Thursday, September 17, 2009

The Lady After Dark

For some reason, no one had the foresight to tell me that the Boss Lady had a blog of her own. I found it after Googling my own name to see what PR atrocities might need to be resolved these days.

(Trust me, when you're in a position of leadership, you must do this every so often to find out who is making claims like you're their father. Funny...THAT one believes that her mother is Sylvanas. Hey, Boss Lady, is that a night YOU remember?)

To address some of Sylvanas's criticisms, I must say this: I was comfortable leading the Rangers. We were the land's military presence, and those good people would gladly lay down their lives without question if it was in defense of their homeland. Compare that to leading the rest of the citizenship, who would sooner die than get dirty. It's an entirely new challenge, and while I'm handling it fairly well (as far as I can tell), it takes vastly different methods than what we did in the Farstriders.

So yes, I get fussy when it comes to matters of state. There are a lot of people who resent no longer having a monarchy, and they cling to the "old ways." Due to this stubbornness against change, I am under constant criticism when it comes to government protocol. When Lady Sylvanas visits, I'd like to greet her as a friend and former boss. I'd like her to have the freedom to walk around the city as she pleases. I'd like to treat her with the pleasant familiarity we once had, rather than the awkwardness that has grown between us.

What the remaining nobles wish to see is a grand display of state, including the escorts, formal banquets, and celebrations in her honor because she is the leader of the Forsaken. To not treat her as a Queen is an insult, making Silvermoon and our new government look (or so they assume) disrespectful to the rest of the Horde. Such an affront is what my critics look for so they can promote someone with a noble title (and without a lick of experience) into my position.

Imagine, if you will, some flouncy ponce with a title of nobility and no real experience leading Silvermoon. You know the ones who survived were the ones who hid while Sylvanas fought to the bitter end. Would anyone want one of those in the position of authority? Some people do, and they are the ones whose game I must play for the good of the city. It may be enough to tell the Forsaken that following orders will lead to Arthas's downfall, but with the general Sin'dorei population one must use a silver-tongued approach.

My dear Sylvanas, understand this is why I must act as I do when you arrive in Silvermoon unannounced. The bowing and scraping and fussiness is for their comfort as much as it is for yours. Not having to deal with such fussiness is why when I need a break I go camping or fishing or hunting or get laid. With the exception of the latter, Thrall is often willing to join. You might want to try it some time. Hence, offers to go hunting still stand.

Finally, I totally believe that Rommath sent that picture to everyone you know. But knowing him, he probably received it as a chain letter email that told him to forward it to all of his contacts or his ears would fall off again. He may be a master mage (or so we're told) but when it comes to anything outside his area of expertise (whatever that is) he's not too bright.

5 comments:

  1. Me, the mother of YOUR child? What nonsense. We did our share of flirting back in the day (and don't you deny it), but it never went any further than that!

    People speculating about you and I is more tolerable than having them speculate about ARTHAS and I, though. You cannot imagine how utterly DISGUSTED I am by the thought. Tell Rommath that if he sends out any e-mails about me like that again, I'll send Nathanos right over to chop his ears off for him.

    Forgive me if my complaints about your "fussiness" offended you, Lor'themar. I'm afraid that the time I've spent with my people, who are not as fond of grandiose affairs as the sin'dorei are, has made me increasingly weary of the goings-on when I pay you a visit. And...well, you know how I get when I'm irritated.

    I have to admit that that hunting trip was actually quite refreshing. It was so good to be with you and Halduron in a less formal setting, though you STILL seemed to have a hard time loosening up around me. I'm NOT your "Boss Lady" anymore, remember? We're equals now. Lighten up a little.

    I'm open to going on another hunting trip when all of us have time to spare. Perhaps we could go somewhere with more game next time...like Nagrand? If Thrall decides to come along, he can visit his grandmother while we're at it.

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  2. Deny it? Heck, I'm proud of it! And you're damn right it never went any further than that. We both know that was no accident when you shot the ranger who copped a feel.

    But I don't blame you for feeling offended about being paired up with Arthas. There's such a thing as a love-hate relationship, but anyone who thinks that such a thing could happen between you two obviously doesn't know you too well.

    As for being offended by your comments...I wasn't really. Not too much, anyway. Actually I think most of this post was more for the people who don't understand how Silvermoon works and why it takes a different approach from simply following the guy who bested he previous leader in combat, like the rest of the Horde understands.

    But you did call me a fag, so I owe you. *smirk* No matter how equal we are, I still can't help but call you "Boss Lady." Unless you'd rather I go the route I've done with Thrall and Cairne (who are Jolly Green and Burger King, respectively)? Thrall calls me "Princess" though, so don't pity them too much. It's all in friendship.

    I'll try to relax a bit more, but, uh...I still feel bad for my reaction to you when you first came home after you got your body and free will back. You know, that whole Anveena incident? *coughs*

    In any case, glad to hear from you again. Even better is knowing we share the same sentiments about Rommath.

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  3. I'm sorry about the fag comment, but you did panic when I broke a nail. What was I supposed to think?

    Jolly Green and Burger King...? Ah, forget what I said before. "Boss Lady" it is then.

    Considering the fact that I insulted your sexual orientation, let's just forget about how you reacted to me at the Ghostlands.

    Besides, I know that part of you just wanted to catch a glimpse of me in that old skimpy outfit of mine, you cheeky dog.

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  4. Who wouldn't want to get a glimpse of that outfit? By the way, the new hairstyle was a good change. Looks good on you.

    Yes, I notice these things. Not doing much for that question of my sexual orientation, does it?

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  5. ...

    Your first statement almost disproved the "fag" theory entirely, but you just had to comment about my hairstyle. Sigh. Thank you for noticing anyway.

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