I was elated to find you were conscripted into the Eagles, for they're the closest to my own Coterie. I wish I could be there with you. The leader of the Eagles is quite intriguing.
How do you fare? I've learned Law is in Tikal, and Shionne is in Coatepec... where all the good libraries are. I hope she takes advantage of them, for I am extremely envious. I am in Kiichpan. The Vipers aren't really the reading sort, though they do have an appreciation for relics and antiquities.
I was told if I would be given to research whatever I was able to return from the temples, and thought you may also be interested in such a project.
[ rinwell is so quick to respond to this once she sees it, scribbling her writing down in response, only having read so much of it. (it's so stuffy and so very dohalim, but she's relieved as hell to see a letter like this from him, as surprising as that might be to her past self.) ]
dohalim??? dohalim is that really you??
[ she doesn't even think to write properly, or anything. she doesn't even answer his statement about her interest in his project.
Yes, it's me, and I'm fine. A little tired. The beds here are lacking a certain softness, but I'm planning to perform many missions to buy another mattress.
[How many gold pieced could it cost, 10???]
How are you? Eagle told me you were well, but as strangely charming a fellow as he is-- I had to hear it for myself.
Is Coba as dirty and dangerous as people make it out to be? If your accommodations are too miserable, you may stay with me in Kiichpan. Between the two of us we could make it livable.
[ all she can think is 'same old dohalim' when he talks about his bedding problems. she doesn't get mad at him, like she would before, instead merely rolling her eyes to herself and chalking it up to him being him.
sighing softly, just the sound of his voice puts her at ease — knowing he's out there and he's okay is enough for now. after what she experienced with the incense and law in the beginning of her time here, she's been more worried about her friends than usual. ]
If a mattress is all you're worried about over there, I'd say it's a lot better than here. The people are friendly enough, but... there're zeugles just roaming the streets. Practically all the time! [ she'll have to learn not to call them zeugles here considering they're different in this world — sorry, force of habit. ]
If that's okay with you... I wouldn't mind the vacation. And I only just got here.
[ already needing a break from this place and it's been, what, a couple days?? ]
The streets? Have they no guard, or defense forces? How pitiful. I must have words with Eagle. That is entirely unacceptable.
Kiichpan is lovely. It's clean and well-kept. Safe as well. There are children here, a great many of them in fact.
You must visit. They call it the 'floating city' for all bridges. I have plans to sit upon the longest one and paint the reflections of flowers upon the water.
Stay with me, and we will have a merry time. There are plenty of places to eat as well. Lots of sweets. Likely due to the children.
[ she does not at all trust this town's defenses. she's chosen to stay in a room on a higher floor than most others for the sake of being a bit safer, but it's still pretty nerve wracking regardless. ]
It figures you'd find your way to the nicest place here. [ at least from the description, she assumes as much. seriously. ] Ugh, and you have sweets?! We don't even have stores here! You've got to be kidding me!
See. You must come. For the sweets, if not for my enchanting company.
I'll buy you a box to greet you upon arrival. Then we can sit in a park, and eat them together. The flora and fauna are very different here, but I think you'll find it as beautiful as I do.
[ she just cannot believe how different his location is to hers. with every word he uses, he makes her increasingly jealous of his circumstances. ]
Right, okay. I'll visit as soon as I can. I want to get used to the paths between the towns anyway. [ to help with her exploration job, and figuring this world out. ]
I wish there was something I could bring you from here, but unless you're really into collecting dirt...
I'd kind of rather not. They told me they're safe, but I'm having a tough time believing that.
[ the mounts, that is. she's going to opt to not ride those things for a while. ]
You don't need to meet me, though! They gave us these masks to wear in the incense — said they keep you from breathing it in. I don't have any extras, so I wouldn't want to put you in danger just to meet me.
[ and at his very dohalim-like request... ] I haven't seen any crystals, but I could probably find you a neat-looking rock...?
Maybe you'll find a giant owl who can fly you about.
I wonder if Hootle would be jealous...
