[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'.
I do. Some lesson learned, some betterment of self. Perhaps a different perspective on the past, perhaps some...healing. I've seen many graduations trigged by some grand realization.
Yes, I've noticed that. Which seems pointless, to me. [He shrugs.] I might not know why I'm here, but I am, and I'd rather work on leaving than sit around complaining.
My life? [He considers that. Well, it's not like he's ashamed of it. Or, at least, he doesn't have to tell any of those parts.] Most of it has been standard, I suppose. With a few more unusual achievements.
There are some areas where that's easier than others. I can read about various customs, but that's just as meaningless in terms of use as relying on my own experiences of normality.
I'm from London. [The center of the world, full of the wealth of empire.] I'm a magician. Before my death, I worked as the assistant to the Head of Internal Affairs. And you?
Head of Internal Affairs -- implying a system in place, mn? Interesting. [Between him and Jonathan Strange, it seems magicians are unavoidable at this point.]
I'm an Ulsterman from Banbridge. Captain in the Discovery Service, specializing in polar voyages.
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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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Date: 2022-09-20 11:26 am (UTC)You’ve given it too much thought. I don’t know a damn thing about where you’re from, nor you about me. Let’s start there.
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Date: 2022-09-21 11:21 am (UTC)I'm an Ulsterman from Banbridge. Captain in the Discovery Service, specializing in polar voyages.
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