[ He picks up a quill pen and twirls it around in his fingers as he studies it, the slender arrow of it and the way that it is dyed a bright and vibrant orange, with a little red center held within the feather-- it reminded him of a flame. ] As a Wizard, I have a love affair with books, papers and ink as that is how I maintain my spells.. it is why keeping a portfolio feels so natural.
[ Fashion was almost like a spell, the designs and threading much be precise, and weaving a spell was not unlike weaving a needle. ]
There is also a little stand that sells bubble tea-- my boyfriend and I came here the other day to shop and we were able to sample some; they have some unique flavors that I had never heard of before.
[ Honestly, he did not know what tutti-fruiti was and he was not sure he would enjoy it, he had defaulted to a lavender tea with chai bobba ] I know that Elias would appreciate that you are enjoying his shop so much, that is something that he strives to do-- provide a variety of things, even for people who would not normally come in here.
Do give Elias my regards, the next time you see him.
[And he does mean that sincerely, all of this is quite nice; he gathers up his supplies in his arms with the intent to keep them with him until he moves to pay. That said, he doesn't want to rush, either, enjoying taking his time just studying what's in front of him.]
I'm a mage myself, though I specialize in healing magic; I'm proficient in dark magic as well, though not as much so as my father is. I prefer the healing side of things moreso, but I know I'm going to inherit his legacy when he's gone, so it's important for me to be well-studied.
[Magic is moreso just a means to an end for him, though, as opposed to something he feels defines his entire life.]
I'll have to try the bubble tea... I've never had anything by that name, so I admit I'm curious now.
[ Healing and dark magic, that was certainly interesting combination but conversely a magic user who also enjoyed the fashion side of things? Well the similarities were there (just as was the differences, but he'd grown used to accomodating with differences due to his association with the Nein ]
It is always beneficial to choose a speciality, mine is Time and Gravity magic though I do know some other utility, ritual, and offensive spells.
[ And he was not going to lie, his favorite spells were always the utility ones, because by choice he was not a battle mage, though he could hold his own in a fight ]
If you ever wish to learn any new and different spells, Mage Hand is a cantrip that is very useful when you are sewing and you wish that you had more than two hands. [ Mage Hand was probably one of the reasons why he was able to get things done quickly, fabric cutting that he could task them to do while he did the more precise work. ]
[He says it quietly, as though trying to see if he likes how it sounds.]
I admit I've never heard of such a thing, but I would positively love to learn. It sounds like it could be quite helpful in making difficult projects, to say nothing of the increased productivity. If you genuinely wouldn't mind, I would like that.
[ If there was something that Essek like; it was teaching though not in the same way that Caleb Widogast did. Instead of taking on a classroom of talent, Essek preferred more to handpick the talent. He was watching the barista throw together the bubble tea that he had ordered, chai matcha with light bubbles and then he glanced over at Forrest and the earnest expression in those eyes moved him enough.
That he spoke the next thing. ]
I would be more than happy to teach you some basic cantrips, especially if you have the aptitude for magic, it would be something that you could utilize and there is a list of them that are rather handy. [ He rather selfishly used 'prestidigitate' to fix his hair in the morning, since Dynasty customs dictate that no one (except for those intimate with him) touch his hair except his.
And you could be sure that every curl on his hair was perfectly in place at all times (mostly) ]
As far as offensive magic goes, do you have a particular element you default toward?
[Forrest is getting a peach tea for himself; it sounds straightforward, sweet enough for his liking without being overwhelming, and honestly he's looking forward to trying it. He looks over at the question, though, seemingly caught a little off-guard.]
Oh... Nohrian dark magic is a skill element unto itself. I can use things like wood and lightning in that sort of way, but it's all considered dark magic... As long as I have a tome to learn from I can pick up almost anything.
Ah, then you are much like a wizard then, that will make you learning the cantrips much easier due to your aptitude and familiarity with books. [ He was already teaching Blake, and had plans to teach Eilowny however he was not against teaching others if they should prove to be good students; but unlike Caleb who would be suited to an entire schoolroom of students, he was a little more exclusive then that, choosing a few pupils at a time ] We shall have to set up something then, it will be enjoyable to teach you and Mage Hand is very useful for cutting fabric.
[ Essek would come away from this thinking that Forrest's manners were exceptional and very gracious. He definitely appreciated that in friends-- it was why he got along so well with Blake and Eilowny, they were near kindred and he had a feeling that Forrest would be the same way; he looked forward to get to know the young man further and see how he managed to challenge himself.
Because he saw in the guy a passionate nature to do well, as well as ambition. ]
Everything in it's time, I am teaching both Blake and Eilowny come cantrips as well, so it would be my pleasure to add you to my pupil list-- my boyfriend, he is also a wizard however I think that he may choose to teach magic on a grander scale, that is his passion.. teaching, though I do take on people I find promising.
[ If Essek chose an individual to teach, it is usually that he did see talent there, he would not expend his energy otherwise ]
I see... I'm mostly self-taught, which is why I chose to focus on healing. My father may decide to teach me more regarding dark magic in the future - I'm set to inherit a rather important artifact of his, and I would like to know that I'll have full control over it before that time comes - but my relationship with him is...difficult, so I don't feel I can rely solely on him to further my studies.
