voice | un: 4025dusk2

[prozaic]

With the colder weather comes some discomfort. ... For myself, in particular. [a soft clearing of his throat.]

I am looking for some help in heating up a room-- heating a flat preferably, but even one room would be enough. A small device might not be enough for me, because... well. [for a few seconds, the video feed is on, showing a pale hand around something tube-shaped and covered in lustrous black scales, very long, the ends disappearing off-camera.

it's a snake tail. his tail, specifically.]

I am quite sensitive to the cold and will become sluggish, perhaps not as much as actual serpent-beasts, but still. I can't very well brumate until the weather warms up again, now can I?

I shall repay anyone who can help.

Comments

[dissonyance]

I see.

I may be able to enchant an article of clothing, though I do not know about how long they will offer you that warmth you seek.

Do you think that would suffice?

[prozaic]

I believe it would keep me well, until I find a more permanent solution. But that's generous of you already.

[dissonyance]

It is the least I can do, as you assisted me in the past. It allows me to keep my sense of magic sharp as well.

However in kind? I may need help in collecting reagents. Carrying books. Things of that sort.

[prozaic]

Ah... I see.

Logistics was part of my duties in life, I know how to transport goods with ease. [cheerful, light-hearted.]

[dissonyance]

Then I believe we can help each other equitably.

Besides logistics, what else can you offer?

[prozaic]

Hmm... Defensive measures if something goes wrong. A bodyguard, if you will.

[dissonyance]

[ ... ]

Are there limitations on who you would guard?

[prozaic]

I will only guard people I personally like. [which is not an answer... but also one? because it just shows his standards, as vague as those are to other people.]

And not all the time, either. I am not fond of such work as a whole.

[dissonyance]

I understand.

I would hope to not be a burden. However, if my research takes me away from the safety of this city, then I may need your assistance.

[prozaic]

Just call me when you're in need, Leaks. [that's as much of an acceptance as he'll make.]

[dissonyance]

I will.

[ there's a moment where he hesitates before hanging up. ]

Thank you... Shalem.

[ and then he does! beep. ]