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[darkestbefore]

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[slayvega]

I hope I'm doing this right: I saw your roommate ad and I was wondering if you still had an opening for one?

[darkestbefore]

Hello! I do still have an opening, absolutely! Are you interested?

[slayvega]

I am! I've been staying in an apartment but something a little more quiet would be preferred. And I'm running out of space for my plants.

[darkestbefore]

Oh! That might be perfect! There's quite a lot of room outside the cottage for planting, although I don't know much about how so I haven't even touched that yet. I'm afraid the place still needs a little work but... You're welcome to come and take a look?

action; at the Coven

[futhark]

[ Covens library is a source of much important information... as much as it is to magical experiments gone wrong. Still, this is where the students get to expand their knowledge, but whatever plans Cú had, it gets put away as he spots a familiar redhead on an upper floor.

Switfly, quietly he braves the stairs to join Yona and casually poke at her shoulder. ]

Yo, looking for something? [ He keeps his voice down at least ]

[darkestbefore]

[ She should have felt him approaching. She had absently noticed that hint of good humor and mischief filtering through the bond as he crept upstairs to surprise her, but in her concentration she hadn't realized that she might be the cause.

At least not until a finger pokes her in the back of the shoulder and she jolts a little, her head coming up.

That's when those emotions she can feel take the forefront in her attention and she laughs, her happiness at seeing him rushing back along their shared connection. ]

Maybe I am. But it seems you found what you were looking for. What mischief are you up to, Cú?

[futhark]

Mischief. [ Cú repeats after her with a pretended offense, but his amusement is clear both in his eyes and on their link. The wound left by the lost Bond still hurts (everyone always warned about the pain of severance), but focusing on people present is how he deals with it. ] I am nothing else but noble and bold.

[ That comes with a bark of laughter. ]

I've noticed you've been attending Enchantment classes a lot. [ That's his topic of specialization, although they don't run into each other on every lecture— studying it for a year he's earned a spot in more advanced classes ] Looking for anything in particular?

[ There's an earnest curiosity in how he approaches this question. ]

[darkestbefore]

[ She can only grin at his huff of offense. And then, because she has been aware of the pain lurking in the depths of his end of the bond, she merely gets up from her chair.

And gives him a warm hug. Just because he felt like he needed one. And she'd been reminded, recently, just how much that simple gesture can help, when one is feeling low.

Arms twined about his waist, she tips her head back to smile up at him, as he still towers well over her. ]

I have been, yes. it was one of the branches of magic I've been the most interested in. I blame you.

[futhark]

[ Their link thrummed with kindness, and so much of it coming from Yona and directed at him— that while enveloped in it, he was taken by surprise by actual, tactile expression of it. With a slow exhale he puts his arms around her, squeezing tightly.

Thank you

Oh yes, yes he needed that ]

Magic I was familiar with before used words as the base of its power. [ He relaxes the embrace just a bit, but not letting go just yet ] Enchantment allows for something similar. Anything can be enchanted, but there are certain things that work better.

[ Words. Written in the ancient language of Geardagas ]

[darkestbefore]

[ She's fine staying right where she is for the moment. She wants him to have that comfort as long as he needs it. ]

Well, it's still all very new to me. But it's been an easy way to focus on what I'm trying to make happen. I'm not always very successful at it, though...

[futhark]

[ It's okay, they're now glued to each other. Perfect. ]

Mhhm, if you're looking for books on the subject, I could suggest some options.

[ He takes a look at the bookshelf they're near and, with a small amused horror (that she definitely can feel, since they're so close) realizes he recognizes the titles of plenty of them.

What.the.hell. Cathbad would be super proud, but also super disturbed at the thought of everyone keeping their knowledge written down. He tears his attention away from the shelf to nuzzle the red mop under his chin. ]

Or show you some tricks— especially with runes [ is there an interest he senses?? ]

[darkestbefore]

[ Don't get carried away, Caster.

She follows his gaze towards the books, feeling that very confusing reaction from him, but can only laugh when he tries to distract her by nuzzling into her hair. She's not so easy to distract as all that, you know. ]

What's wrong with those books? [ And yes, he'll definitely sense some interest from her as she perks up eagerly. ] More runes like the one you taught me for translation?

[ She was very grateful for that one, by the way. It had come in very handy. ]

[futhark]

[ Can't stop, won't stop ]

Nothing's wrong with them. They're just really not set in the order, and some might even assume you're familiar with older tomes they're based on.

