XX2 Entry

[roseofmay]

Sender: Beatrix
To: All
Subject: No Rest for the Weary

It would appear that I have been indisposed, though that seems to have been rectified. If for any reason, you have been seeking me, I can now properly attend to matters that were not appropriately handled before said indisposition.

That said, please refrain from entering my personal space and leaving books, regardless of the quality of reading material. Furthermore, please refrain from entering my personal space, period.

I had, prior to my temporary condition, been discussing how to better provide a defence for the town proper. As more dream walkers find themselves in this world, not only do we grow in population count, we also grow in the evolution of the town. The market, beings who are not exactly dream walkers like ourselves, yet present all the same, farming land, the coliseum in disrepair, and our other outskirts.

I would like to know if it is possible to create a defensive ward to otherwise protect Reverein citizens from potential outside threats by use of dreamotion in the establishment of wards. If we are capable of creating such things, it may also be possible to recycle or supply a consistent and constant flow of dreamotion in an effort to power said wards or barriers.

For some time, I have contemplated the ability to, for lack of a better term, 'bottle' dreamotion for later usage. If you have any experience in such matters, I implore you to share your results.

Comments

[discourtesies]

Given certain circumstances, I have been able to conjure walls of ice, as well as a phantom of sorts that is capable of both offence and defence.

[... right, he should describe the circumstances. Time to be vague.]

They have thus far required a sense of urgency or immediate danger. However, I am certain I would be able to create such phenomena at will with practice, should they prove useful to others.

[roseofmay]

Walls of ice.

[Somehow, this is utterly unsurprising to her. After all, it's the property she seems to have. And Eustace, too. Given the other parallels and what they have in common, it seems less coincidence and merely expected at this point. Although Diluc, for all of his parallels, has fire, it seems at his disposal. If she's remembering correctly.]

Both of these sound pragmatic. The dreamotion you use for your walls would be especially useful. It is that energy I wish to harness and draw from. If I call upon you, I hope you will consider offering some assistance with such matters.

[discourtesies]

I would not have offered my efforts if I was not willing.

[It's not exactly an imposition. She asked for help, he showed interest. It's a simple exchange where they both benefit in various ways.]

It has been proven time and again in this place that our safety here is ever in question. Any methods we might use to limit the dangers to our small community are worth at least a cursory investigation.

[you could have just said it was a good idea, but ok.]

[roseofmay]

Our safety here is ever in question. What a poignant way to put it. A shame I cannot contest it.

I look forward to working with you, Master van Zieks. I am certain you will have plenty of valuable insight to provide. When I have a vessel that I think is suitable, I will be able to better put that into practise.

Out of curiosity, would you say you are well-versed in your dreamotion? You certain seem confident.

[Although she can't think of a single time that he has ever not sounded confident.]

[discourtesies]

I share the sentiment.

[He's gotten very good at putting on a front.]

Certain aspects I am able to conjure and utilise adequately. While I am confident in my ability to defend myself from supernatural threats compared to my initial arrival, the phantom I mentioned is less in my control than I would like.

[But in lighter matters.]

The magic I use in more creative pursuits [read: wine] is a sort which continually challenges me to improve, however.

[roseofmay]

[Nothing can ever be perfect. Only a fool would expect flawlessness when it comes to the nature of dreamotion. Given that it isn't a constant makes that almost impossible. It requires a sort of improvisation, which is something she also can't say she's the best with. Not the worst, but also not the best.]

Challenges are a boon. Better yet implemented and faced when it comes to things that hold our distinct interest. As ever, it seems I could learn from your example.

[Not the first time she's said it. Definitely won't be the last, she suspects. He's doing everything the right way. If only she'd follow in suit.]