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[ as always, gabriel is found in the bar, though they appear to be writing something down in a notebook and drinking a cup of coffee instead of anything alcoholic at the moment. ]
Hey, Taair. How's it going?
Hey, Taair. How's it going?
[ oh!!! immediately, this has taair's attention - he comes trotting right over and plops into his usual seat with a warm, happy smile. ]
Hello, my dear friend - I am well, and all the more better for fine company.
[ he's gotten to pet so many cute animals today. ] What are you up to...?
Hello, my dear friend - I am well, and all the more better for fine company.
[ he's gotten to pet so many cute animals today. ] What are you up to...?
Then that's all I can ask for. [ it's difficult to tell given they still don't have a face, but they seem like they're probably smiling a little. ]
Just working on a list. It's nothing that can't wait now that I have a guest. [ they gently close the book, setting their pen down to face taair entirely. ] What's new out there?
Just working on a list. It's nothing that can't wait now that I have a guest. [ they gently close the book, setting their pen down to face taair entirely. ] What's new out there?
[ he looks curious about the list, but well, this distracts him entirely. ]
Oh, Gabriel - it is simply the most wonderful place I've ever seen in my entire life. Have you ever heard of a place called Italy?
Oh, Gabriel - it is simply the most wonderful place I've ever seen in my entire life. Have you ever heard of a place called Italy?
[ this is so funny. ]
Like the country? Heard of it, never been. It's in—never mind, you won't know what Europe is. It's a country that's a part of a whole nation of other countries.
Like the country? Heard of it, never been. It's in—never mind, you won't know what Europe is. It's a country that's a part of a whole nation of other countries.
[ when i say this was the best location ever
give him a second as he pats down his own chest, and down to his book holster and pulls out
a cheesy little tourist guidebook to italy and gives it a wiggle for gabriel's inspection ]
I have been studying! It is a place much like Rodinia, though - I think it is far more welcoming. And it has such a vast history. I got onto the train, and the next thing I knew, I was stepping directly into the ruins of an old Roman bath!
I had to pinch myself: I thought I was dreaming.
give him a second as he pats down his own chest, and down to his book holster and pulls out
a cheesy little tourist guidebook to italy and gives it a wiggle for gabriel's inspection ]
I have been studying! It is a place much like Rodinia, though - I think it is far more welcoming. And it has such a vast history. I got onto the train, and the next thing I knew, I was stepping directly into the ruins of an old Roman bath!
I had to pinch myself: I thought I was dreaming.
[ oh. okay. they are taking the guidebook with very obvious amusement as they flip through it. ]
This would definitely be something new to you, I'm not surprised. Supposedly actual Italy is full of all kinds of stuff like that. Gardens and museums and buildings and all sorts of old things you'd lose your mind over. A history lover's dream.
[ thumbing through the guidebook. ]
I'm glad you're happy. Think you're gonna keep going back to explore more?
This would definitely be something new to you, I'm not surprised. Supposedly actual Italy is full of all kinds of stuff like that. Gardens and museums and buildings and all sorts of old things you'd lose your mind over. A history lover's dream.
[ thumbing through the guidebook. ]
I'm glad you're happy. Think you're gonna keep going back to explore more?
[ re: Blessed Radiant,
Your words are eloquent indeed! I've been told I can be a bit too wordy sometimes, so... there is nothing to worry about. Thank You for Your guidance and Your information, as well: it is nice to feel the warmth of the Radiant for what it truly is here.
Miss Eupha let me know it was possible to communicate with You a bit more instantaneously - so I hope it is alright that I do? It feels a bit selfish to ask You for anything beyond just a conversation, so if there is anything I can provide to You I would be happy to do so... ]
She is correct.
Hello, Taair.
Nothing but your belief is needed.
Your words are eloquent indeed! I've been told I can be a bit too wordy sometimes, so... there is nothing to worry about. Thank You for Your guidance and Your information, as well: it is nice to feel the warmth of the Radiant for what it truly is here.
