Date: 8/24/97 10:10 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: RandalTan
::tacked up on DoS stationary with a sinuous golden dragon pin::
I did not succeed in my defense against Steven Glowacki. However, after the duel, when I did try to approach him to offer congratulations, and the ring, he did ignore me most rudely. I felt then no compulsion at all to wait for him to acknowledge me so that I could give him something that meant a lot to me, and obviously little to him. Therefore, I did send it, securely, to the one in charge, RDI Helix, for it is no longer rightly mine to wear. While I wish that the finger that earned it was of
a truer make, it does belong to him. It is yours though, Helix, until he claims it, for I assuredly do not want to give it to him after being ignored once. Perhaps he doesn't want it.
-Rand al'Tan
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Date: 8/25/97 5:13 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: RDIHelix
Helix reads the note that arrives with a package and tips the envelope up to spill Rand's Baron's ring into the palm of her hand. She shakes her head sadly reading the note a second time, then opens her desk drawer. Polishing the coveted ring with the tail of her uniform shirt, she reaches for one of the spare black velvet boxes she keeps in the back of her third drawer, sets the gleeming ring into it and snaps the lid shut. "A pity..."
With a small grunt she rises from her desk, set the small box into the wall safe, and waits to hear from the new Baron. Strolling down the hall, she glances into Golden's office to see if all is well. Rand's note lays open on her desk...
From: RDIHelix
Helix reads the note that arrives with a package and tips the envelope up to spill Rand's Baron's ring into the palm of her hand. She shakes her head sadly reading the note a second time, then opens her desk drawer. Polishing the coveted ring with the tail of her uniform shirt, she reaches for one of the spare black velvet boxes she keeps in the back of her third drawer, sets the gleeming ring into it and snaps the lid shut. "A pity..."
With a small grunt she rises from her desk, set the small box into the wall safe, and waits to hear from the new Baron. Strolling down the hall, she glances into Golden's office to see if all is well. Rand's note lays open on her desk...
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Date: 8/25/97 6:23 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: SGlowacki1
::wakes up after a good sleep, yawning and walking to the boards for his morning reading::
::the posts triggering his memory, he writes an apology::
Rand, Helix, the DoS community:
I apologize for my actions last night after the matches. After two tough matches late in the night, I was not focusing well to remember everything that had to be done after the match. I did not ignore Rand specifically, but the whole mob of people that were surrounding me at that point. I did not want to do such a thing to Rand, but my mind was not working in full capacity at that point. With this being my first Baron's ring, and being that I fought two matches, both late at night, I was not fully
aware of what was happening.
I hope that I can be forgiven for these actions. I meant no disrespect to Rand nor anyone else that was there. I do not want to come over as a dishonorable person just because I forgot to do something when I was about to fall asleep from fatigue and exhaustion. While I do care about the ring, I was more concerned about my immediate health and rest rather than a piece of jewelry I could get the next day. This is not to say the ring is merely jewelry, but it was something I did not need at the moment.
I did need rest. Yes, I did stay around arena for a few more minutes, but it was merely for a few minutes. The acquiring of the ring slipped my mind for the night. To me, the ring is merely a symbol of a station that I cannot use until Thursday, so it was no particular big deal when I finally realized I had forgot the ring when I came home early this morning.
Do not take this to mean that I do not want the ring at all. I do. But I hope all of you see the situation behind me "ignoring" Rand and others, opting to get some well deserved rest.
Once again, my apologies. I do hope that it does not happen again.
-Steven Glowacki
From: SGlowacki1
::wakes up after a good sleep, yawning and walking to the boards for his morning reading::
::the posts triggering his memory, he writes an apology::
Rand, Helix, the DoS community:
I apologize for my actions last night after the matches. After two tough matches late in the night, I was not focusing well to remember everything that had to be done after the match. I did not ignore Rand specifically, but the whole mob of people that were surrounding me at that point. I did not want to do such a thing to Rand, but my mind was not working in full capacity at that point. With this being my first Baron's ring, and being that I fought two matches, both late at night, I was not fully
aware of what was happening.
I hope that I can be forgiven for these actions. I meant no disrespect to Rand nor anyone else that was there. I do not want to come over as a dishonorable person just because I forgot to do something when I was about to fall asleep from fatigue and exhaustion. While I do care about the ring, I was more concerned about my immediate health and rest rather than a piece of jewelry I could get the next day. This is not to say the ring is merely jewelry, but it was something I did not need at the moment.
I did need rest. Yes, I did stay around arena for a few more minutes, but it was merely for a few minutes. The acquiring of the ring slipped my mind for the night. To me, the ring is merely a symbol of a station that I cannot use until Thursday, so it was no particular big deal when I finally realized I had forgot the ring when I came home early this morning.
Do not take this to mean that I do not want the ring at all. I do. But I hope all of you see the situation behind me "ignoring" Rand and others, opting to get some well deserved rest.
Once again, my apologies. I do hope that it does not happen again.
-Steven Glowacki
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Date: 8/25/97 7:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: AlecDamron
::written with script and angry flair::
Aye, Baphe, just a piece of jewelry. Steven, no matter how you meant to say it, those words leave a foul taste in my mouth. You challenge for the rank, against Rand, a man that I have known for many a moon, to be honourable and hold the true spirit of the sport in his heart. Yes, you were tired; yes you were swarmed by others. yet the business that you were there for you did *not* attend to. Responsibilty. A very simple word. If you want to be a Baron, and stay one, it would serve you
well if you put your focus on responsibilty. The moment the final blow was struck, the responsibility of the Ring was yours.
