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	With only a few days left of the festival, make sure to grab them while you can.		With only a few days left of the festival, make sure to grab them while you can.

	[[Category: Fashion~~]][[Category:Player-created content~~]]		[[Category: Fashion]]

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	"As the theme is 'night', I will give one of my earlier works called, "Night's Symphony" where night is actually personified."</div></pre>		"As the theme is 'night', I will give one of my earlier works called, "Night's Symphony" where night is actually personified."</div></pre>

	Every movement he makes is slow and steady - almost languorous - and I am left wondering if he deliberately intends to make me feel uncomfortable by positioning himself close-by at every opportunity. It takes all my effort to meet his gaze but as I do so, he begins his rendition.		Every movement he makes is slow and steady - almost languorous - and I am left wondering if he deliberately intends to make me feel uncomfortable by positioning himself close-by at every opportunity. It takes all my effort to meet his gaze, but as I do so, he begins his rendition.
	{\|{{prettytable}} style="width: 20%; float:right; margin-left: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: grey;”		{\|{{prettytable}} style="width: 20%; float:right; margin-left: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: grey;”
	\|"''NIGHT'S SYMPHONY<br>		\|"''NIGHT'S SYMPHONY<br>
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	Talinvor's tenor voice is purposely enticing as he practically sings the poem in a soft velvety whisper without musical accompaniment.		Talinvor's tenor voice is purposely enticing as he practically sings the poem in a soft velvety whisper without musical accompaniment.
	There is an awkward silence after the last words of his poem as I ponder what to write next. My quill remains poised over the notebook and I deliberately avoid trying to react in ~~anyway~~ although I am conscious that a flush has probably colored my cheeks. He probably thinks I'm about to throw my teacup at him – a tempting proposition but professionalism gets the upper hand. I opt instead to ask more specifically about his business ventures as I am reminded of the flyer entitled, "Ladies Night," that prompted this edition in the first place.		There is an awkward silence after the last words of his poem as I ponder what to write next. My quill remains poised over the notebook and I deliberately avoid trying to react in any way although I am conscious that a flush has probably colored my cheeks. He probably thinks I'm about to throw my teacup at him – a tempting proposition but professionalism gets the upper hand. I opt instead to ask more specifically about his business ventures as I am reminded of the flyer entitled, "Ladies Night," that prompted this edition in the first place.

	I am offered another cup of tea before he paces the room and, with a long, drawn-out sigh, places a hand against the wall, with his gaze lowered to the floor. Whilst much about Talinvor remains a mystery, his body language can often be quite telling.		I am offered another cup of tea before he paces the room and, with a long, drawn-out sigh, places a hand against the wall, with his gaze lowered to the floor. Whilst much about Talinvor remains a mystery, his body language can often be quite telling.

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	My second interview turns out to be equally as unsettling – if not more so - but at least it was held in more familiar surroundings and I have the comforting presence of Galieca to ensure there is no more shirt removal or tattoo exposure!		My second interview turns out to be equally as unsettling – if not more so - but at least it was held in more familiar surroundings and I have the comforting presence of Galieca to ensure there is no more shirt removal or tattoo exposure!

	My guest has arrived early and is brewing tea. [[Talinvor]] may have a reputation for certain unappealing attributes but no one can ever accuse him of not being a gracious host. I am invited to take a seat with a simple incline of his head as he rolls up the sleeves of his shirt to toss another piece of wood into the stove, presumably to keep the kettle hot while we talk.		My guest has arrived early and is brewing tea. [[Talinvor]] may have a reputation for certain unappealing attributes, but no one can ever accuse him of not being a gracious host. I am invited to take a seat with a simple incline of his head as he rolls up the sleeves of his shirt to toss another piece of wood into the stove, presumably to keep the kettle hot while we talk.

