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[oxfordian]

( When Charles appears on the video screen, he looks happier than ever. Well, happier than... is standard practise, for this place, and especially given his recent interpersonal shenanigans. Still, he's smiling. )

Hello, everyone. I've rather a large request—I will understand if the need does not suit you—but I do hope that you'll hear me out.

I would like to establish a school, here in Exsilium. It would be for everyone, of all ages. I've received permission, and salary funding, from the Initiative, to gather both teachers and students to... ah, well. ( Charles' expression shifts to an apologetic one. ) To help me refurbish this building and make it a proper educational institution.

In the interest of full disclosure, I will let you all know that I've acquired an old building. It's not in the best of shape, and will need to be fixed up—that is where you come in. Soon, I will need teachers; students, too. But for now—for now, all I need is some volunteers to turn this place into a functional establishment.

( Charles presses a button on his netbook, and this picture appears. )

Your help would be incredibly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

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[lovesignmasterspark]

D'we need to destroy the walls and stuff and remake 'em? Cause if so, I can help with that.

[Which is Marisa language for 'DO I GET TO BLOW SOMETHING UP.' Yeah, she figures he means just fixing it up. But man she could destroy some walls or something.]

[oxfordian]

( Charles chuckles at the enthusiasm. )

Ah, we might need to, yes!

[lovesignmasterspark]

Good, ze~ 'Cause I definitely need somethin' to practice my magic on. Knockin' down some walls would help with that.

[oxfordian]

I've only toured the building once, but I am certain it'll come to our aid!

( He pauses, then looks curious. )

Magic?

[lovesignmasterspark]

Yup, magic. I got lots of it at my disposal. [You know, like giant lasers that she fires into the skies at night and accidentally has the video feed on so half the Initiative goes into a state of mass hysteria. The half that aren't used to giant lasers.]

[oxfordian]

Do you mind if I ask what all you can do?

( Yes this sounds incredibly intriguing. )

[lovesignmasterspark]

Lessee... most'a my magic has to do with astronomy 'n lasers, ze. [Yup. That about covers it.] Someone asked me to do a bit of a light show the other night, so I showed it all off. S'hard to explain since it's the norm for people from my world.

Let's say that we call it a bit of a game.

[latkje]

I guess the joke is that without an education, we're all stuck doing manual labor.

[oxfordian]

( That certainly piques Charles' interest, and he tilts his head to one side curiously. )

A game? Of magic, you mean?

[oxfordian]

( Charles lets out a small laugh. )

I suppose it would fit, wouldn't it?

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[punk_cute]

I was kinda likin' not having to go to school, but I can help out.

[latkje]

There's no shame in it, really. [He means manual labor.]

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[myownbestfriend]

Oh? Do give me a call when you've gotten set up.

[Yeah no she's not helping set up.]

[oxfordian]

Ah! ( If Charles could make everyone go to school, he totally would. But they're still on an exiles' prison island, so he quietly backs down. )

You do not have to attend—rather, it is not mandatory—but it is certainly recommended. Your help would be splendid!

[oxfordian]

( Charles agrees, but that doesn't mean he'd do it willingly. BUT HE WILL FOR THE SCHOOL. )

Oh, I should hope not!

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[oxfordian]

Would you be interested? Ah, in instructing, perhaps?

( yeah he has no illusions about that )

[fe_male]

And they actually gave it to you? [ He's still stupid skeptical of the Initiative, because he hasn't personally had any positives from them so far. ] What do you know about rebuilding?

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[fe_male]

laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy

[latkje]

It's too bad about my back. I would really like to help out. [And he would, but he doesn't want to lift things or… teach :|a He's so helpful!]

[oxfordian]

Not a lot, I'm afraid. Though I imagine that my colleagues from my—universe that is not my universe... might be familiar.

( wow he is looking at you, mr. magneto-i-destroy-the-institute-oh-wait-that-was-not-really-you-but-he-doesn't-curr )

Under the condition that they not have to help, as it were.

[oxfordian]

( Charles looks apologetic, then. )

Ah—there will be food, though. You are welcome to come along, even if you're not up for rebuilding!

[latkje]

I did offer my tea-brewing services.

So— you're a teacher?

[oxfordian]

Those could come quite in handy!

( He smiles. )

Yes, I am. Though it's been rather a while since I've had the chance.

[whatsupcroc]

If we find any skeletons in closets, do we get to keep them for the Bio Lab?

[oxfordian]

( Charles' eyes widen before he's laughing, realizing only after the fact that it's a joke. )

I would vote 'yes'.