>>25224528>>25232636>>25187933Report on Deadbeat LABEE, Entry #2, 1123
Our initial meeting with the deadbeats has gone well. There were some concerns that we had prepared too much blackberry wine and chocolates, but as the night went on it became clear we had not prepared enough. Sir Cinnama was a little upset such fine Luknight vintage was being 'wantonly guzzled' instead of 'properly savored', but he understood it might be a cultural difference. Nevertheless, the Deadbeats were all highly satisfied with his team's creations. The pumpkin pie, with cinnamon freshly bought from local Teamate traders, was a unexpected favorite. For some reason, 4 particular Deadbeats (I believe one of them was named Lucia) insisted on remaining sober, but did eat some of the food. Peculiar, but I don't sense malice from her.
Early on, I could see Marsh, Endus, and Niwa immediately hit it off, each passionate about the nature of schizos and their wastes. Endus and Niwa were in particular eager to learn about a schizo chieftain well known to Kingdom; his tribe are obsessed with capturing Luknights and citizens of /aqua/, then making them endure cruel contests to determine which goddess is, as he has been quoted, "dumber". I do not understand this (Himesama is obviously the wiser), but alas, trying to understand schizos is fool's errand unless you dedicate your life as those three. One of the non-drinking Deadbeats briefly scolded Endus and Niwa for not knowing of this particular schizo, but they brushed it off.
As the night went on, I ventured with warrior Luknights and Deadbeats out on the town. Many of them went on an impromptu pub crawl as the wine supplies of the Lady Hime got low, but some, including Gaia and Shige, visited the famous Nadex night markets, where outsiders can buy souvenirs, and locals can buy foreign goods designed to appeal to Luknight tastes. Many Deadbeats were surprised at how sweet the 'authentic' KFP fried chicken ended up being. To a Luknight, such tastes are quite mild, nanora...
Tomorrow morning, we board the riverboat and ride towards Chunora. It is far more of agricultural village than the bustling Nadex, but has a hospitable community. There is even a group of Lubeats there, which would be glad to help the Deadbeats interested in the Candy Kingdom learn about our way of life.
Your home is generous and welcoming, Himesama, I am loyal to you always.
Lady Noravera Jaggery
