 Mess Hall -- Bella would like very much for you not to ruin history Sardine VIP || Shark Attack! || D A R T E R || Captain Oblivious
Bella nodded a greeting as each person entered the tent, automatically sizing them up. There was a few that she was already worried about – they had that look that made the history lover anxious for the fate of the tomb.
But this sort of thing couldn't be avoided when you hired outside help – especially freelancers. (Although, some of those Gringotts lot didn't look very historically responsible either.) At least Thomas was here with her. If she had to be with people, she'd choose him to work with every time.
She waited as Helo gave his introductions, brushing her thumb against the sea turtle tattoo on her wrist while he spoke, her mind curious as to whether he'd go into detail about the other site, but it didn't appear he was. That was fine by her. When it was her turn, she tucked some of her blonde hair behind her ear and headed to the front.
”Just a reminder – this is an academic site.” she stressed once again. She looked at a grouping of some of the younger looking ones. ”There's extra pronunciation guides and dictionaries in the storage tent should you need them. You are required to use native language so as not to damage anything.” So, in this case, say hello to learning in Ancient Egyptian.
”There are also cameras in the storage room, if you plan on wandering off, you're required to take one and document exactly how a room looks when it's opened for the first time.” There is often significance to where items are placed in a room and she wasn't going to let someone's impatience ruin that. There was a whole process to the documentation and cataloging, which, hopefully, everyone was somewhat familiar with. She wouldn't get into it now though.
”If you come across anything made of meteorite, just come grab me. You'll know it when you see it." She paused, making sure that statement was heard on it's own before continuing, "If you've never dealt with things like cursed divination bowls, now isn't the time to start. A perimeter of at least twice a large as the object should be sufficient.” They all did read their release forms, right? She didn't want anyone messing with residual magical energy unless they knew what they were doing. Those things in a tomb like this were particularly dangerous. Anyone not trained in the interesting stuff could just go treasure hunt or something.
”Oh. One more thing. If anyone runs into a scarab, I've got a collection from every Egyptian expedition” and *ahem* non-expedition ”I've been on. I haven't found a commemorative one for an obelisk being built yet. So keep an eye out.”
Yes. She did just tell everyone to keep a look out for her souvenir of choice.
"I think we're good to eat now. if you've got any questions, come see me whenever." She glanced around for the house elf, they were ready to eat now. Then it was time to rest up, they had a job to do.
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