crystal.

[murderbaby]

FORM: Crystal, voiced.
SENDER: Mhavos Dalat, a pleasure.
RECIPIENT: All.
NOTES: pseudo-academic nitpicking; will update if things escalate quickly.

[No introduction, this time.]

Do you think you could, as concisely and simply as possible, summarize a topic on which you are reasonably well informed, for the elucidation of absolute beginners?

If motivation is needed, I can pay you, but it will not be any great sum. Think of it as an... expertise for public benefit.

Specifically, I require simple introductory explanations on: rifts, demons, mages, the Fade, circles, and the origin of the current war, as well as Dwarves and humans. No more than two paragraphs. Simple. Meant to explain wholly unfamiliar topics to a Rifter.

Rifters: What other subjects would you have benefitted from greater knowledge on, in those first days?

Comments

[murderbaby]

If it is longer than two pages, I will be severely disappointed. My aim is a simple introduction, with sections no longer than two paragraphs, ending with suggestions for further reading.

[highborn]

How thoughtful of you. I can't say sitting down and reading was exactly my top priority upon arrival, but I may have been able to spare the attention for a page or two. I could probably even do so now, with the right motivation.

[murderbaby]

Serah, I am an elf. If you wish to fleece me, I would prefer you ask openly.

[highborn]

Well, I was going to suggest midday meal, but I suppose I can pay my own. The company is really the point, regardless.

[murderbaby]

...Ah.

[As someone who has never been asked on a date, platonic or otherwise... Mhavos is not mentioning that.]

Apologies. I would very much like to have a meal with you. When is most amenable? My schedule is rather desolate.

[highborn]

[ There's just a quick huff of a laugh, he's merciful. ]

As soon as you've put that section together, would that suit you?

[murderbaby]

The one on elves? Thedosian elves? Alright, then. I shan't be long.

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[highborn]

That's the subject at hand, no? I expect I had better read the rest at some point, but that's today's interest.

[murderbaby]

Then I shall have it to you within the fortnight.

[highborn]

I look forward to it. Mhavos, was it? I'm Vanadi.

[murderbaby]

Yes. A pleasure, Vanadi. I hope your introduction to this place was not too bracing.

[highborn]

It went as smoothly on this end as it could have. You all seem quite practiced with it.

[murderbaby]

It's been happening since the war began, which is some time. Still, the transition could always be smoother.

In all honesty, I'm not entirely sure how much good this will do. But the possibility that it will do any is something worth striving for.

[highborn]

[ A pause, and then a little more earnest: ]

I assure you, it will be better than nothing. The shift is rather jarring.

[murderbaby]

[And, perhaps a little less businesslike,]

Thank you. That is... very gratifying to hear. I look forward to our meeting.

[highborn]

I'll await your word.