Miss Eupha let me know it was possible to communicate with You a bit more instantaneously - so I hope it is alright that I do? It feels a bit selfish to ask You for anything beyond just a conversation, so if there is anything I can provide to You I would be happy to do so... ]
She is correct.
Hello, Taair.
Nothing but your belief is needed.
[ my letter is so long. ]
Ah!
Goodness. Well, You don't have to worry about that - even were I not faithful, having an actual conversation with You would be proof for any cynic...!
But I have spent much of my life basking in the Light of Sanctuary, so...
Hello!
Oh that feels too casual. I'm finding myself at a loss for words.
Ah!
Goodness. Well, You don't have to worry about that - even were I not faithful, having an actual conversation with You would be proof for any cynic...!
But I have spent much of my life basking in the Light of Sanctuary, so...
Hello!
Oh that feels too casual. I'm finding myself at a loss for words.
You would be surprised how many people claim to speak to a god, but they have not.
But for someone with faith, it must be easier to know it's true.
Are you nervous? There's no need to be. Texting is for casual exchanges.
But for someone with faith, it must be easier to know it's true.
Are you nervous? There's no need to be. Texting is for casual exchanges.
Ahaha.... I'd be less surprised than You might think.....
[ sweatily looks at the hierophant. looks at the bishop. boy howdy ]
That is a whole other discussion though, about literacy and power and - well, other such things.
And that is easier said than done, Your Radiance! But I will do the best that I can...
I wanted to thank You for the guidance and shelter, first of all - and I have passed on the information You gave where I could.
The times are very troubling, but we do persevere, even still... it has heartened our cadre greatly to feel that the souls of our missing are somewhere recovering.
I heard that You hired other angels to care for them - thank You for that, as well.
[ sweatily looks at the hierophant. looks at the bishop. boy howdy ]
That is a whole other discussion though, about literacy and power and - well, other such things.
And that is easier said than done, Your Radiance! But I will do the best that I can...
I wanted to thank You for the guidance and shelter, first of all - and I have passed on the information You gave where I could.
The times are very troubling, but we do persevere, even still... it has heartened our cadre greatly to feel that the souls of our missing are somewhere recovering.
I heard that You hired other angels to care for them - thank You for that, as well.
Perhaps a discussion for another time then.
It was always my intention for this place to have everything you could need for eight weeks to live comfortably. Housing was provided, amenities met, and there have been upgrades since. I've received a few work orders for additional plots of land and buildings in the hopes of providing for those who ask.
Times are troubling, and so long as you continue to believe and persevere, and not give up on this project, a solution will be found.
I did. Hire them, that is. They are there. They are doing that job. All of the lost souls are congregating to the same space, so they must be doing that job well.
It was always my intention for this place to have everything you could need for eight weeks to live comfortably. Housing was provided, amenities met, and there have been upgrades since. I've received a few work orders for additional plots of land and buildings in the hopes of providing for those who ask.
Times are troubling, and so long as you continue to believe and persevere, and not give up on this project, a solution will be found.
I did. Hire them, that is. They are there. They are doing that job. All of the lost souls are congregating to the same space, so they must be doing that job well.
And for that we are most grateful. There are things here I could not have ever imagined - I cannot express in words how wonderful it has been, short of... well. You know.
Between the ruins to explore that came to us Monday and the library, I have felt beyond blessed - I could hardly ask for more.
Well, perhaps besides a bird? But that seems very trivial...
Forgive me. To remain on topic -
By the project... that is, the path to redemption?
Would You forgive a historian's curiousity, Your Radiance? One rarely gets the chance to ask questions of the Lord Themselves...
Why did you decide to start the project, anyhow? Was there any particular motivation?
Between the ruins to explore that came to us Monday and the library, I have felt beyond blessed - I could hardly ask for more.
Well, perhaps besides a bird? But that seems very trivial...
Forgive me. To remain on topic -
By the project... that is, the path to redemption?
