If you're doing this to delay the inevitability of me asking questions - it's working. [ For now goes unsaid, but implied at least a little in her smile. ] It really doesn't matter. I'll likely find something in retail or administration. I'm rusty on economics involving currency, at least when it comes to living within it and as much as I am determined to gain as much independence as possible, I'm not overly invested in how that happens.
How are you doing? Have you thought of things you might need?
[Not directly but he is interested in her answer. Perhaps because he hasn't fully decided what form of opportunity the former Shadowhand to the Bright Queen ought to be looking for either. Administration, probably...but he also couldn't afford to be picky.]
I understand that sentiment all too well.
I can do well enough for myself, but I will need many things soon enough. Most of my magic requires a material element and being able to find those materials without a way to purchase them has been...challenging. [And not in the fun way like the device.]
I also find myself thinking not only for myself. There is another here whose well-being I am concerned for, so finding something to support what we will both need is rather high up on my to-do list.
[He tilts his head a bit and makes a small gesture to her.] And you are always welcome and encouraged in your questions, I will do as I can to answer what is in my power to offer.
[Ah...there's a miscommunication here, though it takes him a moment to spot it. He debates for himself a moment, but then decides it feels right to clarify.]
Ah...no. She is from home and a dear friend. She is used to having the rest of her group here and while I am a poor substitution, I am all she has currently. So. I will look out for her where I can.
[But that aside...the floating. It's a fair question and one he was likely going to be answering more often here. In Roshana, everyone knew he'd always done it and just expected it of him. Telling the Nein had been the first in a long while he'd discussed it. He was reticent to share as much as he was to share anything, but she'd proven a decent ally so far. At least part of the truth could be spared.]
Habit is why I float. It is an arcane trick I developed long ago as a prodigy of my craft and I have nearly always used it since. If I am honest, I intend to use it no differently here than I did there: to...demonstrate my ability and remind others they cannot be above me.
[He's absolutely certain this city has ways to neutralize magic, they would be fools otherwise, but until that time comes he can hold to his illusion.]
[ Not an insult, just recognition of it for what it is. Kindness. The rest though? The floating stuff? It makes her eyebrows go up a touch, because she's not quite sure how to take it. On one hand, yeah, sure gets it.
On the other- ]
I hope that is perceived the way you want it to be by the people here.
[ On the other she isn't sure it works that way and, yeah, for whatever reason she is reminded of Tom.]
[It wasn't kindness, it was selfishness, he was certain. He needed Jester far more than Jester likely needed him, but it wasn't a point worth arguing. He knew it and that was enough. To that end-]
They may perceive it how they like. It is a long-ingrained practice and their perception will not change my reality for its use. I appreciate the thought, however. I, too, hope it serves as well as it has in the past.
[He'd been just on the threshold of shaking the habits, with the others. Not just the floating, but the rest as well...but that was before being kidnapped to another plane of existence. He needed every ounce of armor he could bear.]
On the other hand, it has many other uses I admit to having become accustomed to.
[There's a small smirk as he waves a hand and an empty chair on the other side of the room lifts up to float in the air, then set itself upside-down.]
Now...your hair and then...?
[Were there plans to be had? Could they even make plans with how limited their options were at this time? Being a complete recluse, as tempting as it was, likely wasn't the best course of action.
[ What she does not say but thinks is 'you're projecting insecurity'. Then she has to admit she isn't so sure it's really all that different than 'keep your shirt tucked in'. The Federation - and humans - have come leaps and bounds but it is far from entirely perfect and she is still a 5'4" woman.
And he is a 5'4" elf.
So she leaves it and blinks, instead. ]
Fine, but keep it off my collar. After that we are going shopping. I can't stay in uniform forever, my paperwork is in order, my income is secured and there is somewhere here designed to connect submissives to the things they need.
[He moves behind her, his magic mostly cleaning, easing any tangles, and sorting her hair into something smooth and healthy and lovely. The style somes from practice with Verin's hair so many years ago, but muscle memory was a useful tool and the style is simple, braided, and still close enough to her head to keep it from touching her clothes.]
All set, let us see what resources we might secure. I will do my best to not be outspoken about our options.
[He was picky, a little snooty, and liked the finer things when it came to clothing...he was well aware. And it would all likely need to be shelved for now.]
[ She has no idea what he's done to her hair but takes a moment to pat it a bit and get some feel for it. That it's up and out of her way is the most important part but.
