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Post by Vythmiirik on Jan 29, 2022 22:33:34 GMT
Vythmiirik tilts her head in consideration, "Should be easy enough" she replies as she makes her way upstairs and to the left of the upstairs, down a landing area and to a door. She opens it revealing a small but not cramped office, with a book shelf on one wall, filled with all sorts of academic texts, the copier is in one corner, "Would you like them saved as digital files or paper copies?" Vythmiirik asks placing the book on the office desk as she set up the copy machine.
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Post by sasco on Jan 30, 2022 7:08:53 GMT
"Papers, please. I know it's not the best for the environment but I prefer a physical medium than leave it on a drive where it can get corrupted or skimmed by a hacker."
*To be honest, Sasco has a rather unreasonable suspicion about digital mediums. In his mind anything with code can be snooped up by a hacker even though the reality is more complicated than that. He can't even bother himself to get an e-reader and would keep a bag stuffed with paper books. He honestly wishes they could go back to paper currency. As Vyth went to work he can't help but skim some of the texts on the wall.*
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Post by Vythmiirik on Jan 30, 2022 14:35:16 GMT
"It's fine, we use recycled stuff anyhow" Vythmiirik replies as she gets to work on copying the pages, checking with Sasco to make sure she has the correct ones. "These ones right?"
"It's okay, I know Mother doesn't like Grandfather's research notes getting out in the ether, so you probably have good reason for it," Vythmiirik doesn't particularly care too much about technology. Though she does not maintain much of an online presence; she has enough to advertise and keep up to date with the various goings on of the city.
The texts on the wall of bookshelves are a mix of geographical, historical and archaeological works. With a small section devoted to myths and legends; both local and not.
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Post by sasco on Jan 30, 2022 20:49:55 GMT
*As he looks through the books he starts feeling a bit down noticing the similar interests that he shared with her grandfather.*
"Yes, those will do. Would you mind sharing a bit about Grandfather?"
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Post by Vythmiirik on Jan 31, 2022 12:37:03 GMT
Vythmiirik started the copy machine going as she nimbly scanned in the appropriate pages.
"Certainly, what would you like to know?"
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Post by sasco on Jan 31, 2022 21:08:37 GMT
"What was he like? As a person?"
*He swallowed in concern. It seemed like Grandfather had many similarities to him. Was he seen as a crazy man like how Sasco's own clan viewed him?*
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Post by Vythmiirik on Jan 31, 2022 21:29:05 GMT
"Well he died when I was young, he'd been badly injured when the clan travelled here. But I remember him being very kind, a strong person; if a little stubborn. I'd use to sit on his knee and listen to his stories" Vythmiirik sounds fond of him, smiling slightly sadly. "His name was Ornoposs, Grandmother still speaks highly of him, though she was definitely the dominant one of that pair." She added the last part in a very amused tone, as though it's something of an in-joke, before she pauses and turns her head to look as Sasco considering for a moment "Though I imagine you'd be more interested to know how other people viewed him?"
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Post by sasco on Jan 31, 2022 23:17:27 GMT
*He nodded*
"While I did enjoy hearing you talk about him, and glad you have such good memories of him, I was interested in hearing how other people viewed him."
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Post by Vythmiirik on Feb 1, 2022 21:41:30 GMT
She nods "Well, he was considered to be somewhat strange, but he was well respected. I guess you could say he was an eccentric professor of a sort" she pauses for a moment. With a sigh she adds "not everyone agreed with him, some of his theories were considered a bit too out there. Then again every academic has that issue at least once in their lives I suppose" she shrugs as she scans the pages. Frowning slightly she searched her memory. "People did go to him for advice on things whilst the clan was wandering, he often provided care to people who needed it"
After a moment she adds in a sadly amused way "Besides Grandmother would have frozen anyone who pushed their luck, she is fierce when angered and she loved him so much"
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Post by sasco on Feb 1, 2022 23:13:00 GMT
*He lets out a soft chuckle*
"Can't help but love folks who will defend their significant other with such ferocity. I can certainly relate to the academic life. I tried to go down that path myself. The grinding work was irritating on itself but I just felt I didn't belong in the ivory tower for similar reasons."
