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[cozen]

You seem to be using words alright, to me.

[incaenstrix]

[ She hesitates, uncertain whether he's telling the truth or flattering her. Regardless: ]

Not in the way I'd need to be. I - only learned to read and write very recently. I couldn't put words on paper in a, um, persuasive way.

[cozen]

I think confidence is half the battle, [ cheerfully, ] but in the meantime I can help you. You tell me what you want to say, I'll write it down, and then we can go over it together and adjust the wording—would that be good?

[incaenstrix]

Oh - So you'll be the one to help? [ But she continues on before he has a chance to second-guess himself: ] Yes, please. That would be very good.

[cozen]

Great. You can come by whenever you like. I am usually in the diplomacy work room during the day, [ now that he has bid farewell to his private office. rip. ]

Reading and writing—do you enjoy it?

[incaenstrix]

[ A question she didn’t expect. ]

Oh. Yes, Messere; very much. I’ve found books to be some of the kindest teachers.