"Indeed we do not," he agreed solemnly, though he was still smiling. The smile faded a bit as he glanced towards the stairs, and the world outside his Guild Hall. "Especially in these... unsettled times." Shaking his head, he rose and shifted Isuma back to his shoulder so they could escort Melinoe back towards the table.
"Friends are always welcome here," he said, a little warmth coming back to his expression as he went to collect a few of the books - histories and records of previous harvests and diseases and farmers journals, mostly. Dry reading, but important if they were to narrow down a similar blight in the Hollowed Grounds in previous years, and he tucked them under one arm. "And... the Loreseekers Guild can always use someone with a keen mind and love of reading," he added slowly, considering his words as he made the offer. Melinoe had struck a few small sparks with him, voicing differing ideas and holding to her own path in the face of his disagreement with her plans. It certainly didn't make for the easiest foundation, but on the other hand the Guild could use some alternative viewpoints, something to shake them up.
"No need to answer now. With things shifting as they are, the future is difficult to plan too far ahead for. But please consider the invitation extended." He smiled and offered her his free arm to escort her back up the stairs.
"Friends are always welcome here," he said, a little warmth coming back to his expression as he went to collect a few of the books - histories and records of previous harvests and diseases and farmers journals, mostly. Dry reading, but important if they were to narrow down a similar blight in the Hollowed Grounds in previous years, and he tucked them under one arm. "And... the Loreseekers Guild can always use someone with a keen mind and love of reading," he added slowly, considering his words as he made the offer. Melinoe had struck a few small sparks with him, voicing differing ideas and holding to her own path in the face of his disagreement with her plans. It certainly didn't make for the easiest foundation, but on the other hand the Guild could use some alternative viewpoints, something to shake them up.
"No need to answer now. With things shifting as they are, the future is difficult to plan too far ahead for. But please consider the invitation extended." He smiled and offered her his free arm to escort her back up the stairs.
