[quote=Professor_Wyvern]
Well yes, it is rather difficult to pick up Common for writing and reading. I can get that.
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Especially when you live with a bunch of illiterate slaves, and move into cultures with varying accents and idioms on a near-annual basis. Alas, to elaborate - 12 can understand common, but it's difficult to put her thoughts into words. Still, she knows more than enough to get by.