two glyphs // text // day 405

[proudofwhatiam]

First, please allow me to extend my sympathies to those who were injured while remaining within Asgard these last few days.

For those who made the journey to Ginnungagap, I wish to solicit any reactions or discoveries from the trip. While I found it a disappointing trek in some regards, it is possible other Travelers saw more productive results.

As regards my own thoughts on the matter: I'm sorry to say that if any notable artifacts remained within the site, I was unable to locate them, and of course, we did not have the tools necessary for a proper excavation. Speaking of which, if anyone reading has background in archaeology or related disciplines, I entreat you to contact me. I should like to investigate the possibility of organizing an archaeological team for future journeys, but I sincerely doubt the majority of the population will be convinced to read Sirs Petrie or Maspero in preparation for the task. Any such team would need more field experience than I alone can provide. [Especially since her legitimate, on-the-books field experience is rather paltry.]

Finally, for those students enrolled in my Latin and ancient Greek courses: Please be advised that, beginning this week, Mr. Kyle Booth will be assisting with marking assignments and class lectures. I expect that you will all show him the respect his not insignificant skill for these languages deserves; our studies will no doubt be enriched by his presence and knowledge.

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[becauseichooseto]

It's not unusual for a place of this age to have no artefacts, particularly if the final records feature destruction on the scale that it has.

As for me, I'm not an archaeologist, but I have extensive experience being a patron for such expeditions.

[proudofwhatiam]

In my experience, however complete a civilization's destruction has been, one can nearly always find something. Often, however, it is buried well below the surface.

Patronage is a worthy endeavour as well, but I'd like to think the gods might be convinced to take that role here.

[becauseichooseto]

Unless your Earth is so different than the one I'm familiar with, I doubt your experience includes the kind of destruction that leads to having absolutely no sign of life. You noticed the lack of insect life, I trust?

I am merely informing you of my level of experience. Which needs to be extensive if I'm not about to be conned!

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[windbreak]

productive how?
I mean if the point was to find out there seriously is nothing there, cant get more productive than that

[proudofwhatiam]

In that sense, you're correct. We hardly left every stone unturned, however.

[windbreak]

how many stones would u really need to turn over though
and its not like there was anything else to turn over there? apart from like mud

[mortuimagistri]

If it is not too much to ask, I prefer to go by my full name. In lieu of that, "Mr. Booth" suffices fine.

I dearly hope, for the sake of all your students, I will not be expected to give lectures.

[proudofwhatiam]

I apologize, Mr. Booth. In class, I shall remember to introduce you with 'Murchison' included.

I shan't expect you to do anything you'd rather not do, of course. I simply thought you might like the opportunity to share your knowledge more directly as well.

[mortuimagistri]

Thank you.

I only know I would be a very poor lecturer. If there is any information you need me to submit, I would be happy to do so in written form, for your perusal, to distribute how you see fit.

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[comeonthensexy]

What's your definition of productive?

[proudofwhatiam]

In this context, I think learning something we didn't know upon embarking would suffice.

[comeonthensexy]

We got everything confirmed. I'd say that's pretty productive. Not that I doubted them, but it's something else to see it.

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[subecho]

The people hurt and bleed and strive to live, and you think us with the time to spare for... rocks?

[proudofwhatiam]

We had time enough to make the journey in the first place. If we don't gain anything from it, then we've only ourselves to blame.

Besides, there is potential for us to learn more about Asgard through its past...though I think we should focus our attentions on artifacts rather than rocks.

[subecho]

[ He's trying.

He's trying.

So help him, he's trying.

Bu - ]

But... rocks.

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[artifacetious]

You were planning to dig for artifacts in Ginnungagap?

[proudofwhatiam]

I didn't plan to, no. But I think choosing not to excavate represents a missed opportunity.

[artifacetious]

I think that's desecration. And the Loki's would have smit-- smitten isn't the word. Is smote a word? Whatever, they'd be pissed.

[feathery]

so nothing weird happened to anyone who went

[proudofwhatiam]

So far as I can tell, no. Certainly nothing to the extent of the damage that occurred in the city.

[feathery]

man
next time we get a chance to leave i am fucking out of here
i should have learned my lesson last time around but then i went and slept in
all those parables about teenage laziness and its link to stupid decisions has never rung truer than it did a few days ago

[most_qualified]

There's a school here?

[proudofwhatiam]

Yes, the Albus Dumbledore Academy. The students are primarily children, but we've no upper age limit.

I'm afraid we haven't been acquainted. I'm Evelyn Carnahan.

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[sufferably]

Welcome back-- you were probably smart to set off when you did.

How was the trip, other than "somewhat disappointing?"

[proudofwhatiam]

It certainly seems like it. I hope you weren't injured in the fray here in Asgard.

As insubstantial as our findings were, the countryside was quite pretty. Rough, but pretty.