Video | July 24th - Library Research | Seelie-Locked

[waterbearer]

[ The video is aimed at a small reading nook in the Seelie library, with piles of books surrounding the central figure, as well as several stacks of parchment-sheets with copious notes.

Kaldur finishes the last of his notes before turning back to face the locket. ]

To those of you who do not know me, I am Kaldur'ahm. I am currently researching a location known as the 'Redgate' and all knowledge of myths surrounding the Lady Knight 'Alyosha'.

[ Some of the titles of the books are visible, and the piles seem to be organized by topic. There is a stack on mountain-castle fortifications, another on mining practices, and yet another on mythologies and tales of the drabwurld.

There seems to be others working just as diligently nearby, muffled sound of movement and the scritch-scritch of a nib on parchment. ]

If any of you know something of this matter, I ask that you share it with us, for there is another in need whom we seek to help with this knowledge.

[ He sounds purposefully vague, but his expression is flat and serious. Kaldur means business. ]

We thank you for any help that you can provide.

Comments

[fairyfoes]

Dangerous work, but well paid I'd wager; the granite is expensive. And the dragon's near a century left aslumber. 'Til you made mention of its spirit, I'd have thought it long dead.

And it's not lightly that these accounts all call Alyosha a hero, sir. She's kept peace in the west for near a hundred years, kept the War from overflowing where it would ruin good land, villages, towns... You must have a care. I've no doubt the whole region would rally to her cause, even without her asking. You'll be going to a place where this woman wasn't just their childhood hero: but is who safeguards them and helps provide in the everyday.

[chromosomes]

I would have, too.

[ Of course, his parents were archaeologists, and so is his sister -- long-dead is what his family does. ]

I don't intend on bringing a fight to her and her people; not if I can help it. Of course, I doubt it's going to be anything easy like 'take the dragon and go', either. Not if it killed her.

[ He sighs. ]

My sister would be better at this, I think.

FIN~

[fairyfoes]

[ After what seems like a moment of hesitation, she puts a hand on his arm. ]

Don't speak so.

You're everything we need. And we'll find the right way.