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[eternalmagic]

Good morning. I've recently arrived in Riverview - my name is Mordred.

Suggestions are both welcome and encouraged as I learn my way around this lovely city. So is advice. [Although that could be such a bad idea. It's fine. He's accepted his choices.] In the meantime, I'll be fulfilling a position with Gramarye Magic Research.

Those of you that use magic yourselves, I sincerely hope our paths will cross while I'm here.

[And boy does he ever mean it.]

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[inlaid]

Says the man who hasn't actually ridden on my bike before.

[Excuse you, it is a gorgeous piece of machinery.]

But fine, I can get a car from the depot if you prefer. Might be better anyway if you want to take half the jungle back with you.

[eternalmagic]

All right, fair enough.

How about this -- you bring your bike, but I'll handle my own transportation. No need to weigh you down.

[inlaid]

Actual transportation or are you talking about a spell of some sort?

[eternalmagic]

More often than not.

[inlaid]

[She doesn't like it. He has power, yes, but she knows the jungle beyond the wall better than him, at least for the moment. He could handle himself, perhaps, but she doesn't know and that means until she learns otherwise she'll feel a sense of responsibility for him. Lips pursing together and texts back.]

I can't stop you from heading out there on your own however you like, but if you come with me then we travel together.

[eternalmagic]

We will. I promise.

No need to worry so much, Bryn -- I may be a newcomer, but I'm no amateur.

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[inlaid]

[Bryn switches the conversation to a private feed.]

Can't help worrying, not going to try. It's my job to be careful with this sort of thing.

But for what it's worth it's just for the first time, and it's the same deal I'd make with anyone who's a new arrival. Even if I believe you when you say you're not an amateur. Has nothing to do with your skill or power and everything to do with taking someone into dangerous territory that's unfamiliar to them.

[eternalmagic]

[He's surprised that she changes the channel over, but gathers that it only emphasizes the weight behind her sentiment. He's almost touched.]

I wouldn't be so bold in this dangerous territory if I didn't know I'll have you watching my back.

[This is a complete lie. But it's a lie meant entirely to make her feel better, so it's like... the good kind.]

[inlaid]

[It's also because she's being a mother hen and there's no reason to give anyone cause to think she doubts he can't handle himself by continuing to air this publicly.]

Mhmm. I'm sure that's exactly it.

[Grinning at her screen, she adds:]

Give me a date or dates and I'll make arrangements. In the meantime if there are other recommendations you're looking for, you know how to reach me.

[eternalmagic]

[He does give it some thought. With any luck, he's going to have some new students to deal with, and it might not be prudent to disappear for significant periods while they're still in the early stages. Then again, he can always make arrangements. And 'instructor' isn't his only job.]

Classes begin Thursday, and are once a week after that. Give me a day after that to buffer emergencies, and beyond that my time is for this.

[inlaid]

I'm flexible for the most part. Take your time settling in and just get back to me when you're ready. Wouldn't want to rush you out of town before you have a chance to check out one of those restaurants or bars.

[eternalmagic]

Excellent point. And how far in advance do I need to book you, exactly, if I want you to join me?

[inlaid]

24 hours notice just to give me time to prep and find a pet-sitter. And reserve a vehicle.

[eternalmagic]

That's an awful lot of work just to go out to dinner.

[inlaid]

Dinner? I thought we were talking about a jungle excursion when you said booking...

[eternalmagic]

Ah, no. I meant at one of the restaurants or bars.

[inlaid]

Oh, well, for dinner or a drink...I'm good with spur of the moment plans. If I'm available I'll join you and if not we can pick another date/time. Have a preference for which we check out first?

[She can roll with this, even if she hadn't realized right away he might want company at these places she's been telling him about. Usually she's quicker on the uptake but so much can be lost in text...]

[eternalmagic]

[Well, he did say he'd be grateful.]

Let's go with The Black Hollow, since that was your first suggestion.

[inlaid]

Perfect. Drop me a line whenever and I'll meet you there.

[eternalmagic]

Yes ma'am.