We know. The Commander knows. And he knows that I have the full—
( she stops, momentarily derailed. )
In fact, ( after a moment, ) he may have inadvertently done me something of a service. I was...surprised by the Commander's determination to aid me in locating an alternate source of Qunlat. He was not, I think, entirely persuaded by my theories of language, and though he was more than willing to assist me with Tevene and I am certain if I had made further requests of him he would have been willing to listen and perhaps agree—I was surprised by his...treating it as a matter of course.
( if he still thinks some aspects of her project are a little frou-frou, that's fine; that he ranged himself behind it in support is what matters. that he chose to, when her work (and her hands) were threatened. )
Useful to know. It's a valuable colleague who will support your work even beyond personally seeing the value in it. Do you think he'll find you an alternate source of Qunlat? That's not an easy pull, even in Kirkwall.
[Perhaps especially in Kirkwall, under the circumstances. He realizes it's not entirely the point, and is happy to get back to the point momentarily, but he is interested in Petrana's project for its own sake, not only because of its point of origin.]
( she tilts her hand—so-so odds—as she heaves a sigh worthy of the dog presently sleeping nearby and shifts in his arms until she can rest her back against his chest, drawing one of his hands to her waist and clasping it with both of her own. )
I think he is well-placed to do so, of those who might make the attempt. It's less pressing, I grant you, than Tevene or Nevarran, but it would be immensely valuable even so.
( her fingertips drum against the back of his knuckles. )
[She can feel his thoughtful hum, resting against his chest.]
You've likely already outstripped me. I read a bit of Tevene because of old academics, but never had a chance to pick up the modern, conversational version. I suppose for obvious reasons.
[He rests his head against hers for a moment.]
I'm glad Flint's been helpful. It's not always the impression he gives. [A man inclined to be helpful.]
Well. I would never underestimate your charm, and your ability to use it to make headway through difficult social terrain. I should have mentioned you when I went to meet with him, I now suspect.
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We know. The Commander knows. And he knows that I have the full—
( she stops, momentarily derailed. )
In fact, ( after a moment, ) he may have inadvertently done me something of a service. I was...surprised by the Commander's determination to aid me in locating an alternate source of Qunlat. He was not, I think, entirely persuaded by my theories of language, and though he was more than willing to assist me with Tevene and I am certain if I had made further requests of him he would have been willing to listen and perhaps agree—I was surprised by his...treating it as a matter of course.
( if he still thinks some aspects of her project are a little frou-frou, that's fine; that he ranged himself behind it in support is what matters. that he chose to, when her work (and her hands) were threatened. )
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Useful to know. It's a valuable colleague who will support your work even beyond personally seeing the value in it. Do you think he'll find you an alternate source of Qunlat? That's not an easy pull, even in Kirkwall.
[Perhaps especially in Kirkwall, under the circumstances. He realizes it's not entirely the point, and is happy to get back to the point momentarily, but he is interested in Petrana's project for its own sake, not only because of its point of origin.]
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I think he is well-placed to do so, of those who might make the attempt. It's less pressing, I grant you, than Tevene or Nevarran, but it would be immensely valuable even so.
( her fingertips drum against the back of his knuckles. )
He is personally assisting me with Tevene.
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You've likely already outstripped me. I read a bit of Tevene because of old academics, but never had a chance to pick up the modern, conversational version. I suppose for obvious reasons.
[He rests his head against hers for a moment.]
I'm glad Flint's been helpful. It's not always the impression he gives. [A man inclined to be helpful.]
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