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[rightfoot]

Name: Louis
Date: Late 8/1, Early 8/2.
Format: video.

[ Hello there, network! It's a face that many of you haven't seen for awhile, he thinks. This time, there's no chaos attached to this post. ]

Hard to believe it's been a year here. Is this the sort of anniversary someone celebrates? It's my 'Abducted to a strange planet' anniversary. Maybe I'll get someone [ ahem ] to make a cake or something. Castella is my favorite, by the way.

[ He's not going to push his luck. ]

So those who have been here for awhile, what have you learned since arriving? If you're ... newer, what do you hope to learn?

Personally, I learned that despite monsters being a big thing: deer with fingers are still a novelty. Oh, and pet ownership is still weird to me. I don't think it'll ever not be weird.

[ There's a small quirk of the corner of his mouth, and the slightest, small smile when he makes the offer. It's reminiscent of what he posted almost a year ago. Just way more -- polite. ]

That being said - I am going to give the same opportunity that I gave when I first arrived:

I am not a Monster. I am a deer who happens to be a witch. I never saw a human before getting here. And I have ten fingers and five toes.

And, if you have any questions, it's okay to ask, I promise. I don't bite. No question is too weird at this point, I think.

Comments

[galdorleod]

What method of learning did you find to be the most rewarding and valuable? Obviously, different persons learn differently, but I'm still curious as to what your experience was. Coven classes, tutoring, self-study?

[rightfoot]

Now I do more independent study than I used to do, but I found starting in classes and working with someone more experienced was effective.

Classrooms hold you accountable for your learning, though.

Would you say you're a responsible person?

[galdorleod]

Yes.

[ deepest apologies for this man and his lies, future Louis ]

[rightfoot]

[ oh boy ]

If that's the case, self-study as a primary form is perfectly acceptable once you understand the basics. Even after a year, I do like to go to classes periodically and pick up any new skills and tips from teachers and classmates.

So I'd never exclusively use self-study, but responsible people are perfectly able to self-monitor.

[galdorleod]

Interesting, and good to hear. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom with me, Wizard Louis. If I see you around the Coven, I'll be sure to introduce myself.

Which, I'm realizing, I have failed to do thus fair! My apologies. My name is Howl.

[ He sends him a photograph of himself, blonde-haired, smiling confidently and dolled up in an elaborately embroidered, high-collared coat and jewelry. ]

[rightfoot]

[ wi...zard... Louis? ... he blinks at this a few times ]

I'm hard to miss, as you can probably guess. Good to meet you, Howl.