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[As Remus appears on the locket, he looks a little frumpy and disheveled, but that's rather par for the course, really. He smiles warmly as he opens his mouth to make his address. An address that, it would seem, is coming from the middle of the Caer Glaem library, in the middle of what seems like a good day's worth of research. Research, as the case may be, on the Dwarves of Cothromach and their culture itself. Also, on native defensive magic. Specifically on the subject of defending a structure, spells, charms, rituals to be had during or after the construction of a building. Hell, he's even looking into native hearth magic at this point. Remus is leaving no rock unturned, as far as he can help it.]

Hallo! I apologize for being another to make yet another address like this, but it must be done, and perhaps this one might catch your attention, at the very least?

I recognize that most of you who are planning to take part in this battle are busy training for such an endeavor, and if you are, then I will leave you to it. [There's no way Remus himself is lifting a finger to fight against anyone. Not when there are people he knows - people he loves even - who would be considered the enemy in this fight.] For those of you who are looking for something else to be doing with your time, however, I might have an offer for you.

I need some helping hands. Not for supplies, but for a much grander project. [Perhaps you've seen the beginnings of the White Citadel already? Thanks for that reveal, Hiccup.] Talent in construction is more than welcome, but we'd really just love some able bodies on the job. Away from the fighting, but doing something I'm sure we will all agree is equally as worthwhile with our time. [There's no questioning the fact that he is or at least once was a professor as he continues to clasp his hands together in front of him and asks:] So do I have any volunteers?

Oh! [Another thought comes to him.] Another question, for anyone who's had business in Cothromach. I'd be interested if you could speak to me about the dwarves? I've heard that they're quite handy with such things.

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Ah. Forgive me, but yes. As a matter of fact, I do. I have been told that they are excellent workers and craftsmen, and for the project I have been tasked with recruiting for, we are in need of the best.

Are you familiar with them? [Remus looks hopeful. Maybe this will be the break that he needs.]

Familiar with them? Yes. And their work-load. The Cothromach has a great need for its labourers. [ ... ] I have a great need for its labourers.

[Remus takes a moment as everything falls into place, but it does settle, and the realization passes visibly over his features.]

I just seem to keep putting my foot in my mouth in this place, don't I? Forgive me again. Might I be speaking with the Lady Keeper? [Please excuse him, Sansa, he's new, and he's had a lot on his plate this last month, trying to get caught up with everything Harry and Hermione have been up to.]

You are. Lady Sansa of House Stark, ser. May I request the honour of your name?

[He laughs kindly.] It's not exactly an honor, but you may have it nonetheless. My name is Remus. Remus Lupin. ['Wolf Wolf', yes he knows. It's horribly ironic, all things considered.]

When I was inquiring after the dwarves, I did not know that I would attract such attention as yours. But if anyone is qualified to speak as to their nature, it would be you, my Lady. My apologies, but I must insist. I have been asked to contract their services - has anyone spoken to you yet of the White Citadel?

--Do you prefer the formalities? I just realized I should ask, before I just launch into such things. Where is my head, these days.

I do prefer them. Please.

[ a quiet voice. a hesitant voice. she isn't used to people asking. ] And what little I know of the White Citadel has only reached my ears within the last few days. Who has asked you to contract them?

[He's a professor, Sansa. He's used to being attentive to other people's needs, their comfort levels. Used to being attentive to his conversational partner in general, looking for all the things that might be left unsaid, as students are wont to do. Of course he would ask.]

One of the only people with enough authority to make calls on the subject, my lady. [He says, with a soft smile.] That is to say that it was our Seelie Marshall, Sir Lancelot, Knight of the Golden Cadre. I had come to him hoping I might be able to help, in some way. There are...particular talents I possess, you see. [He isn't sure whether he should just come out and tell her he's a wizard. She seems...delicate, in some ways. He does not want to scare her off.] Talents I would rather have put to the use of building up the defenses of such a structure, than using them against my fellow man. If I can help it, that is.

Caer Glaem will pay them. Won't they?

[ her dwarves. she's cost them enough of their profit in the battle. she cannot cost them more. ]

[Remus nods.] Yes, my lady. I have been assured that they will be paid for their efforts. Certainly, they will not be asked to perform such services without adequate compensation.

As for transport. Should they require it, I can provide that as well. I have...particular talents, as I have said before.

Particular talents. [ she is the songbird repeating his words. soft and uncertain. she does not want to ask because he does not outright offer to tell. and yet she is curious. ]

Yes. [She does sound curious, and while he's hesitant to share, the people of this world have been accepting thus far of his abilities. (He certainly won't go sharing the nature of his other condition, at least.)]

I'm, well. A wizard, is what we call it. A magic user. There was a school back home, established to instruct those born with the ability and, well. I was one of the instructors there, so I guess you could say that I'm quite good at it, really. I don't suppose you've met Hermione Granger?

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