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[vrykolakas]

[The Brucolac isn't in his rooms, for those who know what they look like. Rather, the locket shows him cross-legged on the floor of an inn room in Mair, with a ledger on his lap, a teacup in his hand (Alice will recognise it) and a pile of coins set nice and obviously by his knee. The king was in his counting house, etc.]

Who amongst you can restore sight to one blinded?

I'm willing to pay, provided your service is prompt and effective. [Scratching thoughtfully at his neat-trimmed stubble, evidently assessing some mental diary of appointments. He's got to fit in visiting fire-nymphs, hearing Alyosha lecture at the Barrel, potentially roughing up some brothel-owners, selling drugs and, oh, and somehow finding Morla's favour. His mouth turns down with faint, irritable displeasure at the chaos of it all.] Preferably before the end of the month.

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[rube]

[it's been a while since ben has actively sought out someone to help, but blindness in this world could prove to be a great weakness, and he doesn't want anyone being hurt because of that handicap.]

I don't need no money, but I can help.

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[vrykolakas]

[Aren't you just peaches and cream. The Brucolac looks tense and troubled about that offer for a moment; he prefers to pay, trusting transaction more than good will, but money is suddenly a very valuable resource. He can't afford to turn down the kindness of strangers.]

If you're sure.

It's a magical ailment. A woman of my acquaintance, she took a sorcerous fever two years ago, and it took her eyesight.

[There's a question embedded there: can you still help?]

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[rube]

It don't matter how it happened.

[he's sure he can overcome whatever did it to her in the first place. it might take a little more than what he's expecting to be taken, but it can be done.]

Where is she?

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[vrykolakas]

Mair. She's in Mair.

[There's a slight sag to the Brucolac's shoulders now, just the barest hint of relief.]

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[rube]

[he looks down for a moment, pulling his worn map from his pocket to take a look at it. there's silence from his end all the while as he traces the trek from caer glaem to mair. he looks back up abruptly, frowning.]

That's far. No ring in between, either. I got a ceffyl dwr but it ain't gonna get me there in a couple days.

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[vrykolakas]

[No ring? Ah. Seelie. Well, then...]

I can bring her to the Station. There's a ring there. Would that prove easier?

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[desperate_times]

Did something happen to your sight?

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[vrykolakas]

Not mine.

[...well, actually. Yes. But he's not looking to get that sorted.]

Or mine isn't the sight so much in need of fixing, at least.

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[desperate_times]

Oh, for a friend then? Sorry to hear of the troubles.

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[vrykolakas]

Mm. Shardbearers that we are, we do forget about things like illness.

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[desperate_times]

Your friend is sick?

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[vrykolakas]

She was. Years back. Recovered, but lost her eyesight from it.

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[snakeskin_magus]

Hmmm. Is this a problem of birth or is this because of an injury?

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[vrykolakas]

[He turns it private; seems polite to keep these things discreet, somehow.]

She took a fever. Recovered, but it left her blind. Think it might have been magical in nature, or fit to wake up some magic in her.

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[snakeskin_magus]

She? [A girlfriend, maybe? Roa frowned inwardly and thought about it.]

Well, if it's magical, that may be better or worse. For now, would you mind showing me their eyes with your locket? If I see anything familiar, I'll know what to bring.

[He likes you, man. If this'll get him on your good side--]

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[vrykolakas]

I haven't her hidden in my wardrobe.

[Dry. But he's checking the time. Still reasonably early in the evening; he could find her easily. Before he decides to, though:]

You never struck me as a sawbones.

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[snakeskin_magus]

Members of the clergy were often educated in many fields to keep themselves busy. Aside from magic, I spent a vast amount of time in surgery.

[Inwardly, Roa frowned. There was his surprise.]

That said, I'm surprised. You should keep this person in closer quarters if they've recently become blind--from illness, none the less.

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[digophelia]

Is everything alright, Mr. Brucolac?

[ FRET FRET FRET ]

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[vrykolakas]

With me? Yes. Only looking to aid a friend.

[He raises the cup in his hand. It is not filled with tea. It is, however, the cup she gave him.]

Coming in handy. Thank you.

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[digophelia]

[ Well, if he drinks tea, that would be a plus. If he's using it for things other than tea, she's still happy. A ghost of a smile passes her lips. ]

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you like it.

But your friend -- have you found anyone?

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[vrykolakas]

I think so. A—generous sort, too.

[Briefly uncomfortable with that.]

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[digophelia]

That quick? That's a bit disconcerting.

[ She feels him there; usually no one offers up help that quick if they want something in return. ]

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[rangerandking]

I know of medicinal herbs, but my knowledge is not nearly as vast as those of the Elves. I encourage you to contact them for advice.

{Particularly those like the Lady Galadriel. He wishes Lord Elrond was present - he would be the best - but...}

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[vrykolakas]

I've found one who believes he can help.

[Humming, non-committal; he's heard stories of tensions between native elves and vampir, at least in Glaschu.] If he fails, who do you recommend I seek out?

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[rangerandking]

I pray his skill proves useful. {He brings a hand to his chin, running his fingers over his beard.} The Lady Galadriel comes to mind.