with the way tfpyro ended his letter back home commenting on how his father's writing has improved and saying that Igna being 7 years old doesn't mean anyone has actually taught her how to read heavily implies that education in Tegrith isn't... the greatest. and it really makes me wonder how well read pyro was before he left home and how much he had to catch up on when he got to Moffa. How well could he read and write? How much did he have to learn on the road?
and if he did struggle with it, It gives a lot more context to his "wizard speak". Like he clearly went to greath lengths to learn how to speak eloquently to compensate for receiving a less than stellar education growing up, and it was most definitely necessary for any position they wanted to hold on the local council (and obviously being seen as capable and competent to other people is important to him). I can very easily imagine him specifically studying how the people around him talked and popular literature in Moffa to expand his vocabulary. he gets teased for it a lot but it makes sense that he wouldn't want to give anyone a single reason to dismiss him.
It also makes me look at how vocal pyro is about sharing information and keeping people up to date differently. He knows what it's like to be in a new place with a completely different culture while trying to play catch up with everyone else. He just wants everyone to be on the same page with all the knowledge currently available and helps anyone who seems like they're lagging behind (to the point where one could argue he's being a little too free with certain information). it's a trait that endears me to him even more lol I love you characters who extend a helping hand because they know what it's like to struggle.
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