Stanford "Ford" Filbrick Pines (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
cryptograms) wrote2021-09-04 07:34 pm
cryptograms) wrote2021-09-04 07:34 pm
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[ Victory is victory.
But the news that the source of Fiddleford's latest revelation is gone is a little surprising, and Ford doesn't know how to respond. Emotional things aren't really his forte, even after getting a lot of practice the past two years.
He does, however, know that he should say something. So after a moment: ]
It's not uncommon for people to come and go. I know how to make something that'll let you know if he comes back.
[ Naturally, he settles on something overly practical. ]
But the news that the source of Fiddleford's latest revelation is gone is a little surprising, and Ford doesn't know how to respond. Emotional things aren't really his forte, even after getting a lot of practice the past two years.
He does, however, know that he should say something. So after a moment: ]
It's not uncommon for people to come and go. I know how to make something that'll let you know if he comes back.
[ Naturally, he settles on something overly practical. ]
[It helps that it's not the same kind of loss as Emma-May. They were together for years. He thought it was going to be forever. This was something a lot newer, a lot more uncertain, a lot less defined, and that makes it easier to move forward from. He isn't lovesick the same way he still is for his ex-wife. He's just... you know... thinking about it a lot. For reasons.]
I don't know if that would be wise. Then I would just keep checking it.
[Still. He knows himself. It would turn into a thing. He'd have to check it five times over every day. He does not have the knowledge or words to say 'that would set my OCD off something fierce' but instinctually he knows that it's true.]
Besides I don't think I want you knowing who he is.
I don't know if that would be wise. Then I would just keep checking it.
[Still. He knows himself. It would turn into a thing. He'd have to check it five times over every day. He does not have the knowledge or words to say 'that would set my OCD off something fierce' but instinctually he knows that it's true.]
Besides I don't think I want you knowing who he is.
[ Break recommended someone seek him out...?
He's pretty pleased to hear that, actually. ]
That's correct.
I can't say I've heard of an aetherometer, but can you explain what it does?
[ Measures aether, presumably. ]
If I know what it's designed to detect, I may be able to replicate it.
He's pretty pleased to hear that, actually. ]
That's correct.
I can't say I've heard of an aetherometer, but can you explain what it does?
[ Measures aether, presumably. ]
If I know what it's designed to detect, I may be able to replicate it.
It... measures aether. Specifically physical aether, the kind in the world all around us.
I can draw you a picture, one moment.
[It actually takes a few minutes, but he sends a (somewhat crooked) picture of a strange device.]
The top part flips down when it's not in use.
I can draw you a picture, one moment.
[It actually takes a few minutes, but he sends a (somewhat crooked) picture of a strange device.]
The top part flips down when it's not in use.
[ Constantly checking the compass is something Ford can relate to more than he would like to admit, so he'll just leave that comment where it is.
Besides, Fiddleford's follow up remark is much more interesting. Ford is a little aggravated that Fiddleford doesn't want him to know, but instead of being angry he zeroes in on the 'why'. ]
Is he someone I know?
Besides, Fiddleford's follow up remark is much more interesting. Ford is a little aggravated that Fiddleford doesn't want him to know, but instead of being angry he zeroes in on the 'why'. ]
Is he someone I know?
[ That's about the answer Ford expected, but not one that's necessarily helpful.
Still, it gives him a place to start. ]
Without knowing how exactly it works it'll be hard to replicate exactly.
But there may be a way around that. Do you have a sample of aether I could examine? Or a way to generate it?
Still, it gives him a place to start. ]
Without knowing how exactly it works it'll be hard to replicate exactly.
But there may be a way around that. Do you have a sample of aether I could examine? Or a way to generate it?
Well it's all around us, but I can channel different kinds of elemental aether in my attacks, yes.
I'm not sure how capturable they are, but I can at least show you.
I'm not sure how capturable they are, but I can at least show you.
After I listed everything Shinonome-sensei has taught in addition to what I've gleaned from books and my own interests, I was able to narrow down where I wanted to start with sciences. If the School of Mutter doesn't do literature and philosophy, I'll see how I can get those, too. Continuing English seems... well, not silly but not a priority since this place translates everything and I was fluent before coming here.
What do you think? Is that too much to start?
