[log] Russell and Dante
Naturally, this takes place prior to the meeting at h_d_hollisters.
Russell: ::sitting at a desk, numerous books open and several open notebooks as well filled with calculations and arrays, totally bewildered look on his face as he reads a paragraph, head propped on his hand, elbow on the desk::
Dante: *there's not even a knock, as Dante walks into the small library, a calm, focused expression in her face* ... Russell, dear?
Russell: !! ::looks up quickly, running a hand through his hair, looking over to her:: Yes, ma'am?
Dante: *smiles* ... I wanted to see how you were doing on that problem I gave you...
Russell: ::eyes the papers:: It's a different formula than the red water, I'm still working on breaking it down to figure out how it's put together. :smiles:: I like challenges though.
Dante: Good. *walks over, looking at the papers* I need you to understand it... it's very complex, you know. But if you succeed, well... you'd be very much rewarded for your efforts.
Russell: ::smiles:: I know. It might take a little while, but once I have it analyzed, I can start putting together something to create it.
Dante: Good. *looks away* You'll be doing something that's only been done once before, you know...
Russell: Really? ::leaning against the table:: I thought there had been more of these made over the years. Or were those mainly red stones?
Dante: *smiles* You mean you don't know? You're not just transmuting a stone, you're transmuting a stone that's been lost to the Gate...
Russell: ... ::arching an eyebrow:: Okay, yeah. That's new. Dante: Oh, of course not. ^_^ Of course not... *why do you think I'm not doing it, you fool?*
Russell: ::oh yeah, he can guess:: Well, just to be safe... It'll probably take me longer than my inital estimate. I want to be able to cross-check everything thoroughly first.
Dante: Good. *smiles* By the way, I was wondering if you could do me a favor? When you have some free time?
Russell: Ma'am? ::nods:: What's the favor?
Dante: If you ever have a chance to go into town, I need you to pick up an order for me... *hands him a receipt, for what looks like a dress order. In sizes clearly larger than Dante is.*
Russell: ::takes it, eyeing it:: Will do. How soon do you need them by? Dante: Before we start our little project to reclaim my stone, I'm afraid...
Russell: ::nods:: I'll get it next time I head that way before stores close.
Dante: Good. I have to be getting back now, Russell. *smile* Keep up the good work.
Russell: Of course, ma'am. ::smiles::
Dante: *nods to him, and heads out the door*
Russell: ::sitting at a desk, numerous books open and several open notebooks as well filled with calculations and arrays, totally bewildered look on his face as he reads a paragraph, head propped on his hand, elbow on the desk::
Dante: *there's not even a knock, as Dante walks into the small library, a calm, focused expression in her face* ... Russell, dear?
Russell: !! ::looks up quickly, running a hand through his hair, looking over to her:: Yes, ma'am?
Dante: *smiles* ... I wanted to see how you were doing on that problem I gave you...
Russell: ::eyes the papers:: It's a different formula than the red water, I'm still working on breaking it down to figure out how it's put together. :smiles:: I like challenges though.
Dante: Good. *walks over, looking at the papers* I need you to understand it... it's very complex, you know. But if you succeed, well... you'd be very much rewarded for your efforts.
Russell: ::smiles:: I know. It might take a little while, but once I have it analyzed, I can start putting together something to create it.
Dante: Good. *looks away* You'll be doing something that's only been done once before, you know...
Russell: Really? ::leaning against the table:: I thought there had been more of these made over the years. Or were those mainly red stones?
Dante: *smiles* You mean you don't know? You're not just transmuting a stone, you're transmuting a stone that's been lost to the Gate...
Russell: ... ::arching an eyebrow:: Okay, yeah. That's new. Dante: Oh, of course not. ^_^ Of course not... *why do you think I'm not doing it, you fool?*
Russell: ::oh yeah, he can guess:: Well, just to be safe... It'll probably take me longer than my inital estimate. I want to be able to cross-check everything thoroughly first.
Dante: Good. *smiles* By the way, I was wondering if you could do me a favor? When you have some free time?
Russell: Ma'am? ::nods:: What's the favor?
Dante: If you ever have a chance to go into town, I need you to pick up an order for me... *hands him a receipt, for what looks like a dress order. In sizes clearly larger than Dante is.*
Russell: ::takes it, eyeing it:: Will do. How soon do you need them by? Dante: Before we start our little project to reclaim my stone, I'm afraid...
Russell: ::nods:: I'll get it next time I head that way before stores close.
Dante: Good. I have to be getting back now, Russell. *smile* Keep up the good work.
Russell: Of course, ma'am. ::smiles::
Dante: *nods to him, and heads out the door*