( Although it comes sealed and addressed to Ench. J., it is apparent the instant that he breaks the seal that the letter was not, in fact, originally intended for his eyes. It is a long and meandering missive from Marius Bellerose, written affectionately from scandalous uncle to only slightly less scandalous niece, carrying on for several pages.
On the last page, Gwenaëlle has taken the time to circle his postscript inquiry as to what and who the enchanter of his brief acquaintance has been doing in Kirkwall. She underlines who. )
On the last page, Gwenaëlle has taken the time to circle his postscript inquiry as to what and who the enchanter of his brief acquaintance has been doing in Kirkwall. She underlines who. )
[A day or so later, a much shorter note returns:]
Lady Vauquelin,
Given the tenor of the rest of the letter and my knowledge of M. Bellerose, I am inclined to believe the postscript a (perhaps poorly considered) joke. That said, he clearly knows where I am. Feel free to direct him to ask me himself, if you wish.
On the other hand, I suppose I still do owe you a visit and perhaps a bit of consideration. If it would make your life easier, I could always let slip a few things for you to pass along when next we speak.
Your obedient,
Ench. J
Lady Vauquelin,
Given the tenor of the rest of the letter and my knowledge of M. Bellerose, I am inclined to believe the postscript a (perhaps poorly considered) joke. That said, he clearly knows where I am. Feel free to direct him to ask me himself, if you wish.
On the other hand, I suppose I still do owe you a visit and perhaps a bit of consideration. If it would make your life easier, I could always let slip a few things for you to pass along when next we speak.
Your obedient,
Ench. J
Enchanter Julius. This is Casimir Lyov,
[ you know, in case a bunch of other nevarran tranquil are blowing up hisphone crystal ]
It's been suggested I speak with you regarding a research project.
[ you know, in case a bunch of other nevarran tranquil are blowing up his
It's been suggested I speak with you regarding a research project.
Casimir, hello. What sort of research project do you have in mind?
I'm intrigued.
[And resisting the urge to ask 'You, or your uncle?' under the circumstances.]
[And resisting the urge to ask 'You, or your uncle?' under the circumstances.]
Your new superior, Thranduil. Until his appointment he was living in my home- I need to fill that space again.
( Not the same space, precisely- )
I live quite far from the Gallows and share my home with a child; I need someone in residence who can be useful in a crisis. You'd have the use of my carriage to commute to the Gallows and it wouldn't require much of you except living in the house.
Unless something happens. Obviously.
( Not the same space, precisely- )
I live quite far from the Gallows and share my home with a child; I need someone in residence who can be useful in a crisis. You'd have the use of my carriage to commute to the Gallows and it wouldn't require much of you except living in the house.
Unless something happens. Obviously.
To make sure I understand: Hightown accommodations in exchange for serving as a living security system?
[He sounds more thoughtful than offended.]
Is there anything else you'd expect, particularly? Would I be allowed to have visitors?
[He sounds more thoughtful than offended.]
Is there anything else you'd expect, particularly? Would I be allowed to have visitors?
You're understanding correctly. I don't expect anything other than you don't make a spectacle of yourself,
( drolly; he doesn't exactly seem the type, )
and that I have veto power over who comes into my house. If a Warden's name isn't Alistair, for instance, they don't set foot on the premises.
( drolly; he doesn't exactly seem the type, )
and that I have veto power over who comes into my house. If a Warden's name isn't Alistair, for instance, they don't set foot on the premises.
That seems fair.
[He's only seen Alistair from a distance (and not recently), and the only Warden he knows anything like personally is Anders, which fair enough.]
Frankly, as convenient as working in the Gallows can be, I'd be glad enough not to sleep here if I don't have to. Your proposal sounds workable.
[He's only seen Alistair from a distance (and not recently), and the only Warden he knows anything like personally is Anders, which fair enough.]
Frankly, as convenient as working in the Gallows can be, I'd be glad enough not to sleep here if I don't have to. Your proposal sounds workable.
