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[highhealplz]

[ There's a scruffy, friendly-lookin dude front and center here, sort of recognizable as the slightly older, longer-haired version that used to go around being stuffy and formal. This sheepish smile is pretty uncharacteristic of him from back then, though. ]

Hello! I'm Ashraf. I was here a while ago, co-director of the transport-run clinic? [ He offers a wave. ] So hello again to anyone that knew me. I'm sorry in advance if I don't remember you very well, it's been about fifty years on my end! [ says the guy who doesn't look a day over 20 ]

So, anyway— I figured this could be a long shot, but... does anyone have a way with clothing?

[ Here's where the sheepish smile makes a triumphant return. He pulls up a pair of beautifully embroidered robes, obviously expensive, but currently full of violent-looking rips, tears, and a bullet hole or two. There's also some bloodstains left over from attempts to wash them out. ]

I tried, I really did. At this point, I think it's going to take magic to set these straight. Or a whole new set, maybe. So, um... any takers? I could pay!

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[highhealplz]

You can always try me! I'm not that crochety yet, that I don't want to learn about new things.

[highhealplz]

I wouldn't. Anything I left at home can wait a little longer, and I'd like the chance to see new things.

AND SUDDENLY ACTION

[highhealplz]

In my apartment is a pretty safe bet-- room [I FORGET JUST IMAGINE]. I'll be here for a few hours, so take your time.

[highhealplz]

[ sounding amused: ] And how old are they?

[highhealplz]

[ ok he kind of has to laugh at that, sorry. And as he hasn't received a "no it's fine" yet, he'll just go ahead and cast it twice more. ]

[highhealplz]

Good. Really, your energies would be better spent elsewhere. Enjoying yourself, for example! Do you take off enough time from the clinic?

[highhealplz]

[ with a laugh: ] Sorry, I think we guard her pretty jealously.

[highhealplz]

Oh. Well, I sent the muggers off with what money I had, and I'll kill the demon when I get home again. The important part here is the robes, so I hope so too!

[ he pauses to consider that ]

I don't know. Maybe if it were in a color that matched me.

[highhealplz]

Actually, I'm told I looked a lot like a newborn.

[highhealplz]

Well, and there we are, both human. Quaint.

[highhealplz]

I've found a few someones! Which is good, actually, considering the speed a high priest goes through robes.

[obliterating]

They're teenagers. Don't know exact ages, probably around sixteen?

[thewhitepawn]

Excellent, I'm glad to hear it! It's nice to meet another priest - and a high priest at that.

[highhealplz]

That's right-- Thassarian mentioned you. Anduin, right? [ a considerate pause! ] Would you have any interest in learning from me? There has to be a few things I can teach by now.

[highhealplz]

And you expect a pair of them to keep the place clean? [ scuze him for NOT BUYIN IT ]

[obliterating]

[A chuckle.]

I only ask that they keep messes to their rooms. I did as much, when I was their age.

[thewhitepawn]

Oh! Yes, that's me. Thassarian told me he'd spoken to you!

[Giving a boyish smile.]

I would be honored to learn from you.

[highhealplz]

Oh, good! We could probably practice on the ghosts of the 7th floor, actually.

[thewhitepawn]

I would be ready whenever you are able.

[highhealplz]

I didn't. [ a beat ] The second time, at least. I can't speak for the first time.

[highhealplz]

What about... in an hour?

[thewhitepawn]

That would be fantastic!

want to log/quicklog/something like that??

[highhealplz]

Alright, then I'll meet you in an hour, in the stairwell outside the seventh floor.

Quicklog works for me!

[thewhitepawn]

[And true to his word, within the hour he was waiting at the stairwell, looking around curiously. He was excited to be able to learn from another priest, just barely containing that grin behind a mask of calm.]

[obliterating]

I didn't want to make things more difficult on my mother. She already and myself and Leryssa to look after, on her own...Light knows we caused enough trouble without giving her more housework.

[Thass was a v. good boy and did what his momma told him to.]