What do you think? Is that too much to start?
i dont know what im supposed to do
accept hes never going to change? this is the best its going 2 get?
its better than getting mad all the time
but
then i have to hear about everything he does with everyone else
i should change my u/n then he wont see me on the network
accept hes never going to change? this is the best its going 2 get?
its better than getting mad all the time
but
then i have to hear about everything he does with everyone else
i should change my u/n then he wont see me on the network
[ This message is obviously not meant for Ford, but it's on a subject he enjoys so much he doesn't even try to stop himself from replying. ]
You won't have trouble finding philosophy and literature at the School, given Never Mind's inclinations. And second language skills are still useful to have whenever there are translation problems, though if you're comfortable with English already it may be worth pivoting to Japanese or Spanish instead.
By the way, I don't think this message was meant for me.
[ Though man, there's something familiar about that username. ]
You won't have trouble finding philosophy and literature at the School, given Never Mind's inclinations. And second language skills are still useful to have whenever there are translation problems, though if you're comfortable with English already it may be worth pivoting to Japanese or Spanish instead.
By the way, I don't think this message was meant for me.
[ Though man, there's something familiar about that username. ]
[ Ford had managed to avoid any unexpected hijinks with the Winter Mourning ritual last year, so this time it takes him by surprise. The simple act of viewing another person's memory isn't that strange to him, at least, but the contents of this one are...
Hm.
While Ford has never thought of Qrow as being particularly private before this point, he can't help but remember how cagey he'd been about certain things, how reluctant he was to let Ford know about his (mathematically fascinating) Semblance. Which means he's pretty sure Qrow wouldn't be completely thrilled about Ford seeing this, especially not given the nature of the memory, which means he doesn't want to hide the fact that he's seen this, which means Qrow gets a voice message later that day. ]
Qrow, do you have a moment?
Hm.
While Ford has never thought of Qrow as being particularly private before this point, he can't help but remember how cagey he'd been about certain things, how reluctant he was to let Ford know about his (mathematically fascinating) Semblance. Which means he's pretty sure Qrow wouldn't be completely thrilled about Ford seeing this, especially not given the nature of the memory, which means he doesn't want to hide the fact that he's seen this, which means Qrow gets a voice message later that day. ]
Qrow, do you have a moment?
[...Huh. Qrow sees the voicemail notification from Ford, and he can't help but wonder what it's about. He and Ford are casually friendly, sure, but it's not as though they have particular reason to contact each other directly, especially now that the twins have gone back to the sea. Surely it couldn't be about Ozpin, right? (He has failed to consider exactly what month it is, alas)
Ford gets a call back shortly later.]
Hey. What's up?
Ford gets a call back shortly later.]
Hey. What's up?
In my experience, the city will never let you avoid someone for very long.
its not going so bad so far
last 2 times i saw him i called him
last 2 times i saw him i called him
ok i guess. mostly awkward
the first time i went over bc he lost his sight. then the other time was to tell him about the dojo
but it wasnt like i just talked about that
the first time i went over bc he lost his sight. then the other time was to tell him about the dojo
but it wasnt like i just talked about that
[ Wait a minute, dojo?
Oh no. ]
This wouldn't happen to have anything to do with all of the karate turf wars, would it?
Oh no. ]
This wouldn't happen to have anything to do with all of the karate turf wars, would it?
what?
wait
[ Give him a minute to refresh this app-- ]
wait
[ Give him a minute to refresh this app-- ]
[ --ah, shit. ]
shit sorry. wrong person
family stuff
didnt show as a new chat
shit sorry. wrong person
family stuff
didnt show as a new chat
Edited 2022-11-17 00:03 (UTC)
Oh, I already speak Japanese, that's my native language.
Uh... who is this?
Uh... who is this?
Stanford Pines. I'm a researcher.
And yourself? Your username is rather familiar but I'm afraid I can't quite place it.
And yourself? Your username is rather familiar but I'm afraid I can't quite place it.
Oh, that's a relief.
I was worried I had somehow forgotten one of my correspondents.
Who am I speaking to, in that case?
I was worried I had somehow forgotten one of my correspondents.
Who am I speaking to, in that case?
[ ...
He tries writing dallas, but his fingers keep going for r, o, b,. Okay, thanks, blood. ]
it doesnt matter
u should enjoy your dad
day
He tries writing dallas, but his fingers keep going for r, o, b,. Okay, thanks, blood. ]
it doesnt matter
u should enjoy your dad
day
[ ... Huh. ]
Well, this is Stanford Pines, if you even need to contact me in the future.
Good luck with the
[ .... uh.... ]
karate tournaments?
Well, this is Stanford Pines, if you even need to contact me in the future.
Good luck with the
[ .... uh.... ]
karate tournaments?
[ Note to self:
never contact Stanford with this username ever. ]
sure
never contact Stanford with this username ever. ]
sure
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