[Truthfully, Jude hesitated quite a bit before submitting his request. Should he be specific or vague? Include his name straight out or make it anonymous? In the end, there really was no other way than be open and straightforward: it's not in his nature to be underhanded, and if he does get help that leads to results, then that outcome could only benefit everyone in Songerein. You miss all the shots you don't take, after all, so it's honestly a pleasant surprise, when the entry is there during his first journal scan that morning.
Good day miss Zelda, and thank you for writing. Just Jude is OK, please let me know also if you have a preferred form of address. Don't worry about experience too, we're all quite new at dealing with this. Given how Noctaeres seem unique to Songerein, every bit of insight can help.
[As serious as the subject is, he's no expert himself, and as far as he's concerned, anyone else showing interest in the topic and is willing to help is a peer. So while his own response may be too casual, he does hope his correspondent will take it as cue that there's no need to be overly formal. ...Mmhm, this should be easier to convey in person, so--!]
Sender: Jude
The writing is neat and clean:]
Good day miss Zelda, and thank you for writing. Just Jude is OK, please let me know also if you have a preferred form of address. Don't worry about experience too, we're all quite new at dealing with this. Given how Noctaeres seem unique to Songerein, every bit of insight can help.
As for that, I think it'll be easier to show you rather than describe what we know so far. I'd love to hear about your ideas too, and the sort of plants you found in the Wildlands. Would you be available to talk in person? We could meet at the café?
[As serious as the subject is, he's no expert himself, and as far as he's concerned, anyone else showing interest in the topic and is willing to help is a peer. So while his own response may be too casual, he does hope his correspondent will take it as cue that there's no need to be overly formal. ...Mmhm, this should be easier to convey in person, so--!]