Tal might have been hoping for weapons, trophies, or some specialized gear that befitted hunters of monsters and quellers of mayhem, and the mention of dusty books and musty journals dampened some of his enthusiasm. It was a slightly more glum courier who nodded understanding of the task ahead...
And he perked up a little at remembering that the journals and papers might contain accounts of the guild's previous exploits and drawings of the monsters in question. "I can do that," he agreed again.
For a young, active man who preferred to be outside, martial training in the form of tag was much more interesting, and Tal gave an eager nod, already beginning to plot how he might make up for his lack of magic against the likes of Sah. Maybe Boreal...
"I'm just glad to have you back," he admitted candidly, looking up from the ground with a flicker of a rueful grin. "You an' Noah. Especially with the world goin' tits up. If I can do somethin' to make your job a little easier, just let me know."
And he perked up a little at remembering that the journals and papers might contain accounts of the guild's previous exploits and drawings of the monsters in question. "I can do that," he agreed again.
For a young, active man who preferred to be outside, martial training in the form of tag was much more interesting, and Tal gave an eager nod, already beginning to plot how he might make up for his lack of magic against the likes of Sah. Maybe Boreal...
"I'm just glad to have you back," he admitted candidly, looking up from the ground with a flicker of a rueful grin. "You an' Noah. Especially with the world goin' tits up. If I can do somethin' to make your job a little easier, just let me know."