*He lets out a sigh that conveys that he holds some regret or shame about how that path went.*
"As thankful as I am for the increased freedom I have, I will admit that there are times I miss the prestige."
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Post by Vythmiirik on Feb 2, 2022 18:00:44 GMT
"Grandmother is a stubborn person and well, she's never taken it lightly when someone tries to tell her what to do." Vythmiirik laughs remembering various incidents. "I don't think Grandfather would have liked being the ivory tower either. He was more a of a 'field academic' as we say." She waves a hand to the texts "You'll find he liked to go places and look at things, just as much as he liked to research them"
"Well, you have to do what works for you. You can still publish your research, if you miss it, it will get people knowing your name again." Vythmiirik tries to comfort Sasco as she finished copying the last page and waits for the machine to print and collate the pages.
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Post by sasco on Feb 2, 2022 23:13:58 GMT
"Hmph. I don't know if I even want people knowing my name. Not at this time at least."
*He flips through a few pages while waiting for the machine to do its thing.*
"Do you have a favorite myth or story from the sacred texts?"
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Post by Vythmiirik on Feb 3, 2022 17:36:37 GMT
Vythmiirik laughed a little at that "Yes I suppose you wouldn't want that right now" after a few moments the machine beeps and the pages are dropped into a tray. Vythmiirik picks them up "Would you like me to staple them?" she asks indicating the stapler.
"Hmm, well I have quite a few I like, for example Kengis on the moon, that's a good one" Vythmiirk seemed to be quite fond of it.
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Post by sasco on Feb 3, 2022 21:43:04 GMT
"Kengis? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that one."
*He gestures towards the stack of pages*
"A paper clip would be preferable, please."
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Post by Vythmiirik on Feb 3, 2022 21:57:22 GMT
She seems a little surprised "really?" she pauses for a moment as she grabs a paper-clip out of the desk tidy and secures the document, before handing it over.
"The story in short is that Kengis travelled to the moon with a copper dragon and met with the people who dwelled there" she pauses "It's a silly tale but quite interesting"
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Post by sasco on Feb 4, 2022 8:54:08 GMT
*He cocks a brow as she gave the summary*
"Sounds like quite an adventure."
*He flips through the paper, satisfied that everything he needs is in the stack.*
"Speaking of adventure, I would greatly appreciate it if you could accompany on my next visit to one of these sites. Of course I'll understand if you have to stay and run things. Clan duty comes first after all."
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Post by Vythmiirik on Feb 4, 2022 16:25:22 GMT
"It is, also most likely not true; but it did make a lot of us think about how we'd get there when we were still in the communal nests" she replied smiling at the memory.
"Hmm, I am permitted leave to go for holidays, but I would need permission from the elders and to return within the time period I'm allowed. It does sound like it would be a fun adventure though. I've never left the city before." Vythmiirik admitted, it would be work to organise it but she wouldn't say no to travelling somewhere for once...well providing it would be safe.
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Post by sasco on Feb 4, 2022 21:47:34 GMT
*He smiles softly*
"Of course. I suppose we are done up here then? I could go for a few more of bites."
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Post by Vythmiirik on Feb 4, 2022 22:06:36 GMT
Vythmiirik nods with a smile "Sure, well if you ever want to borrow anything else let us know. As for the food, well; you haven't even tried dessert yet!" She grins a little mischievously, but mostly playful.
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Post by sasco on Feb 5, 2022 20:45:40 GMT
"Ohh, can't wait to try what desserts you have!"
*He starts his way down the stairs.*
"Do you think your father would still be up for showing his tail spinning trick? Perhaps dessert would be a good time for it."
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