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[enjoymyatelier]

[Well, it's a Very Important Day, or at least it would be if Sola were still here. Since Kayneth's still all hung up on a girl, he'll need something to distract him...! AND REALLY, WHAT BETTER DISTRACTION THAN SOMETHING HE'S BEEN THINKING ABOUT FOR A WHILE.]

Something has caught my attention lately-or, rather, the absence of something has. With how utterly baffling the world we've found ourselves in tends to be, I would have expected some sort of formal research team to have been set up. I have met other individuals interested in picking apart the mysteries of this world, of course-but that's far different than an organized effort.

Which, of course, is what I'm proposing here. I understand the desire to work alone-believe me, I generally prefer that. However, I'm sure an organized effort will cover much more ground.

So, who all is interested? I'm certain we can discuss further details once I have a good idea of that.

[of course, he'll be in charge.]

Comments

[enjoymyatelier]

I would be infinitely grateful for that. May I have your name, please?

[licentious]

Isabella. And yours would be? [ She better write the name down so he can access her laboratory files and the like. ]

[enjoymyatelier]

Ah, forgive me for not introducing myself sooner. I am Lord Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.

[...it's not Solf J. Kimblee but it's close]

[licentious]

Ah. It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance. Do you have any nicknames people call you by? I'm sure I'll be able to remember Kanyeth but some of these words [ I'll never give a damn to remember ] seem like something I'll never be able to master pronouncing.

[enjoymyatelier]

"Lord El-Melloi" shouldn't be particularly difficult, should it? It's a relatively straightforward thing to pronounce.

[licentious]

My native tongue still feels rather unnatural pronouncing this. Just what ethnicity is it? [ She's managed to figure out some general parallels by talking to some people. ]

[enjoymyatelier]

[...IT'S... NASUSHIT...? BULLSHIT HEADCANON EXPLANATION GOOOO]

It's a variant of Hebrew that has admittedly become somewhat divorced from its origins. It's pronounced with English phonetics, which is why I've always assumed that there wouldn't be much of a problem with it.

[licentious]

Ah, I see. We don't have a Hebrew variant where I'm from, and, where I'm from, the most commonly used language is akin to German. English is a second language but it's not very common. Either way, I suppose I'll try my best Mr. El-Melloi. [ The pronunciation is ever so slightly off. There's no way in hell she's calling you lord, sorry bro. ]

[enjoymyatelier]

[...

it's not that hard god]

Well, Archibald is perfectly Germanic, so perhaps that will be easier to deal with. It's my family name, so I won't take any offense to it.

[licentious]

Ah, all right. Mr. Archibald. I appreciate the exception. Once I manage to pronounce your more common name, I will switch over to that. [ She pronounces his name flawlessly. ]

[enjoymyatelier]

I would certainly appreciate that, yes. I doubt it will take you a particularly long time.

[licentious]

I learn very quickly. I wouldn't have my laboratory still standing if I was slow.

[enjoymyatelier]

Oh, of course. I'm not doubting you at all.

[licentious]

I didn't say you were. [ Not sure if sarcastic.... ]

[enjoymyatelier]

...Of course.

[licentious]

[ gently... kicks away that awkward snag. ] Anyways, when you get closer to Vermillion City, please contact me so I can give you coordinates to the laboratory. It's in a rather obscure location. [ Read: Top secret. ]

[enjoymyatelier]

Vermilion? I'm quite a ways away from that, though I suppose I could make a detour at some point. Regardless, I'll be making my way over to Kanto eventually, so I'll contact you then.

[licentious]

I understand. Vermillion is obscure since the focus has been on Johto, even now. I'll appreciate the detour, however, and will be sure to give you access if you like what you see. [ She'll mentally applaud you, like you just won an oscar. ]

[enjoymyatelier]

I would certainly appreciate that, yes. I'm extremely grateful for your assistance in this matter, Ms. Isabella.

[licentious]

You are quite welcome. I look forward to working with you and solving the mysteries of Johto once and for all.