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 Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:00 am
To better evaluate their character, all beauties get to spend some time talking in a smaller group with at least one of the judges present. It should just be some pleasant conversation, really. But naturally it's a great opportunity to make the competition look ugly and stupid in comparison. The judge has a number of conversation topics and questions prepared to keep everything flowing nicely.
The topic of the evening... Feather dye.
((OOC notes: While there's no real risk for injuries in this scenario we want to remind you that all actions have consequences. However, if you feel like brawling, please talk to each other and the Herald first.))
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:57 pm
 Hollysong and his brightly colored Chirop were perched on a slightly higher branch and the older sentinel was looking rather pleased to be in company of two lovely female competitors… Lilydove and Winterfern. Yes, yes… quite lovely indeed.
Winterfern was a young deep woods combatant with a little more dye on her wings than most. Lilydove was a ghost but a consistent one that didn’t seem to retain too many Mist or Shadow attributes. Also, she didn’t seem to carry a trace of dye on her feathers.
“Such a pleasant evening is it not, dear ladies?” Hollysong starts suddenly smiling amiably. “I believe you already know me but allow me but allow me to introduce myself personally. I am Hollysong, the Storyteller. I am very much interested in your opinion on the matter of dye jobs. It’s interesting how you seem to show the reverse of the common opinion. Typically, it is the combatant population that rejects the use of dyes. So what do you think?”
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:42 pm
Although Lilydove was nervous about meeting one of the judges, she didn't show it as she perched on a branch across from Hollysong. He wasn't bad looking himself, but Lilydove wasn't one to judge by appearances. His Chirop was adorable! Though Lilydove couldn't see herself caring for such a creature as cute as it was. Winterfern did indeed have quite a bit of dye on her. Lilydove was prepared to comment on it, but decided to save it for later.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mister Hollysong." Lilydove smiled back. "I am Lilydove, a Teacher mostly in the Bard area of singing." Her nervousness started to fade with Hollysong's friendly attitude. The topic of conversation would certainly be interesting. She nodded, "It's true I'm opposed to the use of feather dye. While it is an opinion to use them or not, I find it a little...unnatural. It's like covering up your true beauty!" The ghost Sentinel calmed herself down before she got too riled up and said something she would regret. She was in the presence of a feather dye user after all and didn't want to offend them. Not to mention it wouldn't be very good to have a fight with another contestant in right front of a judge.
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:37 pm
Feathers remaining sleek rather than ruffling at Lilydove's comments, Winterfern let them roll off of her like water over a stone. With a friendly expression she shook her head slightly, before opening her beak to answer. "An honor to meet you, Hollysong. I am Winterfern the Hunter, and I am aware my choice of dye is...unappealing to some." A significant glance flickered Lilydove's way before she continued, all the while looking as calm and smooth as a well-worn rock. "You see, dye is not only meant to enhance the natural beauty of each Sentinel, but to aid in their chosen task. My territory holds several birch and sycamore trees, and as you know, their bark is dark and light striped. Why, then, should I not dye myself and my companion, to better blend with my surroundings and improve my hunting?" A faint rise and fall of one shoulder. "The attraction it garners from others is a benefit, yes. But it is not the aim."
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Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:19 pm
Both ladies seemed to have very solid beliefs concerning the topic of the night. It was now up to the Storyteller to try and challenge their opinions without letting matters get unpleasant.
“So if I may go over the points being made... Miss Lilydove finds the use of feather dye an unnatural way to mask one’s beauty. To miss Winterfern, however, dyes can actually be used to enhance one’s beauty. Furthermore, miss Winterfern believes dyes can be used to facilitate Sentinels’ adaptation to their chosen territory. Did I summarize it correctly?”
Hollysong eyes each lady in turn with amiable smiles as he tries to maintain a position of neutrality… for the moment.
“Then I’d like to ask you two questions, dear ladies. To miss Lilydove… some sentinels have minimal dye jobs. Simple bands at the tip of their flight feathers, bits of color on the eartufts, that sort of thing. Are you against those as well? In what way do you find them different from the average earring that so many sentinels wear?” He had noticed the female didn’t have any accessories so this was a chance to see if Lilydove disliked dyes in particular or just about anything that drew attention from an individual’s natural appearance.
“And to you miss Winterfern, some might question if it’s sensible to adjust one’s appearance to their environment. There is a tendency, or how should we put it… we don’t see many Shadows in the cold areas of Noctua or Deep Woods in places with little or simply less dense foliage. Isn’t it more... natural – as miss Lilydove put it – to find a territory that suits you best instead of changing oneself?”
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:44 pm
The ghost Sentinel nodded, "Yes, I believe you have summarized that correctly." She smiled back. This was indeed going to be an interesting conversation, hopefully not one too heated. Having been raised a lady, Lilydove would never resort to brute force in an argument unless her life was seriously threatened.
Lilydove put on a slightly forced smile this time as she answered the next question, "Although those dye jobs do cover up less, what's the point of having such small detailed things? Are our feathers and natural markings not detailed enough already?" She paused taking a moment to breath and calm herself. Hopefully her fellow beauty contestant wasn't too offended with her opinion. "I'm not entirely against small trinkets however, since quite a few are high in sentimental value." Lilydove finished and waited to hear Winterfern's reply to the judge's question.
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:11 am
"That could be argued," Winterfern replied, bobbing her head agreeably. Everyone was entitled to their opinion, of course, but she would stand by her own. Just as she saw no fault with the occasional cross-type mating, with 'aberrant' offspring of her own, she saw no fault with choosing to use dye. "Deep Woods territories are in high demand, however. My territory is indeed on the fringes of the Deep Woods, and it has a reasonable supply of game. Choosing another...potentially lesser territory might be more convenient, but I see nothing wrong with adapting to a territory if I feel it suits me."
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Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:05 pm
“Ah yes, accessories often have sentimental value especially when they are gifts from loved ones, family heirlooms or simply the first things a young sentinel trades for after one becomes self-sufficient… “ Hollysong agreed, eyeing the ghost Teacher intensely. “Still, some sentinels argue that those who don’t approve of dyes simply don’t understand what it feels to be born with… how should I phrase it… a more bland plumage? Some sentinels are very unhappy with their feathers’ hue and there are also those with solid colors (usually mists and shadows) who feel they just need something to compliment their feathers to feel comfortable. Do you believe they should just accept the way they came into this world? What would you say to them?”
The Storyteller then turned to the deep woods female and with the same pleasant voice continued their little debate.
“I understand your point. An ambitious individual shouldn’t have to pass on a highly desirable territory just because his or her plumage is not a perfect match... still, such kind of perfect adaptation is probably not necessary for every sentinel. Crafters, Foragers and many others would probably need such flawless camouflage less than a Hunter or a Scout… what do you think?”
Just a little more time to exchange a few ideas… and then Hollysong would try to get a calm debate going between the two ladies.
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:25 pm
Lilydove nodded as well, "I do believe they should just accept themselves as they are. There's no shame in being 'plain', especially if the mind inside of them is just as colorful as any dye. I myself could be considered plain by some, but I'm quite comfortable with the way I am. Why should I change myself? Those sentinels probably had an acquaintance they felt the need to impress with looks, when they should have just been themselves and impressed their friend with the unique qualities in their personality. Everyone has those, of course." She finished, turning over her thoughts for the moment.
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