~ A letter to Brigadier Dram Rosscobble ~

[Ramblinwomble]

*A folded parchment is delivered to the Redboots barracks by a put upon serving woman*



To Dram Rosscobble,
Brigadier of the Daris Redboots,


Sir,

I write to you to express, in the strongest of terms, my extreme dissatisfaction with the behaviour of a member of your troop, one Guardsman Talaluth Juran of the Holy Defender Company.

Were my injuries less life threatening I should visit your barracks personally to make my displeasure known but, as the Healer says it is best I am not moved, I am reduced to making this written complaint.

In addition to putting my life, that of a civilian, at risk, innumerable times, I have found Guardsman Juran to be both uncouth and ungentlemanly in his conduct. He is Lacking in all graces and any understanding of polite behaviour.

While I realise that your coffers must by necessity be constrained during this time of war, the recruitment of such vulgar individuals can only reduce the luster of your once fine unit. Guardsman Juran's slovenly attire and surly manner is more reminiscent of a Khagmen than a defender of Darsaria. In all the time I was in his company never once did he shave or polish his buttons.

While such men of lowbred violence undoubtedly have their place in a time of war, I find the thought that such an lout as this Guardsman Juran might be dealing with polite members of society distasteful and concerning. Who can say what blood red thoughts fester beneath his lowered brutish brow. Surely such individuals are best kept at the front lines facing the Varanite threat rather than having day to day contact with our impressionable children.

I suggest that you would do well to try and emulate the fine example of the Crusaders. I have never had any cause to upbraid any of their troopers, who are, without exception, paragons of virtue. Perhaps if you were to spend sometime with their commander you might gain some insight in how to run your division in a more appropriate manner.

I know you will do the right thing and either have this Guardsman stripped of any privileges or beaten for his insolence.

I remain,

Lady Lace.

[Gunak]

Dear Lady Lace-

We recruit people for their skills in handling weapons, warfare strategy, magery and other similiar talents, not the way they socialize. Even thought you may find certain individuals less than pleasing, I ensure you we have need of every one of them.

However, if you feel drawn to a more polite athmosphere, perhaps with a stronger presence of the Crusader Knights, I recommend Dasar with all my heart. I'll be more than happy to provide a reliable escort, should you decide to move there.

Your most humble servant,

~Brigadier Dram Rosscobble

[Ramblinwomble]

Sir,

Thank you for your prompt reply, although I fear perhaps I did not make myself clear in my earlier missive. I can only assume that as any other conclusion would lead to the implication that you have a fundamental lack of understanding of your role.

A member of your troop has been rude, surly, and disrespectful to a Dasarian citizen, to whit me. This leaves aside the peripheral matter of the afore mentioned Guardsman also using a citizen as bait for a dangerous and ill planned ambush, and driving the same citizen, me, onto a deadly trap.

It has always been my understanding that the brave Redboot brigade has existed to protect the citizens of our fair land from the many perils they face. And, while I will not dispute that skill of arms or spell is a necessary adjunct to this role, so too is a clear understanding of decorum. All to often in these trying times individuals using the excuse that "we are at war" to ignore fundamental rules of polite behaviour. Only last night I was witness to the alarming spectacle of a prominent citizen, who shall remain nameless to protect his reputation, using a cheese knife to cut steak! What point winning the war if the very fabric of society is torn down in the process leaving nothing but vulgar dross behind?

Surely it is the Redboot's role, as public officials, to lead by example? You would not expect our brave men to follow you into battle, if you had not already shown your bravery. How can we expect the lower orders to behave decorously if you fail to set an example here too?

I am sure with the correct, polite, approach, all manner of the daily fracases that assail this fair village would fade away.

Should you be unsure of any of the terms or phrases in this letter please consult one of the fine scribes in the trade halls, as I would not wish this fine relationship to founder on a misunderstanding.

I remain,

Lady Lace

[Jerio Caine]

Rox'ilmph Undercutter hears the rumor through the vioces of the villagers which he hate so deeply, he ponders them for a long while until he decides what to do.

Dear Lady Lace.

The Dasarians in my point of view has always been a faulty people, with lack of humour or any grace. They act as if impolite and severly brain-damaged. I wonder if it is because they have a strategy against others, to seem strange and get underestimated or if they truly are this... faulty people, worthless and filthy.

But my oppinions have no matter in this. If you feel incorrectly treated by ANY dasarian, and make sure it is a citizen of Dasaria, you can always seek me out and we will work something out immediatly to serve you needs and make you happy. We, me and my friends, are always looking for work as long as it involves a giving customer, a hefty deal and a recieving Dasarian.

Long live Dasaria? Never.

Rox'ilmph Undercutter, Freelancer.