[Seymour just continues smoothly on, though he does note that seeming discomfort and backs off just a little. He understands not liking people staring at you...]
I agree. It is human nature to try to make sense of things they do not understand. If those who came before have already reached an understanding, why not use what they have learned to further our own knowledge?
It is, yes. While the new technology is certainly better, it still takes some getting used to! Where is the-
[Before August can finish his question about your final fantasy university, Bertie suddenly straightens up and says at such a volume it distracts August;]
Because maybe those old gods were buried for a reason! Those occultists are waking up forces they don't understand at all!!
[August puts a hand on his brother's arm to try and calm him down.]
[You know what, he's just going to let Urianger take point for a moment here. Maybe Bertie will explain things in a bit more depth if Urianger acts as though he's unfamiliar with all of this...]
There is! And I know most people think it's just a foolish fancy, but we really should be concerned! Those men are dealing with dangerous forces they don't understand!
[August grips his arm more firmly.]
Bertie, you're making a scene over nothing! No one's summoning demons or whatever it is you think is happening!
Oh, my apologies-- I had not realized that you were concerned there might be a connection. While I had heard those rumors, I thought them little more than imagination taking flights of fancy.
[Yevon save him, he doesn't know how to deal with children... he's definitely returning that look, though, because that reaction speaks volumes in and of itself.]
That is certainly quite a story. I hope he hasn't been frightening you with such tales.
[Unfortunately for Seymour this is not a normal child.]
I think it would be more interesting if what he said were true! But I don't think demons exist, probably. Surely we'd have proof of such things by now given the bible suggests they predate humanity.
[Now this is a kid that would absolutely thrive at the Studium.
Urianger can figure out what the bible is thanks to context clues, so he continues:]
'Tis unlikely, certainly... [Much to think about. But he also doesn't want to put ideas into this kid's head when he doesn't actually have that certainty.] But let us hope that these rumors of a monster are simply rumors.
Yes, yes. Mother has already threatened damnation upon my person if I even try to go near. She says monster notwithstanding, it's dangerous. Especially once the hunt is underway.
Anyway, I'm going to go ask my brother what he knows about what Mr Barton said. Mycroft knows everything.
[And with that, Herlock gets up and scampers off to the rest of his family.]
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I agree. It is human nature to try to make sense of things they do not understand. If those who came before have already reached an understanding, why not use what they have learned to further our own knowledge?
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[Before August can finish his question about your final fantasy university, Bertie suddenly straightens up and says at such a volume it distracts August;]
Because maybe those old gods were buried for a reason! Those occultists are waking up forces they don't understand at all!!
[August puts a hand on his brother's arm to try and calm him down.]
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He looks at Bertie with all the signs that he's taking him seriously. He genuinely is.]
Is there an occult movement in the region?
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[August grips his arm more firmly.]
Bertie, you're making a scene over nothing! No one's summoning demons or whatever it is you think is happening!
[Herlock, unhelpfully;]
I believe you, Mr Barton!
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At the risk of sounding indelicate... Sir Englebert, doth this have aught to do with the troubling rumors swirling about?
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Oh, my apologies-- I had not realized that you were concerned there might be a connection. While I had heard those rumors, I thought them little more than imagination taking flights of fancy.
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[August slaps a hand over Engleberts mouth, finally.]
I'm sorry, my brother is... He gets a little carried away with his flights of fancy. Please excuse us.
[August escorts Englebert inside, slightly forcefully, leaving Herlock looking at you two expectantly... I guess... talk to this child?]
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[Well that's...interesting. Urianger gives Seymour another curious look, but doesn't delve into speculation just yet. They've still got a kiddo here.]
Sir Englebert's claims ring true to thee, Herlock?
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That is certainly quite a story. I hope he hasn't been frightening you with such tales.
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I think it would be more interesting if what he said were true! But I don't think demons exist, probably. Surely we'd have proof of such things by now given the bible suggests they predate humanity.
[He's.... Surprisingly verbose for a child???]
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Urianger can figure out what the bible is thanks to context clues, so he continues:]
'Tis unlikely, certainly... [Much to think about. But he also doesn't want to put ideas into this kid's head when he doesn't actually have that certainty.] But let us hope that these rumors of a monster are simply rumors.
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[And like, HE personally doesn't care what happens to this kid, but he would prefer they not be blamed for any maulings or devourings!]
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Yes, yes. Mother has already threatened damnation upon my person if I even try to go near. She says monster notwithstanding, it's dangerous. Especially once the hunt is underway.
Anyway, I'm going to go ask my brother what he knows about what Mr Barton said. Mycroft knows everything.
[And with that, Herlock gets up and scampers off to the rest of his family.]