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[signedlefthanded]

Pie day was pretty clever of the castle. It isn't something I've heard of, but being an inspired and hopeful engineer, the number is an important part of mathematics and physics.

Speaking of, I was thinking about the idea of a school again. I don't know how many qualified teachers there are, but is anyone willing to become one? I know we have many people who have studied a variety of things, and it can be beneficial to anyone who wants to pick up a class or two.

The subject is up to you.

[Filtered to Percy]

I'm headed to the stables if you're not busy.

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Violet

[waterproofed]

I'm never too busy for you. See you there.

Percy

[signedlefthanded]

[Awe, Percy.]

I'll be a few minutes.

[action!!]

[waterproofed]

[she may beat him there, since he lives in a tower and has to go down lots of stairs before even making it outside. But he will be there!]

[action!!]

[signedlefthanded]

[She's waiting by the entrance in a pair of black slacks and a silver coat.]

[waterproofed]

[Percy is dressed warm and comfortable. He smiles when he sees her]

Wow, you look... um. That's a good riding outfit. C'mon, let me introduce you to my friends.

[he gestures for her to follow where all the animals are waiting]

[signedlefthanded]

[She looks down at her clothes meekly and smiles.]

I'm looking forward to it.

[waterproofed]

[yep just gonna move on here. He stops by a stall with two horses. They both snort and whinny in greeting]

They're saying hello.

[toobravehearted]

Hello, Violet. Tau day might be more inspired. There's a lot to be said for Tau. [Because, honestly castle, pies? Although that baked apple he sampled wasn't bad...]

There isn't a school here at all? How can young minds learn? If this is something you wish to organise I may be able to offer assistance.

[signedlefthanded]

Tau? The Greek letter? [She's not sure what you mean.]

Oh, I do. It seems many are interested.

[toobravehearted]

Very good, but Tau is much more than just that! [He's getting excited on the topic. Oh no, poor Violet...]

It's another mathematical constant, just as important as Pi. Half of Pi, 1.618, or double of, 6.283, depending on the context you want to use it in. Also, in ancient times, the Greek letter symbolised rebirth, life, and it has an exact opposite in another Greek letter, Th- [He catches himself here and the word brings him to pause.] Theta, which symbolised death.

[Have an embarrassed smile.] I am sorry. I do have a habit of getting carried away. If someone has some knowledge to share, they should. Will you teach also?

[signedlefthanded]

[She listens and makes notes in her commonplace book when he speaks.]

You should never apologize for imparting knowledge on another. You reminded me of my brother. It was nice.

As for your question, I would like to teach as well.

[toobravehearted]

No, never apologise for the knowledge. But my being carried away does tend to happen and Tegan gets a certain look about her.

Do you have a subject in mind? I'm not sure I could pick a subject myself. I like them all.

[signedlefthanded]

Well you needn't worry with me.

Physics or mechanical engineering.

[heloise]

What would you teach?

[signedlefthanded]

Physics or perhaps mechanical engineering.

[heloise]

Do you know how to make mechanical clocks and such?

[signedlefthanded]

It depends on the clock. I've never tried anything too fancy, but I'm sure after a trip to the library, I could.

[heloise]

It seems the castle is rife with inventors as well.

[signedlefthanded]

I'm not sure if it's considered inventing here. Not with the resources of hundreds of lands and times.

[theabjectauthor]

You know you have my assistance in this - though I would have to think on which skills I would be most qualified to teach.

[signedlefthanded]

I'd hope you would have an opinion on this. Though I haven't a clue on how to start this.

[theabjectauthor]

Knowing who would like to be taught seems like a fairly reasonable place to begin. Have you asked, already?

[signedlefthanded]

I've heard a lot interested in it. Some children, a lot of people my age.

[theabjectauthor]

Then that gives you an idea of the level of expertise needed - a very, very rough estimate, at least. As you well know, there are many young men and women who are already experts in one field of study as compared to others.

[signedlefthanded]

True. But we can only teach what we know.