Ahead lies...?

[Nephrite]

Is he really going to have to ask a third time?

He inwardly tries to suppress his growing annoyance.

Maybe he should just alter himself with an illusion...

He clears his throat. "At any rate, how did you and the college come to find a home here?" He asks. He manages to hide his frustration for now, somehow or another...

[Anastasia]

Jetina smiles and gently nudges his foot with her metal shod one.

That gets Dyloss to turn to you. "Ah, ah. Well, it's quite a story, I can tell you and Lady Jerara somewhere more comfortable. There's a restaurant a few streets away, one with-"

The soft sound of Jetina clearing her throat. "Oh, I prefer talking right here," she says.

Focusing back on you, "Well, we all decided that we needed a place of inspiration, and we came here. Drawn here, and when we saw the light it was clear." Dyloss explains.

[Nephrite]

"Goodness, what a story." Moore manages to say with a straight face. "Well, if you or the students or staff ever have a desire to visit Hope's Landing, you are more than welcome to do so."

Another bow. "Unfortunately, Lady Jetina and I have some pressing business, but I'm sure we will meet again." Moore says. "It's been eye-opening, Dean."

[Anastasia]

"Ah, a moment first," Dean Dyloss says, "I would ask your advice on attracting more students. So far admissions have been difficult." Gesturing, "Our students are meant to have portraits here, but as you see, there are yet none. We do have a few commitments in the future, but that is hardly enough to sustain a college."

[Nephrite]

Moore exhales. Can you even call yourself a dean if your college is empty?????

"I can think of a few things." Moore says. "You have a unique position here that I think would benefit you. A place like Brightwater likely has a very promising amount of people who would attend. I think the most valuable thing you could teach here is how to blend the bardic arts with all the virtues of Celestia."

He pauses here before he continues, as of sure of something. "Yes, teaching someone about the Words of Creation would be important, but imagine if this place became known as being able to bestow upon anyone that art by showing any and all who cone here a path that fills them with a hope for the future?"

Another pause to gesture to the portraits. "I think all of that is possible without these walls."

[Anastasia]

1. Meow.

2. That aside, gimme Diplo real quick? Matters here.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for ...

132. :)

[Anastasia]

"They are possible," Dyloss agrees, "By your word, I agree. How to be a bard with the proper thinking, that's the key."

[Nephrite]

"I'd be happy to be a guest speaker here, if you'd like." Moore says. "I don't know that I have time to formally teach any classes or anything, but you and yours are always welcome at Hope's Landing, if they need some inspiration."

[Anastasia]

"A guest speaker? We would be honored," Dyloss says, "Ah, while you're here, you mentioned the Words of Creation? How versed in those are you, Duke Moore?"

[Nephrite]

"I wouldn't say I'm a master of them, but I understand them quite well." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"Would you tell me more about them, they're so useful and powerful," Dyloss says eagerly, "How I've studied them and begun to coax out what few secrets I can."

[Nephrite]

"It's not up to me to tell those secrets." Moore says with a smile. "I can give you my word that if the Holy Mountain guides you to meet me when you travel its slopes in order to learn more yourself, I will tell you what wisdom you need to know."

[Anastasia]

"Splendid! Can I ask you to stay a little longer? There's a few other things I'd appreciate your help with, for the college of course," Dyloss says, "A few problems here and there."

[Nephrite]

"We really must be going, but if you're having that many issues, please, feel free to stop by Hope's Landing later, or send me a letter and I'll review it." Moore says with a smile.