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[overharrowed]

Incoming messages and correspondence for Enchanter Julius.

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[sulahnan]

You don't expect me to read and mark up that whole thing right now, do you?

[overharrowed]

[A startled laugh.]

Maker, no, definitely not. I'd like you to work through the first chapter at some point before we meet for a full lesson. Then you and I can work together through how to define or pronounce anything you had trouble with. Over time, the idea is that you'll learn how to resolve those questions for yourself, first with my support and then entirely on your own.

[sulahnan]

[ PHEW. She exhales, visibly relieved. ]

Okay, I think I can handle that.

[overharrowed]

Good. And if it turns out I've guessed wrong about your level, don't hesitate to let me know. I want to stretch you a little, not dislocate your shoulder. Metaphorically speaking.

[A muted grin.]

That is, assuming I pass muster. If not, I assume you can ask the Senior Enchanter what the words mean instead.

[sulahnan]

Would you be opposed to being one of two tutors? I don't have a very good frame of reference for who's better, just that you're different.

[ Shrug. ]

And it's not like getting two perspectives is gonna hurt anything, right?

[overharrowed]

If you don't mind twice the lessons, I think it's an excellent idea. You'll likely make faster progress, and he and I can fill in gaps. If you don't get something the way one of us presents it, perhaps the other will frame it a different way.

[sulahnan]

[ An excellent idea! Gosh! ]

Great! So when should we make the first lesson?

[overharrowed]

Would once a week suit you? Assuming neither of us is away on a mission, of course.

[sulahnan]

Sure, 'course. That'll give me plenty of time to muddle through readings and practice lettering.