03 ☘ voice

[necrocabbage]

[Trahearne's tone is usually slow and measured, but today, it's practically melancholy. It's at odds with the otherwise good news that he has to share.]

I recently found employment.

It's at a place on the north end of the shopping district named Anovel's Antiques. I stopped in recently to ask where some of the pieces came from, and it seems that my interest was enough to land me the job. If any of you are eager to learn more about the cultures here, you're welcome to stop by. Every item here has a story, and leaning those stories is by far the best part of my job.

[Here he pauses and draws in a breath, as if bracing himself, but what comes out isn't what he meant to address. He's not sure he can say it out loud, not yet.]

I likely won't be at the Dreaming Bridge very often for the next week or so. I - I need some time to steady myself. I'll keep my yimo on me to stay in touch.

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[makebelieveavenger]

You don't sound particularly pleased about it.

[Aaaand because she's nosy...]

Is something the matter?

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[afoolsgold]

[The Fool suspects that he knows his friend well enough by now to be able to tell when something is amiss with him. He contemplates his reply carefully before responding.]

Your new work sounds delightful! [his enthusiasm is not feigned, though the concern creeps into his tone.] I shall of course visit you; I am always in the market to acquire more trinkets, and learning more of the history of this place interests me.

[that, he thinks, is a safe way to begin.]

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[rutility]

[ Rutile knows Trahearne only by sight; still, it is strange to hear someone so discouraged about finding a place in society. Perhaps some encouragement is in order. ]

I would be happy to take you up on such an offer, whenever you feel quite on your feet. I’d like to know more about our hosts in Aifaran.

Congratulations on the employment, also. Archival jobs are crucial; though overlooked, we have much to learn from the past.