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"Hello, Hermione Granger here. I must be busy, so please leave a message. Thank you very much!"
(text, voice, video, action;
locket, compass, bone charm, letter, owl)
"Hello, Hermione Granger here. I must be busy, so please leave a message. Thank you very much!"
(text, voice, video, action;
locket, compass, bone charm, letter, owl)
[ Katsa has decided to do Yule, late and little accustomed to choosing gifts though she is. Hermione receives a small package with a note. In the package is a small lapis lazuli figurine and a plain bronze token cast on a chain. The note reads: ]
Hermione,
I doubt there's any use for the stone, but maybe you'll find it pretty. The token, if you're ever in trouble, is supposed to be able to cast a spell of light on anyone or anything to hold it in place for a short while when you throw it.
Be well. I'll be mad at you if you aren't, and I'll hurt anyone who ever thinks to hurt you, no matter who they are.
Katsa
Hermione,
I doubt there's any use for the stone, but maybe you'll find it pretty. The token, if you're ever in trouble, is supposed to be able to cast a spell of light on anyone or anything to hold it in place for a short while when you throw it.
Be well. I'll be mad at you if you aren't, and I'll hurt anyone who ever thinks to hurt you, no matter who they are.
Katsa
[ For Hermione, Cullen gives her a shield emblazoned with a white lioness that might suspiciously resemble her own form. There's also a modest collection of herbs, contained in a box, protected with anti-magic wards.
It might be able to serve another purpose, if she wishes to keep certain documents safe. ]
Hermione,
Thank you for your friendship and trust these past months. It means more to me than you can know. Please understand that should you ever need any assistance, I will always come to your aid.
All the best wishes in the coming year,
Cullen
It might be able to serve another purpose, if she wishes to keep certain documents safe. ]
Hermione,
Thank you for your friendship and trust these past months. It means more to me than you can know. Please understand that should you ever need any assistance, I will always come to your aid.
All the best wishes in the coming year,
Cullen
[ Delivered sometime after his visit with the elven emissaries. ]
I feel as though I'd be doing you and your fellows a disservice if I did not tell you that there are murmurs of discontent in the elven kingdom. I cannot tell you exactly what these complaints are, considering the harsh glare I was met with when I said that it sounded like they were displeased with their leadership [ Josephine would have likely scolded him for that, though all in all, he thought he did a decent enough job. ]. Again, I'm hardly an expert when it comes to politics, but considering that the meeting was about the murders in Parrais, I think that it might be safe to say that some of the elves are less than happy with their current leadership, and given my home country's past, I cannot entirely say that I don't blame them.
I gave Lancelot the same warning. If nothing else, it's something that might be worth looking into, preferably with someone that has a stronger rapport with the elves and a better head for backhanded politics than I.
[ a pause. ]
And you did not hear this from me. Given the reaction that I received at the mere mention of discontent, I'd really like to remain on decent terms with the rest of the emissaries.
[ There. Perhaps Josephine would applaud him for that, if she was here. ]
I feel as though I'd be doing you and your fellows a disservice if I did not tell you that there are murmurs of discontent in the elven kingdom. I cannot tell you exactly what these complaints are, considering the harsh glare I was met with when I said that it sounded like they were displeased with their leadership [ Josephine would have likely scolded him for that, though all in all, he thought he did a decent enough job. ]. Again, I'm hardly an expert when it comes to politics, but considering that the meeting was about the murders in Parrais, I think that it might be safe to say that some of the elves are less than happy with their current leadership, and given my home country's past, I cannot entirely say that I don't blame them.
I gave Lancelot the same warning. If nothing else, it's something that might be worth looking into, preferably with someone that has a stronger rapport with the elves and a better head for backhanded politics than I.
[ a pause. ]
And you did not hear this from me. Given the reaction that I received at the mere mention of discontent, I'd really like to remain on decent terms with the rest of the emissaries.
[ There. Perhaps Josephine would applaud him for that, if she was here. ]
Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Cullen.
[ She breathes out, a sharp little noise. ]
I'll talk to Lancelot about this and see what we can do. I know that none of us are entirely prepared for the politics of this world but we're all learning and I know that you're doing the best that you can. I believe in you.
[ She's going to have to spend hours on this, maybe a council with Lancelot and the other Marquis... But she looks forward to it. ]
We'll try and do what we can, and thank you for trusting me with this. I appreciate it.
