(text - public post.)

[conclusively]

Type: Text
Sender ID: conclusively (Mycroft Holmes)
To: Public
Subject: Research Requests
Warnings: N/A


Greetings to my fellow travelers. I have recently joined your ranks, and am endeavoring to familiarize myself with what would have been unknown in my home realm but is remarkably common here. To that end, I am requesting aid in regards to texts on magical theory and the fundamentals of such. The Conservatory has been helpful in providing archives to sort through, but the sheer breadth of resources leaves me desiring some instruction on where to go for the most optimal education, as well as accounts from those knowledgeable that do not exist in a book's pages.

While magical theory is my primary focus, I would also welcome some direction regarding accounts of flora and fauna as well. They are no less critical to understanding this world, though the fundamentals of their research are not as opaque to me.

I am perfectly ready to negotiate for compensation to those that wish to lend their knowledge in this matter, should they wish.

-M.H.

Comments

[torinoko]

Oh, that would be quite sufficient, I just believe in verifying before agreeing to anything, you understand.

You're newly arrived, after all. It wouldn't make much sense to demand monetary compensation, would it?

[conclusively]

Sense has never stopped some men from asking what they dare.

[give him a moment, fiddling this over to direct messaging for the privacy of it.]

What would you consider equivalent for this assistance? Like you, I also believe in verification, and want to ensure I do not undervalue you.

[or, you know, not get yanked into something that's going to put him in peril for the favor repaid. at least, not without at least having that be a known factor.]

[torinoko]

In this case, I'd consider an exchange of information. While there is no one more knowledgeable than I am in my own world about magical theory, we're in a different place, and I'm quite curious about other kinds of magic. And the information you might glean about this world is also useful to me, wouldn't you say?

You're a very prudent man, aren't you?

[conclusively]

One tries to be, but it is a virtue that is best judged by other people.

I will be frank, I possess no magical talent of my own, as the world I come from is devoid of such phenomena. It is confined to the realm of superstition and falsehood. Therefore, what I can reasonably offer is what I gain about our current residence, though I know that is more of an extended collaboration rather than a singular favor.

[torinoko]

Consider it like this, then; your extended goodwill is what's most useful to me. In a world such as this, teaching individuals magical theory costs me little, but forming connections is invaluable. We have little else to rely on but other travelers.

So, in that sense, you need not worry overmuch about the equity of information shared.

[conclusively]

If I am prudent, then you are as generous as you are sensible.

My name is Mycroft Holmes, and I'm very pleased to meet you.

[torinoko]

I am Professor Misaki Yamazaki.

Now, where would it be best to meet for these lessons?

[conclusively]

At present I have an apartment on Elah, but I am willing and able to travel wherever is more convenient.

[torinoko]

Hmm. It might be best to meet in the warmer spots on Avaleci.

[conclusively]

Very well. Are you there currently?

[torinoko]

Yes, up near the lodges. No point in doing this out in the cold and snow, no?

[conclusively]

My plans are to currently head towards Nogard, but I should be in the vicinity within the next week. Will you still be around then?

[torinoko]

Yes. I should be until our ship departs with the Leviathans.

[conclusively]

When it grows closer, then, I'll be in touch to discuss where to actually meet up, once I have the lay of the land.

[or you know, get collected by Daqiang and start doing ritual research onboard. that works too.]

[torinoko]

then I'm quite looking forward to it, mr. holmes.