Would You forgive a historian's curiousity, Your Radiance? One rarely gets the chance to ask questions of the Lord Themselves...
Why did you decide to start the project, anyhow? Was there any particular motivation?
[ hey nerd. this other nerd is at the academy today, wandering her way through classrooms to nosily look at all of the diagrams and books available. ]
Learning anything new?
Learning anything new?
[ hi nerd. boy ISN'T he.
blue can find taair sitting with his nose in a huge magic tome. he's visualizing something as he's reading, so she's treated to his thoughts, scrolling out over his head in elegant cursive.
"Witches invoke magic through the use of gestures, incantations, enchanted objects, potions, and elixirs. Witches require extensive education and training in order to master the system, allowing them to use magic effectively and safely... Education is mandatory by the Coven rules, and therefore, free to all." Goodness, what a wonderful...
-- and then he hears zuriel! taair glances up from his book, and a smile spreads out on his face. ]
Oh, so very much. I'm feeling spoiled for choices lately, my dear friend - between the ruins and a magical academy, this truly is a paradise. Come! Sit, sit, [ patting the spot next to him, ] Have you found anything exciting? Tell me about it.
blue can find taair sitting with his nose in a huge magic tome. he's visualizing something as he's reading, so she's treated to his thoughts, scrolling out over his head in elegant cursive.
"Witches invoke magic through the use of gestures, incantations, enchanted objects, potions, and elixirs. Witches require extensive education and training in order to master the system, allowing them to use magic effectively and safely... Education is mandatory by the Coven rules, and therefore, free to all." Goodness, what a wonderful...
-- and then he hears zuriel! taair glances up from his book, and a smile spreads out on his face. ]
Oh, so very much. I'm feeling spoiled for choices lately, my dear friend - between the ruins and a magical academy, this truly is a paradise. Come! Sit, sit, [ patting the spot next to him, ] Have you found anything exciting? Tell me about it.
[ thank you for leaning right into our setting. but yes, she's reading along with his thoughts and she looks so amused by it when he pipes up and tells her how much he's enjoying it. it means she's happily wandering closer, easily throwing herself down in the seat next to him and leaning to read over his shoulder. ]
How did I know you would love a school? [ hehe. ] Have you seen the greenhouse yet? I've never seen some of these plants in my life, but they're beautiful. And the classrooms... there are so many different paths a person can take. It's fascinating.
How did I know you would love a school? [ hehe. ] Have you seen the greenhouse yet? I've never seen some of these plants in my life, but they're beautiful. And the classrooms... there are so many different paths a person can take. It's fascinating.
[ i love equestria ]
I've not! I've stopped off in a classroom with every intention just to look around, but then I find the materials inside, and stop... as you can imagine, this process has rinsed, lathered, and repeated several times all morning. I would love to see the greenhouse with you, though....
[ he does not sound bothered about this at all, because there is so much to learn that it just makes him want to metaphorically roll around on the ground. he turns the book towards zuriel when she leans over his shoulder - she can see the history of the school laid out, and he turns the page to show her a diagram of the magic sac next to the heart. ]
This is a dream. Truly -- the idea that education could be so accessible, let alone magical education! The Radiant is truly good. [ and how the papal states would be PISSED if they knew this existed. really changes a perspective on faith! ]
Look, isn't this interesting? Natural magic. It comes from the body!
I've not! I've stopped off in a classroom with every intention just to look around, but then I find the materials inside, and stop... as you can imagine, this process has rinsed, lathered, and repeated several times all morning. I would love to see the greenhouse with you, though....
[ he does not sound bothered about this at all, because there is so much to learn that it just makes him want to metaphorically roll around on the ground. he turns the book towards zuriel when she leans over his shoulder - she can see the history of the school laid out, and he turns the page to show her a diagram of the magic sac next to the heart. ]
This is a dream. Truly -- the idea that education could be so accessible, let alone magical education! The Radiant is truly good. [ and how the papal states would be PISSED if they knew this existed. really changes a perspective on faith! ]
Look, isn't this interesting? Natural magic. It comes from the body!
