Lead, Stone and laws

[Chambers]

The address would lead Skye to Sacramento Marina, the lot number furthest down the mooring and in something of a contrast to its carbon fibre, plastic and steel cousins the house boat of wood rests in the still grey waters, reflecting the overcast sky. The lower balcony has been boarded to create an additional interior room and the wooden door that upon which is painted the crafts name. XXXVXCVXCVC. In a neat and professional hand. Another way that the Indian style boat stands out from the remaining craft is the signs of habitation. Few patrons of the marina make it there home full time and fewer still of those remain for the winter leaving several docks empty and those that rest in the water possesses the air of stillness to suggest they see no use and are not lived in given the current weather and season. Approaching down the jetty seems to sweep a person up in a sense of profound, still, peacefulness, something the awakened might clue in on as being the resonance and influence of a hallow.

Skye LadySin

[Skye]

Kicking her board and catching it as she walks into the marina once more, not having expected for the talks to be setup this rapidly, hell she would have been happy to get a chance before summer especially with how little she actually offered for it. Tapping her little brought bag of things as she steps up dressed in her usual black perhaps not as she normally tends to dress but it was just to damn cold to not cover up a bit more and not have things to close to the skin.

Rubbing her hands together before knocking and jumping back to leave room once the door would open, just hoping he would let her in quickly, riding her board in this weather was not warm and her cheeks could certainly use some warmth from the inside.

[Chambers]

Shortly after the knock the door is open to revel the Councillor of the Moros dressed in black slacks, a grey shirt without a tie and black suspenders. "Hey there, come on in." Standing to the side to let her pass let her pass. The workshop is just as gloomy and atmospheric as her previous visits a think layer of stone dust, and a sheet of sandpaper on the work surface suggest he had been shaping something recently. The lined box that sits in the middle of his table is currently closed hiding whatever is inside. The door that moves from the workshop into the living area proper is ajar and the scent of his pipe smoke miniates from it. The blend of roses, cloves and something a little spicy.

Once through to the combined, seating area and galley he indicates for the arrow to take a seat where she would like. "Can I get you anything?" he might not have been cooking specifically but that didn't mean the cupboards and fridge were bare by any stretch.

[Skye]

Flashing him a smile as the door opens.
”Hiya Mason ye” not even finishing the word before rapidly slinking inside, only slowed down by having to navigate her board through again and rushing a bit inside after having kicked of her boots. ”By all the sacred winds it is getting cold to ride on my board, I thought this was supposed to be a warm state.” Shivering for a moment and shaking her head to throw of any and all such thoughts.

Curious eyes looking around as she walks through the home, but making certain to not touch anything in vain not wanting to disrupt his workspace, she knew all to well how much something like that meant, how special it was, and that it should by no means be disrupted in any manner as she finds her way to the chairs she simply takes the second most comfortable seat and looks to her host.
”I am sorry to have to ask again but would you mind if I charge my board? I have enough battery to get back but I always try to charge it when not in use, it really drains far to fast.” I really need to look into something more long term than this. ”I would not say no to a cup of warm chocolate, or tea if you only have lactose free milk, otherwise just water is fine.” Sniffing in the air, trying to place the scents, to recall if it was a familiar mix or not. ”I hope you do not mind the attire, not really my usual style but it called to me.”

[Chambers]

A shake of the head of the request. "Not at all, you know where the socket is." Same place as it was last time. He had not prepared for hot chocolate but it is certainty something he can manage. "Whipped cream? Marshmallows? Chocolate sprinkles? syrups? cinnamon?" Alon with all the trimming s apparently. "You dress as you see fit it is not for me to judge." And honestly the longer coat looked good on her.

With his back turned as he prepares the Sharman her drink hands moving through various cupboards, and jars and the fridge to get what is need, a saucepan is brought oat and the oat milk poured in and he begins to heat it. "Mind if I ask what the exact nature of your visit is? general talks of the lex and laws or something more specific?" Someone people would have their pet projects and or hang ups. Some would want to just talk or learn. Either was fine.

