[The 'dear' threw him for a little loop, but he recovered. Also he's filing that idea away. That sounds nice. Watching a sunrise and helping Elion with his personal hygiene sounds appealing.
[The problem is this requires social skills that Gadriel...does not have. Enjoy: ]
A sorceress has requested I introduce you. [Can never go wrong sticking with facts, right?]
[He calls all his friends dear. And some of his not-friends, but it sounds more deprecating in that case, and he wouldn't ask Gadriel to understand the nuance without a full explanation.]
Really? Must be trustworthy if you're talking to her in the first place. I'm happy to meet her, but is there something specific this is about, other than potential new friends?
Oh, so you like her! [There is a hint of grade school amusement in his voice. Oooh, do you LIKE like her?? But only a hint, because Barcus is a grown-up, and he's pretty sure Gadriel will only be confused if he teases him too much.
Anyway, the question of venom is the important part.]
Well, you swore me to secrecy and I keep my friends' secrets, but if you want me to tell her what I know, I will. You trust her?
I'm sorry; I couldn't help myself. It's good that you're making friends, though. If that's what's happening.
I suppose the chemical composition isn't much use to a sorceress, but I'll see if my analysis makes any sense to her. I won't tell her anything more about it's origin than that it comes from you and you've asked me to keep it and use it responsibly. How's that?
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Date: 2025-04-17 12:24 pm (UTC)[The problem is this requires social skills that Gadriel...does not have. Enjoy: ]
A sorceress has
requested
I introduce you. [Can never go wrong sticking with facts, right?]
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Date: 2025-04-17 12:35 pm (UTC)Really? Must be trustworthy if you're talking to her in the first place. I'm happy to meet her, but is there something specific this is about, other than potential new friends?
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Date: 2025-04-17 02:08 pm (UTC)alike
in a strange
number of ways. [Minus the whole...sorcery thing.]
She has expressed an
interest
in my
venom. [Surely a sorceress would not come up with some terrible usage for it, right? RIGHT?]
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Date: 2025-04-17 11:54 pm (UTC)Anyway, the question of venom is the important part.]
Well, you swore me to secrecy and I keep my friends' secrets, but if you want me to tell her what I know, I will. You trust her?
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Date: 2025-04-18 12:09 am (UTC)...
no?
Archmagos, that is not for me.
I have learned
that
forcefully.
It is why my armor
is at odds with me. [Which it did VERY dramatically.]
I have told her that it is
mine.
I have not told her
how
I collect it.
If you could
retain that knowledge.
But all else is good.
I want some
good to come of it, still. [And also he wants Barcus to meet her so he can ask Barcus what he thinks of her.]
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Date: 2025-04-18 12:17 am (UTC)I suppose the chemical composition isn't much use to a sorceress, but I'll see if my analysis makes any sense to her. I won't tell her anything more about it's origin than that it comes from you and you've asked me to keep it and use it responsibly. How's that?
Do you want me to come meet you two somewhere?
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Date: 2025-04-18 01:41 am (UTC)trying.
I am concerned she
might get hurt
so you could perhaps
share safety precautions.
We could meet at
your workshop?
Or
outside. [Because he was unlikely to fit inside. ]
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Date: 2025-04-18 02:49 pm (UTC)I can meet you there in about half an hour.