[ she's peering at the book, nodding along even as a finger comes up to trace over the diagram a little. ]
Things that do not surprise me at all: that. [ hehe. ] We can check in good time. I doubt it's going anywhere, and you seem far too content to move just yet.
To be honest with you, not all schools are like this. Even where I'm from some educational institutions aren't for everyone. But it's nice to see that in heaven tuition doesn't exist. Anyone can learn. [ hilarious though, fuck the papal state, maybe. ] I've spent most of my life wanting to see magic. And in the last year alone I've seen enough for a lifetime and beyond that.
Things that do not surprise me at all: that. [ hehe. ] We can check in good time. I doubt it's going anywhere, and you seem far too content to move just yet.
To be honest with you, not all schools are like this. Even where I'm from some educational institutions aren't for everyone. But it's nice to see that in heaven tuition doesn't exist. Anyone can learn. [ hilarious though, fuck the papal state, maybe. ] I've spent most of my life wanting to see magic. And in the last year alone I've seen enough for a lifetime and beyond that.
[ oh absolutely fuck the papal states yeah they're terrible. MY HOT EVIL POPE MOM.
also the last part of this makes taair beam - he can't help it, just a big, bright smile. ]
I'm so very glad to hear that, Zuriel. [ hands clasped by his face - genuinely warm. ] Truly, that is the best part of being here, beside all of the wonderful bonds we'e been able to make. How much we are all able to learn, from these islands, and from each other.
I wish that I could show you mine -- perhaps someday.
also the last part of this makes taair beam - he can't help it, just a big, bright smile. ]
I'm so very glad to hear that, Zuriel. [ hands clasped by his face - genuinely warm. ] Truly, that is the best part of being here, beside all of the wonderful bonds we'e been able to make. How much we are all able to learn, from these islands, and from each other.
I wish that I could show you mine -- perhaps someday.
[ over at the bar, gabriel appears to be loading a fresh crate of bottles, a song filtering through from somewhere as usual. but they look over their shoulder when the door opens. ]
Hey, Taair.
Hey, Taair.
[ COME AND GET YOUR LOOOOVEEEEE ]
Good day, my friend.
[ with a smile and a wave, he comes trotting right over, rolling up his sleeves. ]
Can I assist you at all?
Good day, my friend.
[ with a smile and a wave, he comes trotting right over, rolling up his sleeves. ]
Can I assist you at all?
Nah, I couldn't ask you to do that. You're always a guest, remember? [ they say this but they shift to rest the crate on a hip, rolling their shoulders back to stretch. ] It's just restocking anyway.
You're not asking, my friend! I am.
[ taair says with a smile, and closes the distance between them to come help with the restocking. ]
Besides. Many hands make light work, yes? And light conversation makes work go a bit easier, or so I am told.
[ taair says with a smile, and closes the distance between them to come help with the restocking. ]
Besides. Many hands make light work, yes? And light conversation makes work go a bit easier, or so I am told.
Is that how the saying goes? [ but alright, alright. ] Think you could hold this steady? Makes it easier to pull bottles out if I'm not holding the box at the same time, and then you can update me on the outside world of the week.
You've got it.
[ and he will...do that! he's not very strong, but he can at least hold the crate steady enough, smiling up (?) (iTS WEEK SIX I'VE NEVER ASKED?) at gabriel as he does. ]
As for the outside of the week... it is a magical world - there is an entire magical school, even. I must confess, I am feeling particularly spoiled, as of late!
[ and he will...do that! he's not very strong, but he can at least hold the crate steady enough, smiling up (?) (iTS WEEK SIX I'VE NEVER ASKED?) at gabriel as he does. ]
As for the outside of the week... it is a magical world - there is an entire magical school, even. I must confess, I am feeling particularly spoiled, as of late!
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