[center][h1][color=0072bc]Salem Vicarious, Lord of Lost Things[/color][/h1][/center]
[@The Irish Tree] [@Xaltwind]

A look of annoyance passed over Salem's face as Isolde insulted the doll's stature, but the feeling passed, and Salem shrugged, [color=0072bc]"Being small is my charm point."[/color] Salem found it interesting that neither the absence of Isolde's creator, nor the questioning of her loyalty to Rodias perturbed her, yet threats to her supposed chastity did. Such strange priorities to harbor, though Salem figured that was probably the fault of Isolde's creator, who likely had 'a thing' for 'pure maidens'; Lords knew how often Dr.Drd had been accused of being a 'shotacon' because of Salem.

But the tense moment passed, and Isolde brought up a fair point. The reason Dr.Drd had taken an interest in the Chamber of Imaginary Numbers was because the function of the Chamber was revolutionary, and quite frankly, indispensable. How Chateau Gothika had managed to function without such a convenience for so long was a testament to the tenacity of the Sable Lords. Thinking helpfully for once in the doll's miserable life, Salem knew the function of COIN would greatly benefit not only those outside who were exploring and bringing in newfound materials, but the upkeep and production centers as well, like Kaldorna's pens, Flan's kitchen, and Graft's factory. [color=0072bc]"But who could repair this place and get it working again?"[/color] Salem lamented. Though Dr.Drd was one of Bandersnatch's most celebrated creators who had a hand in the most intricate parts of the Chateau, he had not passed on any knowledge of creation to Salem; unlike Graft who had the Factory at his disposal, Flan who could cook, and Chuunitrix who could spawn. Creation was a gift from the gods, and it had been denied to Salem. Salem turned their attention to Rodias, who was one of the Sable Lords, yet had no creation to his name, which led Salem to wonder why it was that some of the Sable Lords created, and why some of them did not. [color=0072bc]"Could you fix the Chamber? You did manage to unlock it...without my help..."[/color] Salem asked, then teased Rodias with the hint that the doll could have offered assistance earlier.