There's work underway to alter the outpost's store of sending crystals. To extend our means of communication. While I'm capable of the direct modifications, we'll need assistance in designing and testing the patterns. Myrobalan spoke highly of your work with glyphs.
What an intriguing idea. What sort of alterations have been mentioned, or has anyone gotten that specific yet?
Written and visual messages have been proposed, [ obviously not by myr ] As has introducing a means of recording.
[ aka atticus what a bro ]
Further suggestion is welcome — we've discussed tracking their signatures — but these others seemed the most immediately actionable. There's a minor security matter which I will be addressing with an independent assistant; smaller items might be seen to in this manner.
[ aka atticus what a bro ]
Further suggestion is welcome — we've discussed tracking their signatures — but these others seemed the most immediately actionable. There's a minor security matter which I will be addressing with an independent assistant; smaller items might be seen to in this manner.
I will certainly help; it sounds like a unique design challenge. Would I be collaborating directly with other mages, and if so, when and where should arrive?
i have zero idea what the atticus thing in my last tag was even referencing lmf
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aestivation
2017-11-03 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I'll organize a meeting. There are four other mages involved: Myrobalan, Warden Serra, Warden Anders, and Serah Pel. Madame de Cedoux and Messere Thranduil may also contribute to discussion.
HA I just rolled with it, *mysterious tranquil things* idk
overharrowed
2017-11-10 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
I know a most of them, at least a little. I look forward to working with the others. Let me know where and when once the meeting is organized.
Oh, and if you think of anything it would be helpful to have on hand, supplies of any sort, let me know that too.
Oh, and if you think of anything it would be helpful to have on hand, supplies of any sort, let me know that too.
...that makes it sound rather as if I've sent out search parties. Considering the fire, I had some ideas for the security of her home I thought might interest her. Why?
Hello, you. I trust the new position isn't making you too exhausted? Or the workload getting you too winded?
If I could automatically trigger water without destroying the estate's furniture, I would, but that hasn't been the most practical avenue of research.
Lady Vauquelin kindly offered me accommodation there in exchange for my assistance with her security. Assuming she wishes to continue the arrangement when the weather makes moving back to Hightown practical, I will decamp with her.
[He avoids asking and why do you care aloud, but the tone suggests it all the same; not hostile, but mildly baffled.]
Lady Vauquelin kindly offered me accommodation there in exchange for my assistance with her security. Assuming she wishes to continue the arrangement when the weather makes moving back to Hightown practical, I will decamp with her.
[He avoids asking and why do you care aloud, but the tone suggests it all the same; not hostile, but mildly baffled.]
Worried about my well-being? I'm touched.
[It's lightly said, genuinely warm enough. But Anders has known Julius long enough that he might catch an undertone of wariness, too, as if he suspects he's been ratted out but doesn't want to tip his hand if he's wrong.]
[It's lightly said, genuinely warm enough. But Anders has known Julius long enough that he might catch an undertone of wariness, too, as if he suspects he's been ratted out but doesn't want to tip his hand if he's wrong.]
[There's something there. He's not quite certain what it is, but it may be the confirmation he's afraid of finding.]
We were good friends once. I'd like to think we have some of that remaining.
[His voice is equally light and warm, but he's going to get to the point rather than dance around it.]
And even without that I've always believed in mages looking after their own. Have you had any odd spells, Julius?
We were good friends once. I'd like to think we have some of that remaining.
[His voice is equally light and warm, but he's going to get to the point rather than dance around it.]
And even without that I've always believed in mages looking after their own. Have you had any odd spells, Julius?
[There's a pause long enough that it's clear Julius is weighing his answer.]
That description makes it sound frequent in a way it isn't. And I don't think it's whatever the rifters have. If it's anything at all other than overwork.
[Another, briefer pause. Then:]
What made you ask?
That description makes it sound frequent in a way it isn't. And I don't think it's whatever the rifters have. If it's anything at all other than overwork.
[Another, briefer pause. Then:]
What made you ask?
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