That I am upset may be of little consequence to you, or to anyone else who reads this for that matter. The simple fact of the is that, I have defeated you most, if not all, for i do not keep tally of my duels anymore. Is this a challenge? Not yet. Were I to challenge you now, would be to go back on my own words. So, that being, I shall let my initial ire pass. It may be misguided. Hell, in truth, as I have said often, time tells the truth heart of a man. One slip, or misdeed, is no
reason to act rashly. I would beseech you, Steven, to not let others butcher you with words. They are meaningless. Yes, this means that yours are as well. Deeds, not words. Deeds. When all is said and done, they are all that remain.
I wish you luck, newest Baron, in all your endeavours. Know that, however much luck I wish to you, ever watchful are my eyes. Vigilance is the price those who wish to keep chaos in check must pay. I grow weary, and my finger feels quite empty of late. Please, take this not as a warning, but as admission that I have *finally* had my fill.
To all current and future duelists who attain the rank of Baron. If you do not keep the best interest of the DoS in all your actions, expect to meet me in the ring.
Alec Damron.
From: AlecDamron
::written with script and angry flair::
Aye, Baphe, just a piece of jewelry. Steven, no matter how you meant to say it, those words leave a foul taste in my mouth. You challenge for the rank, against Rand, a man that I have known for many a moon, to be honourable and hold the true spirit of the sport in his heart. Yes, you were tired; yes you were swarmed by others. yet the business that you were there for you did *not* attend to. Responsibilty. A very simple word. If you want to be a Baron, and stay one, it would serve you
well if you put your focus on responsibilty. The moment the final blow was struck, the responsibility of the Ring was yours.
That I am upset may be of little consequence to you, or to anyone else who reads this for that matter. The simple fact of the is that, I have defeated you most, if not all, for i do not keep tally of my duels anymore. Is this a challenge? Not yet. Were I to challenge you now, would be to go back on my own words. So, that being, I shall let my initial ire pass. It may be misguided. Hell, in truth, as I have said often, time tells the truth heart of a man. One slip, or misdeed, is no
reason to act rashly. I would beseech you, Steven, to not let others butcher you with words. They are meaningless. Yes, this means that yours are as well. Deeds, not words. Deeds. When all is said and done, they are all that remain.
I wish you luck, newest Baron, in all your endeavours. Know that, however much luck I wish to you, ever watchful are my eyes. Vigilance is the price those who wish to keep chaos in check must pay. I grow weary, and my finger feels quite empty of late. Please, take this not as a warning, but as admission that I have *finally* had my fill.
To all current and future duelists who attain the rank of Baron. If you do not keep the best interest of the DoS in all your actions, expect to meet me in the ring.
Alec Damron.
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Date: 8/26/97 7:50 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: SGlowacki1
::reads over the responses he expected::
Yes, I know I shirked the responsibilty of recovering the ring. That is not in question. I fully apologize for the incident and hope it never happens again.
The rest of the argument was not excuses as to why I did not, but partially the reasoning behind why I did fail. I believe everything that has a reason is more easily understood. It is my nature, therefore, to try to get people to understand why I made faults, as part of the process of those faults being forgiven.
I ask not for your sympathy or support, but merely your forgiveness, in hope that I won't do it again.
About my views of the rings: I have mine, you have yours. Do not judge me on what I think the physical rings mean to DoS. Many have been around DoS longer than I, but that does not particuarly their view is always correct. To me, it is merely a symbol of my rank as Baron. I will respect others views on the ring, as long as they don't try to say mine is wrong. Well...you could *try*...what that would get you...I don't know....
-Steve Glowacki
From: SGlowacki1
::reads over the responses he expected::
Yes, I know I shirked the responsibilty of recovering the ring. That is not in question. I fully apologize for the incident and hope it never happens again.
The rest of the argument was not excuses as to why I did not, but partially the reasoning behind why I did fail. I believe everything that has a reason is more easily understood. It is my nature, therefore, to try to get people to understand why I made faults, as part of the process of those faults being forgiven.
I ask not for your sympathy or support, but merely your forgiveness, in hope that I won't do it again.
About my views of the rings: I have mine, you have yours. Do not judge me on what I think the physical rings mean to DoS. Many have been around DoS longer than I, but that does not particuarly their view is always correct. To me, it is merely a symbol of my rank as Baron. I will respect others views on the ring, as long as they don't try to say mine is wrong. Well...you could *try*...what that would get you...I don't know....
-Steve Glowacki
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Date: 8/26/97 5:04 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: RandalTan
Baron Glowacki,
Consider your apology accepted. I ask only one thing more from you. Prove to everyone, to the best of your ability, that you mean it, and that the station you have acquired through the skill of your blade and determination of your spirit is more than just the ring on your finger. I did my best to *be* a Baron, but did lose the privilege. However, I can only rest if I consider who removed me to be as good or better. All I ask for is the proof of it.
-Rand al'Tan
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From: RandalTan
Baron Glowacki,
Consider your apology accepted. I ask only one thing more from you. Prove to everyone, to the best of your ability, that you mean it, and that the station you have acquired through the skill of your blade and determination of your spirit is more than just the ring on your finger. I did my best to *be* a Baron, but did lose the privilege. However, I can only rest if I consider who removed me to be as good or better. All I ask for is the proof of it.
-Rand al'Tan
-Warlord on a mission, if necessary