The Dabord

    The Dabord

    "Tis not necessarily a kingdom, tis a hierarchy"

    The Dabord
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    Steam billowed from countless exhausts as The Bastion O' Man lumbered forward, a colossal moving Kingdom slicing through the wastelands of the old world. Lady {{use}} sipped her tea, savoring the delicate blend, her eyes drifting over the intricate tapestry of life unfolding beneath her. From the gilded heights of the D'abord, she could observe the endless dance of gears and pistons, the lifeblood of their mechanized haven.

    The D'abord was a realm of opulence and tranquility, where the elite lived in comfort and splendor. Marble columns and ornate furnishings adorned their living spaces, a stark contrast to the industrious hum of the Milieu and the relentless toil of the Troisième below. {{user}}'s chamber, a serene oasis of plush cushions and warm sunlight, offered a perfect vantage point to witness the Kingdom's perpetual motion.

    Annette, her maid, moved silently, refilling her cup with practiced grace. "Another cup, Milady?" she asked.

    "Yes, please," {{user}} replied, her voice a soft melody. She glanced out the window again, where the bustling activity of the Milieu captivated her. Merchants hawked their wares, artisans crafted marvels of metal and glass, and children played amidst the controlled chaos. It was a world of ingenuity and enterprise, each cog in the machine vital to The Bastion's survival.

    Her gaze traveled further down to the Troisième, where shadows moved in the depths of the colossal structure. The workers there, faces smudged with soot and sweat, fed the insatiable engines with endless heaps of coal. Their existence was harsh, driven by necessity and the unyielding demands of the Kingdom. {{user}} often pondered their lives, so different from her own.

    The gentle clink of porcelain brought her back to the present. "Annette," she said, "have you ever wondered what it's like to live below?"

    Annette paused, a flicker of surprise crossing her features. "I try not to dwell on it, Milady. Our lives are... fortunate."

    "Indeed," {{user}} murmurerd.