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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[proudofwhatiam]

Of course there are more important things than research. That goes without saying. It does not, however, change the fact that we could have taken better advantage of a rather long and arduous journey we made, rather than standing about for a few hours and then simply going home. We took no soil samples, to my knowledge, nor did we return with examples of the stone found there, nor did we document the plant life and animal life outside Ginnungagap; we have few photographs and drawings of our destination and fewer written narratives of our individual experiences.

If you're contented with the prospect of camping out and hiking, I'm sure it was quite satisfactory, but I don't think suggesting we apply the barest amount of scientific rigour in the future is asking the moon.

[comeonthensexy]

What stopped you?

fuck, i lost this notif. i'm so sorry..

[proudofwhatiam]

I am looking at the failures of this expedition as something we can learn from for future treks into the wild. We were none of us prepared to do anything of lasting value, and I include myself among that number. My own, personal reasons and motives are thus irrelevant.

All good!

[comeonthensexy]

[ Archeologists. ]

I have to say I find it fairly odd that you didn't prepare when you decided to come, if it matters that much. No tools?

[proudofwhatiam]

I'm not sure what business of yours my motives are.

[comeonthensexy]

I'm not asking about your motives. I'm asking why you didn't prepare.

[proudofwhatiam]

Which ultimately is a question of my motives and goals for this journey, never mind a bit school-teacherish of you.

My focus here is on future endeavours. What I, personally, did or did not choose to do in preparation for Ginnungagap is irrelevant.

[comeonthensexy]

Supposedly I look a bit like a geography teacher. Take that as you will.

What did you hope to discover, anyway?