	He allows me some time to settle myself down and gather my writing utensils together before pouring me a proper cup of tea, something with rose and bergamot judging by the delicious aroma, and adds a dollop of honey before placing it gently on the table in front of me.		He allows me some time to settle myself down and gather my writing utensils together before pouring me a proper cup of tea, something with rose and bergamot judging by the delicious aroma, and adds a dollop of honey before placing it gently on the table in front of me.
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	This is quite an auspicious start and I find myself already warming to someone I have often thought to be disagreeable. He has come without wearing his armor, though I imagine a simple song would fix that if needed and his longcoat has been draped over one of the extra chairs. He's clearly going for comfort and no one can claim he isn't polite when he wants to be.		This is quite an auspicious start and I find myself already warming to someone I have often thought to be disagreeable. He has come without wearing his armor, though I imagine a simple song would fix that if needed and his longcoat has been draped over one of the extra chairs. He's clearly going for comfort and no one can claim he isn't polite when he wants to be.

	Pouring his own tea, he strides over to the nearby couch and lowers himself into it, leaning back to blow the steam from his cup. The cups are nothing fancy, just ceramic glazed cups but the blend is his own apparently. I note that he doesn’t bother rolling down his sleeves and, seeing that the tea is still too hot to drink, he sets his on the table and glances over at me.		Pouring his own tea, he strides over to the nearby couch and lowers himself into it, leaning back to blow the steam from his cup. The cups are nothing fancy, just ceramic glazed cups, but the blend is his own apparently. I note that he doesn’t bother rolling down his sleeves and, seeing that the tea is still too hot to drink, he sets his on the table and glances over at me.

	The subtle smirk on his face makes me wonder if he caught me watching him the whole time. I hope he didn't think I was checking him out! I was merely interested in his attire as I was keen to share it with our readers.		The subtle smirk on his face makes me wonder if he caught me watching him the whole time. I hope he didn't think I was checking him out! I was merely interested in his attire as I was keen to share it with our readers.

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	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"...my parents, that idyllic cottage, they were all gone. So instead of becoming an even more troublesome adolescent on the streets of the Landing, I decided to reconnect with my roots, go back East, join the Legion, see the world, kill far away things in epic wars, and learn how sound less like a yokel when speaking Elven. One-hundred years later, I've finished my time in the Legion regulars and here we are in the West, where I mostly reside once again. Maybe I'm a spy too!"</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"...my parents, that idyllic cottage, they were all gone. So instead of becoming an even more troublesome adolescent on the streets of the Landing, I decided to reconnect with my roots, go back East, join the Legion, see the world, kill far away things in epic wars, and learn how sound less like a yokel when speaking Elven. One-hundred years later, I've finished my time in the Legion regulars and here we are in the West, where I mostly reside once again. Maybe I'm a spy too!"</div></pre>

	Noting my raised eyebrow, he gives me a sarcastic grin and takes a swig from his mug of hearty golden ale without bothering to put his shirt back on. I attempt to avoid further embarrassment (on my part) by moving swiftly on to ask about his infamous gatherings; keeping my eyes on my notebook at all times. I am particularly keen to understand why night time events are different to those held in the day.		Noting my raised eyebrow, he gives me a sarcastic grin and takes a swig from his mug of hearty golden ale without bothering to put his shirt back on. I attempt to avoid further embarrassment (on my part) by moving swiftly on to ask about his infamous gatherings, keeping my eyes on my notebook at all times. I am particularly keen to understand why night time events are different to those held in the day.

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"Well, for one thing, I just LIKE the night. It feels very comfortable to me. Perhaps this is because I was trained to move around in it during my service, but I think I always enjoyed it. But honestly, I've been all over these lands, and everywhere there's some people over in one place talking down about some other people from somewhere else. But all people everywhere like to relax, have a drink, tells funny jokes, regale folks with grand stories, listen to bawdy songs, and so on. I'm not sure having a keg or two is going to change the world and make dwarves and elves get along better, but I can get them hugging and singing the same song about that lost love or laughing at a lewd limerick for at least the time they're with me. Maybe they can take a bit of that back with them beyond that time."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"Well, for one thing, I just LIKE the night. It feels very comfortable to me. Perhaps this is because I was trained to move around in it during my service, but I think I always enjoyed it. But honestly, I've been all over these lands, and everywhere there's some people over in one place talking down about some other people from somewhere else. But all people everywhere like to relax, have a drink, tells funny jokes, regale folks with grand stories, listen to bawdy songs, and so on. I'm not sure having a keg or two is going to change the world and make dwarves and elves get along better, but I can get them hugging and singing the same song about that lost love or laughing at a lewd limerick for at least the time they're with me. Maybe they can take a bit of that back with them beyond that time."</div></pre>
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	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"In regard to what's different? There's just a freedom and looseness to the night. There are famous bards who show up and wow us with festival classics, but there are people who get up there and tell a tale for the first time, and then there are just avid watchers and listeners who love to see what might happen next. Night has less rules and formality. I had enough of all that during my Legion 'hundred.'"		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"In regard to what's different? There's just a freedom and looseness to the night. There are famous bards who show up and wow us with festival classics, but there are people who get up there and tell a tale for the first time, and then there are just avid watchers and listeners who love to see what might happen next. Night has less rules and formality. I had enough of all that during my Legion 'hundred.'"

