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The Cleric wrote:Ben and I had a conversation and did some calculations regarding this idea. We have decided that it is not internally consistent, and therefore the No Fun Police will have to shut this operation down. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
LOL
A Fisher is right though. Fiction has a tendency to be internally inconsistent. Happens when someone tries to rape physics. On the other hand, fiction is also fun and we can rationalize away the inconsitencies (GM Fiat is fun that way)
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A Fisher is right though. Fiction has a tendency to be internally inconsistent. Happens when someone tries to rape physics. On the other hand, fiction is also fun and we can rationalize away the inconsitencies (GM Fiat is fun that way)
And I refuse to be held responsible for physics-rape performed by the originator of the canon. Dragons fly. That's how it is. Lighter than air gasses in flotation bladders and the like.
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LadyTevar wrote:
Since they're both male dragons, I think the Flirting would be scarier. Unless there's something you've not told us about Frostfell, Cat.
Well, I haven't read the series so my knowledge of in universe dragon sexuality is limited. However, animals don't have human hang ups in this direction and homosexual and bisexual behavior has been widely documented in a number of species.
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LadyTevar wrote:
Since they're both male dragons, I think the Flirting would be scarier. Unless there's something you've not told us about Frostfell, Cat.
Well, I haven't read the series so my knowledge of in universe dragon sexuality is limited. However, animals don't have human hang ups in this direction and homosexual and bisexual behavior has been widely documented in a number of species.
... and usually connected to Dominance issues IIRC.
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Ok... after rechecking the books, there is actually social ranking among dragons, usually regarding who gets first choice of food.
Frostfell will be happy to know it's usually the most feared dragons who get to go first. He'll be UnHappy to know that includes the Special Dragons, like Godfrey the Spitfire and Capricorn the Vemonspitter.
Somehow, I don't think even Frostfell wants to mess with Capricorn.
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LadyTevar wrote:
Since they're both male dragons, I think the Flirting would be scarier. Unless there's something you've not told us about Frostfell, Cat.
Well, I haven't read the series so my knowledge of in universe dragon sexuality is limited. However, animals don't have human hang ups in this direction and homosexual and bisexual behavior has been widely documented in a number of species.
I approve of this line of conversation.
"Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution."
- Theodosius Dobzhansky
There is no word harsh enough for this. No verbal edge sharp and cold enough to set forth the flaying needed. English is to young and the elder languages of the earth beyond me. ~Frigid
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Black Powder War wrote:"Did you have a pleasant bathe?" (Laurence) asked, changing the subject.
"Oh, yes; those rocks were very nice," Temeraire said, wistfully, "although not quite as agreeable as being with Mei."
Lung Qin Mei, a charming Imperial dragon, had been Temeraire's intimate companion in Peking; Laurence had feared since their departure that Temeraire might privately be pining for her. But this sudden mention seemed a non-sequitor; nor did Temeraire seem very love-lorn in his tone. Then (Lt.) Granby said, "Oh dear," and stood up to call across the camp, "Mr. Ferris! Mr. Ferris, tell the boys to pour out that water, and go and fetch some from the stream instead, if you please."
"Temeraire!" Laurence said, scarlet with comprehension.
"Yes?" Temeraire looked at him, puzzled. "Well, do you not find it more pleasant to be with Jane, than to --"
Laurence stood up hastily, saying, "Mr Granby, pray call the men to dinner now," and pretended not to hear the unsteady stifled mirth in Granby's voice as he said "Yes, sir," and dashed away.
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