French, Czech, Latin, Aramaic, Hebrew, Middle English and Coptic. For the ancient ones, reading, not speaking, of course. [He can also speak some Japanese and a spattering of other languages, but not well enough he would count it.]
It is interesting. My last temporary wardens have given me access to some basic scientific tools, so I've been working on expanding my understanding.
After my experiences on - the other ship, I've been working on some first aid practices. So it'd be nice to have material for that, too. If I can put them on the list?
Astronomy plays a part in various religions, as well as having a connection to alchemy and various rituals. There are debates on whether it's actually needed for those rituals, but they're not conclusive enough to remove it.
[Oh. Alchemy. That's a little disappointing, but Crozier doesn't let it show on his face. Perhaps a little pure science without magic would interest the lad at some far-removed point.]
Ah, of course, of course. Well, I'm off to haul these books back to my cabin. Submit that list to me soon, mn?
[When it comes to science without magic, his focus is pretty firmly on medicine, but his somewhat obsessive interest in learning often has room for more.
[Well. Not the best first meeting, but certainly not one of his worst. He nods and heads out with his books, though returns them a few days later for ones pertaining to exotic birds.]
[Considering Nathaniel, it could've been a lot worse. He sends a list of equipment later that day, after his shift, just containing materials for his basic experiments, as he's said: slides, cleaning equipment, petri dishes, test tubes, thermometers, pipettes, dye and a cold storage box.
When Crozier returns for exotic birds, he even approaches first again.]
[There's no need to get personable yet, so he nods.]
I am. I was just in need of some new books. [He looks through the stacks, finger on the spines as he casually goes from book-to-book.] I've yet to hear back from the Admiral, but I did put in your request.
[Nathaniel's aware that there's occasionally a need to be personable, but it's not something he particularly enjoys. Bland politeness mixed with professionalism is more his preferred method of interaction.]
I know he works at varying times, and that's before taking into account recent events. At least the request is in.
[Time for other business.] I was told you used to be an inmate.
If you're looking for a rubric I honestly doubt there is one. What was needed from me doesn't apply to you.
[He stops looking through the stacks and turns to face him.]
Personal growth is something that differs from person-to-person. I suspect there are things the Admiral is looking for, but there's a highly likelihood that the bar is 'functioning human being who doesn't purposely hurt themselves or someone else'.
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Date: 2022-09-17 05:58 pm (UTC)It is interesting. My last temporary wardens have given me access to some basic scientific tools, so I've been working on expanding my understanding.
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Date: 2022-09-17 06:20 pm (UTC)[And he genuinely means it, though he doesn't quite get the connection between scientific exploration and learning languages.]
What sort of scientific tools?
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Date: 2022-09-17 06:25 pm (UTC)A microscope, slides, various materials to allow me to work on biology experiments.
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Date: 2022-09-17 10:17 pm (UTC)[He adjusts the bag over his shoulder.]
I'll see what's feasible.
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Date: 2022-09-18 01:12 am (UTC)Thank you.
After my experiences on - the other ship, I've been working on some first aid practices. So it'd be nice to have material for that, too. If I can put them on the list?
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Date: 2022-09-18 01:51 am (UTC)The Clipper or the Galley? [Christ, either one would have been terrible.]
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Date: 2022-09-18 01:50 pm (UTC)Yes, yes I'll see what I can scrounge from the Admiral for you. Have you ever studied astronomy?
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Date: 2022-09-18 04:26 pm (UTC)Ah, of course, of course. Well, I'm off to haul these books back to my cabin. Submit that list to me soon, mn?
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Date: 2022-09-18 04:28 pm (UTC)He nods, turning back to shelving.]
I will.
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Date: 2022-09-18 05:05 pm (UTC)When Crozier returns for exotic birds, he even approaches first again.]
Hello.
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Date: 2022-09-18 05:26 pm (UTC)Afternoon. Faring well?
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Date: 2022-09-18 05:38 pm (UTC)Yes. I hope you're doing well.
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Date: 2022-09-18 11:50 pm (UTC)I am. I was just in need of some new books. [He looks through the stacks, finger on the spines as he casually goes from book-to-book.] I've yet to hear back from the Admiral, but I did put in your request.
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Date: 2022-09-18 11:57 pm (UTC)I know he works at varying times, and that's before taking into account recent events. At least the request is in.
[Time for other business.] I was told you used to be an inmate.
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Date: 2022-09-19 12:19 am (UTC)Never had a permanent warden myself; I was lucky to have muddled through, so-to-speak.
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Date: 2022-09-19 12:26 am (UTC)How do you think it works?
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Date: 2022-09-19 12:57 am (UTC)[He stops looking through the stacks and turns to face him.]
Personal growth is something that differs from person-to-person. I suspect there are things the Admiral is looking for, but there's a highly likelihood that the bar is 'functioning human being who doesn't purposely hurt themselves or someone else'.
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