Journal Entry #1

[doctorkishitani]

Out of curiosity, has anyone else had trouble keeping their cauldrons from melting?
I know the melting issue shouldn't be too surprising since we generally use reactive materials, but you would think they'd design cauldrons with that in mind.

I'm just wondering if this is a common issue or if mine is especially volatile.
And if there's an effective way of reconstructing them. I've tried using a mending charm, but that didn't work very well.

Comments

[psiignlanguage]

Heat charms.
Gradually warm up the air around the cauldron until you start to see the early signs of melting. Usually takes about fifteen minutes. If after fifteen minutes pass there's no bubbling, you've got a melt-proofed cauldron.

[doctorkishitani]

Really? I should probably try that first because there's no sense in melt-proofing it twice, is there?

Thank-you for the advice! I'll test the cauldron right away.

[psiignlanguage]

2ollux captorOh no, bring it to me right away.
If your cauldron isn't melt proof and you don't remove heat quick enough you're bound to have it explode.
I might be your Runes professor but I know how to do this.

[doctorkishitani]

Of course! When would be the best time for me to come by?
I think I have a spare period later this afternoon, but if you're not available then, I can seen you another time.

Thank-you again for your help, Professor Onikous!

[psiignlanguage]

Whenever you would like. I can make myself free just about any time.
And if you would like to come by this afternoon, I can be in my office.

[doctorkishitani]

Are you sure? I wouldn't want to inconvenience you, especially if I could just test the cauldron myself.

One of the first signs of melting should be a slightly noxious steam, shouldn't it?

[psiignlanguage]

Please don't test it yourself. I would actually feel responsible if something were to go wrong.

And a noxious steam is second sign. First sign is what appears to be warping in the air around the point that might be melting first.

[doctorkishitani]

If you insist, Professor.
I've halted the testing procedures and I'll be able to see you at three o'clock.
Would that be acceptable?