[ She breathes out, a sharp little noise. ]
I'll talk to Lancelot about this and see what we can do. I know that none of us are entirely prepared for the politics of this world but we're all learning and I know that you're doing the best that you can. I believe in you.
[ She's going to have to spend hours on this, maybe a council with Lancelot and the other Marquis... But she looks forward to it. ]
We'll try and do what we can, and thank you for trusting me with this. I appreciate it.
[ there will be a small stone lion statuette which really serves no purpose but it looks pretty, and a bottle of wine in her office. Aveline does not know her well enough to gift her properly but she likes and respects the young woman and wants again to thank her again. ]
Hermione,
I must thank you for the opportunity that you have given me. If you ever have need of my help again, I will gladly assist. In the meantime, take care and enjoy.
- Aveline
Hermione,
I must thank you for the opportunity that you have given me. If you ever have need of my help again, I will gladly assist. In the meantime, take care and enjoy.
- Aveline
{Letter ↠ Sent to Lady Hermione Granger via Elven Courier}
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rangerandking
2015-04-21 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
Lady Hermione,
I have found myself in a difficult position. Since the loss of my Shard, my methods of staying in contact with the outside Drabwurld are very few. The Lockets are not functioning as they should - I am aware of that fact - however I do not believe they will always be so. Which leaves me to make a request of you:
Could you, through your Magic or other methods, allow me to keep abreast of news? I should also like to communicate with those with Lockets again.
If this task is too daunting, I understand and thank you for reading. However if it is within your ability to complete such an object, I would be willing to offer you an adequate trade.
You have my gratitude,
Aragorn II Elessar
Lord of I Othrann-in-Heneb
I have found myself in a difficult position. Since the loss of my Shard, my methods of staying in contact with the outside Drabwurld are very few. The Lockets are not functioning as they should - I am aware of that fact - however I do not believe they will always be so. Which leaves me to make a request of you:
Could you, through your Magic or other methods, allow me to keep abreast of news? I should also like to communicate with those with Lockets again.
If this task is too daunting, I understand and thank you for reading. However if it is within your ability to complete such an object, I would be willing to offer you an adequate trade.
You have my gratitude,
Aragorn II Elessar
Lord of I Othrann-in-Heneb
Edited 2015-04-21 02:32 (UTC)
Lord Aragorn;
I do, in fact, have something that might be able to help you. As part of a boon many months ago I was given a book that allowed me to learn to make communication items that work in a way very similar to the lockets we're all given.
Right now, this network only works for people that have an item made by me, but it's my hope that once the network returns and the lockets are functional again the compasses can be used to access that network as well.
Please, let me know what type of device you'd like, the shape, and I'll craft one for you and have it send to I Othrann-in-Heneb. The only requirement is that it needs to have a flat surface for me to enchant for videos.
Yours,
Hermione Granger
Marchioness of the White Citadel, Lioness of the Path
I do, in fact, have something that might be able to help you. As part of a boon many months ago I was given a book that allowed me to learn to make communication items that work in a way very similar to the lockets we're all given.
Right now, this network only works for people that have an item made by me, but it's my hope that once the network returns and the lockets are functional again the compasses can be used to access that network as well.
Please, let me know what type of device you'd like, the shape, and I'll craft one for you and have it send to I Othrann-in-Heneb. The only requirement is that it needs to have a flat surface for me to enchant for videos.
Yours,
Hermione Granger
Marchioness of the White Citadel, Lioness of the Path
[ this is sent from mako's compass rather than the one hermione had slipped to katsa when she had visited her. katsa does not identify herself on it, but when only minutes or hours later news of her escape spreads, hermione will know who sent it. there are two words: ]
i'm safe
i'm safe
[A package arrives for Hermione the first week of May. It's decorated in fancy trimming, leaving little doubt as to who sent it; inside rests a thick black tome, emblazoned with the silver sigil of a lioness. Its pages are leafed with gold, telling a lengthy story penned in neat script.
It's accompanied by a small note:]
It isn't everything, but it's a start.
[Beside the book, carefully wrapped in velvet, sits a music box. It is opened—and subsequently locked—by a touch of Hermione's own finger, and it plays a hauntingly beautiful melody when ajar. The entire package smells of flowers and radiates warmth that lingers for days.]
It's accompanied by a small note:]
It isn't everything, but it's a start.
[Beside the book, carefully wrapped in velvet, sits a music box. It is opened—and subsequently locked—by a touch of Hermione's own finger, and it plays a hauntingly beautiful melody when ajar. The entire package smells of flowers and radiates warmth that lingers for days.]
