the wizard announces his homecoming;

[wondrouswizard]

"Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody else has thought."
- Jonathan Swift, Gulliver’s TravelsI’ll be brief: My journey will be coming to an end soon, on the 10th. Unfortunately, I do not have living arrangements until the 12th

Comments

[wickedlywest]

You encountered foul weather? How unfortunate.

I wish I could cast more powerful spells.

[wondrouswizard]

On the contrary, Sebastian! The weather for the past few weeks has been unseasonably fair, which is why I'm arriving early.

It was remarkable - not three days ago, I was over Indiana and it was 67° Fahrenheit!

[wickedlywest]

You never know. There remains the possibility of a last minute tornado to completely ruin your trip.

[wondrouswizard]

Highly unlikely, though, Sebastian. Still, there was that tornado in Tennessee ... hm. Well. Nothing like first hand experience.

How is the weather there? I heard I'm following a bit of rain, but I think that pressure system went to the southeast.

[scheherazading]

I'm sure staying at the Pentamerone will be no issue - you may have to put up with a roommate, but there's plenty of room.

[...]

It's good to see that you're coming back safe and sound - and already planning your next project. Bees?

[wondrouswizard]

Velvet! Fantastic to hear from you. I apologize for my lack of communication - as you should know by now, my use of the Compendiums is sometimes reluctant.

A roommate? Well, I should be able to manage that for a few days, at least. If they can "put up" with me.

Yes, bees! I'm guessing you've heard about the possible honey bee extinction?

[scheherazading]

You do miss out on quite a lot. When was the last time you looked at your Compendium, anyway?

I have heard about that... are you going to try and 'get to the bottom of it'? That sounds terribly interesting, though I can't say I'm very fond of being in close proximity with stinging insects.

[wondrouswizard]

Prior to the conversation we're having now? Before I left. I've briefly skimmed some of what I've missed, though, and I'm pleasantly surprised that some note-worthy events have transgressed!

(Except for the bit about naked people from last week or so. Clearly, we Tales are vainer than I had originally thought. Or less wise. Wouldn't someone feel foolish if their picture was removed from said Compendium and ended some place less becoming - say, their work place? But I digress.)

Well, I don't know about 'getting to the bottom of it', per se - I'm no miracle worker, but I read the other day that the popular belief behind their extinction is cell phone useage, and that's a load of hogwash if I've ever heard it.

That said, though, bees are very gentle creatures, Velvet! A few weeks ago, I stayed the night at the house of a beekeeper and his family. His bees were very nice - if you stood still, they would land on your fingers and crawl around a bit. Still, I don't blame you for worrying about the sting.

[superiffic]

!!!

I think so too! My ninth grade teacher told me I was the first person to give commentary on the wardrobe clashing of Hester's red letter after reading the book for class!

[wondrouswizard]

Edwina! How are you?

...Well. I'm quite sure the Puritans did not foresee that particular aspect of wearing the letter.

[superiffic]

Super! At first I was awfully confused last week; but I have come to the conclusion that boys are merely built differently to girls, and that sometimes my beauty overcomes their senses! And so now I'm super!

I know! At least it could have been pink!

[wondrouswizard]

You're a bit old for the birds and the bees talk, aren't you? I'm glad to hear it, Edwina. Or read it. Whatever the case may be.

But The Pink Letter doesn't really have the same ring as The Scarlet Letter. And for that matter - did the Puritans even wear pink?

[strictest]

Every time you sign like that, I'm going to think of the James Bond character.

[wondrouswizard]

...

Don't tell anyone, but that's why I do it.

[strictest]

Wishful thinking on your part?

[wondrouswizard]

Yes. I'll admit it: I wish I could be that cool. Or played by John Cleese.

[whynded]

[wondrouswizard]

Hello, Cassia. There's no need to call me Professor anymore - I've resigned from NYU and don't plan on returning. Quentin or Ambroise will do, if you don't mind. But yes, my travels are going just fine - thank you for asking. I will definitely consider your offer!

[whynded]

[wondrouswizard]

Perhaps when the weather is warmer I will take you out on a shorter endeavor, if you'd like, Cassia. And no, it's never been too lonely. Then again, I meet people whenever I stop at night to rest.