*l Editing Suite. This plush room is fitted with several examples of state of the art text-editing equipment, exceedingly plush comfy chairs, and fully operational filter coffee machines. Worryingly, there's also several games consoles and a beer fridge. Theman the sub-editor is here, holding a dictaphone. Crowley the sub-editor is here, holding a notepad and a longsword. *Theman the sub-editor waves, at MT readers *Crowley the sub-editor says "so, we're here to welcome people to this month's Muddled Times!". *Crowley the sub-editor says "Karya has asked us to do this because... er". *Crowley the sub-editor asks "actually, why has Karya asked us to do this?". Theman the sub-editor shrugs. *Crowley the sub-editor whispers "because she's lazy?". Someone powerful coughs. Theman the sub-editor glances around. *Theman the sub-editor exclaims "Because we're the sub-(standard) editors of course!". *Crowley the sub-editor says "right, and we need to exert our authority!". *Theman the sub-editor says "Or pull our weight...". *Theman the sub-editor says "Maybe we should point out that there's an interesting article from the man himself...Richard in this week's issue". *Crowley the sub-editor says "good point". *Crowley the sub-editor says "but even better, there's an article by me in this week's issue, I know who I'd rather read". *Crowley the sub-editor nods, sagely *Theman the sub-editor grins. *Theman the sub-editor coughs, mage-loser *Crowley the sub-editor coughs, 2k from mage-loser *Theman the sub-editor weeps. *Theman the sub-editor says "But wait! We need to offer some editoral, wise advice...". *Theman the sub-editor says "Mine is...Don't play, don't die...". *Crowley the sub-editor says "mine is always wash your hands after playing with the sharn...". *Theman the sub-editor asks "And have you ever noticed that all those people who call you a plodder are always a lower-level?". *Theman the sub-editor says "Plodding works. Fact. Plod more...die less". *Crowley the sub-editor says "and the people who call you a sneak are on at the same time as you ;-)". *Crowley the sub-editor says "we're not bitter though". *Theman the sub-editor says "Well, you're the one off playing funny times when I'm working hard in here". *Crowley the sub-editor exclaims "Am not! I work very hard. Besides, doesn't matter, I think we both know, I'm really the one in charge, hence can do what I like". *Theman the sub-editor disagrees. *Theman the sub-editor says "Loser". *Crowley the sub-editor gasps. *Theman the sub-editor sniggers. *Crowley the sub-editor says "you... you... grammatically incorrect person!". *Crowley the sub-editor glares, at Theman the sub-editor Your viewpoint swirls to that of Crowley *Theman the sub-editor challenges you to a duel! If you were to accept, this would mean that neither of you would be able to kill the other the next time you met in combat (unless one of you quit beforehand). Type ACCEPT THEMAN to accept, or DECLINE THEMAN to decline. *gasp OK, Crowley the sub-editor gasps. *duel theman You accept the challenge of Theman the sub-editor to a duel! The next fight you have with him will be under duel rules. *Theman the sub-editor is looking at you angrily. The duel begins! *A rather obvious stroke by Theman the sub-editor is ably killed by you. Theman the sub-editor capably puts down your telegraphed bite. *use ls You're not strong enough to wield a longsword. *A feeble, upward blow by Theman the sub-editor is very easily withstood by you. You proficiently graze Theman the sub-editor with an exceptional, upward blow. Damage range: 5-9. Theman the sub-editor looks superficially injured. *"oh poo *The strength of a well-disguised blow from Theman the sub-editor makes you choke blood. Stamina=60/67. With no difficulty, Theman the sub-editor side-steps your badly-aimed bite. *You are narrowly struck by a furious burst from Theman the sub-editor. Stamina=52/67. Theman the sub-editor comfortably disposes of your slow, low blow. *dr ls Longsword dropped. *You are grieved by the force of a deceptive display of courage from Theman the sub-editor. Stamina=41/67. With singleminded determination, Theman the sub-editor brushes aside your loose, low blow. *The viciousness of a capable burst from Theman the sub-editor makes you fall to the ground. Stamina=31/67. Theman the sub-editor is wounded by the speed of your well-aimed blow. Damage range: 5-9. Theman the sub-editor looks superficially injured. *The strength of a competent, downward blow by Theman the sub-editor makes you cough blood. Stamina=24/67. Theman the sub-editor competently side-steps your badly-aimed combination of blows. *You are cut by the furiousness of a cunning stroke by Theman the sub-editor. Stamina=7/67. Your feeble charge is very easily shunned aside by Theman the sub-editor. *The heaviness of a well-placed display of courage from Theman the sub-editor makes you choke blood. Stamina=1/67. Your premature kick is proficiently taken by Theman the sub-editor. *The weight of a lucky stroke by Theman the sub-editor makes you choke blood. Stamina=0... You feel your lifeblood stopping... You should have been killed by Theman the sub-editor! However, because you were duelling, the blow was not fatal... You return to your own viewpoint *Crowley the sub-editor grumbles. *Crowley the sub-editor says "guess that means you're the boss now". *Theman the sub-editor nods. *Theman the sub-editor has picked up the longsword. *Theman the sub-editor waves his longsword. In the distance, you hear the thunderous roar of a finger of death spell! *Theman the sub-editor violently disintegrates. A murderous longsword glints ahead of you. Theman the sub-editor has copped his clogs. In the distance, you hear the thunderous roar of a finger of death spell! *Crowley the sub-editor violently disintegrates. Crowley the sub-editor has copped his clogs. *Someone powerful sighs. *Someone powerful says "That's the last time I trust those two jokers with something important.".

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Authors:	Cat, Crazyfool, Crowley, Foddy, Hawumph, Havoc, Karya, Richard, Teneighty, Theman, Vulnax, Wizrundave
Artwork:	Crowley, Peter Pracownik, Stormborn
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