addressed to Thorne, but open to all.

[londonbound]

To the Summoned of Thorne,

I have a proposition, a humble request, or perhaps an opportunity -- depending on how you choose to view it.

As you likely know by now, Kell and I have taken up residence in the city of Nott, which (as you also likely know) continues to be short on resources not as freely available there as they have been in the castle town. Recently, a plan was put in place to renovate the old hospital in Nott, which has been in disrepair and requires various physical upkeep, as well as staff.

If any of you should find yourselves with extra time you wish to donate, it would be well appreciated. If you have experience with architecture or building, that's great -- if not, that's not a problem. We need people to carry supplies, help make and bring meals for those doing the manual labor, or really just anyone who can hold a hammer and follow basic instructions. If you want to volunteer, work will be found for you; there are always never-ending lists of tasks, and never enough hands to take them up.

The weather is cold and wet now, but we're getting started on the interior. If you're willing to cast warming enchantments, that's also an option.

I can list more ideas if needed, but feel free to offer your talents. Surely, uses will be found for them. And I know you're all a talented enough bunch.

One more thing -- thank you to all who volunteered their time, coin, or gifts to the orphanage last month. The matrons have asked me to pass along their gratitude, and the note that they would continue to appreciate volunteers there too, as they don't have enough adults to mind the children at this time.

I know this has been a long-winded note. Thank you for your time.

Our door is always open to friends. Please don't be shy.

Yours,



(( ooc: feel free to handwave your character helping out at any of these things, incorporate it into your own logs icly, etc! this will be an ongoing project spanning at least a few months, so also definitely hit me up ooc if you want your character to take a more hands-on or leadership approach, or if you have any other ideas!!

the location is an old infirmary in Nott. NPC locals will be working on it, as part of the project is to provide jobs for people who need them. ))

Comments

[diametrically]

probably for the best that i'm not. it might end up looking like something else instead of a hospital.

private forever

[blackeyedprince]

[...damn. he did it again, didn't he?]

You're right.

I'm sorry. I will be more careful in the future.

[ordinar]

Yeah, it's not bad.

I can add you to my route whenever you want. As long as you pay well, haha.

[ordinar]

Kyle has a friend, uh

V

[Fuck, what was his name again? The "handwriting" gets smaller and smudgier as the next message comes in.]

Vincent? I think?

Anyway, he's building a bike. It's a thing with wheels that you pedal to move. Way faster than walking, and it eats and shits less than a horse.

[londonbound]

You also must stop thinking of the Summoned as the only ones with power. We're helping because we can, not because Nott would crumble without us. Its people have stood defiant this long. Careful not to wound their pride.

[ His conversations with Lyle have made that very clear. Rhy might be a bit hypocritical, having also exaggerated his own ability to make a difference in his head, but every day spent understanding and engaging in the duties he's agreed to here teach him to adjust his views. Or at least to learn better ways of expressing them.

It's a good learning experience. He thinks their parents would be proud. (He's nearly given up hoping to see them again.) ]

[funbreaker]

Fine, I suppose I'll accept "strapping man."

[ Even if he's described himself as a "grizzled old bard" in the past, that was at least somewhat a jest. ]

And glad am I that I did. You've made good use of that connection.

As for timing, perhaps in a few days, if that works?

[ He's still recovering from a dip in a frozen lake, though he doesn't mention as much now. A few more days to make it back to 100% might be for the best. ]

[thoughts]

outside is okay. she's good with numbers and she has two hands for packing or carrying or anything else too.

[londonbound]

You mean getting to see my winning smile isn't payment enough?

[londonbound]

Ha! A mystery building of some kind...

Thankfully, the architects and builders have their plans, so all you'll need to do is be able to follow instructions.

[glaciare]

Of course. And please let me know if there is anything else you need.

That he is. He's no stranger to rebuilding, either -- he's helped patch things up around the place we called home on our world often enough. And for what he doesn't know, he takes direction quite well indeed.

( :) )

[flagrates]

Of course, I'd be happy to assist
I know my way around a hammer, though anything more complicated I would need instructions. And carrying things won't be a problem.

[diametrically]

we could still say it's a hospital. artistic license or something like that.

will you be there?

[londonbound]

Certainly. I think we'll be at it for some time, depending on how long the work takes.