	"I don't even really have a format, and what happens changes on the whim of whatever odd thoughts ~~his~~ me when I wake that very day. Sometimes we tell grand tales, sometimes we fish, and sometimes we race ships across the seas for sport. Anything can happen. It's refreshing that way, and I'm willing to let the participants take it in other directions even I wasn't expecting, though this of course usually requires and exceedingly charismatic and good-looking master of ceremonies to guide the whole affair."</div></pre>		"I don't even really have a format, and what happens changes on the whim of whatever odd thoughts hits me when I wake that very day. Sometimes we tell grand tales, sometimes we fish, and sometimes we race ships across the seas for sport. Anything can happen. It's refreshing that way, and I'm willing to let the participants take it in other directions even I wasn't expecting, though this of course usually requires and exceedingly charismatic and good-looking master of ceremonies to guide the whole affair."</div></pre>

	I glance up from my notes to be rewarded with a brief wink. So I quickly ask about his thoughts on [[Ronan]] and whether he has any connection with him at all, or any other Arkati for that matter.		I glance up from my notes to be rewarded with a brief wink. So I quickly ask about his thoughts on [[Ronan]] and whether he has any connection with him at all, or any other Arkati for that matter.
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	He pauses briefly for a moment and smiles once again, gesturing to his shirtless self. "...''not this literally of course.''"		He pauses briefly for a moment and smiles once again, gesturing to his shirtless self. "...''not this literally of course.''"

	In my haste to leave the ~~Bar~~, I think I managed to mumble my appreciation for giving me the interview so in case I failed to do so, I would like to thank Iskandr for a very enlightening insight into his personal adventures after dark and his thoughts on the Ebon Gate Festival shared in the last edition!		In my haste to leave the bar, I think I managed to mumble my appreciation for giving me the interview so in case I failed to do so, I would like to thank Iskandr for a very enlightening insight into his personal adventures after dark and his thoughts on the Ebon Gate Festival shared in the last edition!

	==Tea with Talinvor==		==Tea with Talinvor==

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	Style is all about how you put fashion together to create your own personal look. If you have some staple pieces that you are looking to turn into a stylish evening look, then you might be interested in the following tips from our Style Team:		Style is all about how you put fashion together to create your own personal look. If you have some staple pieces that you are looking to turn into a stylish evening look, then you might be interested in the following tips from our Style Team:

	'''The Black Gown'''		'''The Black Gown'''<br>
	A classically simple black gown is one of the best daytime fashion pieces that can easily transition into a night look with just a few tweaks. You can pair it with a tailored coat or pelisse and sensible shoes during the day, and switch to furs and heels or chopines for the evening.		A classically simple black gown is one of the best daytime fashion pieces that can easily transition into a night look with just a few tweaks. You can pair it with a tailored coat or pelisse and sensible shoes during the day, and switch to furs and heels or chopines for the evening.

