[semi-open] Early Feb catch all

[cryptsleeper]

Who: Alucard and [open]
When: Early February
Where: Cadens, Libertas, the Horizon
What: Some closed threads, a newly opened park in Libertas, the Horizon, and odds and ends
Warnings: None

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[theidlemaiden]

[ The laugh that leaves Hilda’s lips is bell-like and clear, and even though she’s unashamed to admit it, there’s a hint of sheepishness there. ]

What gave it away?

[ The reality of the matter was that even though she wasn’t dumb by any stretch of the word, she was lazy and pouring over spells simply for the sake of self-preservation hadn’t been her cup of tea back at the academy. And since arriving here, there hadn’t been anything else to prompt her to pick up a spell book either. ]

I didn’t really enjoy research back in school. It never really applied to anything I was interested in so it made it difficult. I learned some spells to get by but I haven’t really used them in a while if I’m being honest…[ She perks up. ] But I do remember my healing spell. My best friend at home is amazing at those sorts of spells. Any magic really.

[cryptsleeper]

I'm afraid you're not subtle.

[Alucard's observation is light, shrugging it all off easily. He's the least subtle person he knows aside from one bard, and he can accept having to be the pot calling the kettle black.

He won't ever be used to hearing about formal education. The concept makes sense, it is just too wholly outside of his own experience.]

Here, magic is more useful than simply getting by. It can help build something stable, in my experience. [Moreover, his preference. Alucard has found the need for stability an essential part of keeping himself well and grounded.] You could try the healing spell etched in metal, just as a proof of concept.

[theidlemaiden]

Me? Not subtle?

[ Her offended act is clearly put on — everything from the hand on her chest, to the arch of her eyebrows is exaggerated. Hilda doesn't even bother to hide the mischievous sparkle in her eyes. Somehow Alucard reading her like that makes it feels easier to lean into it.

Alucard's suggestion, whether or not it's encouragement seems to bolster her a little somehow. ]

I'll give it a try and let you know. Claude gave me some tools recently — those might help. [ A grateful smile flickers to her face. ] Thank you for all of your help Alucard. I really appreciate all your advice.

Do you want to wrap it with your next tag so we can focus on event things next?

[cryptsleeper]

It takes one to know one, admittedly.

[Alucard is not as dramatic as some people he's met, but...he's never met a vampire that wasn't dramatic one way or the other. He's his father's son as well, which doesn't help any of it.]

I can give you a few book titles tomorrow, if you don't mind leaving a forwarding address. [Easier to compile without the rush of time.]

You're welcome. And please let me know how you progress. There's a lot of potential in the concept.

And fin!

[theidlemaiden]

[ Hilda for one, loves that Alucard is admitting that he has some lack of subtly and perhaps a hint of dramatics too, but she keeps that fact to herself at least for the time being.

She writes out the requested information onto a piece of her sketchbook and tearing it neatly out for him. ]

I’m staying at the Sarstina, but here’s the room number. Even if the messenger leaves it at the bar, I’m sure Mags or someone there will make sure it finds its way to me.

[ As she gathered her things to leave, she gives him a cheeky smile. ]

I will. You can’t get rid of me quite that easily, Al!