I am no noble, Serah. Knight-Enchanter, if you must use a title.
( A moment, as she tries to weigh where to navigate herself on the path she is endeavouring to walk. ) I wished to speak with you of a non-official project I am leading with some others of the Inquisition. It is a matter of some discretion, but I felt it was relevant to the work you were helping to organise. A matter of training and education, an... an attempt to offer agency to the peoples of Darktown and the alieange, if such is of interest to your efforts.
Ser. [Colin gives her a nod. He's not super thrilled about someone stationing themselves in the Chantry's army, but he tries not to offend.] It's of interest to me. What sort of education are we talking about?
Apprenticeships is one of our focuses - for those interested in becoming skilled labourers or taking up a trade, things of that ilk. Things that could lead to more lucrative opportunities. At first this will be based within the Inquisition, but mayhaps in time it could branch beyond that.
I am aware there are some others tutoring and taking classes already - there may be some overlap in that, and I've no desire to suggest our methods would be superior or to undermine their efforts. I only present another avenue of approach. Literacy and numeracy will be amongst the subjects - others, as well, if there is interest.
[Colin's eyes widen incrementally, then he flashes a smile to cover it up.]
Might as well use every tool at our disposal. It's just that a lot of the people down there aren't unskilled or uneducated, or even unemployed. I guess that's where I'd come in?
Not all, perhaps. I have no desire to condescend to those not needing or wanting such assistance. For some, however, such things might provide agency they seek, or opportunities.
( She speaks very calmly, and pauses a moment. Words are not a gift; she has to think carefully to try and proceed in a way where she does not speak too bluntly or harshly. Her tone remains even and respectful; at least she can manage that more easily than the words themselves. Genuine sentiment is risky to communicate, when words can go poorly so easily. )
Please do not imagine me either so arrogant or so foolish as to assume I can better matters for all with but one avenue. I simply know that there are a good many people in need of help, and one man, or even a small group, cannot see to all different methods and supports that might be required. Things will go wrong, people's pride might stand in the way of their need of aid, they might be suspicious of those offering it. It requires time and collaboration, just as the Inquisitions efforts to save all of Thedas demand it. If there are people in want of apprenticeships, I can help see to it.
[Colin listens politely, maintaining eye contact. Afterward, without a hint of frustration or sarcasm, he replies.]
I meant we'd refer people to each other. Cover as much ground as we can, if you will, Ser. I'll have any number of people to send your way who are eager to learn, and I'm sure you'll have any number of people to send my way who have things mostly in hand but just want their bones to stop bending.
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( A moment, as she tries to weigh where to navigate herself on the path she is endeavouring to walk. ) I wished to speak with you of a non-official project I am leading with some others of the Inquisition. It is a matter of some discretion, but I felt it was relevant to the work you were helping to organise. A matter of training and education, an... an attempt to offer agency to the peoples of Darktown and the alieange, if such is of interest to your efforts.
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I am aware there are some others tutoring and taking classes already - there may be some overlap in that, and I've no desire to suggest our methods would be superior or to undermine their efforts. I only present another avenue of approach. Literacy and numeracy will be amongst the subjects - others, as well, if there is interest.
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Might as well use every tool at our disposal. It's just that a lot of the people down there aren't unskilled or uneducated, or even unemployed. I guess that's where I'd come in?
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( She speaks very calmly, and pauses a moment. Words are not a gift; she has to think carefully to try and proceed in a way where she does not speak too bluntly or harshly. Her tone remains even and respectful; at least she can manage that more easily than the words themselves. Genuine sentiment is risky to communicate, when words can go poorly so easily. )
Please do not imagine me either so arrogant or so foolish as to assume I can better matters for all with but one avenue. I simply know that there are a good many people in need of help, and one man, or even a small group, cannot see to all different methods and supports that might be required. Things will go wrong, people's pride might stand in the way of their need of aid, they might be suspicious of those offering it. It requires time and collaboration, just as the Inquisitions efforts to save all of Thedas demand it. If there are people in want of apprenticeships, I can help see to it.
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I meant we'd refer people to each other. Cover as much ground as we can, if you will, Ser. I'll have any number of people to send your way who are eager to learn, and I'm sure you'll have any number of people to send my way who have things mostly in hand but just want their bones to stop bending.