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[Though her last post had been entirely anonymous, she had taken on the advice of some of the people who had responded to her. Being lonely is entirely different to being alone, and Poison hasn't been adapting well to having a very limited number of people to turn to if she just wants a friend.

But still, she's never been that good at communicating with people.

She starts the video seated in her room at the inn with a plain wall behind her. Her hair is tucked behind her ears, though she quickly shakes it free upon realising she doesn't much like how that looks.]

Good afternoon.

[Ugh...]

I'm looking for the other alchemists here. I've had that power since I arrived, and I'd like to propose a... [Hmm.] A study group, I suppose. To share ideas, and to help each other if one of us needs it. It isn't the easiest of magics to master, and I think we could find benefits in working as a team sometimes.

[She's sure at least one person is going to scoff at this. Poison doesn't care.]

There's space in Camelot's library, but it doesn't have to be there. I'll be going there later today though, if anyone wants to join me.

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[ Guess who's here, but on video! You guessed it. ]

This is a great idea. I'm sure more people will like it, too.

I have Alchemy and it's really not very easy to get good at! I'd like to see what other people have figured out. I mean I've only been here a month.

[ He grins. ]

Anything that can make this a little easier for all of us.

I've made a lot of things explode.

[The admittance comes with a tiny but wry smile. A good number of her experiments have ended in small explosions and broken bottles - which, given what she's been trying to achieve, isn't that much of a surprise.]

I think I'm missing something, and maybe another pair of eyes would... help.

I've not been here very long, so I've taken it slow. I can see why blowing things up would happen, though.

[ Once he tries something grander, he can see this...becoming an issue. ]

I think having people to work with is great. When I was at home, I liked to show my fellow skaters tricks and tips to landing their jumps. Knowing I helped someone be successful is really neat.

I've been trying to achieve something specific... and the compounds I'm working with can be volatile.

[Sometimes, anyway. Sometimes they explode. Sometimes they just make pretty colours. She has an aim in mind, but it's trial and error.]

What's your name?

Oh - what are you trying?

[ He's not trying to really do anything other than grasp the basics right now. ]

I'm JJ.

What's yours?

It's Poison.

[She hasn't talked much about what she's been trying to do with... well, anyone, really.]

I'm trying to make defensive flasks for people who have more passive magical skills. Or anyone, I guess, but they were my first thought.

Oh, that's really helpful for people. I can see a lot of people really getting use out of it.

Nice to meet you, Poison!

I'm not sure how possible it is. [Something here is working against her trying to replicate existing magic, so she's having to figure out ways to work around it.]

But I think I'm learning a lot by... getting a lot of things wrong.

[Poison does not, ordinarily, like to get things wrong or to admit she has, but in this case it's actually been extraordinarily useful.]

That makes sense, I think. It's why it's a great idea to get more people in on it to share tips. Maybe someone around here will have that last thing you need to get it right.

[ It won't be him, since his knowledge is, well, limited. ]

I don't think there are that many alchemists. At least, not compared to other magic types.

[While Poison might not necessarily object to being able to create fire, it's probably not something anyone should really trust her with.]

What do you focus on?

I've only been here about a month, so I'm still figuring out the basics. I'm working making potions that help boost stamina and energy. Painkillers, things like that. It's -- a lot of learning how things go.

Mm. That's why I think something like this might help. I might have found something you'd find useful that I can't use in what I'm trying to do.

[Just as an example.]

Exactly! When training with others, it's best to share tips and tricks. After all, it's better when everyone's at their best.

[She lets out a small hum of agreement, pauses, then asks curiously-]

If there were somewhere you could go to meet other Alchemists, would you go there?

Of course! It'd be pretty silly of me to not use any resources offered, right?

Like -- there's bound to be people better than me there? Well, definitely will be - haha!

Is that the sort of thing you're thinking?

Mm, that's the sort of thing.

[Now she has the idea, she might even set up to run it on her own if Horus decides he isn't interested. Getting a business licence from the traders would surely be the first step.

She almost smiles to think of it. JJ might see it dancing around her eyes.]

It would keep me busy.

And busy is good. If you do it, definitely let me know! Even just send me a quick message. I'll be there the first day!

[She actually lets out a little chuckle at that. JJ's enthusiasm sure is infectious...]

I will! Thank you.

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wrap it here? :D