un: sieglindesullivan / video

[grunehexe]

Greetings, Audentes. It is I, Sieglinde Sullivan- also known as the Green Witch. I am sure you are occupied with your own matters during this valuable personal time, but I must interrupt for three announcements, if you might lend me your ear.

The first is that Date Masamune, one lord of Oushuu, has been transferred to a different team. I know that not many of you have been with us since Chantes, but he was a valuable team member, and he will surely be missed.

[By her, perhaps most of all, but she manages to keep a straight face, hastily moving on.]

The second is that it has come to my attention some of our members come from worlds where literacy is not as prominent. Access to book learning is one of the most important aspects of an education, so I shall be using some of my time here in Oska to improve this situation. I am able to instruct in multiple languages, but I shall be focusing primarily on what many worlds call English, as I found it the most useful for communication during the period when our translators were defective. You may join open sessions in the castle library each day from an hour past noon.

On that note, thirdly, I need your assistance with one of those new pupils. As much as I prefer to work alone, I am afraid this issue deals with a delicate combination of spellcraft and science, and so I shall be opening up this project to others of like intellect hopefully differing experience. Graham, if you would like to say a few words?

[She reaches forward to turn her magitech brooch. revealing a certain rugged Huntsman. Said huntsman, for his part, was listening. Which explains why his first word seems more relevant to her second announcement than her third.] ...Pupil? [He's aware that means student, and feels as if he might have to explain to Sieglinde he can indeed read and write... though perhaps his handwriting leaves something to be desired...

That can be a conversation for another time, however. There's more important matters at hand to discuss now.]

Those of you present in Perdition's Rest might recall, I have been heartless for a long time. I've asked Sieglinde to help me try and find some kind of solution, though it occurred to me the secrecy didn't aide in finding a solution. [Talking to Koltira had reminded him of how much more he could do. He owed it to himself, and perhaps those who cared about him and wanted to connect to him better, to do all he could instead of asking Sieglinde to do it for him.] If you think you might be able to lend aide, or have any questions about my condition, I'm here to answer them. Even if there's no perfect solution, I'd ... I'd like to feel things, again.

[Feel things properly is perhaps the better way of putting it, but considering this is a great deal more than Graham tends to talk already, he nods and indicates that's all he has to say, and Sieglinde takes back the video.]

How anyone capable of lending a productive hand could deny such a sincere appeal I do not know. I have seen we have new recruits among us, so we look forward to hearing from you if you have experience with medical surgery, curses, or other magics.

Thank you.

Comments

video; un: urahara

[predomination]

Ah~ It's nice to put a face to the problem. Pleased to make your acquaintance, Graham-san.

[that done, he goes back to all business] I'm more than willing to offer my services, as I've told Sieglinde-san before.

[grunehexe]

[She knew she could count on you Urahara... ye partner in shady research... now that she's tried to put her pride away and work with other people on one of her personal projects...]

Urahara, I had counted on your participation. I believe your experience could be of great use in this project.

VOICE | un: huntsman

[dishearten]

Likewise.

( though, Urahara will need to introduce himself for that to go both ways. )

What sort of services are those, if you don't mind me asking?

AUDIO. LOKI.

[selfimage]

[ he wasn't going to say anything, he wasn't, but here he is. ]

I've an idea.

...

It won't be easy. I've a few questions, if you're willing.

[grunehexe]

If it were easy, we would surely have done it already, so...

[She is a bit surprised to see Loki's comment- but she looks over at Graham, nods.]

Ask away.

audio | username: olivia

[winces]

[ olivia can't help but feel a little guilty, having held onto this for so long (a week, pfft) but now that she has the proper opportunity to mention it... ]

—Um.

I think I may be able to help Graham... in the short-term.

[grunehexe]

[That's a curious turn of phrase...]

In the short-term? What do you propose?

( video ) un: achilles

[heelies]

Would that I could lend aid in healing that which ails bow-famed Graham, but alas that such a condition as this is beyond what salves and simple surgery can right. My skill lies in excising infection and debris from the flesh, but of the heart's intricacies I know naught. For all that I learned from Chiron, he who is wisest of the centaurs, I fear I am utterly useless in this matter. Thus I can offer only prayer that a solution might be found.

[How it pains him to admit that his skill, which among the Achaeans is eminent, here falls short. Yet well does he know, perhaps more than most, of how astonishing are the healing arts of some among this crew.]

[grunehexe]

I am sure the sentiment alone would be appreciated, my lord. [If he could... appreciate better... with his heart as it is, but!!!] - and I would love myself to hear more of your time with Chiron. Word of his wisdom reached even I, over time and land.