[ And Galan returns the letter with nothing more than a date and a time.
On the dot, prompt and sure, Hermione appears in the middle of nowhere, appearing with a 'pop'. She's wrapped in cloaks, just in case, but she's sure Katsa is waiting for her - the ciper should have been enough... ]
Hello?
On the dot, prompt and sure, Hermione appears in the middle of nowhere, appearing with a 'pop'. She's wrapped in cloaks, just in case, but she's sure Katsa is waiting for her - the ciper should have been enough... ]
Hello?
[ sam has been so busy funneling all of his time, effort, and money into getting the clinic up and running that by the time the spirit of the season rolls around ( or a season; he doesn't know shit about yule as a holiday, but it's close enough to christmas for him ), he figures there's really one thing he can do: give a little love.
CHARACTER NAME will find a basket of freshly made sam wilson baked goods, whatever THEY may have let slip as THEIR favorite over the last year, or something appropriately festive and silly if sam couldn't figure out anything specific. tied with a ribbon to the handle of the basket will be a handwritten note from sam, reading simply:
'more' could very easily mean more baked goods or more shameless compliments; both are equally possible with sam. it's all he's got in his bag this year, but it'll have to do for now. happy yule or christmas or whatever you're feelin' today, friend. ♥ ]
CHARACTER NAME will find a basket of freshly made sam wilson baked goods, whatever THEY may have let slip as THEIR favorite over the last year, or something appropriately festive and silly if sam couldn't figure out anything specific. tied with a ribbon to the handle of the basket will be a handwritten note from sam, reading simply:
- Three Reasons Why I Love You
- You are kind, beautiful, and powerful, in that order, which is an important distinction to make. It shows where your priorities lie, and I think anyone that can be considered your friend should know how lucky they are.
- Your heart is big enough to make room for both sides of a bad equation. Even when that line tries to divide your home, you don't let it divide your heart.
- You are one of the brightest stars in the sky, from your smarts to your smile. Take your pick.
Let me know if you want some more!
Big ol' sloppy hugs and kisses,
S. Wilson
'more' could very easily mean more baked goods or more shameless compliments; both are equally possible with sam. it's all he's got in his bag this year, but it'll have to do for now. happy yule or christmas or whatever you're feelin' today, friend. ♥ ]
[After a conversation with Jason and Hiro, Nico isn't stupid enough to let the compass matter just sit. No no, he's using his compass for a private message to Hermione about it.]
Hey, sis. Sorry that this isn't a social call, but a problem came up that you need to know about. Hiro got his compass confiscated by a man named Jason. He's not going to turn it in, I don't think, but I'd bet my last drachma that he'll use it to try to gain an advantage on whatever information we send out on the compass network and most likely give it straight to Morla and or Reul.
Hey, sis. Sorry that this isn't a social call, but a problem came up that you need to know about. Hiro got his compass confiscated by a man named Jason. He's not going to turn it in, I don't think, but I'd bet my last drachma that he'll use it to try to gain an advantage on whatever information we send out on the compass network and most likely give it straight to Morla and or Reul.
Hey little lion lady. I got a little bit of a magic problem I'm hopin' you can help me solve, if you aren't too busy being awesome elsewhere.
I did something stupid.
[ and korra sounds exhausted — more than just physically. there's an ache that's present in her tone, there's a deep-set sadness too. korra feels everything that happened acutely, like a pinprick but fifty times worse, and it never leaves.
she knew it was stupid going into it, she knew there was almost no chance of success but she went anyway because she owed it to her past life to try. all she was able to do was bring down another mountain, and it sits heavy in her stomach and won't leave. ]
I'm are in Dorchadas, where Mount Verla used to be. I... I don't — don't know how to get back. [ a hand lifts to the medallion hanging over her chest, knowing that the day will be ending soon. ] Is there anyone you know — someone you trust — who could help me?
[ and korra sounds exhausted — more than just physically. there's an ache that's present in her tone, there's a deep-set sadness too. korra feels everything that happened acutely, like a pinprick but fifty times worse, and it never leaves.
she knew it was stupid going into it, she knew there was almost no chance of success but she went anyway because she owed it to her past life to try. all she was able to do was bring down another mountain, and it sits heavy in her stomach and won't leave. ]
I'm are in Dorchadas, where Mount Verla used to be. I... I don't — don't know how to get back. [ a hand lifts to the medallion hanging over her chest, knowing that the day will be ending soon. ] Is there anyone you know — someone you trust — who could help me?
