Who: Alucard and open When: July Where: Aquila, Cadens, Ikorr What: Closed text thread; some exploring in Ikorr; and delving into the aftermath of the Free Cities Warnings: Added as needed
I have thoughts towards retraining in the museums, libraries, and gardens in the city, but even those are likely to come under fire though. What do you imagine is going to survive through a conflict?
[The question, for all of Alucard's stress, is genuine. He's not been in civilization when there has been conflict. He isn't proud to admit to that ignorance.]
[Altaïr hesitates for a moment before shaking his head. He's frustrated, but not with the question.]
I wish I could offer an answer that I trust, but it's difficult when I've never seen a war that can count magic as a weapon. The strongest physical structures have the best chance, I would think, but those that carry meaning to the people could become targets for precisely that reason.
[The older bunkers probably need work. Alucard considers this for a moment, then nods slowly. There could be an idea in there, lurking.]
You're right about targets. But I think there are older safety spaces that could use some improvements both structurally and aesthetically. It won't help tourism, but it could keep people employed to a certain degree. Thank you. I hadn't thought of that.
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[The question, for all of Alucard's stress, is genuine. He's not been in civilization when there has been conflict. He isn't proud to admit to that ignorance.]
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I wish I could offer an answer that I trust, but it's difficult when I've never seen a war that can count magic as a weapon. The strongest physical structures have the best chance, I would think, but those that carry meaning to the people could become targets for precisely that reason.
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[The older bunkers probably need work. Alucard considers this for a moment, then nods slowly. There could be an idea in there, lurking.]
You're right about targets. But I think there are older safety spaces that could use some improvements both structurally and aesthetically. It won't help tourism, but it could keep people employed to a certain degree. Thank you. I hadn't thought of that.
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[It's not much, from his perspective. But it does lighten his expression somewhat.]
I only wish I could say that I doubt those spaces will be needed.
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[A small, bitter smile crosses Alucard's face.]
Maybe I should put the work aside for a time. If only so you have more room to spread out for a little while?
[The man is under no obligation to stay, but the dhampir is realizing he may benefit from some company and quiet companionable silence.]
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I wouldn't mind that. But only if it won't set you back in your work.
[But if that were the case, he doubts the offer would have been made.]
end on your next tag?
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[Work will still be there later. For both of them.]