	'''The Skirt'''		'''The Skirt'''<br>
	Skirts have long been a staple of every fashionista’s wardrobe. They come in a range of styles, from full and bustled to a more fitted option. Wear with a matching jacket for as an everyday outfit for riding or hunting, and when you’re ready to be a “night owl,” you can pair it with a ruffled or lacy blouse and fitted corset to give it a chic aesthetic. For added flare, lace in a petticoat or underskirt and add a pair of strappy shoes or sandals to create a stylish after-hours outfit.		Skirts have long been a staple of every fashionista’s wardrobe. They come in a range of styles, from full and bustled to a more fitted option. Wear with a matching jacket for as an everyday outfit for riding or hunting, and when you’re ready to be a “night owl,” you can pair it with a ruffled or lacy blouse and fitted corset to give it a chic aesthetic. For added flare, lace in a petticoat or underskirt and add a pair of strappy shoes or sandals to create a stylish after-hours outfit.

	'''The Silk Blouse or Shirt'''		'''The Silk Blouse or Shirt'''<br>
	Sleeveless, collared, or off-the-shoulder, a silk blouse is one of the most versatile pieces you can have in your wardrobe. For a day look, you can wear it with trousers or a long skirt and drape a simple wrap over your shoulders. At night, pair the blouse with some beautiful jewelry or a bold statement piece, like an artistically crafted case.		Sleeveless, collared, or off-the-shoulder, a silk blouse is one of the most versatile pieces you can have in your wardrobe. For a day look, you can wear it with trousers or a long skirt and drape a simple wrap over your shoulders. At night, pair the blouse with some beautiful jewelry or a bold statement piece, like an artistically crafted case.

	Shirts are equally as versatile. Wear open-necked during the day and add a cravat with a fancy pin to take you through the night. Adorn with cufflinks for a finishing touch.		Shirts are equally as versatile. Wear open-necked during the day and add a cravat with a fancy pin to take you through the night. Adorn with cufflinks for a finishing touch.

	'''Pants'''		'''Pants'''<br>
	As daywear, wear pants with a tunic, coat and boots. For a night look, change the tunic to a silk blouse or shirt and switch out the boots with some flattering shoes to be ready for date night or a dinner with friends.		As daywear, wear pants with a tunic, coat and boots. For a night look, change the tunic to a silk blouse or shirt and switch out the boots with some flattering shoes to be ready for date night or a dinner with friends.

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	The clink of chains in Talinvor's hair is an immediate clue to his thoughts on the matter as he chuckles and shakes his head.		The clink of chains in Talinvor's hair is an immediate clue to his thoughts on the matter as he chuckles and shakes his head.

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"I would have to say 'no', not in the same way that you do. Though I do have an opinion about cravats ~~though~~. I don't understand them."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"I would have to say 'no', not in the same way that you do. Though I do have an opinion about cravats. I don't understand them."</div></pre>

	His fingers rub at his bare throat and tug at his shirt's neckline a little more.		His fingers rub at his bare throat and tug at his shirt's neckline a little more.

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	The clink of chains in Talinvor's hair is an immediate clue to his thoughts on the matter as he chuckles and shakes his head.		The clink of chains in Talinvor's hair is an immediate clue to his thoughts on the matter as he chuckles and shakes his head.

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"I would have to say 'no', not in the same way that you do. Though I do have an opinion about cravats though. I ~~don’t~~ understand them."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"I would have to say 'no', not in the same way that you do. Though I do have an opinion about cravats though. I don't understand them."</div></pre>

	His fingers rub at his bare throat and tug at his shirt's neckline a little more.		His fingers rub at his bare throat and tug at his shirt's neckline a little more.

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"They seem more useful as some sort of fancy bib, to keep food from falling into ~~one’s~~ shirt. Ridiculous waste of cloth."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"They seem more useful as some sort of fancy bib, to keep food from falling into one's shirt. Ridiculous waste of cloth."</div></pre>

	With the interview drawing to a close and the tea kettle emptied, Talinvor pulls out a bottle of wine and a black iron chalice. Pouring himself a glass, I am relieved that he doesn't offer me a glass. Three sips in, he indicates that he has more to add.		With the interview drawing to a close and the tea kettle emptied, Talinvor pulls out a bottle of wine and a black iron chalice. Pouring himself a glass, I am relieved that he doesn't offer me a glass. Three sips in, he indicates that he has more to add.

