[hr][center][u][b][h3][UnderCity - Stoneworks Interior][/h3][/b][/u][/center]
[center][A Chaotix14 / XianaEvermor collaboration][/center][hr]


Of course the place she'd mention was that place, and by process of elimination there really was only one person it could be. [color=#0050ff][b]"Yeah, that would be the place where your person of interest and the shapeshifting menace that came to harass you earlier got into a fight, at least I hope there aren't multiple of those running amok."[/b][/color] Raudd explained as he grabbed the rock and gave it a little toss with some spin. Could be turned into a nice trinket, but likely much more work than it's worth given the hairline cracks on it.

Zolya buried her face deeper into her drink as Raudd continued. [color=#0050ff][b]"So as you might have guessed I have a pretty good grasp on who your person of interest is. Arranging a meeting on the other hand that's going to be complicated. There will have to be a significant benefit to the person in question for a meeting to be arrangeable, and money or fire crystals aren't going to work for that."[/b][/color] For Raudd this was just business as usual, except in this particular case he didn't know exactly what his represented party would need. That would be his sisters part, he just needed to pull out what was on offer.

ID nodded, contemplating their answer.  Moreover, she was processing their mannerisms as they spoke.  Clearly this person was under their protection for some reason, or her presence in relation to them was alarming.  She considered her response carefully.

[b][color=#d9145f]"Maybe it would ease your conscience if I explained what I do,"[/color][/b] she began.  [b][color=#d9145f]"As I mentioned, I'm extremely sensitive to any disruption of the natural Manascape.  I follow these disturbances to uncover the source, and if necessary sort out any natural cause and restore the balance.  Sometimes I find artifacts or people and... I collect the shiny things,"[/color][/b] she explained with a bit of a sheepish sigh.

[b][color=#d9145f]"People are interviewed to determine their knowledge of the Awakened World, if any.  Afterwards, I either help them find a mentor so they can learn to properly control their magic, or try to convince them to stop using their powers,"[/color][/b] she concluded.

[b][color=#d9145f]"I can sense your concern for this person.  I assure you I have only their wellbeing in mind: anyone who can cause a disturbance that warrants my investigation without training is a danger to themselves and others.  Don't trouble yourself, however: I understand that trust is earned.  For the time being, why don't we focus on what I can do to compensate for the damage that I caused."[/color][/b] 

Neither of the siblings quite knew what to make of the statements and suggestions from ID. Zolya just gave his brother a quiet nod as he glanced over to her for advice. Secret organizations weren't uncommon among the mage society, but she came on quite strong in her desires to pull this particular mage to her side, especially given this particular mage has been under the protection of the Black moon society... As of 20 seconds ago. Regardless arranging a meeting likely wasn't going to cause any harm, providing the meeting happened on their turf. 

[color=#018c3b][b]"Hmm yes, the damages. As mentioned earlier I'd like to have you perform some enchanting work, but to make sure this arrangement works for both of us I have some questions. Assuming all mana needs are provided what's the amount of mundane fire affinity materials you could enchant to low level magic materials in... Hmm, let's say an hour, and would that be one large singular piece or can it be a fine powder?"[/b][/color] She asked the lady as Raudd finished his coffee.

[b][color=#d9145f]"It depends on the quality of the source material,"[/color][/b] she answered after a while, after considering their request carefully.  [b][color=#d9145f]"Without going into specifics... what you're asking can be done.  The amount is inconsequential as long as the source material is free of contaminants.  Powders are less than ideal: they tend to carry trace contaminants from the tools that were used to create them,"[/color][/b] she explained, casually spreading some sparkling red dust onto the table.  She traced a magatama into it and a handful of rough kanji before reaching over and placing the sheared rock in the eye.

[b][color=#d9145f]"The more contaminants in the source material, the weaker the enchantment... Affinities also matter: Fire and Water are opposed elements, so fire aspecting something that will be diluted in liquid (like ink or paint) will result in an weaker overall affinity,"[/color][/b]  concluded ID, pressing her fingertips to the edge of the illustration.

[b][color=#d9145f]"However, contrary to traditional enchanting conventions... I've found the two [i]most important[/i] factors of material enchanting are the quality of the base material, and the preparation of the area.  Everything else has a negligible effect on the final product."[/color][/b]  ID tilted her head a bit, making direct eye contact with Zolya.  The mana surrounding her shuddered and swirled.  An invisible breeze stirred the room, and ID illuminated brilliantly in the [Immaterial], not unlike a star.  Wisps of amber rose out of her skin, caught up in the breeze to disperse around the table and after a few moments she was sitting in the center of a small, but strong Domain of [Fire/Light].

A vent in her mask clicked open, and she gently breathed into her free palm.  A snap of her fingers created a spark and ignited the gas, which she let cascade onto the stone.   A surge of mana pressed the flames and a substantial amount of her Domain into the stone, flashing the dust and the design onto the stone's surface.  ID let the rest of her Domain fade into the background noise and get reclaimed by [Nature] as she rolled the now strongly aspected stone towards Zolya.

[b][color=#d9145f]"Will that suit your needs?  A sample with fewer contaminants would result in a stronger enchantment, but much more than that will require a specially prepared area."[/color][/b]