Was that sarcasm or did Lachlan really think he'd learn it by reading Sir Arthur's works?

Remind me to introduce Lachlan to some classic Doctor Who. :)

Suggestions? I think Terror of the Zygons would be right up his alley.

Yeah, I can see him enjoying more straightforward base-under-siege monster stories than an intricate and nuanced plot like The Caves Of Androzani or Genesis Of The Daleks.

Maybe The Seeds of Death? He might be an Ice Warrior fan.

https://youtu.be/qBArMmngVH4

XD The Pythons and their infinite wisdom

Hunh, I never knew Lachlan had such wholly remarkable taste. ^__^ Not knocking Juni's more-than-accurate assessment, but Adams's wit is just spell-binding.

He's a fairly cultured kelpie XD He adores Tolkien's work as well.

Good on him, then! It's important to have a broad reading diet. ... Though I'd have to admit some slight shame on my geek cred that, much as I enjoyed The Hobbit and made it to the end of The Fellowship, Tolkien's writing just didn't grip me enough to want to keep going. ^_^o I appreciate it for how foundational it was to fantasy literature, but doubt I'll ever read the far end of The Lord of the Rings, never mind The Silmarillion.

Hm, in a more positive note, I wonder if Lachlan and Juni might enjoy Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

Completely understandable. I read them voraciously, but Mr. Lab has had to start Fellowship over a few times after he lost momentum. ^^ Lachlan, however, is close to obsessive about Tolkien's work. He loves to see what humans think of the unseen realms.

Juni is up for anything mystery-oriented. ^w^ I can't say much on Lachlan's behalf, though, as I haven't read it myself ^^'

That's actually quite reassuring, so thanks! ^_^ And I'm glad you enjoy them; I know there's a lot to like in there.

Also, interesting to hear that that's Lachlan's angle. There'd have to be some distinctive conclusions he draws, reading through that lens. ^_^ (also, having started to reread Goblet of Fire, I didn't think I'd see a way to liken Lachlan to Mr. Weasley, but here we are! XD )

I think she'd dig it, alright.* And perfectly fair! ^_^ Can't have read everything. It's always held a similar place in my heart to the Hitchhiker's Guide series, though; I'd recommend it.

* Though hopefully the mystery bit isn't too diluted for her; in the words of the author, it's a "thumping good detective-ghost-horror-who dunnit-time travel-romantic-musical-comedy-epic." Still, to help on the mystery front: I'm quirking an eyebrow at a couple of those words, but I won't say which ones.

^w^

There are definitely similarities! XD Though, Lachlan's motives are not as altruistic as Arthur's. It's an attempt to stop viewing humans as food, since he has been forbidden from eating them. He thinks that if he learns enough about the way they think he will feel less inclined to go off of his new diet.

I'll pick it up when I have the chance, then ^w^

Juni will try anything once when it comes to genre benders. I'm sure she'd find enjoyment from it

Thank you ^^

XD And I just realized what book he's reading vs the stuff our resident baker is spouting about. *facepalms* Yup, I was pretty stupid not to see that before. LOL

To be fair, it wasn't terribly obvious ^^ I probably would have missed it, too, if I hadn't drawn it.

XD I wonder if he's taking it seriously or just really enjoying the humor and not wanting to be interrupted?

>w< A little of both. He loves the writing style, hates to be interrupted when he's reading, and has found vastly powerful bits of wisdom in more mundane human artifacts. This silly book might actually hold the answer to the age-old question, and if it does he must inform all of the Sidhe about it. (Which he probably will. And then Azura will be stuck doing damage control. >w<)

LOL I could easily tell him the meaning of life, you know. It's quite simple.

Lachlan: *putting down his book, only slightly miffed* That so?