[Dohalim isn't averse to the idea of a mount. He imagines himself on a white stallion, of course. With a very majestic mane. In ornate gold tack.
Will Dohalim's taste ever adjust to normal-person levels of luxury? The answer is no. Never.]
I've fashioned a mask of my own. It's rather handsome. I was considering making you all a mask in your favourite colours, so we may complete missions in style.
I'm sure I'll appreciate whatever you're able to find. We have similar tastes after all.
[In ancient objects, anyway. Maybe not in jewelry]
[ even if flying on a giant owl would be cool. hootle hoots softly from her hood, saying he would definitely be jealous, but maybe if they do find a giant owl, she could talk him into it... ]
Actually... I wouldn't mind one. If it doesn't work as well, I could always just wear it over the one I have. [ since the eagles have given her an apparently very good one... ] You think we could all match? Like a team, or something!
[ she's also excited to see whatever absurd mask he's made for himself. if it's anything like the rest of his tastes, it's extremely gaudy and stands out way too much. ]
I've already begun looking at textiles. You have such a bright and refreshing palette, they'll surely have something exquisite to fashion your mask from.
If I have it my way we will. I think we could use the morale boost.
I think we could, too. I kind of can't wait to see what you pick out for me, to be honest.
[ seriously. it's... fun? to see how dohalim sees her fashion sense and style? he's quite the dressed up rich guy, but his strange taste in....... things.... makes her a liiittle bit concerned. but whatever, it's a gift from a friend. she'll have fun with it. ]
Yeah, I've just been using a piece of cloth for him. It's not the best, so... if you want to make him something, we'd appreciate it.
And I'm excited that you're excited. It's nice to have something to look forward to. Now I have you, Law, and a sartorial challenge to occupy my thoughts.
Copalli may not have all the familiarity and comfort of Dahna, but that only means there's an entire world for us discover. Think of the history... and the artifacts.
Hm. What would you say is Hootle's colour, silver?
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Date: 2021-11-02 07:29 pm (UTC)I hope my letter finds both you and Hootle well.
I was elated to find you were conscripted into the Eagles, for they're the closest to my own Coterie. I wish I could be there with you. The leader of the Eagles is quite intriguing.
How do you fare? I've learned Law is in Tikal, and Shionne is in Coatepec... where all the good libraries are. I hope she takes advantage of them, for I am extremely envious. I am in Kiichpan. The Vipers aren't really the reading sort, though they do have an appreciation for relics and antiquities.
I was told if I would be given to research whatever I was able to return from the temples, and thought you may also be interested in such a project.
Your friend,
Dohalim Il Qaras
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Date: 2021-11-03 01:26 am (UTC)dohalim??? dohalim is that really you??
[ she doesn't even think to write properly, or anything. she doesn't even answer his statement about her interest in his project.
wait okay. ]
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Date: 2021-11-03 01:30 am (UTC)Dohalim! Are you okay?!
[ she's been so worried about her friends. and shionne's here too, he said???? AUGH she has so much to deal with now. ]
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Date: 2021-11-03 02:25 am (UTC)[How many gold pieced could it cost, 10???]
How are you? Eagle told me you were well, but as strangely charming a fellow as he is-- I had to hear it for myself.
Is Coba as dirty and dangerous as people make it out to be? If your accommodations are too miserable, you may stay with me in Kiichpan. Between the two of us we could make it livable.
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Date: 2021-11-03 03:53 am (UTC)sighing softly, just the sound of his voice puts her at ease — knowing he's out there and he's okay is enough for now. after what she experienced with the incense and law in the beginning of her time here, she's been more worried about her friends than usual. ]
If a mattress is all you're worried about over there, I'd say it's a lot better than here. The people are friendly enough, but... there're zeugles just roaming the streets. Practically all the time! [ she'll have to learn not to call them zeugles here considering they're different in this world — sorry, force of habit. ]
If that's okay with you... I wouldn't mind the vacation. And I only just got here.
[ already needing a break from this place and it's been, what, a couple days?? ]
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Date: 2021-11-03 10:59 pm (UTC)Kiichpan is lovely. It's clean and well-kept. Safe as well. There are children here, a great many of them in fact.