She can enjoy a little curiosity about it, as well as a little vanity leading to her being delighted in spite of. Many things here. ]
Be outspoken. I am going to take anything that will function for me, but I'd like to hear what you... consider suitable. Or worthwhile.
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Date: 2021-09-21 10:39 pm (UTC)How are you doing? Have you thought of things you might need?
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Date: 2021-09-21 10:53 pm (UTC)I understand that sentiment all too well.
I can do well enough for myself, but I will need many things soon enough. Most of my magic requires a material element and being able to find those materials without a way to purchase them has been...challenging. [And not in the fun way like the device.]
I also find myself thinking not only for myself. There is another here whose well-being I am concerned for, so finding something to support what we will both need is rather high up on my to-do list.
[He tilts his head a bit and makes a small gesture to her.] And you are always welcome and encouraged in your questions, I will do as I can to answer what is in my power to offer.
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Date: 2021-09-23 04:28 pm (UTC)The second though? She laughs. It isn't mean, but it is definitely a laugh. ]
That didn't take very long.
[ She is not surprised, either, but moving along, and still with good humor. ]
The only question I have for the moment is why you choose to spend so much of your time levitating. Or if you choose.
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Date: 2021-09-23 05:13 pm (UTC)Ah...no. She is from home and a dear friend. She is used to having the rest of her group here and while I am a poor substitution, I am all she has currently. So. I will look out for her where I can.
[But that aside...the floating. It's a fair question and one he was likely going to be answering more often here. In Roshana, everyone knew he'd always done it and just expected it of him. Telling the Nein had been the first in a long while he'd discussed it. He was reticent to share as much as he was to share anything, but she'd proven a decent ally so far. At least part of the truth could be spared.]
Habit is why I float. It is an arcane trick I developed long ago as a prodigy of my craft and I have nearly always used it since. If I am honest, I intend to use it no differently here than I did there: to...demonstrate my ability and remind others they cannot be above me.
[He's absolutely certain this city has ways to neutralize magic, they would be fools otherwise, but until that time comes he can hold to his illusion.]
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Date: 2021-09-24 11:43 pm (UTC)[ Not an insult, just recognition of it for what it is. Kindness. The rest though? The floating stuff? It makes her eyebrows go up a touch, because she's not quite sure how to take it. On one hand, yeah, sure gets it.
On the other- ]
I hope that is perceived the way you want it to be by the people here.
[ On the other she isn't sure it works that way and, yeah, for whatever reason she is reminded of Tom.]
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Date: 2021-09-26 07:05 pm (UTC)They may perceive it how they like. It is a long-ingrained practice and their perception will not change my reality for its use. I appreciate the thought, however. I, too, hope it serves as well as it has in the past.
[He'd been just on the threshold of shaking the habits, with the others. Not just the floating, but the rest as well...but that was before being kidnapped to another plane of existence. He needed every ounce of armor he could bear.]
On the other hand, it has many other uses I admit to having become accustomed to.
[There's a small smirk as he waves a hand and an empty chair on the other side of the room lifts up to float in the air, then set itself upside-down.]
Now...your hair and then...?
[Were there plans to be had? Could they even make plans with how limited their options were at this time? Being a complete recluse, as tempting as it was, likely wasn't the best course of action.
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Date: 2021-09-27 02:07 pm (UTC)And he is a 5'4" elf.
So she leaves it and blinks, instead. ]
Fine, but keep it off my collar. After that we are going shopping. I can't stay in uniform forever, my paperwork is in order, my income is secured and there is somewhere here designed to connect submissives to the things they need.
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Date: 2021-09-28 09:04 pm (UTC)[He moves behind her, his magic mostly cleaning, easing any tangles, and sorting her hair into something smooth and healthy and lovely. The style somes from practice with Verin's hair so many years ago, but muscle memory was a useful tool and the style is simple, braided, and still close enough to her head to keep it from touching her clothes.]
All set, let us see what resources we might secure. I will do my best to not be outspoken about our options.
[He was picky, a little snooty, and liked the finer things when it came to clothing...he was well aware. And it would all likely need to be shelved for now.]
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Date: 2021-10-05 01:23 pm (UTC)She can enjoy a little curiosity about it, as well as a little vanity leading to her being delighted in spite of. Many things here. ]
Be outspoken. I am going to take anything that will function for me, but I'd like to hear what you... consider suitable. Or worthwhile.