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[hexcope]

[So getting used to this new kind of technology was certainly an… experience. He still isn’t really comfortable with the idea of a video recording of himself, and even an instantaneous voice transmission is beyond the level of tech he’s accustomed to so text is the way to go. Unfortunately, he’s using this like some sort of magical LinkedIn, so it’s a very formal letter style he’s got going on.]

Hello,

My name is Jayce Talis. I’ve noticed there’s a few buildings here that seem to be laboratories. If any have availability to lend a room or two, I have research and device development I would like to work on. Ideally if there’s any access to a forge of some sort, that would be preferred, but not required. I have a personal reference if necessary to demonstrate good character.

[He notably does not say anywhere that there will probably be explosions.]

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[hexcope]

I'm meeting him in person shortly. Glad to hear he comes so highly recommended. What has he made for you?

[hasitsthorns]

oh, that's great!!
you'll love him

and he made me
hold on, let me find it

[ There is a pause between those texts and the next, which is a miniature wire dog. ]

ta-dah!!!
look how CUTE

[hexcope]

Wow it's

[Uh.]

really interesting!

[It kind of looks like scrap to him, but hey, someone seems to like it.]

[hasitsthorns]

it is, right?
he's such a big guy that, like
I dunno
it just impressed me he could make more delicate things, maybe?

[ Also, that is was for her at all is... It's nice, okay! ]

anyway!!
I can really only offer encouragement but hope you find good people to work with

[hexcope]

I can tell it took a lot of time to make, even if it's just 12 gauge wire.

[Which is more interesting to him, considering how much wire it uses.]

Thanks!

[hasitsthorns]

oh yeah?
aw
that makes it even more special, I guess, if he made it for me

but you're welcome!
and like I said- let me know if there is any way I can help
even if like testing stuff?
I used to help Feldspar with his alchemy all the time

[hexcope]

I'm still a ways away from testing. I'd prefer to run over a dozen trials of anything new on my own, before I get anyone else involved, as a safety precaution. But I will let you know once I'm in the human-trial stages.

[hasitsthorns]

hmmm
suddenly questioning the ethics of my alchemist friend using me as a test subject now but
obviously, it worked out fine

but I'll look forward to it
I may not know much about science and innovation and all that
but it's neat to see the results

[hexcope]

Uh. Yes, you should question that. No one should be a test subject before rigorous testing on non-sentient beings.

[hasitsthorns]

huh
he always seemed so, like, an expert and knew what he was doing
I never thought it was weird

[ She may be stupid, Jayce. ]

but okay!!
good to know you'll do all the proper stuff first

[hexcope]

You can still be an expert and be unethical at the same time. In fact, that's usually more likely to happen than not. Just try to keep that in mind, if you ever come across that situation again.

[hasitsthorns]

what!!
that's kind of scummy...
but also noted!
I'll ask you if I'm not sure