A bell and a half passed quickly enough.
Ophelia called for a chalkboard to be wheeled in, for her and Tycondrius to better deliberate what they identified as the foremost issue. Many-Big-Guns' switch-type spell circle architecture was unable to handle the transitioning between an idle-state and one with a catalyzed rate of mana depletion.
They spent over a third of the time arguing... which was worth three potential, if theoretical solutions.
All were flawed. None, they mutually agreed upon.
It was, however, an overall enjoyable discussion.
Unfortunately, the Arcanite Princess eventually remembered that Tycon's purpose wasn't to improve her Divine Armor crafting.
"But... I digress," Ophelia sighed deeply as she rubbed her temples... "Wine?"
"Please."
Ophelia (leaning forward) - “What can I offer you, then?”
Tycon - “So I heard House Moonwell has a... face cream.”
Ophelia - “Not for free, we don’t.”
Tycon - “......Do you sell... sampler packs?”