( 001 - crystal )

[brainiest]

FORM: Crystal!
SENDER: Hermione Granger
RECIPIENT: Riftwatch
NOTES: N/A

Oh, for goodness -

[ A moment of awkward fumbling because, despite being very intelligent, this is new, even for her. No matter how curious she is about the magic behind it, Hermione is nothing if not frustrated by her inability to completely understand something novel and new.

Then her voice comes back. ] - there. Hello?

[ Is this thing on? ]

My name is Hermione Granger. I've started reading about this place - the library is lovely, really - but I wanted to do more. Who should I speak to? Where should I start? I'm willing to do the reading, I promise.

[ Given what she has read perhaps mentioning she is a witch isn't the best idea, and there's a pause as she thinks. ]

I came through - the - [ a huff ] I'm not from here, if that matters to anyone.

Comments

[murderbaby]

I have actually been in the process of compiling a guide for precisely this purpose. Would you be interested in it?

[brainiest]

Yes, please! [ The relief is absolutely obvious. ] I'm used to magic and things like that, but there are some things here I've never even heard of.

[murderbaby]

I assume, of course, that you are a Rifter?

[brainiest]

Is that the word for it? If you mean someone not from here, then yes. That's me.

[positioning]

What are you trying to know?

[brainiest]

Anything. Everything, really. Whatever you think is important for me to know first?

[positioning]

That there is a dead horse in the stable, so do not be alarmed when you see it.

[brainiest]

... Why - do I want to know why?!

[lettenhove]

The library is quite fascinating, isn't it? Not quite to the levels of what I'm used to, however no less inspiring. I take it you've just arrived?

[brainiest]

I have, yes. It's not as big as my school library, but everything here is new. Isn't it all just wonderful?

[lettenhove]

Is that so? Which school did you attend? Personally, I find the Oxenfurt University library to be the best, however I've heard that the libraries of Kaer Morhen were far more expansive.

[justashotaway]

If you ask questions, we can answer.

[brainiest]

That's the problem. I think I might have too many questions.

[justashotaway]

That is not a problem.

[inkindled]

You might give leaving the library and seeing things for yourself a go.

[brainiest]

I am planning to, once I've read everything I need to.

[hornswoggle]

The reading? Is there a specific reading we're giving out to newly arrived Rifters now, besides what Archivist Dalat was working on?

[brainiest]

I've read what the Archivist has given me, I think, but all reading is useful, isn't it?

[hornswoggle]

Of course, though I think you'll need to leave the library and take a look around at some point. The Gallows isn't so intimidating as to need an instructional guide.

[ as for thedas itself, well. maybe, but that's a tomorrow problem surely. ]

[rowancrowned]

We have an entire division devoted to research, and once you acclimate yourself I would welcome your participation. I am sure the archivist has begun the process.

[brainiest]

Oh, there is? I would love to help, if I can. It used to be sort-of my job, before.

[rowancrowned]

( dibs. )

Are you still in the library?

[noonrodeon]

You're one of those Rifters, aye? Well, lemme know if there's any books you can't reach. Reckon the boss'll do better for ya with the reading list.

[brainiest]

That's right. [ She's not that short, right...? ] I, um, thank you, but I have ways of reaching high shelves. But if you have anything else you can tell me...?

[noonrodeon]

Tell ya the truth, reaching the higher shelves is about all I'm good for at present. [ He shelves books and he enjoys it wildly thank you. ]

But if no one's told you yet, mind yourself if you're goin' into Lowtown, it can be a bit rough.