Would you be willing to join Graham and I for lessons, in the meantime?

[You are one of her prime literacy targets, after all...]

[dishearten]

Your words mean more than enough, my friend.

( he means that. ALASTAIR was full of skilled healers, yet it was possible no one could fix what ailed him. a well meaning word meant a lot to him, just as much as strangers offering their expertise. )

Are you planning to attend this class? I have no doubt she will hold them even if I am her only pupil, I would welcome the company.

video; un: sakurakinomoto

[keystaff]

Ah, he's gone? He had been with us for a while, yes.... [Even if Sakura is closer with some recruits, any loss, especially from those that had been with them as long as Chantes, is a blow. Her expression falls a little at that.]

But, I'm happy to try help. As much as I can, I mean, with the research. I'm not sure my cards could help in Graham-san's situation, but....I want to help him. If we figure something between everyone here.

[grunehexe]

I wonder how many of us are left, who began our recruitment from the mission in Anwick...

[Not many, she'd wager.]

Of course. If I come across a situation best aided by your Cards I shall inform you forthwith.

[dishearten]

Were you close with this Masamune, Sakura?

( graham has been among the ranks of ALASTAIR for more than a year, yet he can't remember ever speaking to the man. he knows sieglinde is affected by his disappearance, though he knows little how to help her mourn the loss. )

I appreciate your help as well.

un: swan | video

[sheriffing]

My heart might be worth studying, if we're going to use magic.

[ He wants to feel things, she wants to help. It makes sense to Emma, alright?]

[grunehexe]

Has your heart come under the influence of similar enchantment?

[She had said before that they were of the same world, after all... and if that were the case, it would be most useful to study indeed.]

VIDEO | un: huntsman

[dishearten]

Emma. No.

( it's not saying a lot and yet it's saying a great deal at the same time. he knows fully well she wants to help. he won't let her be heartless for any period of time for his sake, though. if the answer involved someone else suffering, especially her, then he'd choose heartlessness. )

video; un: ASCIIanything

[catphishing]

What do you mean by heartless?

[grunehexe]

It may sound strange, but it is meant in both the physical and metaphorical sense.

Graham physically does not possess the organ, though the enchantment continues to allow for the circulation of warm blood and supports the body's functions. In the storybook sense, this loss has also rendered him somewhat emotionally stunted.

[He's right next to her, but she speaks clinically, trying for professional.]

VIDEO | un: huntsman

[dishearten]

( Sieg more than answered that question, but since he's also present, he will chip in. )

It's exactly as it sounds. It's a sort of magic, in my world. Magically removing a heart enchants it, and deprives the owner of proper connections.

video; un: reika

[p66]

[ The feed is turned on by a young lady who looks no older than twenty. Sieglinde might also recognize the uniform she's wearing; it's the same one that Julius uses in lieu of the Audentes uniform. ]

Could I ask if he's a human, or one of another race?

[ Being heartless is probably something she means in the literal term, but Reika isn't quite understanding how Graham would be alive if he didn't have such an important organ. ]

[grunehexe]

[that looks familiar........]

He is a human.

text | un: Sasaki

[ex_adept136]

It always feels so strange when people get transferred. Knowing that he's been around here for such a long time, it seems all the more so.

I don't know if there's any way I might be of assistance, but if I can do anything, please let me know.

[grunehexe]

Nothing that can be done now will affect what has happened, so there is no need for assisting in anything.

Your sentiment is appreciated.

[Apparently that's what you say.]

video | un: Princess

[assent]

If you need help I do not mind offering my services. As I have said before, I am well versed in multiple languages as well -- should that make things easier for you.

Though... um. [ Now she just looks a tiny bit embarrassed, honestly. ] Graham, I apologise. I did not realise at the party that we had spoken before. [ And he should be able to see her username now to get the connection -- if he remembers anyway. ]

I would say it is just as much about neuroscience as much as it is about your heart as well, and while I have studied medicine I would need more practice before attempting anything serious. The offer is there, however, if you would like me to explain further about that.

[ Theory she's studied in great detail, basically, but she's never had the practical training. She has been a victim of having her brain altered via brainwashing videos to alter her though so that might help in the long run. Announcing that over this in more detail than she had previously done doesn't sit well with her. ]

[grunehexe]

I appreciate the offer- should I end up with more pupils than I anticipate, your aid would be helpful.

[As for the neurosciences...]

You think his nerves have something to do with this?