ℙ the ninth;

[eternityalone]

[ETA: Once the Salvatores left, Katherine filtered this from anyone from Mystic Falls.]

[It is an important choice she made when she came back from Mystic Falls to find herself not exactly 'far away' from Klaus, but far enough that she felt it is safe to risk this sort of choice. Now though, even with all of her choices made and goals set for the future, she's still keeping ever mindful of the things she's left behind.]

A while ago, I posed a question to the castle about what someone might want to learn - if they were given the opportunity. [It was anonymous and not the only question she asked, either.]

At the time, most of you weren't really interested. It's a shame that most of you didn't look beyond your own lives. I suppose I could've been more specific, but I was mostly curious what the answers would be.

Hardly anyone thought about their own education, which is what I had been aiming for. [Her tone isn't quite dismissive, but there is the slightest edge of disapproval that she hasn't been able to remove.] I think we all have a lot we could learn from people who are right here in the castle.

In fact, I'm sure there are plenty of people right now who would actually enjoy teaching something about their world or who they are back home. I know I'm curious about most of the things here. Experiences, history of worlds I'll never get a chance to go to.

It's something I've been thinking about a lot since I arrived here. It's why I've spent the last few months renovating an old mansion in the city, with the help of the local townspeople. [Not a single one was compelled either. Also, those paying attention will hear her tone shift to something actually genuine. It's hard to break habits, but she's going to take a breath and just say it.]

The plan is for it to be a place where we can all learn more about each other and teach whatever skills we have to offer, but I'm hardly capable of teaching everything and I'd like to know if there are other residents here who are interested in helping me out with this. [If you were in front of her, you'd see the face in her icon. Expectant. Curious. Hopeful.]

I'll honestly take anyone interested.

[With that, she grabs her pen and sets up a filter for Morgana]





Morgana ]

We should talk.

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Comments

[heloise]

I should like to learn, if not to help.

[eternityalone]

I'd be glad to have you. Do you have something you're passionate about that you could teach to others?

[heloise]

[ what is she passionate about if not passion itself? ]

I take pleasure in poetry, and languages.

[eternityalone]

That sounds wonderful. [She's actually honest about that one.]

What's your name?

[selfless]

Um! I think this sounds like a wonderful idea. I'd like to learn more about other worlds, if I could.

[eternityalone]

Where do you come from?

[selfless]

Aselia! There are a few other people here who are from my same world, but not that many.

[eternityalone]

Would you be able to teach others about your world if they had questions?

katherine;

[scinlae]

[ Huh. This is interesting. ]

Should we? [ A beat. ] Whatever about?

morgana ]

[eternityalone]

It has to do with our last conversation.

If you'd rather not meet, that's fine.

katherine;

[scinlae]

Ah. [ Feels like so long ago since they had that conversation. ]

No, I believe we should meet. You are not the only one with news.

morgana ]

[eternityalone]

Good. The same cafe from before?

[peeta_bread]

This is a really good idea! Can I help at all?

[eternityalone]

Do you have anything you could offer to teach others?

[peeta_bread]

I can paint, draw, and bake...

[eternityalone]

I'm sure those are all things others would like to learn. I'll put you on my very temporary list for now. I'm mostly taking interested parties information down. I'm not even sure how many would be interested.

[inafadingcrown]

A most worthy project, indeed. [And the note of approval comes as much from her tone as her words.] I have already offered a few of those close to me a variety of lessons. I see no reason I could not do the same for others.

[eternityalone]

You'll be able to set your own schedule and maybe learn something from others, too.

[inafadingcrown]

You make a convincing argument. [Not that you really needed to do much to convince her. Knowledge and learning are things she has always been passionate about.] Very well. I will pledge a measure of my time, if you will have me.

[likethetragedy]

... I don't mind teaching self defense to some of our inexperienced residents.

[eternityalone]

That would be really appreciated. Can I put your name down on my temporary list?

[likethetragedy]

Sure. Go right ahead.

[ironlady]

I am Cardinal Caterina Sforza. I can offer classes on law and religion if there is any interest in those subjects.

[eternityalone]

Cardinal? [Been a while since she's heard that term.]

Sorry, I was just a bit taken aback by the title. I'm sure there would be someone interested in those things.

[ironlady]

It is alright. The clergy is in the minority here. [Something she doesn't like so subject change.] You can count me among the possible teachers then.