[It's said rather straightforwardly, and not as though he's trying to spread gossip or the like; he's simply stating fact.]
[ The server at the counter passed them their drinks and Essek took a sip of bubble tea which was in essence not as elegant as it could appear-- the very act of sucking up bubbles was not, especially when he made an inarticulate eep as it was a surprise (i.e he did not know his own strength) however he quickly recovered. ]
I would be more than happy to fill any holes in your education; while healing powers are important, even healers must have need of some offensive capabilities, and Time and Gravity magic is fairly close to dark aspected magic.. [ Voids were consuming darkness, gravity was but a delicate grey area between light and darkness and what the world itself balanced upon ]
[Forrest just takes a moment to look the drink over, turning it around in his hands; it's pleasantly cold, and drinking it is likewise a pleasant experience - there's no real way to be dignified as he does so, but that's a problem he can think about at another time because this whole experience is delightful.]
I do intend to have some sort of offensive magic, but if you can teach me dark magic that my father doesn't - oh! there are little pearls in here, how lovely - sorry, that even my father is unfamiliar with, then I certainly won't say no. I'm not familiar with either Time or Gravity as a magical essence in quite the way you've referred to them, so I'm interested, surely.
Best to be careful with the pearls, they can catch you by surprise the first time.
[ And certainly Jimothy was preening, as the Kookaburra was wont to do when he was manning his shop and he saw many people coming in and enjoying himself, that earned Essek removing a pretty piece of ribbon from his pocket which Jimothy immediately pecked up to stash away. ]
You know, Jimothy is very much a fashionista too-- he is having me make him a coat, perhaps he would like something from you as well?
[ A nod in acquiescence to the magic, that would be arranged; he would arrange for an afternoon of magic, and maybe a little bit of fashion interspersed as well, the plans would make themselves, and closer to that point in time, Essek would tender the invitation. ]
Well, if he's receptive, I surely won't argue with taking him on as a client. In fact, I would rather enjoy the challenge that would come with such a thing.
It is the challenges that assist us in striving to be better in our craft, and I will let you talk with him at a later time frame so that you may ascertain his core aesthetic.
[ Essek took a sip of his matcha boba tea while offering Forrest a smile. ] I admit it was a nice outing out, and it was a pleasure to get to know you a little bit better, Forrest.
[ He lowers from his float to his five foot five frame; being rather short for a drow man, though he was short for any race really save for a halfling or a dwarf. ]
[Forrest is like an entire 5'6" and not used to being the taller person in an interaction; that's fine, though, god knows Elise is small and she could probably beat him in any manner of duels, so...]
It's been quite the pleasure indeed. Thank you so much for meeting with me, and for making arrangements as we have.
[ Despite his size, he was still formidable-- it was the aura that surrounded him; a no-nonsense aura. It was especially noticeable when he was anywhere within the vicinity of Caleb Widogast in which there would be no doubt at all who called the shots, and with Caleb being considerably taller.
Size mattered not in any interaction. ]
I hope that if you make anything, you show me.. as well as keep me abreast of your work on your portfolio, I am very interested in how you make something like that yours.
[ A smile and an incline of his head. ] I get a bit lonely sometimes, and I am only now comfortable enough where I may admit that, so company even if you come over and we work on sewing, I think that I would like that.
[He seems to realize after the fact that that was possibly a little much, but he doesn't seem inclined to apologize for it, either.]
I've... Due to the way I was raised, I've only frequently started having friends. It was a rather isolated, lonely existence, so any way I can help with such things in others I gladly will.
I think we are very close to wrapping this up if you agree!
[ And thus did the isolationist boys become friends, and it would be a glorious and absolutely heartening friendship, made up of fashion and quiet moments ] I think that it is something then that we both share, yes.
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[ He picks up a quill pen and twirls it around in his fingers as he studies it, the slender arrow of it and the way that it is dyed a bright and vibrant orange, with a little red center held within the feather-- it reminded him of a flame. ] As a Wizard, I have a love affair with books, papers and ink as that is how I maintain my spells.. it is why keeping a portfolio feels so natural.
[ Fashion was almost like a spell, the designs and threading much be precise, and weaving a spell was not unlike weaving a needle. ]
There is also a little stand that sells bubble tea-- my boyfriend and I came here the other day to shop and we were able to sample some; they have some unique flavors that I had never heard of before.
[ Honestly, he did not know what tutti-fruiti was and he was not sure he would enjoy it, he had defaulted to a lavender tea with chai bobba ] I know that Elias would appreciate that you are enjoying his shop so much, that is something that he strives to do-- provide a variety of things, even for people who would not normally come in here.
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[And he does mean that sincerely, all of this is quite nice; he gathers up his supplies in his arms with the intent to keep them with him until he moves to pay. That said, he doesn't want to rush, either, enjoying taking his time just studying what's in front of him.]
I'm a mage myself, though I specialize in healing magic; I'm proficient in dark magic as well, though not as much so as my father is. I prefer the healing side of things moreso, but I know I'm going to inherit his legacy when he's gone, so it's important for me to be well-studied.