[Skye]

Steering her way to the socket to quickly plug in her skateboard.
”Thank you, it is amazing to travel around on but I do not think they designed them with people like me in mind. I would need a battery that can run 24h continuously at least.” Looking toward him as she takes her seat once more. ”No chocolate sprinkles please, gladly rainbow if you have them and no syrup unless that is what you need to make the chocolate, I normally use powder myself. The rest yes please.” Wow that is quite some service. Putting down her bag and taking up a small wooden vase, pouring a bit of water inside of it and placing a single clematis flower within. ”Do not worry I will take it with me when I leave, hopefully you do not mind its presence for the evening? If you do so can I throw it out or burn it.” Best way she had found to bring something without bringing anything.

Keeping her eyes on the general area of his movements but not following them to closely.
”The times are troubling, things are transpiring, kidnappings against families of our own, the movements of enemy awakened that are likely to use social structures to their own advantage against us. I do not know how well organized each order is at the moment, and how the unity within them all are. Nor do I have the knowledge of current inner workings or authority to do much more than try to aid First Talon Phoenyx to keep the arrows ready.” If she would just stop being so distant, something awful must have happened these past few years, if she cannot even answer reports or meetings requests so are we in a dire situation. ”So on that note with the reformatting of the charter, so would I like to request your assistance in deepening my understanding of both the decided on faucets alongside with any new ideas you have considered adding. As said before so do I doubt I have many ideas to add, or deeper discussions on how to set things up.” Just not my forte. ”It is simply me wanting to be able to better serve my order, and the Consilium as a whole by making certain I stay up to date with the charter and fully understand it.”

[Chambers]

A light chuckle at her complaints about modern technology not being convenient enough. "Well you could use your push bike, that will run as long as you can make it." The total absence of power tools in his workspace might be a give away that he is one of those mage who prefer tradition. "Rainbow sprinkles might be one of the few things I don't have. I was going to grate a bar chocolate over the drink to make the chocolate ones." Rainbow might just be to much colour for the Moros. "Whipped cream and marshmallows coming up." As the milk continues to heat hot chocolate powder is stirred into the pan, the sweet scent mixing with those already in the air. Once its ready it poured into a waiting mug, marshmallows dropped in a spiral of whipped cream added and a few more marshmallows for good measure. "There you are ready and waiting." Some people preferred to let it sit and melt others went straight for it so the choice is left to Skye.

An eyebrow raises at the set of the purple bloom. Is that because Purple is one of the colours of my arcana or just chance? Given the shamans attention to detail he very much doubted it was chance. "Skye you are aware that a petal or pollen could be used for the purpose of sympathy yes?" It was well meaning but he still was not fond of things being left in his safe place, his sanctum. "I am aware I am at much greater risk then others, but still even the pretence of feeling safe here is nice for me." And I must find time to develop my knowledge of space, wards would make this much easier.

Taking his own seat in the armchair by the wall length window that faces the bay but sure to be facing away from it, he listens with legs crossed and hands resting in his lap. "Well I commend you for wanting to deepen your knowledge of our laws and charter. It's something I have found to be a very rewarding experience." If frustrating on several others. "And yes we have trouble times upon us and ahead it would seem." Peace wasn't going to last forever of that they had known it now came to the question. are we ready? A sinking feeling in his gut is one of nerves. "So far Acknowledgement, Appointment of councillors, and rights for solitaries and cabals, and methods of punishment have been covered." So you know a lot. "Where would you like to start." Better to tackle it one section at a time.

[Skye]

Making a face of a nope at the comment.
”To big, and unwieldy, skateboards are far superior. I can always use it as a regular one of course but it is nice to get to move around quickly from place A to B at times to.” Shrugging. ”Ahh, well no worries, I thought it was regular sprinkles, the chocolate kind is just not to my liking, so artificial.” Inhaling the scent and allowing herself to feel a moment of calm, of peaceful serenity, dreaming back to simpler times for but a moment. Taking the cup with a thankful look upon her. ”Thank you kindly.” Leaning down to let the scent fill her and swiftly licking of the tip of the whipped cream before just wrapping her hands around the cup.

