Resolution on the Dirigent

[Mira Raynora Major]

If the Machioness wouldn't mind being the dirigible

I'm suddenly reminded of the Futurama episode "The Honking", which features a tombstone with the following inscription:

BLIMPF
Hovermayor of Thermostadt
"I will rise again"

Always liked that...

But I thought you wanted the job?

[ari]

If the Machioness wouldn't mind being the dirigible, I'm happy for that to be the case. I'm pretty sure Ari hasn't got any interest in continuining to hold the position.

I have fallen in love with the word "Machioness".

Also no, I have no interest in continuing to hold the position (especially since I've given it so little thought that I've apparently forgotten my own agreements... that happens, yeah)

[Mira Raynora Major]

I have fallen in love with the word "Machioness".

I imagine this is why we have a "Dutch" of Kildare...somebody "fell in love".

[Vilhelm Benkern]

Musica shall also rise again, utilising helium and other gases. Screw Nelagan concept-locked anti-gravity.

I put myself forward as someone who now has the time to do the job - I'm not too attached to the idea of doing it personally, but someone needs to do it. If you'd like to do it, Anthrazita, I'll happily vote for you.

[Mira Raynora Major]

Just to clarify, Anthrazita isn't under consideration; her daughter is. I'm trying to resist the imperative to "do a Ric" and register a new account for Marie Dolores, but if there's too much confusion, I may be forced to relent.

I put myself forward as someone who now has the time to do the job - I'm not too attached to the idea of doing it personally, but someone needs to do it. If you'd like to do it, Anthrazita, I'll happily vote for you.

Well...I'd do the job (it's hardly onerous), but I would also feel bad about depriving you of the opportunity, on the grounds that the Rossheim-Maltensteins already have ducal rank. Sooo...in keeping with our tradition of passing the erb, it's really your call. If you want it, I'm happy for you to have it. If you're not bothered (and the rest of you want me), then Dolly will go for it.

Musica shall also rise again, utilising helium and other gases. Screw Nelagan concept-locked anti-gravity.

Balloons. Lots of balloons.

Oh dear. I've just had another "vision" (must stop having these): I've always envisaged Dolly as a slightly plump, doll-like little moppet. But now, in keeping with the Dune influences, I'm seeing her as a slightly plump, doll-like little (female) version of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, hovering about in a suspensor-belt...

I must fit all the Laqi with heart-plugs.

[Vilhelm Benkern]

I had almost forgotten that the Dirigent acts as 'Duke' for the purposes of representing Musican interests. In that case, in my view it would be better to have less multi-dukes if possible. Let's get me elected!

As for heart plugs, an amendment to procedure of the Concert may be required. Abandon cardiac integrity all who enter here!

[ari]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_nine ... _sphere%29 <- We need more of these on Micras. I was kinda trying to introduce one in Straylight at some point but never really got it to work out.

[Mira Raynora Minor]

I had almost forgotten that the Dirigent acts as 'Duke' for the purposes of representing Musican interests. In that case, in my view it would be better to have less multi-dukes if possible. Let's get me elected!

Tragically, I would tend to agree with you. I will be available to step in when your balloon is punctured in a freak accident...

As for heart plugs, an amendment to procedure of the Concert may be required. Abandon cardiac integrity all who enter here!

I have no plans to introduce heart plus outside of Modany...and ever there, they are a likely to restricted to public officials.

[Vilhelm Benkern]

Since we have reached something akin to agreement on this point- rather reminds me of judges who mumble, "I agree with the judgment of Lord Rambleon and have nothing further to add"- so unless there are any objections, vote AYE or NAY on the question- Shall Benkern conduct this august body?

[Kai Jackson]

AYE

[Mira Raynora Minor]

Aye.

We love you, Benkern. You're not quite Stan, but in his absence you'll just have to do.

[Vilhelm Benkern]

AYE as well; it's been over a week so I declare this vote over. Let the music play!

[Elijah Ayreon]

And I began singing...

O great nation, my great nation
pleas for peace and sovereignty

and felt that this music rendering described the EU very well.

And then I realized that the lyrics were taken from the Caprine Code and not Schiller's text.

*sighs*

[Kai Jackson]

Safiria love you, Vilhelm.