[ Sir, he was not expecting to be given a sentient nuke (not that Childermass would know what a nuke is). Childermass will lean back in his seat and shift his gaze from the Tower to Lobelia now. ]
It can be a force of change, sure enough...
[ But it is a change that follows in the wake of annihilation. That immediately offers him some concern, but to discuss it so openly in front of the Tower, would that make it reject him? See him as weak? ]
Very specific kinds of change. [ That's a good enough way to put it. ] And the change coming to England will indeed be chaotic, should magic return fully, as is my own hope.
Non. I have never been much for the part that comes after the destruction. You both understand what this card represents... but also that fate intends specific roles for us all. Mine is not to create.
[Only to destroy. Therefore...]
...In the right hands, Monsieurs, you may be able to prove that fate can be rewritten. Certainly, your hands are more fit for the task than my own. That is why I've entrusted my partner to you, Childermass.
[ What life has Lobelia led, then, to be someone who does not create, but only destroys? It's no wonder so many are conflicted over such a man... ]
It is a daunting task you lay at our feet.
[ But he isn't going to push back on it. He will keep the card, for as long as it will tolerate him. His gaze wanders back to the little Tower, where it stands on the table. ]
And I can only hope your partner does not take a dislike to me too thoroughly. [ Might make working together a little hard. ] Although the Tower here is not the only reason I did ask you both to meet...
[ Card nerds have another pressing matter at hand. ]
Have you wandered into one of these dreamscapes hounding us this week? I have noticed some alarmingly familiar motifs within them.
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It can be a force of change, sure enough...
[ But it is a change that follows in the wake of annihilation. That immediately offers him some concern, but to discuss it so openly in front of the Tower, would that make it reject him? See him as weak? ]
Very specific kinds of change. [ That's a good enough way to put it. ] And the change coming to England will indeed be chaotic, should magic return fully, as is my own hope.
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[A thought occurs to Urianger as Childermass considers his hope for change in England, and he looks over to Lobelia.]
Dost thou not also seek to rebuild, Lobelia? Is that not thy purpose for venturing to these lands?
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[Lobelia can't help but smile.]
Non. I have never been much for the part that comes after the destruction. You both understand what this card represents... but also that fate intends specific roles for us all. Mine is not to create.
[Only to destroy. Therefore...]
...In the right hands, Monsieurs, you may be able to prove that fate can be rewritten. Certainly, your hands are more fit for the task than my own. That is why I've entrusted my partner to you, Childermass.
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It is a daunting task you lay at our feet.
[ But he isn't going to push back on it. He will keep the card, for as long as it will tolerate him. His gaze wanders back to the little Tower, where it stands on the table. ]
And I can only hope your partner does not take a dislike to me too thoroughly. [ Might make working together a little hard. ] Although the Tower here is not the only reason I did ask you both to meet...
[ Card nerds have another pressing matter at hand. ]
Have you wandered into one of these dreamscapes hounding us this week? I have noticed some alarmingly familiar motifs within them.