[ Some of the academic structures still makes him want to hurl himself through the window, screaming. ]

Also if you're interested in specific types of enchantments, I might point you the right way... but I understand if you want a challenge of cracking the code on your own.

[ Then he will say not a word ]

[darkestbefore]

[ She blinks at the books as she pieces together his explanation. ]

So in other words, definitely not for a novice like me...

[ She gives a sheepish laugh before thunking her forehead against his chest. ]

It's certainly proving to be a challenge. I think half the problem is... I don't know enough about what can be enchanted and how. Some people seem to take to this so simply, but I struggle even wrapping my head around coming up with ideas to even try. It feels like thet went 'here, the sky is the limit' and yet I'm looking up there and getting completely lost in clouds!

[futhark]

[ Oh no, that turned out to be discouraging. Well, he was never really meant to be a teacher, but perhaps he can... channel Scathach a bit. ]

"Some people" have different backgrounds, and they might have a headstart in some of the areas, this true. But that doesn't limit or diminish your ability, nor your cleverness.

[ He takes a book, than another from the shelf. One dealing with the enchanting thing with written and drawing forms, focusing on how enchantment can be put anywhere your heart desires, and how to be creative with it (rather then on hard, studious rules regarding how long or narrow the line is), another one introduces a lot of complex concepts but is written for someone who goes into Enchantment from another School ]

I've seen your ideas. Novice or not, you're not only going in the right direction but also putting your own, personal spin on it. Do not doubt yourself just because you have only begun the journey

[darkestbefore]

[ She looks a little sheepish at his gentle chide, even as she sinks back down in her chair and watches him go through the books to select a few. ]

I'm trying not to. I just feel... very far behind so many others here. Like I have to keep running to merely keep pace. But it reassures me to know that you think I'm at least running in the right direction. I'll try not to be so impatient with my progress.

[futhark]

It means you're ambitious and curious, that is a good thing.

[ It is said with slightly amused tone but also adoration. Preserving against all odds is an admirable quality ]

But progress isn't a consistent straight line. Sometimes we feel like we're stuck, trying different approaches and nothing seemingly works— but that can be the time when we make the biggest of progress and learn the most.

[ Even though these are not easy lessons. He clears his throat, giving lectures is not his specialty after all. Even though it is part of being a guide—

So he flicks Yona's forehead ]

[darkestbefore]

[ Rude!

She'd been taking his lecture very seriously, in fact. At least until he flicks her in the forehead.

Yelping, she brings her hands up to scowl at him in a mix of huffy offense and amusement. ]

Ow! What was that for?

[futhark]

A simple reminder of how much in life is entirely unpredictable, you might now where the road leads to but not what awaits you along the given path. [ The theatrical tones he adapts makes it impossible to take seriously as he has her few more books ]

Or I just wanted to see what kind of face you will make.

[ Now he knows! ]

[darkestbefore]

[ His explanation just has her laughing as she starts making a stack of the books he's handing her. And he'll no doubt feel the rush of amused affection along the link they share. ]

Well, now you know what I look like when you're being impossible. [ She teases him in return before her expression softens again. ] But I do appreciate the reminder that it doesn't need to be so serious. I confess, sometimes I get too caught up in my goals.

[slayvega]

Sure. And I could help if you need some assistance, I'm good with chores and outdoor work.

[futhark]

[ You know what, score, that's a score he figures ]

I can relate to that. [ Getting caught up in the goals, getting too caught up in the goals. ] There's nothing really wrong with that, either.

[ Someone could said that probably is. But he isn't that person if anything he admires dedication and perseverance ]

It's just like with running— if you continue to run for a long time, you have to pace yourself, so you conserve your strength for the harder parts.

[darkestbefore]

[ Yona just makes a face at that, because that's the second time in a span of a few days someone has brought that up to her. ]

What is it and this place's fascination with running? Is this a far more common habit in other lands? Why do people keep talking as if they do this regularly? Or even for fun?

[ She does not consider running 'fun'. ]

[darkestbefore]

I wouldn't turn down another set of hands. The place had fallen into a bit of disrepair after being left uninhabited for a while, it seems. But I think it will be wonderful with a little work.

[futhark]

Right, a princess. Caster snickers at that face and rolls his shoulders

It's a good morning exercise for some. [ Those "modern days" at least relatively to him ] A life-saving skills for others.

[ And then there is that ]

Me, I wasn't allowed near horses and my mother's chariot until I was of a certain age. Had to run everywhere, and that grew into a habit.