033 - Grasshopper

[deadly_ned]

I realize this is sort of coming out of left field. It's so far left that it's left the field and into the parking lot adjacent to said field.

But.


Is there anyone here who could help me build a catapult?


It's for a friend.

Comments

[neverfeltbetter]

Ned...I gotta ask.

[He can't see something like this and NOT ask.]

Why?

[deadly_ned]

Arthas wants a catapult.

I think it will remind him of home. For. Nostalgia...purposes.

And I promised him I would build one.

I built a doghouse once. They're. Basically the same thing.

[neverfeltbetter]

How is that anywhere close to the same thing?

[Nostalgia...a catapult?]

Who did you promise?

[bothfoulandfair]

Why do you need a catapult?

[deadly_ned]

I don't need one. Arthas needs one.

Arthas wants one and I promised I'd build him one.

[impure_tale]

...I do really want to know where this is going.

[deadly_ned]

Arthas wants a catapult and I promised I'd build him one.

And I'm asking for help because it would take longer if I did it by myself.

[text]

[routemistress]

normally i would be all over this helping but still a bit too much dead.

also I bet Partner will love the soccer ball flinging. can my boys come play too when it's ready?

[text]

[deadly_ned]

I'm sorry about the deadness, Iris.

But that's a good point. Partner's likely to have fun.

It won't actually be my catapult. You might have to ask Arthas.

[mightthinkthat]

And, out of pure curiosity you understand, where is this catapult likely to end up?

[deadly_ned]

Probably in Arthas' room. If we can fit it.

[Private]

[logistical]

Do you have anything specific in mind?

[Private]

[deadly_ned]

How well do you know your medieval history?

[la_belle_rogue]

You're buildin' him a catapult?

[She's asking mostly rhetorically, because she knows who this is for and she thinks it's sweet. ]

If ya still need another set of hands, Ah'm pretty handy.

[deadly_ned]

I am. And right now only you and Spock seem to think it's a good decision but you and Spock are two of the most rational people I know so I'm willing to hedge my bets.

And Dean, but Dean is sort of the data you throw out at the end because he throws a curveball into every calculation you try to make.

What I mean is.

I'd love it if you came to help.

[his_drededfate]

I'm afraid I can't help, but I am curious. Why a catapult?

[deadly_ned]

It's easier to construct than a trebuchet?

[audio]

[unmakeme]

Does anyone on this ship ever make sane requests, or do we just check normalcy at the door?

[audio]

[deadly_ned]

It's not so much an insane request. Is it?

[neverfeltbetter]

First off, do we actually have television?

Second, there are plenty of things that don't involve potentially deadly weapons. Teach him to knit.

[deadly_ned]

I don't think we do, actually.


He wouldn't like knitting.

[la_belle_rogue]

Only between friends.

[deadly_ned]

Then just between friends...thank you, Rogue.

[neverfeltbetter]

[Nothing but his pride.]

Listen, we got way off topic here. Point is, my first answer stands. Sorry, but I can't help you out.

[deadly_ned]

It's fine. It's...okay.


There'll be other, less destructive projects in the future. If you're still interested.