Black And White And Read All Over

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Bonus Story: Black And White And Read All Over
(Dee speaks to a reporter at the office of the Gazetteer)

Dee goes to the office of the Gazetteer and speaks with reporter Lucinda Blake regarding her cultural background and the reasons behind her strong reaction to the mangling of her name in the article about Mack. Toward the end of the interview Lance Cedar, the senior editor, barges in and loudly proclaims that the article Lucinda was going to write will not be published. Dee politely takes her leave and sets up a naked protest in the hallway outside the office.

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This chapter occurs during the midday/early afternoon of Calendula 7th, 222, following Chapter 245: Balanced Coverage. It is the Wednesday of "Week 4" of the story.

It was published on June 30, 2008.

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Chapter 245: Balanced Coverage leads into this story.
This story is one of several that provide notable insights into subterranean elven culture.
Dee starts another of her trademark naked protests in this bonus story. As of chapter 252, this protest has not yet been mentioned in the main story.

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“I see. In my language, the infinitive form of a verb is a single word, so while I would hardly drop another word into the middle of it, I have a difficult time seeing the objection to placing an adverb alongside the word it actually modifies, as is the usual practice in Pax,” the elf said.
“I thought I made it clear that we’re not letting any special interest groups dictate our coverage to us,” [Lance] said.
“I must be a very special interest group, indeed, to consist of a single soul,” Dee said, getting to her feet and giving the man a shallow bow.
“We are an independent publication, and we do not give into terrorism.”
“This is a bunch of bullshit,” Lucinda said, interrupting him. “Julie, I want you to know I have nothing to do with this.”
“With what?” Julie asked. “The naked dark elf setting up signs in the hallway?”