Of course. The meaning of life is to grow and to change. It's why we humans have worshipped so many gods, made so many deals, risen and fallen again and again. It's because we are progressing towards something greater than ourselves. In short, taking a very important journey. The same can be said for you and your own kind. Each of you grows and changes in your own way. And each contributes to that eternal cycle of growth and progression that is so necessary, whether it be to monitor the changing seasons, or to weave the wild magics in a manner that is best to aid the world in its growth, to spread equal measures of plenty and strife. As I said, we all contribute to the greater whole. We all journey together. Some of us reach the end of this part of our journey faster than others, but we are all still passing along the same path, and I believe we will all ultimately end up at the same destination. So, to sum it up in a word, the point of life, the true meaning of it, is progress, both ours and others.

Lachlan: *raises an eyebrow in surprise and approval* Aye, now that makes sense. Acourse, I'll want tae have a look at what this book says, too, but... aye, I like that.

XD You should know the book is satirical, Lachlan. I've never read it, myself, but I hear a lot of other people enjoyed it very much.

Lachlan: *laughs* I should've known it was written by a bloody satyr by the tone of it! Now I like it even more!

Sattire is written by Satyrs? Huh. You know, ... that actually makes a lot of sense, based on what I've seen of the race. A lot of them seem to enjoy those kinds of jokes. Though there are some of the more serious ones who still try to follow the ways Pan taught them, too, I suppose.

Lachlan: Och, sure. And some of my race still hold tae our auld practices. *he shrugs* It is the nature of things. But aye, satire comes from satyrs and humans trying to mimic their art. This, though, *he taps the book* smells of satyr.

Perhaps they're looking for any possible recruits to join their revelries? Or do you think they're just looking to get the stuck up humans to have a little laugh and loosen up?

Lachlan: *with a smirk* Ye'd have tae ask them. Though, I do ken that they miss a proper Bacchanalia. They haven't had one in centuries. That might be part of it.

What, a frat party doesn't come close? You'd think they'd know how to turn one of those things into a proper Bachanalia, given the party animals those kids can be. Then again, if they shared their special brew with those humans, I suppose they really would turn into party animals, wouldn't they? Except, perahps for those who have enough of a nature to match being a satyr.

Lachlan: Exactly, lad! And ye ken Lady Azura canna have any of that going on in the mortal realm. *he scratches at his goatee* Now, a frat party held in the sidhe might be an idea...

*The human laughs* "I'm sure Bacchus would appreciate it, after all those years without a proper celebration. He lives for parties, after all, and parties help him to live, do they not?

Lachlan: *bobbing his head a little with a shrug* More or less. It strengthens his magic, anyway. If someone were sly enough tae lure a bunch of raucous lads into the sidhe for some proper festivities, well, I'm sure they'd be paid handsomely by the Auld Partier himself.

Are you trying to rope me into a scheme, Lachlan? You sly fox, you.

Lachlan: A fox? Och, no, I'm far trickier. *gives a wicked grin* But I wouldna dare rope ye intae aught. Ye do as ye please. I'm simply throwing out ideas. *looking around furtively* Tae anyone listening.

Including a certain Robin?

Lachlan: *grin fading* Maybe not him. >_>

Ouch. Bad blood?

Lachlan: He has been a thorn in the Seelie Guard's side since Lady Azura stripped him of his title. I dinna care to clean up after a party he has planned.

Ah. That makes sense. Say, Lachlan, what's your opinion on beef jerkey? *holds up a bag of original and another of terriyaki flavored.*

Lachlan: *his eyes grow wide and his mouth drops open* I'm a staunch supporter of it.

Then enjoy, my friend. *Tosses both to him* These make for an excellent snack to use in parties as well, along with pigs in blankets, cocktail weenies, egg rolls, spring rolls, chips, dip, and so very much more.

Lachlan: *catches both and sniffs at each individually* Pure magic, lad. My thanks!

Tis a pleasure, sir. *bows* It's the last I can do to pay you back for protecting the lands of my ancestors.

Lachlan: I just hope I didna frighten any of them. *he chuckles and opens up one of the bags*

Nah, that was the protestants that drove them to near extinction.

Lachlan: *frowning* Ugly times, those. Amazing what humans will fight over.

Amen, brother. *pops a piece of jerky into my mouth.*

^w^