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"What opinions I have about fashion is about what I don't wear. I do have a more relaxed style where comfort is key, clearly. I can easily slide these off after a long day. [''indicating his current attire''] No one sleeps in their pants and boots. I also stick with black and muted colors with a simple design. Too much drama in the clothing turns it into a costume, and hides the person wearing it much like a mask."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"What opinions I have about fashion is about what I don't wear. I do have a more relaxed style where comfort is key, clearly. I can easily slide these off after a long day [''indicating his current attire.''] No one sleeps in their pants and boots. I also stick with black and muted colors with a simple design. Too much drama in the clothing turns it into a costume, and hides the person wearing it much like a mask."</div></pre>

	I am sensing boredom now as he merely glances at me while swirling the wine in his cup so I endeavour to assemble my notes and politely make my excuses but not before he manages a final jibe, albeit veiled in a compliment.		I am sensing boredom now as he merely glances at me while swirling the wine in his cup so I endeavour to assemble my notes and politely make my excuses but not before he manages a final jibe, albeit veiled in a compliment.

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	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">You see High Lord Talinvor the Loremaster.		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">You see High Lord Talinvor the Loremaster.
	He appears to be a Dhe'nar Dark Elf.		He appears to be a [[Dhe'nar]] Dark Elf.
	He is strikingly tall and has a hard-muscled physique. He appears to be youthful. He has piercing stormy grey eyes and ebon skin. He has very long, straight jet black hair pulled into two chain-bound braids over each shoulder, the rest left loose beneath a blackened silver headband. He has an angular face, a straight nose and strong, chiseled features. He has a faded x-shaped scar on his right temple.		He is strikingly tall and has a hard-muscled physique. He appears to be youthful. He has piercing stormy grey eyes and ebon skin. He has very long, straight jet black hair pulled into two chain-bound braids over each shoulder, the rest left loose beneath a blackened silver headband. He has an angular face, a straight nose and strong, chiseled features. He has a faded x-shaped scar on his right temple.
	He is wearing a silver-set black star sapphire, an ebon leather silver-buckled longcoat, a black silk silver-threaded sash, a rich indigo brushed silk shirt, a silver blonde braided hair bracelet, an obsidian-set silver signet band, a black spidersilk pouch clasped with a small skeletal dragon carved from ivory, some black pants front-laced with black leather, and a pair of tall black leather boots side-fastened with silver buckles.		He is wearing a silver-set black star sapphire, an ebon leather silver-buckled longcoat, a black silk silver-threaded sash, a rich indigo brushed silk shirt, a silver blonde braided hair bracelet, an obsidian-set silver signet band, a black spidersilk pouch clasped with a small skeletal dragon carved from ivory, some black pants front-laced with black leather, and a pair of tall black leather boots side-fastened with silver buckles.
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	Still maintaining his measured approach to my enquiries, Talinvor finishes his tea but I notice he has deliberately left a little in the bottom of the cup as he sets it back on the table in front of me. Curiosity gets the better of me and I can’t help but peek into it to see if the remaining tea leaves reveal something as yet undiscovered about this elf. But before I can form an opinion as to its revelations, Talinvor speaks and I resume my notetaking.		Still maintaining his measured approach to my enquiries, Talinvor finishes his tea but I notice he has deliberately left a little in the bottom of the cup as he sets it back on the table in front of me. Curiosity gets the better of me and I can’t help but peek into it to see if the remaining tea leaves reveal something as yet undiscovered about this elf. But before I can form an opinion as to its revelations, Talinvor speaks and I resume my notetaking.

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"I can give you an academic answer, but like any Arkati - I have no special thoughts about it. As ~~Dhe’nar~~ are taught to learn from all the Arkati, we see that each one has their own particular sphere - so we do not limit ourselves to any particular one.~~"quote~~"</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"I can give you an academic answer, but like any Arkati - I have no special thoughts about it. As [[Dhe'nar]] are taught to learn from all the Arkati, we see that each one has their own particular sphere - so we do not limit ourselves to any particular one."</div></pre>

