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Nikolai Lantsov, 24

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[rezni]

You're welcome to do so, if it eases your mind.
But I can assure you I don't find it to be necessary, considering the circumstances.

[rehandle]

I appreciate that.

[ It would ease his mind, but that isn't the purpose of an apology. If Nikolai would gain nothing from it, what would be the point? So - ]

In lieu of an apology, service. Per local custom. If you ever need the aid of a sorcerer, just reach out.

[rezni]

That's a very generous offer, all things considered. I'll keep it in mind.

Would you hate it were I to ask you how you are?

[rehandle]

Only if you're expecting an honest answer. [ It's nothing personal. ] I'm keeping busy.

[ Which isn't an answer at all, but is at least mostly true. ]

[rezni]

I understand.

Is it the last month's repairs only occupying your time, or do you have a project of your own you've been working on?

[rehandle]

[ It's kind of him, to ask questions. Keep the conversation both moving and targeted away from where it started. ]

As it happens, I'm working on a fixer-upper.

[ It's a new build, actually. He just didn't build it particularly well. ]

[rezni]

I’m envious. I’ve come to the end of my own work on the gambling hall, and lack a project to occupy me.

[ how much time can running that hall really take, when one thinks about it? ]

What are you looking to fix?

[rehandle]

Congratulations on that. Impressive to find new ways to corrupt these locals.

It's a house I threw together. Kind of. More like a room, so far, out in the woods.

[rezni]

If you're ever in need of a second set of hands, please, consider mine.

[rehandle]

[ Oh. ]

What tasks are they best suited to? So I don't waste you on the wrong part of the project.

[rezni]

I'm very capable of handling a hammer, or whatever else is needed for repairs and rebuilding.

But if you'll believe it, I have some experience in the designing and engineering aspects.

[rehandle]

You do? What's your background?

[rezni]

Royalty.
But I was the second son. I filled my time with trades. I apprenticed with a civil engineer and a ship builder, among other things.

[rehandle]

[ Royalty. Casual! ]

Always good to see a varied resume.

I'll get my thoughts in order and then I'll no doubt be in touch to seek your expertise.