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With all of the extra time due to the break, I'm looking for new projects. Apparel, mechanical devices, weaponry, etc. I'm also willing to research spells or other topics.

If it's for personal use, I'll work out a price of some sort but equipment for use in serving the academy's goals I don't see any reason to take from people when it benefits us all anyway.

You don't necessarily need to know what you want- if you've just got a problem, creating a solution would be my part of the process.

Contact me here or ask for Rex in the Anvil, I'm there most days, the staff know me. If it's closed, I'm probably in the Hall of Pythia. Or the Legionnaire Quarters. Thinking about it, just contact me here.

[ Because he could also be in a cave somewhere being weird or in a van being weird or planting onions in the woods. ]

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Shouldn't you be using the break as a break?

Or for making stuff for yourself.

I don't need a break.

And anyway, when I make things for people I usually learn something. That's often more valuable than the item I craft.

If you say so.

[She says, spending her one day of Actual Spring Break on the network instead of enjoying Marseille...]

You've given me plenty already, but I'll admit I'm curious about this apparel. Do you mean like...armor?

[ And he's just going to let her agree with him on that one. ]

Most of the combat suits I've created here so far have been more lightweight than what I'd call armour, but essentially yes.

[She agrees for now.]

But still all of the protection?

[Not that she needs to really worry about protection, being as sturdy as she is, now.]

I could use something like that.

[ He'll take one more day of someone letting him do his thing. Just needs to get that every day. ]

Protection is one of the key purposes, but I outfit them for utility. If someone knows what role they wish to play I create something bespoke, to maximise their capabilities.

If you're still unsure of what you wish to do in the field, I'm sure I can create something of all-purpose function and modify it as necessary. I can start straight away if you have your measurements.

[ So far they've kinda been somewhere between superhero outfits and (hnnngh) Metal Gear sneaking suits. ]

[Too bad that's unlikely to ever happen.]

I think I might need a few more missions under my belt before I know. Or, you know, any missions under my belt.

I'll have to get back to you on the measurements, though.

That's fine- I've plenty of experience to draw on in your stead. I'll work on something more universal.

Do you have any hobbies, interests or special skills in general?

Okay.

I used to run track - still run a lot, honestly. I've taken up knitting and a bunch of craftsy hobbies now, like cross stitching and crochet. I just like things that keep me busy.

Most notable thing is probably the speed, though.

As fascinating as the concept is, I think I'll refrain from creating a combat knitting needles. For now.

[ He's already thinking of it though. ]

But a suit for emphasising speed could have practical applications. And actually, piercing weapons would benefit a great deal from that so maybe needles, though not knitting needles as such, would be a suitable supplement.

[ His first version might literally feature combat syringes. He gets carried away and gets stuck on themes a little when he's making new stuff. It's how Maya ended up with an owl themed stealth suit for basically no reason other than it being cooler that way. ]

I dunno, they can be pretty dangerous!

[It would be a fantastic joke.]

Sounds like you've already got plenty of ideas to work with, then.

[She's excited to see what the hell kind of thing he whips up.]

If they scale exactly in size to danger in comparison to sewing needles, I would certainly be nervous in their vicinity.

[ His hands are basically one big callous by now but somehow a sewing needle can get right through it all and jab him directly in the pain receptors. ]

A few. I think the shoes will need the most attention. I haven't designed anything really special for footwear before.

They're not as sharp as sewing needles, but with enough force you could probably puncture someone real good.

[Or real bad, depending on how you look at it.]

Well, you did say you tend to learn stuff when you make things for other people, so this is like that, yeah?

Anyways, can send you my measurements now. Hopefully they're accurate!

[She sends them in a DM, because she's not really keen on everyone at Daybreak knowing her sizes.]

Technically that's true of anything.

[ He decides not to share the story of the time he puts a bowling pin through a guy. ]

Exactly like that. Even just the cursory investigation has revealed a few things to me. Should be quite interesting.

[ And as this is his second time making a suit for a girl, this time he won't make it embarrassingly formfitting! Just regular formfitting! He DMs back a 👌 which is just an acknowledgement, not an 'ayy gurl nice numbers', which would be 👌😏. ]

I mean, yeah, but the thought still counts.

[Let her have this!!]

Are you going to share what you learn, or is it just going to become another trick up your sleeve?

[Hooray for learning, Rex! And for not being a skeeze!]

I concede that the thought still counts.

[ She can have it. She can have whatever makes her happy. ]

I'm not sure I'll be creating anything new in terms of footwear, just learn how to apply what is already known. But if I do, I'll write a paper on it for you.

[ Because he assumed she asked that for herself. Not the world in general. ]

Thank you.

[A small victory is still a victory.]

You never know! Maybe there are shoe secrets nobody's really tapped into, yet. You never know what's left to be learned!

[If he seriously writes a paper, she might actually read it. She might not understand it, but she'll read it.]

I do sometimes find that as I can apply knowledge from other fields and produce unexpected outcomes.

[ And by sometimes he means pretty much all the time. It's his deal. ]

Though if magic is required, I won't be able to sell it to Nike. Alas.

You might be able to sell it to some mages. Some of them might pay big bucks for fancy magic shoes!

You should get something for all the work you do, at least.

I wonder if there is a mage Olympics. I know a lot of mages are surprised when I use physical skills in conjunction with magic.

Contributing to preventing everyone from dying is more than enough reimbursement, I think. It's why I'll only accept payment for personal projects.

I don't know if it's quite to that level, but I did hear this place puts on tournaments for the students. That might be as close as we're gonna get.

I know, you already said that. But you should still get something out of working yourself to the bone. I mean I guess right now you don't really have to pay bills or rent or anything, but. Still.

That could be interesting, at the least. It'd be interesting to see people's strengths and weaknesses in action. I could develop all sorts of equipment there.

That's the crux of the matter. My needs are met by the school and my wants are simple- primarily, they are to further our goals as best I can, anyway.

It'll be fun! Probably the closest thing we'll get to showing off that's not incredibly dangerous, just mostly dangerous.

[She has no illusions that a tournament here wouldn't involve a lot of violence.]

I guess I can't fault you for that, but don't you ever want anything...more?

Is that really the appeal of a tournament? I thought it was more for personal development or satisfaction.

I don't think there's much more to want than not dying.

[ Sunshine, lollipops, rainbows etc. ]

There's a lot of appeal to a good old fashioned competition. Depends on how much you care about winning and how much you care about betterment.

There's a difference between living and surviving. You can enjoy stuff too, you know. It's not gonna wreck your plans.

[Stop being such a killjoy.]

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