Private message to Lana Sandoval

[alt_rodolphus]

- Lana, how are you? It has been a memorable week.

The delight of having Barty back, after committing ourselves to the full devastation of his death, is rather a shock to the system. One can hardly tell head from feet in such turmoil.

I hope that you are sufficiently recovered, and not suffering any lingering distress. Or doubt.

Comments

[alt_lana]

Oh-

[alt_rodolphus]

That doesn't look like recovery.

[alt_lana]

Sorry.

I don't know why I

I'm so glad you wrote.

[alt_rodolphus]

Yes, you often cross my mind.




How goes your training?

[alt_lana]

I'm fine really.

You're right, though, there's been so much upheaval--well, everywhere but in Mustinal's offices.

I've been thinking, too--about too much, really--but I've been trying to settle and concentrate on something productive.

[alt_rodolphus]

Mustinal, the island unto himself.

I've been doing much the same. Making my trinkets; studying others.

What have you settled on?

[alt_lana]

I've been writing up my notes about one of your pieces: the wrought gem from that breastplate (cat#84-746).

I thought there might be something publishable about the spellcraft that made it a passable hex deflector. It would make an excellent NEWT-level project if it were to come out in one of the Charms journals. I remember poring over those for anything practical we could work up to impress Acton.

Would you mind if I wrote it? You'd have lead authorship, of course.

[alt_rodolphus]

Quite the initiative. Of course I wouldn't mind. If you have anything drafted yet, I'd be interesting to read it.

I'm free over lunch.

Though if you prefer to send it by owl, I would understand.

[alt_lana]

Oh!

I've got a solid draft now. And I was really hoping you'd agree to have a look.

Should I come there or-

Tell me and I'll meet you.

[alt_rodolphus]

I'll be at L'Estrange Hill this afternoon. I'd like to see you your paper, so please, meet me there in an hour, if it suits your schedule.

[alt_lana]

Oh, yes.

I'll be there.