Quickly taking the flower and putting it back down into the bag, getting up and pouring out the water before placing the vase back as well.
”Back to the drawing board it seems, I am sorry about that.” Sitting back down in her seat. ”We are all at risk, my own sanctum is located a tad to isolated and with open grounds around it, but overall so do I believe that most of us are at quite some risks.”

Listening to his words whilst keeping her eyes upon him, not stressing the conversation or letting him feel rushed. Even taking a moment after he was done speaking to just think over the words.
”Hmm, I do want to deepen my understanding as a whole, so rather than me setting a point would you mind starting with either new parts you would like added, or that has been discussed to be added. Or with parts that you have noticed that most people do not seem to have fully grasped?” Yes that would be good. ”I do am interested in grasping the punishments part as well, what is appropriate punishments and dealings with them. My mind is quite set on being a person second and fulfilling duties first, which when I have spoken of taking in those who breaks our laws to be judged by selected councilor, councilors or the current governing body has not been met well so that is a field I do want to deepen my understanding in. However it might not be the most crucial thing to start with.”

[Chambers]

A gentle shrug. It was her choice he had merely offered his perspective on the solution to her problem. "There are ways and means to move quickly or make things last longer then the world would have us believe they do." He knows things of course he does he is a mystagogue. But beyond the vague inferences that seems to be all she is going to get. "Your welcome." Manners cost nothing and it was always nice to be thanked.

It would seem she had not realised. "Skye the notes taken, the ones in the common area, the ones you read and are held in the arrows quarters out of my site." Maybe this would help her understand. "Those are scribed with mana from my pattern, it keeps the contents safer but there is no better sympathetic connection to me." If any wished to do him harm or mess with him, if they ever feel into the wrong hands or someone acted in bad faith. "I have to place my complete trust that the members of the circle do not wish me harm, which in our society is going to bite me eventually." Or I could start living in the circle. A solution he did not relish half as much as it might be thought.

What the arrow wanted was neither short, quick, or simple. "I highly doubt I will be able to get through hall of it today and do even half of justice. It took me months of study with Aurora help to develop my own understanding." This could be a good gateway for the Sharman but an afternoon with him was unlikely to redefine her grasp of things in isolation. "I find most mages don't know the basics of the Lex itself." Lets start there. "What is protected, how the procedures work, what punishments are prescribed to what and who. And above all who actually has rights under the Lex." This alone was the topic for weeks of conversation and all drawn from conversations in the circle. "So lets begin with that is there anything about the Lex you want some clarity on?" Build the fundamentals, set the foundations and only then move on.

[Skye]

A glance to her board and back.
”The only thing that limits us in this lie we reside in is what we can imagine and the effort we are ready to put in to reach the goal.” It was simply not highest on her priority list, yet.

Tilting her head as if surprised by his words.
”Yes, I am well aware, I spend most my time in the arrow quarters myself and walk the circle regularly, we arrows train in our quarters. Hair, blood and more can certainly be found from us all if you just search.” It was not as simple as his but it was still there. ”That only further proves a point I have been trying to speak to those who listen in that we need to work as a team, to learn to trust one another and build bonds. Not only does it strengthen us but to gain pieces of connection to nearly any one of us is not hard, admittingly your trust is grand and something we should all take seriously. And is part of why I seek you out in these matters rather than anyone else.”

Inhaling the scent of her chocolate without a noticeable reaction.
”Every journey starts with the first step, what we can get through today will be a good start, if needed and you are willing so can we just meet again. I am in no rush, and will constantly seek to improve my understanding to better be able to help and defend the circle along with those who resides here.” A look of sadness, that was just sad. ”I believe the talks of sanctums at the circle a few months ago did prove that quite well.” Taking a moment to ponder the question, sipping her chocolate and looking around them. ”I believe it is best to start from duties I am more likely to encounter. And as such a clarification of my error would be good, so if someone of ours breaks it where did I fault in claiming they should be brought in, peacefully if possible and judged by either their representative, the council or councilors or if we should have one the hierarch? And whilst the common parts of the Lex speaks of our laws so are the words of suitable punishments not as widespread so a deepening of understanding in these two aspects is where I would like to start.”