Private message to Lana Sandoval

[alt_rodolphus]

- Lana, are you as abuzz with excitement over the QWC as the rest of our Protectorate? I admit that I've never followed Quidditch with the fanatic passion of one like my brother, but truly, this is an event worth working up some excitement for.

But for the real reason I wrote: How are you fairing with Mustinal and his arcana? I wish I could have better prepared you for whatever it is you might be facing, but in truth I do not know the man well. He's always been somewhat reclusive and protective of his art (this coming from me). I'm almost surprised that he made himself available for the Intensive, but I suppose he's put it off long enough that someone finally tightened the screws.

Tell me how you are doing. My work goes apace as usual, though I find myself missing the company I once kept.

Comments

[alt_rodolphus]

My own method is to start with hypotheses first, taking into account shared effects among those who have come into contact with the device, cross analysis with like specimens, and individual material construction. Neutralising is the goal, but can something truly be neutralised if you don't understand it? Meanwhile, there are ways to, as you said, dampen the effects.

I'm happy that the comb pleases you. I do think it's not worth wearing in Mustinal's company. If you cycle your wearing of it with non-magical jewelery (or jewels with different effects), then it should, over time, help to sharper the senses you were born with, whereas wearing it every day might result in the opposite.

It does sound as if you're eager to do something risky, though. Even if it's thumping Evan in the sparring ring.