voice; un: nancy; open to moon & stars

[keenely]

-- Hello? Hi. My name is Nancy Wheeler, and I have a couple of things I'd like to ask, if anyone has the time.

[ unfortunately, no matter how much research nancy's done on everything she possibly could, the idea of recording a voice message for an entire network of people to listen to is still a little overwhelming for her. she knows it's a useful tool, but she's from 1985, so. y'know. it's a lot. still! she has a few questions, and she's not going to let something like feeling intimidated by new, magical technology stop her.

and yes, she knows there are horrifying monsters running around at night, which is normally a fight she'd be running head first into, but she doesn't have her gun. guns just- aren't a thing here, as far as she's learned. maybe she should ask..? no. let's not go there, if she doesn't have to. ]

Has anyone had the opportunity to register and attend classes at the University of Terebellum? I've only recently arrived here, but I figure the best way I can help or contribute to everything that's happening in this world is to learn magic, so. I'd like to do that. I'm just wondering if anyone knows how to go about registering for classes.

-- Or if there's anyone that would be willing to teach me on their own. I know it's a lot to ask, but I'm a quick learn, and I used to tutor my classmates back at school - [ wow, okay, cutting off that thought. how embarrassing. ] -- I just think it would be beneficial to form some sort of study group, for anyone that wants to learn magic, but doesn't have access to the University here just yet. I would be more than willing to set something up, but I just need someone to teach me the basics, first.

Any information on how I can go about learning magic, from the very start, would be appreciated - even moreso if anyone has the time to teach me, too. Although if there's something I could be doing to help that might be more effective than learning magic, I'm certainly open to that, too.

[ someone teach her how to fight with a sword, please. ]

Thank you.

Comments

text; un: freddybear

[pebblestone]

If you have room to spare, I would be interested in joining this magical study group.
My own talent with magic is rather abysmal.

[ He understands steel weapons, but magic....not so much. Send help. ]

I'm afraid I haven't much to offer in return unless you have any interest in learning how to wield lances and swords.

[keenely]

If anything this is giving me more motivation to learn so I can actually tutor everyone that's interested! If this whole world is powered by magic, I think it's definitely worth learning about, and learning to use, if we can. I'll look into it more.

Honestly? That knowledge and skillset definitely holds a lot of weight here, too. I'm not sure how good I would be at handling a sword, though. I'm not exactly a star athlete.

But... Maybe.

[pebblestone]

All you need is a willingness to learn and the dedication to stick with it.
Some of the best warriors I know started off unable to even lift a sword.
Of course, I've no wish to pressure you if you find the prospect daunting.

[keenely]

[ unable to even lift a sword it sounds like a joke, but man. even one of the shotguns she's held before was a little heavy, so. right. wow. okay. just need to keep her expectations realistic! she might.. not be good at it right away. and that's okay? that's totally okay. ]

It's definitely daunting, but sometimes the best things for us are.

I don't know if I should commit to training just yet, but it's definitely not a no.

[pebblestone]

Certainly.
Take as long as you like to decide, though I suspect sooner rather than later would be wisest.

[ Since....well, they are in the middle of a war rn. ]

[keenely]

You're right.

I suppose it wouldn't hurt to meet up for a beginner lesson soon..? That way I'll find out if there's any potential for me to actually get a handle on it or not, at least. And then I can redirect my focus solely on magic.

And wow, I'm definitely overthinking this.

[pebblestone]

Nonsense.
You're simply being prepared.

[ And there's no such thing as overpreparedness in his book. ]

But I would be happy to meet whenever you have the time.

[keenely]

As of right now I sort of have nothing but time.


Although I'm realizing I really should have asked this at the start - Are you under Moon or Stars?

[pebblestone]

Ah, forgive me for not introducing myself properly at the start.
I am Frederick, of the Moon Temple.
I was previously the deputy of the Shepherds back in my homeland of Ylisse.

[keenely]

It's okay!

I'm part of the Moon Temple as well. And I was just trying to survive high school, back where I'm from.

[pebblestone]

This must be quite different from the life you're used to.

[ Well, he says that, but he doesn't actually know much about where she comes from. ]

If there's any way I can help you in these difficult times, please do let me know.
We are of the same faction, after all.
It's only logical for us to collaborate together and share what we know.

[keenely]

I never, ever would have imagined a place like this being real. It honestly still doesn't feel entirely real, but I know I need to get over that, fast.

Yeah! Same here, seriously. I'm going to try and get my hands on some literature about magic so I can start learning. And I really would like to try combat lessons, too. So we can work on both together.

[pebblestone]

I look forward to the day we can all study and learn together.
In the meantime, I'll see if I can't collect supplies for lessons if you're interested.