You must visit. They call it the 'floating city' for all bridges. I have plans to sit upon the longest one and paint the reflections of flowers upon the water.
Stay with me, and we will have a merry time. There are plenty of places to eat as well. Lots of sweets. Likely due to the children.
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Date: 2021-11-04 12:48 am (UTC)[ she does not at all trust this town's defenses. she's chosen to stay in a room on a higher floor than most others for the sake of being a bit safer, but it's still pretty nerve wracking regardless. ]
It figures you'd find your way to the nicest place here. [ at least from the description, she assumes as much. seriously. ] Ugh, and you have sweets?! We don't even have stores here! You've got to be kidding me!
[ SIGH.
you're going to make her jealous, dammit!!! ]
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Date: 2021-11-04 04:24 am (UTC)I'll buy you a box to greet you upon arrival. Then we can sit in a park, and eat them together. The flora and fauna are very different here, but I think you'll find it as beautiful as I do.
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Date: 2021-11-04 04:43 am (UTC)Right, okay. I'll visit as soon as I can. I want to get used to the paths between the towns anyway. [ to help with her exploration job, and figuring this world out. ]
I wish there was something I could bring you from here, but unless you're really into collecting dirt...
[ there's, like, nothing. ]
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Date: 2021-11-04 11:40 pm (UTC)I can meet you half-way, if you wish. I think it would ease my mind to know you weren't alone in the wilderness for too long.
[A pause, finger tapping his cheek thoughtfully.]
Do they have any interesting rocks or minerals? They're dirt adjacent.
I enjoy crystals. Maybe I could fashion a new pair of earrings out of your findings.
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Date: 2021-11-05 09:05 pm (UTC)[ the mounts, that is. she's going to opt to not ride those things for a while. ]
You don't need to meet me, though! They gave us these masks to wear in the incense — said they keep you from breathing it in. I don't have any extras, so I wouldn't want to put you in danger just to meet me.
[ and at his very dohalim-like request... ] I haven't seen any crystals, but I could probably find you a neat-looking rock...?
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Date: 2021-11-05 10:39 pm (UTC)I wonder if Hootle would be jealous...
[Dohalim isn't averse to the idea of a mount. He imagines himself on a white stallion, of course. With a very majestic mane. In ornate gold tack.
Will Dohalim's taste ever adjust to normal-person levels of luxury? The answer is no. Never.]
I've fashioned a mask of my own. It's rather handsome. I was considering making you all a mask in your favourite colours, so we may complete missions in style.
I'm sure I'll appreciate whatever you're able to find. We have similar tastes after all.
[In ancient objects, anyway. Maybe not in jewelry]
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Date: 2021-11-06 03:26 am (UTC)[ even if flying on a giant owl would be cool. hootle hoots softly from her hood, saying he would definitely be jealous, but maybe if they do find a giant owl, she could talk him into it... ]
Actually... I wouldn't mind one. If it doesn't work as well, I could always just wear it over the one I have. [ since the eagles have given her an apparently very good one... ] You think we could all match? Like a team, or something!
[ she's also excited to see whatever absurd mask he's made for himself. if it's anything like the rest of his tastes, it's extremely gaudy and stands out way too much. ]
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Date: 2021-11-06 04:23 pm (UTC)If I have it my way we will. I think we could use the morale boost.
Does Hootle also have to wear a mask?
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Date: 2021-11-07 03:44 am (UTC)[ seriously. it's... fun? to see how dohalim sees her fashion sense and style? he's quite the dressed up rich guy, but his strange taste in....... things.... makes her a liiittle bit concerned. but whatever, it's a gift from a friend. she'll have fun with it. ]
Yeah, I've just been using a piece of cloth for him. It's not the best, so... if you want to make him something, we'd appreciate it.
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Date: 2021-11-08 02:18 am (UTC)Copalli may not have all the familiarity and comfort of Dahna, but that only means there's an entire world for us discover. Think of the history... and the artifacts.
Hm. What would you say is Hootle's colour, silver?