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[jilt]

[ irene's not sitting in her room, she's sitting in someone else's. namely, the room that once belonged to her version of sherlock holmes. on her index finger are three gold rings that she fidgets idly with while she speaks. ]

I see our very own cautionary tale has graced us with an echo. For those newly arrived, I'd say pay attention to that, and note what happens if you don't get yourself into a pod before the jump time. It leaves in quite a mess, or so I'm told.

[ there's a clink of rings as she shakes them off, letting them fall onto the side table, edging them lightly into place with her fingertips. ]

Now, having that settled, I suppose I'd ask an introduction on the part of those newly arrived. All those newly arrived. In all the chaos of your arrival, it's only polite that we all introduce ourselves. We are to be living in rather close quarters for the foreseeable future, are we not?

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[sweetbreads]

I read a great deal at home; I hesitate to say that that the pursuit of such tomes might bring more challenge than their perusal.

An opera--well, it would certainly necessitate an appropriate space. Somewhere that might offer the best sound, otherwise we might do ourselves more harm than good. Music, singers, an audience. Perhaps. I've always intended to write one myself. I dare say this might be just the opportunity I need.

[jilt]

Seek out Murphy Pendleton. An acquaintance of mine left several very large books of his homeland here when he returned to it. They might prove a challenge.

[ who doesn't want to read about westeros, right ]

Have you great musical skill, Dotore? Were you to write, I'd be happy to sing it for you.

[sweetbreads]

I shall do that at the first opportunity, thank you.

[ He trusts her to know what she's talking about. That's a big step. ]

I confess only to being an apprentice of such arts, though some might accuse me of modesty. Standing beside those few who devote themselves solely to such pursuits, I'm afraid I would have to insist on measuring myself an amateur. [ His lips purse together. ] Perhaps if the result is not too humiliating, you shall get your wish, my dear.

[jilt]

I don't pretend to be a great proficient in the writing of music, but if I can offer my assistance I shall. I confess, one does miss the more refined aspects of home.