Tol-in-Gaurhoth LXIII: The Cottage of Lost Play - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 07-21-2009, 12:19 PM

It's funny, isn't it, how speech and actions appear suspicious to some and innocent to others.
I'm feeling unsettled by this cosiness already set up between Fea and Boro...and the way McCaber has try to come between them, trusting one and not the other.
I did enjoy Rikae's characteristically feisty entrance. Welcome, my dear - I hope your loved ones get you home again, in your right mind.

Well, early days. Close to deadline, and I'm really not sure how to vote. It sticks in the craw to vote for a newbie...seems so inhospitable and against Downer tradition.
Nogs - there's plenty more red in the crate. Stick some Sancerre in the fridge for me will you...if there's room....ew.....

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-21-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

I'm feeling unsettled by this cosiness already set up between Fea and Boro...

Nah, no coziness. Anybody who knows me knows that I'm only friendly so much as it suits my purposes. He hasn't struck me as evil yet, so I don't mind listening to his comments and requests. On my side, the exchange went something like

Boro: "Hey Fea, look at Zil!"

And then I jotted down something along the lines of: "B88 draws my attention to Zil. Review their interactions later."

'I'm on it' in my case rarely means 'I totally agree' but is typically more aligned with 'I'm listening, go ahead.'

Eönwë · 07-21-2009, 12:33 PM

I'm going with my hunch and voting

++McCaber

He seems a little bit better than before, but something still doesn't sit right with me.

Lalaith · 07-21-2009, 12:40 PM

I agree that autume and Nessa have not said much of use, but I would not feel right about lynching them now.
Nerwen's late entrance and not terribly helpful contributions make me inclined to suspect her, or at least certainly not feel too bad about voting for her.

Of the unsettling trio I mentioned earlier, the one that currently bothers me most is actually McCaber. Maybe my imagination's going into overdrive but there seem to be shades of Iago about him, bluff and straight-talking on the surface but something going on underneath.
The skittish Shasta and energetic Eonwe are also somewhat troubling.

Eönwë · 07-22-2009, 04:57 PM

And Lalaith you said this about me yesterDay (Yes, I heard you...):

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

The skittish Shasta and energetic Eonwe are also somewhat troubling.

What's wrong with being energetic?
I care about catching these killers, and if everyone's just standing around unenthusiastically (I don't understand why when their lives are at risk), then at least I want to inject some energy into this.

autume98 · 07-22-2009, 05:18 PM

I agree that McAbre is who he claims to be. I'm going to believe that he is the seer for now. I'll give my thoughts on others after I look at things more closely.

Lalaith · 07-22-2009, 05:30 PM

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What's wrong with being energetic?

Nothing, except that it is easy to appear busy and helpful and that can sometimes be a diversion. Also rather troubling, incidently, is your rather frantic and pre-emptive response justifying your own actions, to a mild comment I made to someone else about confusing wolves with seers.

But anyway, speaking of energy levels, we are all still on different sleep-cycles and mine is now at back-to-my-own-room time. I will see you all later.

Eönwë · 07-22-2009, 05:29 PM

I have waited a while, but seems that everyone wishes to remain quiet, so now I'm going to think long and deep, and digest what has happened so far...

Inziladun · 07-21-2009, 12:38 PM

Boro was either not paying attention, or was deliberately ignoring what I said, for his own reasons.
Of the two, I find the first option so unlikely I am forced to accept the second.
I am loathe to vote for him at this point, though. I hope he's simply in need of sleep and not going to murder me in mine.
And Nessa? That had the look of a knee-jerk punch back at Fea, which I could understand. Nessa denied that was her motive, though. It's odd that she didn't voice any particular suspicion of Fea before the latter's vote for her.
Nogrod has made a list with observations that appear perfectly valid. Seems a calm voice of reason, at least for now.
I think I'm leaning toward Shasta at the moment, or maybe McCaber.
Now Eönwë's gone for McCaber.
Hmm.

autume98 · 07-21-2009, 12:44 PM

No one has really jumped out at me.

But I have to vote and want to make sure it gets in on time. So I'm going to go with my gut feeling. Not sure why I feel this way. I just went through some earlier posts and I got a feeling.

++Eowne

07-21-2009, 12:19 PM	#1
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	It's funny, isn't it, how speech and actions appear suspicious to some and innocent to others. I'm feeling unsettled by this cosiness already set up between Fea and Boro...and the way McCaber has try to come between them, trusting one and not the other. I did enjoy Rikae's characteristically feisty entrance. Welcome, my dear - I hope your loved ones get you home again, in your right mind. Well, early days. Close to deadline, and I'm really not sure how to vote. It sticks in the craw to vote for a newbie...seems so inhospitable and against Downer tradition. Nogs - there's plenty more red in the crate. Stick some Sancerre in the fridge for me will you...if there's room....ew..... __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling Last edited by Lalaith; 07-21-2009 at 12:21 PM. Reason: crossed with Nogrod

07-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	I'm going with my hunch and voting ++McCaber He seems a little bit better than before, but something still doesn't sit right with me. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

07-21-2009, 12:40 PM	#4
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I agree that autume and Nessa have not said much of use, but I would not feel right about lynching them now. Nerwen's late entrance and not terribly helpful contributions make me inclined to suspect her, or at least certainly not feel too bad about voting for her. Of the unsettling trio I mentioned earlier, the one that currently bothers me most is actually McCaber. Maybe my imagination's going into overdrive but there seem to be shades of Iago about him, bluff and straight-talking on the surface but something going on underneath. The skittish Shasta and energetic Eonwe are also somewhat troubling. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

07-22-2009, 05:29 PM	#8
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	I have waited a while, but seems that everyone wishes to remain quiet, so now I'm going to think long and deep, and digest what has happened so far... __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

07-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#9
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Boro was either not paying attention, or was deliberately ignoring what I said, for his own reasons. Of the two, I find the first option so unlikely I am forced to accept the second. I am loathe to vote for him at this point, though. I hope he's simply in need of sleep and not going to murder me in mine. And Nessa? That had the look of a knee-jerk punch back at Fea, which I could understand. Nessa denied that was her motive, though. It's odd that she didn't voice any particular suspicion of Fea before the latter's vote for her. Nogrod has made a list with observations that appear perfectly valid. Seems a calm voice of reason, at least for now. I think I'm leaning toward Shasta at the moment, or maybe McCaber. Now Eönwë's gone for McCaber. Hmm. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God. Last edited by Inziladun; 07-21-2009 at 12:39 PM. Reason: x/d with Eonwe

07-22-2009, 05:18 PM	#6
autume98 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The other side of the fish bowl Posts: 267	I agree that McAbre is who he claims to be. I'm going to believe that he is the seer for now. I'll give my thoughts on others after I look at things more closely.

07-21-2009, 12:44 PM	#10
autume98 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The other side of the fish bowl Posts: 267	No one has really jumped out at me. But I have to vote and want to make sure it gets in on time. So I'm going to go with my gut feeling. Not sure why I feel this way. I just went through some earlier posts and I got a feeling. ++Eowne __________________ The only thing to expect is the unexpected.