Posted by Imaginary Friend (# 186) on :
 
"Oh great master*" came a supplicant voice from stage-left, "I beg your indulgence to reopen two particular threads of my own choosing because I have my own plans and desires for their nefarious use.

"To compensate you for this apparent diminishing of your lordly powers, I am more than willing to pay in beer at a time and place of your choosing. Perhaps to celebrate the dismissal of serf Wenger? Of course, the decision is up to you."


* Well, you think you're the master, but truth be told, the PTB are just allowing you a little rope for the time being. The grasshopper will be returned to it's rightful place soon enough.
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
That request was already granted by the . . . Oh My. That's just horrifying.
Another demi-deity has already seen to that, supplicant/other d-d.

*And reminders of impending mortality aren't very nice.
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 

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Originally posted by Imaginary Friend:
Perhaps to celebrate the dismissal of serf Wenger?

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quote:

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Originally posted by AristonAstuanax:
a diaphanous form emerges from the Creamtea Grotto to investigate.

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But it was only an old video of Kate Middleton sleepwalking in that dress. Everyone knows that true residents of Creamtealand only wear armour-plated wynciette.
And besides, not even the hound of hell itself could wake Chorister on her night off.

[ 10. May 2011, 14:06: Message edited by: Chorister ]
 

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Posted by Deckhand (# 15545) on :
 
@Chorister: You get nights off?
 

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Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
Sometimes I get a whole week off. But don't tell IF.
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
*evil cackling from the Whatsit Chapel*

"Let's see you find your precious Quote File NOOOOWWWWWW!!!! None of you are good enough for it anymore! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!"
 

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Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
I think it may be holding hands with 'Top Ten Tallies' - not that that will be missed much, given the number of posts on it recently.
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
I was wondering what else had been sent into the Land of Nod . . .
 

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Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
Talking of which, Ariston-and-on-and-on-and-on is trying to make you all believe he's working really hard as a Circus host. But, boys and girls, can you see what he has done? Sent all the Circus threads off elsewhere, put up his feet, and fallen asleep.

I suppose he'll be expecting chocolate next...
 

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Posted by LeRoc (# 3216) on :
 
Maybe he could devise some new games for us?
 

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :
 

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Originally posted by Chorister:
Talking of which, Ariston-and-on-and-on-and-on is trying to make you all believe he's working really hard as a Circus host.

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Originally posted by LeRoc:
Maybe he could devise some new games for us?

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I believe that a "new game" was what this was! I made the whole Ship into a game, no?
 

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Posted by Imaginary Friend (# 186) on :
 
You were certainly gaming something. (Or someone.)
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
I almost didn't post this for fear you'd reply, but there is one reason I'll be glad to see this all end—no more clown picture.

Why couldn't they have given you something less disturbing—like, oh, Madeline Albright in a string bikini?
 

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Posted by Imaginary Friend (# 186) on :
 
Well... other people (notably PeteC) are petitioning me to keep it.
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
I enjoyed the clown. but I also like the imaginary number reference. I'm happy either way.
 

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Posted by lilBuddha (# 14333) on :
 
You are referring to IF's avatar comet?
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
I've no money to bribe with - I am the sole wage earner in our household. I can fix or supersede my own threads, thank you very much!
 

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