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[dunamagic]

CORRESPONDENCE

...OF THE ESTEEMED LORD ESSEK THELYSS (UN: SHADOWHAND), FIRST OF THEIR NAME, HAILING FROM THE REALM OF CRITICAL ROLE, RESIDING, AT PRESENT, IN THE GRAND CRESENT. SINGLE.

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Comments

[astraythought]

"I'll remember that, about your eyes." Look, her world lacks drow; she hadn't fully parsed all the ways he was different, beyond the magic thing in general.

"But I'll set aside some of my best soaps for you, certainly. I'm trying to find the perfect recipe for lavender scented bars."

[dunamagic]

"Excellent, you can already count me as a loyal customer, Ms. Ducky."

He does pause and think about if he should explain his eyes further and really, there are not many he feels as comfortable with as he does Ducky.

"My people once lived underground, because of this, our vision in the dark is very keen, but.. we are maladjusted to the sun," he jostles his parasol very carefully. Even in a trees shade he is still using the object to cast himself in a deeper shade.

[astraythought]

"And yet, you invited me to the gardens for this conversation. So drawn to the beauty of flowers, or trusting in the setting to offer protection?"

She appreciates that he takes the time to explain; it's a mark of kindness.

[dunamagic]

"Neither, though the flowers are beautiful. I know humans like their sunlight and the protection it offers," it is not strange to feel safer when you can see because it is daylight. He did this more for her comfort than his own, afterall she is the one feeling vulnerable due to her circumstances and being open with him.

"Besides, I can make due with the shade of the parasol. It is a boon they are in fashion here, else I might stick out."

[astraythought]

"In this, I may not be a typical human. I've always made my home in the shadows and secret places, Essek. I'm most comfortable when I'm hidden, a fault of my nature."

Or of nurture, but she doesn't quite feel ready to tell Essek about her Uncle Salazar and Family Desisto.

[dunamagic]

"Hardly a fault, and are you not well hidden now in plain sight?" He carefully tilts his head, because he has noticed how she dresses down and inconspicuously, how she makes herself forgettable next to others.

It is easy to be forgettable next to him, especially when it is so easy to see him in the daylight.

[astraythought]

"As I tend to be." She nods, then gives Essek a thoughtful look. "You must have some fascinating theories about my actual work, where I'm from."

[dunamagic]

He gives her a smirk, "Perhaps, perhaps not." Oh, he does. She reminds him of some of the people he worked with before, though he doesn't say much of it at this moment. He's not about to lay out all his cards to her.

[astraythought]

"You are far too intelligent not to have some ideas." But she won't push him for them. Hell, if he hunts down Crabb, he could get parts of the story that way--perhaps even the parts Ducky doesn't know yet.

[dunamagic]

A confident smile crosses his lips, no humble modesty at all when it comes to his intelligence, "I cannot deny that, nor that you must also have some ideas in regards to myself, but," he can feel the heavy gaze of his maid on his back.

"I think we have spent far too much time alone for my servant's liking."

[astraythought]

"Then I will abscond before rumors get started about us. Adieu, Mister Thelyss. You've been very helpful to me."

She means that. He's been a balm to her frayed nerves.

[dunamagic]

"It's been a pleasure as always, Miss Ducky," be nods his head respectfully. He does very much enjoy her company and is glad he could be helpful in some way.

"Enjoy the rest of your day," and with that he steps away and keeps to the shade as he finds his way on his path home.