I teach in Thorne. I do beginner's magic for the young mages there and for any new Summoned who haven't used it before. I also train people in their native magic if they haven't learned.
[ It is strange how easy that comes to him now to talk about. Months ago Istredd was very reluctant to take on a position of any authority, especially that of a teacher. He always thought he probably would be one some day, if he was forced back to the Brotherhood, but he's found it surprisingly very rewarding so far. He then took on another leadership position with the Summoned, helping them go into the Horizon. ]
I'm an expert mage in my sphere but I never taught before, I'm still getting used to it.
[ Thus why he awkwardly corrects to his name instead of any form of respectful 'sir' or 'master mage' kind of honorific. He has a bad history with his own teacher so he is hesitant about taking on that role. It happened anyway.
Jack seems so young. He'd say in his teen years, but there is something very naive about him, even more so than Wilhelm. Very open too. That doesn't remind him of Castiel, but his directness does. ]
With all due respect, Jack, there are good reasons to be concerned. Many of us who were taken are powerful, your father included. We all feel a little less safe now that this has happened.
[ A grim assessment but true. Jack may think of it more as them thinking him weak or underestimating him, something that Istredd understands well. But he suspects everyone might be handled much more carefully and more paranoid these days. What just happened was scary for everyone involved.
His eyebrow rises at that comment and he considers not pressing on it. After all, he knows Lucifer has done things that made him their enemy. But he's also heard the same about Michael. ]
I thought Castiel was equally contentious with them. Why about Lucifer and not Michael?
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[ It is strange how easy that comes to him now to talk about. Months ago Istredd was very reluctant to take on a position of any authority, especially that of a teacher. He always thought he probably would be one some day, if he was forced back to the Brotherhood, but he's found it surprisingly very rewarding so far. He then took on another leadership position with the Summoned, helping them go into the Horizon. ]
I'm an expert mage in my sphere but I never taught before, I'm still getting used to it.
[ Thus why he awkwardly corrects to his name instead of any form of respectful 'sir' or 'master mage' kind of honorific. He has a bad history with his own teacher so he is hesitant about taking on that role. It happened anyway.
Jack seems so young. He'd say in his teen years, but there is something very naive about him, even more so than Wilhelm. Very open too. That doesn't remind him of Castiel, but his directness does. ]
With all due respect, Jack, there are good reasons to be concerned. Many of us who were taken are powerful, your father included. We all feel a little less safe now that this has happened.
[ A grim assessment but true. Jack may think of it more as them thinking him weak or underestimating him, something that Istredd understands well. But he suspects everyone might be handled much more carefully and more paranoid these days. What just happened was scary for everyone involved.
His eyebrow rises at that comment and he considers not pressing on it. After all, he knows Lucifer has done things that made him their enemy. But he's also heard the same about Michael. ]
I thought Castiel was equally contentious with them. Why about Lucifer and not Michael?