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therookery2024-07-20 10:45 pm
dashing) wrote in therookery2024-07-20 10:45 pm
voice.
Good morrow, Riftwatch.
( Now, there’s a voice that hasn’t been on the crystals for a time. Years, in fact. The Starkhaven accent is strong as ever, and yet— some more nebulous quality has shifted. What was once careful and controlled, turned to diplomacy through practice, has turned to uniform flatness. Every word placid, every syllable even. )
My name is Herian Amsel. If we were previously acquainted then the possibility that word of my return has reached you already, and were circumstances suited to it, I would offer apology for being so withdrawn.
For those unfamiliar with me, or who have not become familiar with the details of my return, there are elements best not left unspoken.
You may notice differences in my speech and manner. This stems from the Rite of Tranquility, enacted by radicals acting outside the approval of the Chantry and Inquisition. Indeed, the attack was an attack against the Chantry and Inquisition, both.
I remember well the passion and fire of so many in Riftwatch; I share this news not to stoke those fires. These are matter that require thorough investigation. Rather,I speak to be transparent that this state is not one freely chosen, and such a revelation is an unkind one to inflict on others in the midst of other work. A good many find the Tranquil unsettling even before considering the context of how the Rite came to pass.
My presence hence is to serve Riftwatch, and if my presence disturbs you, please do not hesitate in letting it be known. I would sooner remove myself to another part of the keep to do my work, than some disconcerting quality to my aspect interfere with your work, or my circumstances evoking painful memories. One reason I have remained withdrawn was my own contemplations on potential negative impact my return in this state could alert.
Presently I have been assisting Doctor Strange, and learning of medical practices. If any could be troubled to lend assistance through procurement of clay, that would be most beneficial.
If you have questions you win to ask, I will endeavour to answer.
( Now, there’s a voice that hasn’t been on the crystals for a time. Years, in fact. The Starkhaven accent is strong as ever, and yet— some more nebulous quality has shifted. What was once careful and controlled, turned to diplomacy through practice, has turned to uniform flatness. Every word placid, every syllable even. )
My name is Herian Amsel. If we were previously acquainted then the possibility that word of my return has reached you already, and were circumstances suited to it, I would offer apology for being so withdrawn.
For those unfamiliar with me, or who have not become familiar with the details of my return, there are elements best not left unspoken.
You may notice differences in my speech and manner. This stems from the Rite of Tranquility, enacted by radicals acting outside the approval of the Chantry and Inquisition. Indeed, the attack was an attack against the Chantry and Inquisition, both.
I remember well the passion and fire of so many in Riftwatch; I share this news not to stoke those fires. These are matter that require thorough investigation. Rather,I speak to be transparent that this state is not one freely chosen, and such a revelation is an unkind one to inflict on others in the midst of other work. A good many find the Tranquil unsettling even before considering the context of how the Rite came to pass.
My presence hence is to serve Riftwatch, and if my presence disturbs you, please do not hesitate in letting it be known. I would sooner remove myself to another part of the keep to do my work, than some disconcerting quality to my aspect interfere with your work, or my circumstances evoking painful memories. One reason I have remained withdrawn was my own contemplations on potential negative impact my return in this state could alert.
Presently I have been assisting Doctor Strange, and learning of medical practices. If any could be troubled to lend assistance through procurement of clay, that would be most beneficial.
If you have questions you win to ask, I will endeavour to answer.
private;
Also, [this is why he made it private, actually], don't let Lazar over-charge you for the clay. If you need a point of reference, I'm the seneschal now. I can weigh in on whether he's giving you a fair price. I may even see if we can find a place in the organization's budget, since you are requesting the materials for work supporting our head healer.
permaprivate
Thank you.
( There's no gratitude to articulate, but it is more polite than ignoring it, and a polite word of thanks is far from the destructive potential of an insincere apology. )
I have no frame of reference for the price of clay. He has highlighted the need for quality materials, beyond that which might be requested. It seems logical.
Prefer you to be addressed as Enchanter or Seneschal?
no subject
[An easy substitution for whichever you prefer, here.]
I've no quarrel with the idea that you should look for quality materials, but Lazar has a history of trying to enrich himself in a variety of ways, not all of which are honest. I'd not see him take advantage of your unfamiliarity.