losthunter | carve out the secrets hidden inside ((Faris, Schön))

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carve out the secrets hidden inside ((Faris, Schön))

Hunter has been pretty distracted the last few days, working on his large marble project. Working on marble is lot more messy than any painting he has done before. He has a large drape cloth covering the majority of his art studio, to protect the floor from marble dust.

The carving takes time too. He has made a lot of good progress on the upper-half, that if someone tried hard enough to figure out what he was making, they would see the initial signs of a Chimera being carved out of the stone.

But even with the desire to complete this project (which seems to be consuming him at times), Hunter has not forgotten about Faris. Or that he still wants to try to help Faris to find his door, and the one person who has the ability to do that is Schön.

So, Schön was invited over the apartment, so they can discuss Faris' situation and hopefully find his doorway. Right now, Hunter is dusting, so there is no excess dust in the air before his guest arrives.

[posting order Faris/ Schön/ Hunter]

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"Perhaps," Faris says thoughtfully. "But if it turns out that path leads in the wrong direction, is it wrong to turn back and seek another route?"

"In magic, the consequences are often dire for leaving something unfinished, once it is begun," Schön puts in. "Thus, the important of choosing one's path well at the start."

"And I can't shake the feeling that this is still unfinished, and that worries me." Hunter admits softly.

"It is only by impulse that I feel that I should be listening to these dreams. I can't imagine what would happen if I went down the wrong path at the start... by listening to Kendra."

Faris can only bow his head to concede that point. After all, as they've already established, the K'da doesn't have the slightest clue what magic even is, let alone how the rules work. So he must defer to the experts.

"She is unreliable?" he asks Hunter.

"Perhaps," Schön advises Faris, "her advice might more aptly be described as, 'open to interpretation?'" He glances to Hunter for the boy's confirmation or correction.

"Very open to interpretation." Hunter agrees with that statement. "Her riddles are only the tip of the iceberg."

"But there is so much more to discover."

"So perhaps you require new eyes and ears to interpret these riddles differently," Faris muses.

"It might be prudent," Schön agrees.

"It's too bad I can't just show the dream. Let you both hear what she said. What I saw. What I felt."

Faris turns his head this way and that, considering. "This 'magic' seems able to do a great deal. It cannot do this?"

"The proper magic could," Schön muses. "If you are willing to have it worked upon your person. Such a spell is not easily come by, however."

"I am open to the possibility. Especially if it would help me get different perspectives on my dream."

"And I would help any way I could."

"Not easily found, or does it require a certain talent?" Faris questions.

"A little of both," Schön admits to Faris, before warning Hunter, "this would need to be business--I could offer you no discounts or special favors out of friendship."

"I would not expect you to offer any discounts or special favors. It would not be fair to our friendship." Hunter reassures him.

Faris listens, turning his head between the two of them, although he doesn't comment. He's not knowledgeable enough to contribute here, but he is paying attention.

Schön nods thoughtfully, his expression turning inward for a moment as he considers the myriad tools and methods at his fingertips. "I think illusions might be the safest course--they would allow you to set the scene exactly as it appears in your mind, but without the perils of linking ours to yours."

"That does sounds like good advice."

"What sort of payment would be expected?" Hunter figures this conversation is a good one to have, so Faris can become comfortable with asking for his own needs.

Ah yes, payment. This was also mentioned in regards to trying to find Faris's door, and the K'da listens to learn what might be an appropriate exchange for services. After all, it can't be that different... right?

((So sorry I keep being slow. :/ ))

"In your case," Schön answers, "you might not find the cost so difficult. How does your next three pieces, after the chimera, sound? No specific demands of what to make, but I reserve the right to decline three good-faith offers before they begin to count against my tally." He lifts a brow slightly, inviting Hunter to consider the conditions and either agree, argue them, or add his own.

Hunter thinks for a moment, his eyes turning over his art room in careful thought. "They must be pieces I have not promised to someone else. I am working on a few for specific people... and I would rather that art go to the person to whom inspired it."

Faris tilts his head a bit as the conversation goes on, puzzling out the motivations here. Schön is willing to take an unknown payment with art that has yet to be formed. While the K'da certainly knows how to appreciate art, it does seem a bit odd to him. Maybe it's a human thing.

Schön considers, then concedes, "very well, I will not poach what has been promised to another." Since Hunter isn't quibbling over any of the other terms, Schön extends a hand. "We have an accord?"

Hunter takes the offered hand, to close the deal. "We have an accord."

"Will it take time to prepare the spell needed? There is still the issue that Faris doesn't know how to get home. And I am okay focusing on him."

"I like Hunter very much," Faris agrees, "but I also do not wish to impose longer than needed."

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