	He is seated on the couch again now, his elbows resting on his knees. With his shirt open, his sapphire swings freely from his chest. A fleeting thought crosses my mind that here is another gregarious individual with preferences for nocturnal activities that also has a predilection for exposing skin, especially of the tattooed variety.		He is seated on the couch again now, his elbows resting on his knees. With his shirt open, his sapphire swings freely from his chest. A fleeting thought crosses my mind that here is another gregarious individual with preferences for nocturnal activities that also has a predilection for exposing skin, especially of the tattooed variety.
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	I am sensing boredom now as he merely glances at me while swirling the wine in his cup so I endeavour to assemble my notes and politely make my excuses but not before he manages a final jibe, albeit veiled in a compliment.		I am sensing boredom now as he merely glances at me while swirling the wine in his cup so I endeavour to assemble my notes and politely make my excuses but not before he manages a final jibe, albeit veiled in a compliment.

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"Fashion also gives people something to talk about, when they have nothing else to discuss. Some people, gratefully, are capable of deeper discourse and interests."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"Fashion also gives people something to talk about, when they have nothing else to discuss. Some people, gratefully, are capable of deeper discourse and interests."</div></pre>

	==Day Into Night==		==Day Into Night==

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	This image is crafted primarily from ivory and viridian hues, and depicts a beautiful jungle samoyed against a lush jungle background. The creature's countenance is serious, but clever use of shading creates a nearly whimsical look in its eyes as it gazes into the distance. Its musculature is clearly defined beneath its gleaming white coat, and everything about its stance speaks to a steady, unwavering alertness. The mighty beast is clearly ready to strike at a moment's notice, should the need arise.</div></pre>		This image is crafted primarily from ivory and viridian hues, and depicts a beautiful jungle samoyed against a lush jungle background. The creature's countenance is serious, but clever use of shading creates a nearly whimsical look in its eyes as it gazes into the distance. Its musculature is clearly defined beneath its gleaming white coat, and everything about its stance speaks to a steady, unwavering alertness. The mighty beast is clearly ready to strike at a moment's notice, should the need arise.</div></pre>

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"That dog there, Captain Foofamaloo, has kept me alive more than once, so he gets some space on my sword arm. I ~~haven’t~~ asked Imaera how she feels about sharing the space on my body with my animal companion, but ~~I’ll~~ remember to do that if she ever stops by for a keg pour."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"That dog there, Captain Foofamaloo, has kept me alive more than once, so he gets some space on my sword arm. I haven't asked Imaera how she feels about sharing the space on my body with my animal companion, but I'll remember to do that if she ever stops by for a keg pour."</div></pre>

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"And yes, I did say his name was Captain Foofamaloo. That's what he told me it was when we met. Perhaps you can ask him more about it in a future issue? ~~He’s~~ not very fashionable though."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"And yes, I did say his name was Captain Foofamaloo. That's what he told me it was when we met. Perhaps you can ask him more about it in a future issue? He's not very fashionable though."</div></pre>

	I can't help but be amused by this rather ~~disarming~~ elf and since he has brought up the subject of fashion, I cannot resist the temptation to inquire if he is interested in it at all and what his wardrobe choices might be – despite the current lack of clothing on display!		I can't help but be amused by this rather charming elf and since he has brought up the subject of fashion, I cannot resist the temptation to inquire if he is interested in it at all and what his wardrobe choices might be – despite the current lack of clothing on display!

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"My day-to-day fashion is, well, as you see before you, mostly utilitarian and covered in some amount of blood stains and grime. As a scout in the Legion, our regs were a bit looser, eh? You often just got around to using what ~~‘worked~~ ~~best’~~ for getting the job done, so this is all cobbled together with necessity as the focus. I do keep my Legion bracers on to remember where I came from, despite how woefully they clash with even my utilitarian designs."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"My day-to-day fashion is, well, as you see before you, mostly utilitarian and covered in some amount of blood stains and grime. As a scout in the Legion, our regs were a bit looser, eh? You often just got around to using what 'worked best' for getting the job done, so this is all cobbled together with necessity as the focus. I do keep my Legion bracers on to remember where I came from, despite how woefully they clash with even my utilitarian designs."</div></pre>

	<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"Here's the secret though..."</div></pre>		<pre{{log2}}><div style="text-align: center;">"Here's the secret though..."</div></pre>