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Name: Archer, Iskandar
Date: 9th of Maurer
Format: video

[The video feed starts with half of the picture obscured by some large, red shape and half showing Archer sitting at the table, a large stack of papers with what is most likely sketches of new designs in front of him. The red shape turns out to be Iskandar adjusting the position of the watch AFTER starting the transmission…He seems to be happy how he set it up and only then he joins Archer. Behind them is the familiar interior of Inkchanted.]

Hello and well met! We of the Inkchanted staff feel it’s important to announce, though we do it with deep regret, that on Full Moons and the day after that, our marvellous establishment would remain closed.

[Archer cuts in, his eyes looking more reptilian than usual, pupils turned to thin slits. It’s not as noticeable, but his eyes have a subtle golden glow. He’s smirking that irritating smirk of his, and his tone carries his usual veneer of sarcasm]

It is a necessity due to previously unforeseen circumstances. I advise our customers to avoid booking their sessions during the future Full Moons as well. Those who’ve been already booked for these days will have a priority while choosing a more fitting date.

Yes, yes. Exactly! [That’s Iskandar again. An observant eye will surely notice he’s looking a little worried even if he’s sporting his usual wide grin.] We sincerely apologize to all of our wonderful customers for that inconvenience and invite you to come back on the 11th of Maurer in the usual opening hours. We remain open for all question pertaining to the usual Inkchanted business or the current announcement.

[Having said that Iskandar raises with intention of ending the transmission but his fiddling with the watch doesn’t bring the desired effect. So, quite unintentionally it shows Archer, his eyes flashing golden for a moment .]

Are we done here?

[Iskandar dismisses him with an impatient wave.]

Yes, yes, go.

[Archer stands up swiftly, nods politely at his companion and leaves, choosing the door that leads to the session room and closing it firmly behind himself. There’s a quiet murmur of voices that is cut by a sudden sound of the window being opened, surprised yell, followed by laughter fading into the distance. (For all that know him, both sound unmistakenly like Cú.)]

Ho? Why is this light here still blinki… Malaka!

[That’s where the transmission truly ends.]

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[Iskadar makes a face. He's almost perfectly feigning deep concern. Almost]

I'm not that certain myself. It's a rather unique skill to possess. I wouldn't want to learn from an amateur.

[Well, he's a king, he expects only the best. Or something...]

[Archer chuckles quietly. Perhaps he should stop before the planning goes to far, but he's allowing amusement to cloud his common sense.]

We'll have to test their skills before hiring them.

[What is common sense, Archer? It's not present in this conversation.]

Hmmm... That might prove difficult. I totally agree we need a way of assessing the skill of a prospective tutor. That would need being able to discern between the bad and the good ones.

Unless... Eureka! Of course!

[Iskandar grins with an expression of someone struck with an absolutely genius idea.]

Cú shall present us with an example of how a proper performance should look, and sound, like! Thus armed with the example of mastery we will be capable of judging the skills of potential teachers!

Ha! See, I have solved our problem!

[ It's two against one, stakes are not in his favour, he's being ganged upon.

Caster face goes from the full of disbelief and betrayal "are you shitting me?"— ]

[ —to "challenge accepted" laughter. He can appreciate a good one, and admire the class this has been turned on him in one go.

Also, because gives him a very bad idea. ]

Oh, but such performance you require of me will require a proper set-up.

[Uh-oh, there's a possibility it did backfire. At least nothing exploded into their faces (...yet), but it's not like Archer's going to back of.]

What do you consider a proper set up?

[~~Cú plz don't ask two goldies to cackle loudly—~~]

A set-up?

[Iskandar blinks. You've got him there. Now, he's genuinely confused.]

Why would one even need as a set-up for such a thing?

[~~Did they go too far? They might have gone too far. Oooops....~~]

[ He kind of assumed they want him to demonstrate, and since he can't fuahahaha well enough on a fly ]

Timing is everything, gentlemen. If I was to attempt a demonstration right now? Dishelved and without a good reason—

[ The moment where to cackle is everything after all ]

It just wouldn't sing, it wouldn't dance.

[He assumed correctly, at least from Iskandar's side. But uh-oh...]

At that, you are absolutely correct.

[Of them both, Iskandar is probably most likely to understand the merit of proper theatrics.]

I wouldn't want to ruin your performance.

[Something tells him they may yet come to regret unlocking the mischievous Celt mode.]

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