Edited 2015-05-15 18:55 (UTC)
[ Hermione could make a rather nasty comment about how Korra does seem to get herself into stupid situations without trying particularly hard, but she doesn't.
She sounds tired, though not as much as Korra does, and her voice is low and careful, measured, trying to get all the information before she jumps to conclusions. ]
I can help, just - I need a picture, a video, of where you are, something I can picture in my head.
[ Hermione sighs, breathing out. ]
I'll bring you home.
She sounds tired, though not as much as Korra does, and her voice is low and careful, measured, trying to get all the information before she jumps to conclusions. ]
I can help, just - I need a picture, a video, of where you are, something I can picture in my head.
[ Hermione sighs, breathing out. ]
I'll bring you home.
the Unseelie are coming and they cannot be stopped by the wards. I was told to pass this on to the one in charge of the Citadel. Whether this works out in time to prepare and defend. I don't know. But there we have it.
To Hermione Granger of the Citadel,
Thank you for your help.
[Along with the note, comes the return of the travel bag she'd enchanted during the battle. The bag might be his, but the magic was hers and he felt that was more important to return.
If asked, the courier that brings it says it was given to him by a woman in Mair with gold to pay for 'the utmost haste' in it's delivery.]
Thank you for your help.
[Along with the note, comes the return of the travel bag she'd enchanted during the battle. The bag might be his, but the magic was hers and he felt that was more important to return.
If asked, the courier that brings it says it was given to him by a woman in Mair with gold to pay for 'the utmost haste' in it's delivery.]
[Well. That was fun.
Save that it wasn't. The war is over, or at least he can pretend it is for right here and now, and Dorian does what he always does when he gets out of a battlefield: he runs. Straight to Haven, where hardly anyone can reach him, where most of the inhabitants don't even know who he is.
Straight to Haven, where his portrait hangs heavy on the wall. Where Dorian stands, clean and fresh and new and whole, and he looks at what he has done to himself. All the new injuries. The cuts, the stab wounds, the bruises, the broken bones. The acid scars and the burning, and all that blood new and fresh on his hands.
For there is nothing more precious than the human soul, nor any Earthly thing that can be weighed against it.
Enough of that. Dorian turns his back on his portrait and drops onto one of the sofas. He's going to take a nap.]
Save that it wasn't. The war is over, or at least he can pretend it is for right here and now, and Dorian does what he always does when he gets out of a battlefield: he runs. Straight to Haven, where hardly anyone can reach him, where most of the inhabitants don't even know who he is.
Straight to Haven, where his portrait hangs heavy on the wall. Where Dorian stands, clean and fresh and new and whole, and he looks at what he has done to himself. All the new injuries. The cuts, the stab wounds, the bruises, the broken bones. The acid scars and the burning, and all that blood new and fresh on his hands.
For there is nothing more precious than the human soul, nor any Earthly thing that can be weighed against it.
Enough of that. Dorian turns his back on his portrait and drops onto one of the sofas. He's going to take a nap.]
[ Haven isn't just Dorian's safehouse; it's her own as well. Only the people she considers family above all else know how to get there and it's the base for so many secret things, kept from the world with magic layered over magic, more and more of herself pouring into it to protect it as much as she could. She would have to redo it, she thinks, to keep out the Unseelie, but that was a matter for another time - the ones that would visit the house aren't ones she needs to worry about any time soon.
Popping in, she stumbles a little and reaching to grab at a wall, her eyes turning down to look at the floor. Cats appear out of nowhere and brush against her legs in greeting, Godric leaping up from his place to lick at her fingertips, but she brushes them away quickly enough. She still feels tired, a little dirty, and she puts her bag down before she moves through - habit has her apparating into the basement, climbing the stairs and taking off her scarf to drop it on the sofa - or she would, if it wasn't taken.
Walking around, she shifts, kneeling in front of the sofa and reaching to touch Dorian's cheek with a soft, gentle hand, careful. She knows he's not fast asleep, not yet, but she imagines that waking up with being touched would startle him. ]
Dorian?
Popping in, she stumbles a little and reaching to grab at a wall, her eyes turning down to look at the floor. Cats appear out of nowhere and brush against her legs in greeting, Godric leaping up from his place to lick at her fingertips, but she brushes them away quickly enough. She still feels tired, a little dirty, and she puts her bag down before she moves through - habit has her apparating into the basement, climbing the stairs and taking off her scarf to drop it on the sofa - or she would, if it wasn't taken.
