(IC) Lost In Dreams [Peter]

[the_matrix_walker]

Originally Posted by ericthered

Ann takes a lock of hair and urges him to come to her lab sometime, and thanks him for helping her get back home.

"I'm not one of the three tickets out of here I bartered for. If that's my invitation, maybe I'll drop by when I finish checking out this world a bit more."

Rajat tells him to keep practicing his combat, and that he was so glad to have Peter with them on the trip.

Peter does a playful sparring exchange with Rajat as they say goodbye.
"Thank you, for everything."

Leon says to make sure when Peter has to work with Infinity again that he brings up this incident. "The words you want are 'non-contractual de-facto cleared semi-aligned vagabond jumper with service" That will get you treated properly. And make the "de-facto" part stick. Take care of yourself. You're not immortal. That we know. And we don't want to find out"

Peter smiles at the callback.
"Let's all try and keep that mystery alive as long as we can."
He gives him a wink.

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"You really are recently banestormed. We'll start with the basics. Which can included broadly studying different types of magic and the fundamentals."

"Yeah, I've been here a little more than a week."

*He's using the language spell for this conversation, right?

Unless they are speaking English, they are! Peter is woefully mono-lingual (other than "just a touch of Tlapanec"). He's VERY American.

Ravalen:"Perhaps you can. But apprenticeship is a two-way contract. I will need your service in payment. But you may take your training in bits and pieces, as long as you pick it up quickly and diligently."


"By all means, take care of your affairs first."


"The journey will be to an old place of magic. We will need to camp in the wilderness. I will need a measure of discretion. And on this journey you will gain experience you cannot gain elsewhere."

"Right, I was thinking of more of a lessons for money or trade or something rather than a traditional long term apprenticeship, but I totally get how that's not the standard thing. I travel unexpectedly a lot, so it makes the traditional model kinda tough."

Ravalen: "There is a research library, for an additional fee. I do not thing it is suited to your needs at this time. They also print books to train mages, though they do not sell them to students, only to masters."

"Maybe later then."

Revalen: "Yes, if you get an oath out of me, and you do not implicate me in some plot I don't desire to participate in."


The Empathy roll is pretty good. Revalen can keep secrets. He's the sort of person who plays secretive games himself: rooting out the secrets of others and keeping his own tight to his chest. He's not going to accidentally let something slip or freak out about it. On the other hand, he might actually DO something with your secret.



If you decide to go ahead--

Revelan: "Will a private room in the guild suffice, or do we need to go to my home? I can give directions or show you the way."

"That depends... would it attract attention to use weird magic at the guild? If there are people who can sense magic like I can, it might attract attention. If I have your oath that you will keep my confidence and be honest and we will work to our MUTUAL interests, and the plots thing, I'll tell you more of my story."

Peter will do the private room if Revelan feels the risk is low. He let's him know he would like to burn some herbs and have a fire or other source of smoke when they get to where they will talk. Once they have their privacy, Peter will tell him some of his story.

"I've been to several worlds after Earth and before Yrth. It's kind of like I get banestormed when I'm sleeping, and wake up in a strange new world with nothing but my dog. There is magic on some worlds, and I sometimes hang around long enough to learn a little. The magic that lets me speak this language is super useful in my travels, but I have to burn certain herbs to make it work, like all the spells on that world. I guess their more rituals than spells."

Peter will demonstrate capturing the "language of this Place" if applicable and give it to the both of them, or give Revelan his modern English, or capture a language Peter doesn't have to demonstrate in some way.

"And this is called Karana. I can grab smoke, and turn it it into stuff. But it doesn't last long, and it leaks if punctured, watch."

Peter will start by making him some strawberries and bread, and after he tries these...

"But here's the best part."

Peter then forms a hummingbird from the smoke, and demonstrates his control over the creation.

"I can give it commands or put it on autopilot, and for a short distance, I can share it's senses."

Peter will try and teach the teacher these tricks, but warn him that he has not been able to teach anyone offworld magic before... but maybe there's a first time.

"I wish I could make some pants with it, but they only last about 10 minutes."
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Ink Thur: "Well Done. Every three months for 18 months will be the best schedule, I believe"


Ink Thur: "We can negotiate for your exit should we become stuck. You have served me well. I will be sure to reward you when I return home."

"Many suffer in your part of the universe. I hope this all helps. I have a few options as to what I do next. I met with a wizard who is looking for an apprentice to go on a quest. I was hoping to learn more of the local magic, but I am wondering if you need me on the dragon hunt."