#stinger.txt

[mtfjohnscp]

[Stinger managed to steel his nerves enough to find the courage to approach the tall fae man. Handing him a napkin he'd written several variations of the same question on. He's scribbled out all but the one he felt got most to the point.]

In what way is Lizard an "almost princess"?

(He turned to face the man.)

You know, despite her claims to the contrary, she isn't a bastard. Her parents are quite married, and I have given a royal blessing, however late it is.

[folly-of-fae]

We have our base. Rosebud, you're on firewood duty. Keep it small. I'll dig the pit for it.

Yes sir.

Stinger, Lizard, take some trail cams and start scouting the area.

[He nodded and left with Lizard following behind him.]

We'll want trees with a good base. Cameras should be tilted slightly upwards. And over looking cliff edges too.

[folly-of-fae]

What is your sexuality?

Have you changed labels since realizing you were LGBT?

I find these questions strange. Very I suppose. We fae are very fluid in our identities. It is rare for one not to change themselves.

...straight with a tab bit if bi curious.

Questioning.

My is a source of great shame. Best left hidden.

He means gay and grew up conservative.

[folly-of-fae]

Guys! We get to see Lizard for her birthday! And there's going to be a party!

What's the catch?

It's in Wondertainmentland.

Well I already have the perfect gift for our star thaumaturgist.

Well Stinger, looks like you and I are going shopping.

You haven't already gotten her something?

I have. I'm going with to make sure you get her a real gift.

If you're that concerned, maybe Rosebud should accompany me instead.

[folly-of-fae]

Hey Mason, why the long face all of a sudden? Liz's birthday is this Saturday. And we won't be there to celebrate with her. We'll just have to make up for it later. But she doesn't deserve to be alone on their birthday. She's with her uncles. I meant we should be there for her. He's got a point Caleb. We can show our support by continuing to follow the rules put in place because of her, Rosebud.

[folly-of-fae]

So...this Lemon Head. Care to elaborate on him?

He's are new commanding officer slash dispatcher after the last guy retired. Actually retired. Not got fed up with our nonsense and told the brass to get someone else to deal with us. Except worse because I don't think he's served in the field in any meaningful capacity or been through basic. Think the person we have to contact to send field reports to. And ask for orders or permission to take certain actions. Well he's bad at it. He thinks he's some master strategist who can come up with plays from behind his desk. With horrible understanding of the intel we gathered and reported to him. It's like he's directing a cut scene for those war video games Stinger plays in his off time. Except his games are far more realistic and coherent. That would be the US Army's propaganda arm keeping the writers in check. He also has command of the team I was temporarily reassigned to. They don't like him either.

[folly-of-fae]

Time for another long mission of sitting in the middle of nowhere watching a couple of shacks for two weeks. I almost envy Liz. She'd trade places with you if she could. I'll take a boring mission over being stuck with the Kewpies any day. Still it's a shame she won't get to participate in team bonding. But lucky she won't have to listen to Lemon Head talking in her ear.

[folly-of-fae]

Team Screwdriver is back!

High command wants you lot back in the field by the end of the week. Can't imagine why.

Good. Need the fresh air.

Without Liz...