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riverview2018-08-07 05:28 pm
secretarialhand) wrote in riverview2018-08-07 05:28 pm
@mer.aisava; video
[When the video feed turns on, it shows a pale young elven man with an extremely calm demeanor, sitting at a desk made of heavy, dark wood, and anyone who's been to Gramarye Magic Research will recognize that wallpaper. His hands are folded neatly in front of himself, and he's dressed in a simple blue tunic, pierced ears lifted, alert and attentive.
Lifting his chin slightly, he pins the camera with a serious expression.]
Our name is Csevet Aisava, and we have recently been placed in charge of administrative tasks at Gramarye Magic Research.
[A pause.]
It is clear that whoever preceded us in this position was far more invested in research than paperwork. We would like to request that any in the employ of the Research Center please turn in copies of all necessary receipts and reports since...
[Another pause, and he lifts a hand to shift a paper into better view.]
...January first.
They may be left at our desk, or submitted by mail or electronically.
[That last word sounds awkward, as if he's only said it a handful of times in his life and doesn't entirely understand what it means. Csevet hates not entirely understanding things, and there's an undercurrent of that as well, his ears pulling back against his head a little.]
Our thanks.
Lifting his chin slightly, he pins the camera with a serious expression.]
Our name is Csevet Aisava, and we have recently been placed in charge of administrative tasks at Gramarye Magic Research.
[A pause.]
It is clear that whoever preceded us in this position was far more invested in research than paperwork. We would like to request that any in the employ of the Research Center please turn in copies of all necessary receipts and reports since...
[Another pause, and he lifts a hand to shift a paper into better view.]
...January first.
They may be left at our desk, or submitted by mail or electronically.
[That last word sounds awkward, as if he's only said it a handful of times in his life and doesn't entirely understand what it means. Csevet hates not entirely understanding things, and there's an undercurrent of that as well, his ears pulling back against his head a little.]
Our thanks.
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[ Never let it be said that Dorian cannot be a brat when someone gets their hackles up. ]
Oh, my, and here I thought the courts of the Imperium were pretentious. And certainly, as there are an entire two of you in residence here, we should all acclimate to your cultural affectations, yes? I respect in your lands it "presumptive" and "in poor taste", but is it not also diplomatic when arriving in a new land to learn the traits and customs therein? If it is not, I really am a piss poor Ambassador.
[ And all is spoken with a pleasant smile, very diplomatic, really. ]
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[Well, there we are. Being called a secretary isn't exactly an insult where Csevet comes from.]
We beg pardon, Mer Pavus, but we did not intend to imply that others should take on this manner of speaking, simply that we would perceive ourselves as impolite were we to stop. Serenity has suggested we make effort to adapt to the culture of this place even through wording, but such habit is difficult to break, when a lack of formality seems to us to imply...intimacy...that we had not intended to offer.
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[Secretary to the Court is still a secretary.]
You've rather missed the point, but it's hardly important. I'll be sure to report expenditures heretofore in a timely fashion.
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We enjoy our profession a great deal, Mer Pavus, and fail to see shame in it. As for your point, since we are apparently quite dense and incapable of understanding your meaning, please state it more clearly so we may grasp the wisdom of it.
[Is that snide? Oh yes. It's very snide.]
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[He nods.]
As for your profession, yay you, I suppose? Enjoying it does seem preferable to its being a drudgery, after all, and someone has to do it.
[Just...not me. That's what we have Laetan for...I'm not a plebeian.]
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We believe, Mer Pavus, that listening to one speak in a slightly different way is less difficult a task than altering the way in which one speaks, and so we would appreciate any effort of understanding while we adjusment.
[A pause, his eyes on the screen.]
However, we feel no need to make uncomfortable adjustments for the comfort of those who would trivialize our position, our customs, and our Emperor.
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[He doesn't sound annoyed, though, and instead laughs.]
To each his own, I suppose. May all of you have a delightful day.