Walking around, she shifts, kneeling in front of the sofa and reaching to touch Dorian's cheek with a soft, gentle hand, careful. She knows he's not fast asleep, not yet, but she imagines that waking up with being touched would startle him. ]
Dorian?
Hermione. I heard there was something you wanted to help with, in teaching the children? I'm Snow. I was previously a teacher back home, so I figured I'd offer my assistance if you need it. I've already been talking to Clara about schools and the like anyway, so this could help. I figure we owe the natives with getting them in the middle of all this anyway. So please, let me know if I can help.
Hi, Snow - yes, the literacy rates in Glaschu aren't really all that good and I was hoping someone might be willing to try and set up a few teachers, maybe encourage a native to work for us? It sounds like you've got the experience to do it... [ There's a pause as she considers. ] I can give you some money, and some copies of notebooks and quills, if you could find someone who would be willing to try and teach?
[Kirei's characteristic deep (and very much emotionless) voice comes through:]
... Miss Granger. I had seen you requested assistance in protecting the native population to the north of Glaschu from giant spiders. I believe I can accomplish this task.
[It wouldn't be the first time.]
... Miss Granger. I had seen you requested assistance in protecting the native population to the north of Glaschu from giant spiders. I believe I can accomplish this task.
[It wouldn't be the first time.]
Oh, Mr Kotomine.
[ That... Doesn't surprise her, actually. If he's from Gilgamesh's world then he probably has his fair share of skills that she has no idea about, considering what she's learned about Servants, Masters and magecraft. ]
They're running rampant in a village to the north, exactly. One of the guards came back but it wasn't something he could do alone. I have some potions that should help protect you against any poisoning, if you'd like to go, and I can give you my seal so people know you're there to help?
[ That... Doesn't surprise her, actually. If he's from Gilgamesh's world then he probably has his fair share of skills that she has no idea about, considering what she's learned about Servants, Masters and magecraft. ]
They're running rampant in a village to the north, exactly. One of the guards came back but it wasn't something he could do alone. I have some potions that should help protect you against any poisoning, if you'd like to go, and I can give you my seal so people know you're there to help?
( sorry if she's not great at using her locket yet, Hermione. she peers a little too close at first, before pulling back to a more coherent distance. )
Uh. Hello. I'm looking for a Hermione? My m— friend. Said I should talk to you, about this research thing.
Uh. Hello. I'm looking for a Hermione? My m— friend. Said I should talk to you, about this research thing.
[ slowly getting better at using this thiiing. ]
Hermione. I have heard that you were having some trouble with bandits on that road of yours, among other things.
Hermione. I have heard that you were having some trouble with bandits on that road of yours, among other things.
Draco! You're getting very good at this.
[ And she does seem delighted to see him, exceptionally. ]
That's right. I helped arrange the building of the road and it's my job to make sure that it's safe. I've got some reports of a couple of bandits and there was a rumour about some creatures nearer Treun?
[ And she does seem delighted to see him, exceptionally. ]
That's right. I helped arrange the building of the road and it's my job to make sure that it's safe. I've got some reports of a couple of bandits and there was a rumour about some creatures nearer Treun?
It's Riku. I met you a few days ago at the training grounds.
I've been thinking about what you said about the fire magic and the new god. Leo said that if we helped the god gain strength, it might return magic to the land.
Is there anything I can do to help?
I've been thinking about what you said about the fire magic and the new god. Leo said that if we helped the god gain strength, it might return magic to the land.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Hi, Riku, of course I remember. There is something you can do, actually - the new god needs shrines, little ones, over Glaschu, to help build his strength? Places natives and shardholders can go to leave offerings to him. Do you think you could build some?
( only a few weeks more of practice, and Emma is already getting the hang of using the locket. or, at least she's better at it than she was when she first contacted Hermione. )
Hey, Hermione... thought I would check in on some of the research I did. I wrote it all down, but I thought you might want to hear it, too.
( as a sheriff, she knows sometimes paperwork can get lost and ignored, especially if you're busy. )
Hey, Hermione... thought I would check in on some of the research I did. I wrote it all down, but I thought you might want to hear it, too.
( as a sheriff, she knows sometimes paperwork can get lost and ignored, especially if you're busy. )
[Sup, Hermione.]
So a bonehead told me you were on a quest down in Treun.
So a bonehead told me you were on a quest down in Treun.
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