Ymiden 10, Arc 722
“With that being said, the Viden Academy will host an event in honor of Padraig Augustin and his resurrection of Treid this season, as you probably know. I’m grateful to all of you that have already decided to participate. And if any of you have just come up with an idea for a mini-lecture now, I’d love to hear it and help you realize it”, Doran told the teachers of the Institute of Sciences in a calm tone of voice and smiled very lightly. They had gathered for staff meeting that he had been leading this trial, to discuss their plans for the cycle as well as possible concerns.
He had to admit that he was glad to finally be back in Viden. He had enjoyed his adventures, and his trip behind the Barriers – and he appreciated the fact that the Council of Scalvoris had made him their Devout – but there was a part of him that longed and that would always long for the ice and snow of his aunt’s city, and for the Academy’s ancient halls. Viden wasn’t perfect – he doubted that any place in Idalos was – but it was his home.
With that thought in mind, he turned to look at the men and women around him and noticed that Orik Qy’Azour, a young man of mixed blood that he had taken courses with when he had still worked on his degree in chemistry, stroke his chin thoughtfully before he started to fidget slightly and blush, as if he wanted to say something, but wasn’t sure if he should. Orik was a brilliant chemist, but he had always been a little shy.
He met Orik’s gaze for a moment before he added in a firm and encouraging tone of voice, as talking to him in private rather than in front of a large group might make him, and possibly a few other members of staff, more inclined to share their ideas, “My office is always open, to any of you, of course. In fact, I’ll be there for the next two breaks to reflect on this meeting and work on some of my lesson plans”, he added and nodded to Orik before he packed his things (a notebook, a pen and a bottle of water as talking for an extended amount of time tended to make him thirsty) and rose to his feet.
“Thank you again for attending this meeting. I’ll see you again in a seven-trial”, he added and nodded at his colleagues. He didn’t leave the meeting room right away though, but waited until the last person was gone, in case someone had a question for him, before he made his way to his office. As he did so, he noticed that Orik was behind him and trying to catch up with him.
He slowed down, turned around and smiled at the younger man.
“With that being said, the Viden Academy will host an event in honor of Padraig Augustin and his resurrection of Treid this season, as you probably know. I’m grateful to all of you that have already decided to participate. And if any of you have just come up with an idea for a mini-lecture now, I’d love to hear it and help you realize it”, Doran told the teachers of the Institute of Sciences in a calm tone of voice and smiled very lightly. They had gathered for staff meeting that he had been leading this trial, to discuss their plans for the cycle as well as possible concerns.
He had to admit that he was glad to finally be back in Viden. He had enjoyed his adventures, and his trip behind the Barriers – and he appreciated the fact that the Council of Scalvoris had made him their Devout – but there was a part of him that longed and that would always long for the ice and snow of his aunt’s city, and for the Academy’s ancient halls. Viden wasn’t perfect – he doubted that any place in Idalos was – but it was his home.
With that thought in mind, he turned to look at the men and women around him and noticed that Orik Qy’Azour, a young man of mixed blood that he had taken courses with when he had still worked on his degree in chemistry, stroke his chin thoughtfully before he started to fidget slightly and blush, as if he wanted to say something, but wasn’t sure if he should. Orik was a brilliant chemist, but he had always been a little shy.
He met Orik’s gaze for a moment before he added in a firm and encouraging tone of voice, as talking to him in private rather than in front of a large group might make him, and possibly a few other members of staff, more inclined to share their ideas, “My office is always open, to any of you, of course. In fact, I’ll be there for the next two breaks to reflect on this meeting and work on some of my lesson plans”, he added and nodded to Orik before he packed his things (a notebook, a pen and a bottle of water as talking for an extended amount of time tended to make him thirsty) and rose to his feet.
“Thank you again for attending this meeting. I’ll see you again in a seven-trial”, he added and nodded at his colleagues. He didn’t leave the meeting room right away though, but waited until the last person was gone, in case someone had a question for him, before he made his way to his office. As he did so, he noticed that Orik was behind him and trying to catch up with him.
He slowed down, turned around and smiled at the younger man.
Notes
From the Viden calendar:
In honor of Padraig Augustin and his resurrection of Treid, the Viden Academy hosts the 'Observance of Knowledge - Commemorative Congress of Treid's Return.' Professors from every department at the Academy give free mini-lectures to the public on various topics, celebrating the sharing of knowledge. Astrophysics is of particular importance, being Padraig's specialty, as are historical accounts of the events that led up to and involved the Immortal's resurrection, including the resurrection itself, the sharding of Treid and the events of Tried's Tomb. While the Academy runs the event, these lectures/classes/demonstrations are offered throughout the fortress, often with local artisans and craftspeople joining in and giving demonstrations of their skills. Viden's streets are (tastefully) alive throughout these trials with music, food, and celebration.
In honor of Padraig Augustin and his resurrection of Treid, the Viden Academy hosts the 'Observance of Knowledge - Commemorative Congress of Treid's Return.' Professors from every department at the Academy give free mini-lectures to the public on various topics, celebrating the sharing of knowledge. Astrophysics is of particular importance, being Padraig's specialty, as are historical accounts of the events that led up to and involved the Immortal's resurrection, including the resurrection itself, the sharding of Treid and the events of Tried's Tomb. While the Academy runs the event, these lectures/classes/demonstrations are offered throughout the fortress, often with local artisans and craftspeople joining in and giving demonstrations of their skills. Viden's streets are (tastefully) alive throughout these trials with music, food, and celebration.