[Magic is moreso just a means to an end for him, though, as opposed to something he feels defines his entire life.]
I'll have to try the bubble tea... I've never had anything by that name, so I admit I'm curious now.
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It is always beneficial to choose a speciality, mine is Time and Gravity magic though I do know some other utility, ritual, and offensive spells.
[ And he was not going to lie, his favorite spells were always the utility ones, because by choice he was not a battle mage, though he could hold his own in a fight ]
If you ever wish to learn any new and different spells, Mage Hand is a cantrip that is very useful when you are sewing and you wish that you had more than two hands. [ Mage Hand was probably one of the reasons why he was able to get things done quickly, fabric cutting that he could task them to do while he did the more precise work. ]
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[He says it quietly, as though trying to see if he likes how it sounds.]
I admit I've never heard of such a thing, but I would positively love to learn. It sounds like it could be quite helpful in making difficult projects, to say nothing of the increased productivity. If you genuinely wouldn't mind, I would like that.
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That he spoke the next thing. ]
I would be more than happy to teach you some basic cantrips, especially if you have the aptitude for magic, it would be something that you could utilize and there is a list of them that are rather handy. [ He rather selfishly used 'prestidigitate' to fix his hair in the morning, since Dynasty customs dictate that no one (except for those intimate with him) touch his hair except his.
And you could be sure that every curl on his hair was perfectly in place at all times (mostly) ]
As far as offensive magic goes, do you have a particular element you default toward?
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[Forrest is getting a peach tea for himself; it sounds straightforward, sweet enough for his liking without being overwhelming, and honestly he's looking forward to trying it. He looks over at the question, though, seemingly caught a little off-guard.]
Oh... Nohrian dark magic is a skill element unto itself. I can use things like wood and lightning in that sort of way, but it's all considered dark magic... As long as I have a tome to learn from I can pick up almost anything.
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[ Made things go much faster. ]
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[Obviously once the portfolio itself is well underway.]
I'm likewise glad to hear that you think teaching me will be enjoyable; I'd love to learn more from you.
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Because he saw in the guy a passionate nature to do well, as well as ambition. ]
Everything in it's time, I am teaching both Blake and Eilowny come cantrips as well, so it would be my pleasure to add you to my pupil list-- my boyfriend, he is also a wizard however I think that he may choose to teach magic on a grander scale, that is his passion.. teaching, though I do take on people I find promising.
[ If Essek chose an individual to teach, it is usually that he did see talent there, he would not expend his energy otherwise ]
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[It's said rather straightforwardly, and not as though he's trying to spread gossip or the like; he's simply stating fact.]
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I would be more than happy to fill any holes in your education; while healing powers are important, even healers must have need of some offensive capabilities, and Time and Gravity magic is fairly close to dark aspected magic.. [ Voids were consuming darkness, gravity was but a delicate grey area between light and darkness and what the world itself balanced upon ]
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I do intend to have some sort of offensive magic, but if you can teach me dark magic that my father doesn't - oh! there are little pearls in here, how lovely - sorry, that even my father is unfamiliar with, then I certainly won't say no. I'm not familiar with either Time or Gravity as a magical essence in quite the way you've referred to them, so I'm interested, surely.
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[ And certainly Jimothy was preening, as the Kookaburra was wont to do when he was manning his shop and he saw many people coming in and enjoying himself, that earned Essek removing a pretty piece of ribbon from his pocket which Jimothy immediately pecked up to stash away. ]
You know, Jimothy is very much a fashionista too-- he is having me make him a coat, perhaps he would like something from you as well?
[ A nod in acquiescence to the magic, that would be arranged; he would arrange for an afternoon of magic, and maybe a little bit of fashion interspersed as well, the plans would make themselves, and closer to that point in time, Essek would tender the invitation. ]
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Well, if he's receptive, I surely won't argue with taking him on as a client. In fact, I would rather enjoy the challenge that would come with such a thing.
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[ Essek took a sip of his matcha boba tea while offering Forrest a smile. ] I admit it was a nice outing out, and it was a pleasure to get to know you a little bit better, Forrest.
[ He lowers from his float to his five foot five frame; being rather short for a drow man, though he was short for any race really save for a halfling or a dwarf. ]
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It's been quite the pleasure indeed. Thank you so much for meeting with me, and for making arrangements as we have.
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Size mattered not in any interaction. ]
I hope that if you make anything, you show me.. as well as keep me abreast of your work on your portfolio, I am very interested in how you make something like that yours.
[ A smile and an incline of his head. ] I get a bit lonely sometimes, and I am only now comfortable enough where I may admit that, so company even if you come over and we work on sewing, I think that I would like that.
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[He seems to realize after the fact that that was possibly a little much, but he doesn't seem inclined to apologize for it, either.]
I've... Due to the way I was raised, I've only frequently started having friends. It was a rather isolated, lonely existence, so any way I can help with such things in others I gladly will.
I think we are very close to wrapping this up if you agree!
I agree, yes!
I'm glad to hear that.