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Written By Ida

Sept. 18, 2018, 6:07 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

I have perhaps said this a few times lately, but must note how absolutely humbled and touched I am by the most recent kind words about my work. I've been inspired recently for some reason; pictures just come into my head and I have to put them to metal. Really, it started with the announcement of Random Gift Days approach and just hasn't stopped. I don't like when the shop is empty, but I also don't wish to overdo things. But I get away from the point.

Thank you from deep in my heart for the generous and kind entries. They have always been worth so much more to me than silver and I am very, very grateful for them.

Written By Joscelin

Sept. 18, 2018, 6:03 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Ida

I remember this one time we got drunk and she said 'Oats and steel' and we could not stop laughing for over an hour. I think I called you the 'iron pony' the next morning as I was hungover and you were not. OATS AND STEEL.

Written By Juniper

Sept. 18, 2018, 6:01 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

One of the things we learn as Whispers is to always have conversation starters ready in our arsenal and that nine times out of ten these shouldn’t be just passing observations or shallow inquiries. The best question is one that sincerely expresses interest in learning more about your audience. There is no person alive who won’t happily speak about themselves if asked a direct question about their thoughts and feelings (they may claim otherwise but I can promise you even the surliest curmudgeon will engage you in conversation if you show interest in them!). I believe the reason for this is because people so often do not display interest in others, at least not in ways that don’t circle back around to their own thoughts and needs. We are our own greatest fascination and it can take practice to break out from that self-focused habit. But the rewards if you do!

Here’s something I keep in my arsenal and I gift it now to the Whites and anyone interested in improving their interactions with others; others might follow according to interest.

The question:

We are all of us someone else’s dream but what does it mean to you, the phrase “living the dream”?

Keep it or answer it! Here in the archives or by messenger for I always welcome new correspondence.

Written By Ida

Sept. 18, 2018, 6:01 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Joscelin

Honest to anything, I can not recommend skewering chocolate with hairpins enough. I mean, it's /brilliant/! When you share it with someone in one of those romantic moments? Even better. You are my dearest friend, platonic wife, neighbor, and so much more. Really, I should experiment with some sort of curved hairpins that you can stab with and wear as a headband instead.

Also, I visited your shop looking for my favorite hammer. I'm not /sure/ you took it, but I mean... Usually that's the case. Though it's entirely possible in the flurry of crafting I've been doing lately, I just misplaced it. In any case, those matching iridescite emerald earrings and collar you have for sale? Oaths and steel, you've outdone yourself with those. Truly, it's some of your most breathtaking work. It's really all I can do not to snatch them up for myself - and just yet might if they sit any longer.

Written By Kace

Sept. 18, 2018, 5:45 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

I have to agree with Sir Gerard. For woodworking, especially something like a display case, I would suggest Mistress Adora. Her demeanor is quirky and fun, and her work is amazing. I will certainly be commissioning her for my own display case! Also, from what I've seen, she is able to do organization specific designs if that strikes your fancy!

Written By Joscelin

Sept. 18, 2018, 5:41 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Ida

The only thing I really miss about having my hair long was the beautiful things I could wear in it, and I think the moment I met Ida all those years ago, it was some incarnation of her hairpins of another. Nearly always. And so versatile. You can stab, maim, or throw them and see if they stick. I think once I used them to skewer chocolates in front of her and she was quite delighted. VERSATILE. Tell everyone. Buy from Ida Ferron.

I'm wondering now if she makes iron baby rattles.

Written By Artur

Sept. 18, 2018, 5:40 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Ida

Not only stabbing! But also bashing! My hammer is a piece of Dame Ida's and it has served me well for all manner of bashing, bludgeoning, clubbing, battering, hammering and clobbering! Not only is it wonderfully effective, but it is beautiful and looks like a roaring bear! Dame Ida is a master!

Written By Sina

Sept. 18, 2018, 5:35 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Delilah

My only regret is that we have not met sooner. I enjoyed our meeting of the minds very much, and I look forward to future discussions, and you have inspired me to new avenues of thought and study. A Scholar's life is ever-learning, and I look forward to seeing your project in its full manifestation.

Written By Helia

Sept. 18, 2018, 5:14 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Ida

As far as I'm concerned, Dame Ida can make all of my weapons forever. She's just that good.

Written By Gerard

Sept. 18, 2018, 4:13 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

For all your woodworking needs, I recommend Bell Bookcases and Cabinets, or Coldrain Crafts. Both are managed by quality people who I have nothing but respect for, so I do have to pitch them both. I can speak for Adora's shop in particular, she makes incredibly sturdy and reliable furniture.

Just don't taste her beer.

Written By Thena

Sept. 18, 2018, 4:04 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Rosalie

Not one of the fox ones, though it is Dame Ida's creation. Stars and clouds, gorgeous work as always.

If you find somewhere selling display cases do let me know, I'm in the market for one myself.

Written By Juniper

Sept. 18, 2018, 4:01 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

I can confirm that Dame Ida's hairpins are excellent stabbing utensils. I have the strength of an inebriated bunny and have still managed on occasion to wound myself while doing my hair. What they could do to someone when wielded by a person in love and with larger muscles than I would probably be very impressive... and they'd look good while doing it.

Written By Gerard

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:57 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

I would never condone the stabbing of anyone in the city who did not either do something criminal to deserve it, was part of a friendly spar, or an honor duel. HOWEVER, if you are going to stab someone?

Look no further than Ferron Arms & Armor! Located east of the City Center on Merchant Road, Dame Ida's shop is a place of quality and refinement. Never a dull blade or inferior steel here! No my good friend, Ferron Arms means /satisfaction/ from all who buy! So for all your stabbing, chopping, and slicing needs, think excellence! Think Ferron Arms & Armor!

Written By Rosalie

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

Is it one of Dame Ida's fox daggers? Aren't they -amazing-?! I've found myself rushing down every time she restocks her shop. I own two of her daggers and at least three sets of hairpins! I may have to get a display case or something for them. But I love them so much, I'm bound and determined to get one to match every outfit I own!

Written By Thena

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:47 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Godric

You can't give me a dagger and then worry that I have weapons.

Written By Godric

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:46 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

Pretty sure it's not me! At least, I hope it's not me. You have a lot of weapons.

Written By Jeffeth

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:36 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

At first I was very confident it wasn't me. But then I thought some more about it. Then I started to get afraid that it would be me. Then I said of course not she wouldn't want to stab me. It has been a very trying couple of hours.

Written By Berenice

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:25 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Agostino

Aren't you a darling.

Written By Bliss

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:15 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

I realized today that I have spent far more time on the road, out of Arx, this year than I have since I came here. The Champions tour, the multiple excursions deep into the Gray Forest, the Twilight Court, Ostria, the Mourning Isles, the Oathlands.

Today my feet are itchy again. Restless. My mind filled with daydreams of seeing new places, new sights, learning new things. I need to find something to fulfill this wanderlust.

Where haven't I been yet? What haven't I done? I certainly need to make those lists smaller.

Written By Thena

Sept. 18, 2018, 3:03 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)

If I declared I wanted to stab someone, how many people do you think would assume it was them?

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