.06 : [Voice Post] : address

[archive_sky]

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[i_see_death]

Thanks, Ark. I appreciate it. Right now's probably not the best time to be venturing out, but shall we meet up for chess as soon as the cold weather's passed?

[archive_sky]

That sounds like a fine idea, Joshua.

[i_see_death]

Excellent. As for help, I think I'm set for the moment...

[to Ark]

...Ah, there is something I've been meaning to ask you, actually, though it might not be the sort of help you meant. Do you know anything about famous stage magicians?

[ebon_thunder]

They were not. They were in my workshop, which didn't burn in the fire. That was primarily the main cabin.

I'm undeserving of your kind concern, mistress.

[archive_sky]

I am glad to hear that they were not damaged.

...why do you say that you are undeserving?

[ebon_thunder]

Because you have no reason to put so much value on my life. I admit, I still don't understand why you do.

[archive_sky]

I don't understand it either. It is not in my nature to value the lives of others, regardless of their merit, but I find that I do.

You are quick-witted and clever. If minds like yours did not exist, I would never have come to be. I have a great respect for that.

[rentawizard]

Well, color me flattered.

Yeah, I guess you could say that...I had my own little business, you know, private investigation.

[His tone changes slightly, as if he's quoting]

Harry Dresden, wizard. Lost items found. Paranormal investigations. Consulting. Advice. Reasonable rates. No love potions, endless purses or other entertainments.

[archive_sky]

I see. On what subjects did you offer advice?

[rentawizard]

The supernatural. Exorcisms, hauntings, hexes, charms. Usually it's just paranoia, but sometimes I have to give a bit more than just advice.

[unseeing_sight]

Oh, I...

...

You do? Well, um, I don't want you to have to...but if you want me to...

Thank you, Ark. I'll rebuild my cabin, because I need somewhere to go when I become a burden, but if you'll have me, I'll stay.