How are things with you?

[londonbound]

Perhaps Viktor, the inventor? He's in Cadens, in the Free Cities.

A thing with wheels. Like a carriage without a horse? I've heard of such things in other Summoned's worlds.

[londonbound]

I see. Your friend sounds like she has some great talents we can use.

Please thank her for me.

[londonbound]

[ Jill, please... ]

Sounds like a useful fellow to have around. Thanks for volunteering both your time.

And you're both welcome to visit if you like. No need to only be in touch for business. Why don't you stop by for a cup of tea next time you're in Nott? (Or use the tea as an excuse to portal over; that's fine too.)

[londonbound]

Ah, Clive! It's good to hear from you. Jill was just telling me how good you are at following instructions.

Jests aside, your time and strength would be very much appreciated. I understand you have some building experience? You won't be on your own, regardless. There are schematics, and the builders in Nott will be able to give better direction than I.

[ Considering Rhy's never even held a hammer in his life. ]

[flagrates]

Did she?

[ 😳😳😳😳😳

Ahem. Anyway!!! ]

I do, yes. Jill and I's home back on our world needs the occasional upkeep, and I don't like sitting around while others do the work. I can read a schematic fine, if the builders have them. When would you like us to arrive?

[funbreaker]

Aye, I would doubt this is a project that would happen over a matter of days.

[ Rhy is probably only asking after him to be polite, but Thancred still takes a moment to consider if he's noticed his absence. Unlikely, when Rhy has been spending most of his time in Nott, so he can probably get away with not acknowledging that he's been laid up in bed. ]

It's been business as usual on my end. Well, save for that trip to the island, but that was a month ago now.

Oh, and a few weeks back Stephen and I chased down a man trying to buy a necromancy spellbook in the castle town's black market. That was thrilling.

[ordinar]

Oh. Yeah.

Kind of like a carriage, but...not really. I'll just have to show it to you when it's ready.

[ordinar]

Hmmmmm...

It's worth a discount at least.

[blackeyedprince]

[It's all in text, but Wilhelm can practically hear the long tired sight from the sheer length of the pause before Kell's next reply.]

Ehh...it's not like that. I'm just tired.

[Ha! The understatement of the century.]

I'm already helping.

and doing a million other things beside that.

[Like you know valiantly struggling to keep the house in order while Rhy is off on his important liason business. When he's not running errands for him. Or at his guard duty. Or trying not to fall back on his studies.]

[blackeyedprince]

I know.

[Will he? Maybe. One day. In the future. How far ? Who can tell. Not him by any means.]

I'm just frustrated. That's all.

[It's a lie. Of course, it's a lie. Yet Kell is too proud and stubborn to admit the truth. That he hates it.

He hates that nothing, not a single thing, has turned as he thought it would be. That he's permanently overworked and underslept trying to juggle all the thing he wants to do, on top of the things he had no idea that needs to be done, so they are both fed, have clean clothes, not living in filthy house or freezing to death in harsh Nott winter. All this so Rhy could concentrate on his duties as liason. Which are many. That's the least he can do knowing all too well that he's pretty useless in any diplomatic task that's more than being a glorified postman.

That he is the one not taking their move well. That he left so much good things he did not appreciate enough right until he lost them, to hear no gratitude ... or at least not in a way that counts in his opinion.

That Lila might have had a point calling him spoiled. That Mildred might have had a point calling his move madness. That Yennefer was right telling him to his face that it would be harder for him to study, while he won't completely escape from under the scrutiny as he hopes to.

But would never want to go back to the castle. It would have been like admitting defeat, and he's too proud to that. Instead, he advertises the wonders of Nott to all his friends that remain in the castle, in vain hope that maybe some day he will even believe it. He says nothing to Lucifer, though. He's the only one who would smell the deceit from a mile away.

All this while he privately seethes and stews in his hatred. Once again looking for excuses to go somewhere else.]

[thoughts]

i'll pass your message along. thank you too. it's nice, to be building something. where have they been going if they don't have a functioning hospital?

[glaciare]

You're far too kind -- I'm not certain how to begin to repay it. But I think that would be lovely, and I am certain Clive would agree. If I may -- Dion and Joshua could both use the change of scenery and company far more than myself. Might I extend the invitation to them, as well?