Video ♦ 008

[septim]

[ Here's Martin, looking prim and proper with a new set of robes, sitting at a desk stacked with books. His tone is no non-sense, lacking its usual congeniality, utterly sanitized. ] Forgive me for not personally welcoming you, new arrivals. My name is Martin Septim and I, together with John Watson, run the transport clinic in this Hold.

If you're a healer, either through magical or mundane means, we're always in need of help. Speak with John or I to set up an interview.

And for those of who you were unsettled [ An understatement, but Martin keeps his composure, although there's a tinge of regret in his words. ] by my actions and words last time I spoke through this network, please don't worry about me. It is under control.

Thank you for your time.

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[septim]

[ Acerbic. ] Magic or mundane? Your name?

[passive]

[...Well, okay. She matches his tone:] Magic. Bethany.

[septim]

[ Martin sighs, noticing the sudden change in her tone. He sighs, downcast. ] Sorry, I'm just...not exactly sure where I stand with the Thedosian mages now.

Bethany, would it be alright if I could see what you can do? If not, I can ask John to interview you.

[passive]

[She hesitates, taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling before responding.] Neither am I, to be honest.

You'd... be a better judge of my ability. [A frown. Bethany doesn't like the idea, but she'll live with it.] It's fine. When and where?

[septim]

But you're Thedosian. Besides, you're not the one who summoned a...demon. [ A pause. ] I thought I was done caring what my peers thought of me after the Arcane University...

...forgive me, I shouldn't burden you with my problems. [ A needless tangent. He gets back on the topic at hand. ] The Clinic, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. I live there. It shouldn't be hard to find me.

[passive]

I don't think anyone ever stops caring what other people think of them, to be honest.

[She shrugs.] All right. I'll... stop by soon, then. Healing isn't my greatest strength, but hopefully it's enough to help.

[septim]

I know better than to think everyone will like me. And much less feel that I need to please everyone in this realm. [ I'm...not in a position of power any longer. ]

I look forward to meet you.