nexus_crossings | (no subject)

(no subject)

While lots of human-style furniture is understandably meant for bipeds and little else, there is a K'da poet-warrior who is appreciating the chance to test out one of the chaise lounges in the Plaza, its cushion long enough to allow the entire length of the tiger-sized creature to stretch out comfortably, hanging his forepaws over the side.

Perhaps it's frivolous to spend his time this way when there are other things he could be doing, but he's been in the Nexus many times and never had reason to ask a question. That is no longer the case.

"Have you ever had cause to uproot yourself from your home and travel to places unknown, with no intention of returning? Did you encounter any difficulties that you had not expected?"

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

"You are welcome," Faris answers, fairly certain that's the correct ritual response. Though now that she's apparently become more settled on her path, the K'da has another question. "What would you teach, if you chose to use your extra time for this?"

"Either Arithmancy, which is the study of the magical properties of numbers, or Charms, since that was always my favorite subject."

"I might even consider Potions."

Faris doesn't have a clue what 'potions' means, nor what being charismatic would have to do with magic. But there is much he doesn't know about such things. "Would you be willing or available to assist me in another matter?" he asks, more than understanding if her answer is no. "I have learned to speak this language, but not read your written texts. A former host of mine taught me to identify letters of your alphabet, but we had little opportunity to progress further. And it appears this English is a common language among many worlds."

"Sure. And perhaps, you can teach me to read your written text?" Hermione had also loved learning about Runeology during Hogwarts.

Well, that's not a question he expected. But neither is he necessarily opposed. "You would need to learn the language also. My device is set for the Shontine language for the benefit of my host; I assume that is the one you wish to learn?"

"I would love the opportunity to learn the language of your people, and the Shontine." Hermione smiles excitedly.

Faris nods his head, a gesture he's picked up during his time among humans. "That will be time-consuming, but I see no reason why we should not. If the lessons are no more than a handful of your hours at a time, that seems sufficient."

He might be surprised how quickly Hermione can process information and learn new things.

"Perfect. I am very glad we met!"

Perhaps, perhaps not. K'da are quick learners, once they set their mind to mastering a skill. In any case, Faris is more concerned with his own biological time limits than the actual speed of knowledge retention.

"As am I," he says, opening his jaw in a K'da smile. "We have both benefited from this exchange."

"Come on Crookshanks. It's time we go home." Crookshanks opens his eyes, stretches out slightly and butts his head once again against Faris as a goodbye, before jumping down off the couch.

Faris bows his head to the both of them. "Warrior's luck to you both."

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only