[ The naturalist assessment prompts a rare smile, brow furrowed. Jemma'd kindly say yes, sort of, then (also) kindly elaborate on the history of her field and the things it does and doesn't inherit from natural history. Fitz says nothing, just keeps the quiet amusement for himself. ]
Yeah. It is rather pleasant. [ A hint of sarcasm, disgustingly fond. The nostalgia feels like quicksand. His pivot away's subtle, though; easy when his curiosity's genuine. He's abandoned any semblance of proper posture, sunk lazily against the back of his chair, arms crossed. ]
Oh no. Not unless they are very well connected; no, a magician is sent where he or she is deemed most useful for their service term in much the same way their field of study is determined by whatever talent they are most skilled in. The system has been streamlined for efficacy in order to educate the greatest number of magicians in the shortest period of time.
[Perhaps it is the lateness of the hour, or the fact that she would rather be doing anything but finances, or simply the satisfaction of discussing a thing that she is the unquestionable authority on, but there is something agreeable to this. They should have lateness conversations more often; perhaps Mr. Fitz would be slightly less prone to argue through subsequent others.]
Did your employer arrange the introduction? Between yourself and your wife. Or were you acquainted prior to the work?
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Yeah. It is rather pleasant. [ A hint of sarcasm, disgustingly fond. The nostalgia feels like quicksand. His pivot away's subtle, though; easy when his curiosity's genuine. He's abandoned any semblance of proper posture, sunk lazily against the back of his chair, arms crossed. ]
Sent. Have they got any choice?
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[Perhaps it is the lateness of the hour, or the fact that she would rather be doing anything but finances, or simply the satisfaction of discussing a thing that she is the unquestionable authority on, but there is something agreeable to this. They should have lateness conversations more often; perhaps Mr. Fitz would be slightly less prone to argue through subsequent others.]
Did your employer arrange the introduction? Between yourself and your wife. Or were you acquainted prior to the work?