[ His personal tastes would be to immediately throw such a thing entirely into the trash and start anew. He looks kind of amused nonetheless, though. He hadn't thought the puppet could be reacting in such a way?
But, at least he seems to be giving the other topic some serious consideration. ]
Fortunately, I also have countless years of experience in studying magic, among other things. [ Since he's freaking ancient, he guesses, but he ain't gonna say it. ] If there is something you have questions on, or need assistance with learning, even I may be willing to try to bridge the gap.
I assume you have cause to restart your studies for a reason, after all. In anticipation of danger, perhaps?
Anaxagoras expected him to throw some hands for him being a little shit for five seconds, but this is something else. It is true that they do have a similar line of thought, regardless. ]
Such an earnest response. And here I had begun to question how you would pursue knowledge. As well as your reactions to those supposedly like-minded.
[ Anaxagoras says with doubt in his tone, because he hasn't seen evidence of otherwise. ]
Regardless, Hansa and I went to the well. At first I dipped myself in - after some time, there was a comforting effect of some sort. Following that, an attempt to dive too deep into the well water was met with resistance, and I was forced to swim upwards instead. When I stand in the well, the water reaches up to my chest, despite not standing on anything.
When looking at my reflection in the water, it also appears I'm standing on nothing. But with some kind of odd, visual confirmation.
When Hansa and I went to taste the water, we noticed that it looked pretty, shimmering in the light. It tasted good too.
[ Sage is very wise...Anaxagoras will happily remain like this. ]
It certainly seems to be the case. But, perhaps you should expand the list of other possibilities as well. I'll get to why.
But, it did taste very refreshing.
In addition, we received the ability to read people's emotions for three hours. Then we were blinded following that, with the condition fading only when we woke up.
[ Closes eyes because he's truly just like this...it's fine, though, he does at least confirm. ]
...I suppose in a twisted way it is poetic. If there are boons, there is an equal amount of force to take it away. As if that is the rule of this land as well.
But, I don't think that's always the case, either.
Well, I told you all of that. If there's anything else you want to ask, now is the time before I inquire something of you in return.
[ Sage seems to agree, nodding with that. Given, and then taken away in exchange. What Anaxagoras gained was brief insight.
They wonder if it was worth it to him. ]
I have no further inquiries now, but I do have greater interest in this well and I intend to look into it further. Mayhap I'll deign to share what I learn with you.
[ He did go through all that trouble, after all. ]
...If you learn more than I did, I will sincerely be surprised.
[ But hey, he'd be glad to hearing all about it if he did. ]
I seek knowledge about the people, beings, and, or creatures of this land. You have been here longer than I have. If you are a learned individual worth your salt, there is no conceivably way that you have remained ignorant.
This is a world that appears to have been lived in even if we are the only ones here. There must be more to it.
Surely you've taken note of the lack of beasts roaming about? I can confirm that there are none that reside in this realm.
The rest remains a mystery, one that I intend to solve just as I mean to uncover the mysteries that lie throughout this realm. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn knowledge that may otherwise be inaccessible on my own star, and I intend to take it.
[ Now, that is rather odd. Anaxagoras did recall there was a lack of them in his sight, but had not known if that was an everpresent issue across the entirety of this wretched place.
It's only a minor adjustment needed, in retrospect. Though, knowing this now it does save myself the trouble from imagining something else wildly different.
By the way, you said you four were pulled here. Were there others here you saw at any point before your arrival?
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[ The puppet sounds almost offended.
Anyway. Sage is content to leave that topic behind. ]
Yes, magic is well within my interest. I have studied it for a long while, though offensive magic fell to the forefront of my studies more recently.
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[ His personal tastes would be to immediately throw such a thing entirely into the trash and start anew. He looks kind of amused nonetheless, though. He hadn't thought the puppet could be reacting in such a way?
But, at least he seems to be giving the other topic some serious consideration. ]
Fortunately, I also have countless years of experience in studying magic, among other things. [ Since he's freaking ancient, he guesses, but he ain't gonna say it. ] If there is something you have questions on, or need assistance with learning, even I may be willing to try to bridge the gap.
I assume you have cause to restart your studies for a reason, after all. In anticipation of danger, perhaps?
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There is always more to learn. Why would I forego an opportunity to do so?
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Just as there is an opportunity to learn more...there are always reasons to choose to learn something new as well, correct?
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[ Something that they have in common, Sage thinks. ]
Though there is much that is not yet known to us, this realm is an invaluable opportunity to learn that which we may not elsewhere.
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Anaxagoras expected him to throw some hands for him being a little shit for five seconds, but this is something else. It is true that they do have a similar line of thought, regardless. ]
Such an earnest response. And here I had begun to question how you would pursue knowledge. As well as your reactions to those supposedly like-minded.
Anyway, you were curious about the well, yes?
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[ This is all just a precautionary measure. ]
I am curious indeed. You must have not heeded my warning and went for a swim.
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[ Anaxagoras says with doubt in his tone, because he hasn't seen evidence of otherwise. ]
Regardless, Hansa and I went to the well. At first I dipped myself in - after some time, there was a comforting effect of some sort. Following that, an attempt to dive too deep into the well water was met with resistance, and I was forced to swim upwards instead. When I stand in the well, the water reaches up to my chest, despite not standing on anything.
When looking at my reflection in the water, it also appears I'm standing on nothing. But with some kind of odd, visual confirmation.
When Hansa and I went to taste the water, we noticed that it looked pretty, shimmering in the light. It tasted good too.
...Any of that sound interesting to you?
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‘Twould seem it contains properties that distort one’s perceptions. My mind immediately wonders if it is a result of magic…
[ Much to consider. ]
Can you recall the precise taste?
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It certainly seems to be the case. But, perhaps you should expand the list of other possibilities as well. I'll get to why.
But, it did taste very refreshing.
In addition, we received the ability to read people's emotions for three hours. Then we were blinded following that, with the condition fading only when we woke up.
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Did you now? Was it a limited number, or with whomever happened to cross your paths?
[ They'll get to the sight thing in a bit. ]
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Bearing this in mind, he says idly: ]
I suddenly forgot. I'll remember when you guess.
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[ Hmph!! But Sage says it casually anyway. ]
To see the emotions of others plainly, only to lose your own sight thereafter... poetic, almost.
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[ Closes eyes because he's truly just like this...it's fine, though, he does at least confirm. ]
...I suppose in a twisted way it is poetic. If there are boons, there is an equal amount of force to take it away. As if that is the rule of this land as well.
But, I don't think that's always the case, either.
Well, I told you all of that. If there's anything else you want to ask, now is the time before I inquire something of you in return.
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They wonder if it was worth it to him. ]
I have no further inquiries now, but I do have greater interest in this well and I intend to look into it further. Mayhap I'll deign to share what I learn with you.
[ He did go through all that trouble, after all. ]
Go on, tell me what you seek.
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It was absolutely worth it. To him, at least. ]
...If you learn more than I did, I will sincerely be surprised.
[ But hey, he'd be glad to hearing all about it if he did. ]
I seek knowledge about the people, beings, and, or creatures of this land. You have been here longer than I have. If you are a learned individual worth your salt, there is no conceivably way that you have remained ignorant.
This is a world that appears to have been lived in even if we are the only ones here. There must be more to it.
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Surely you've taken note of the lack of beasts roaming about? I can confirm that there are none that reside in this realm.
The rest remains a mystery, one that I intend to solve just as I mean to uncover the mysteries that lie throughout this realm. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn knowledge that may otherwise be inaccessible on my own star, and I intend to take it.
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...None at all?
[ Now, that is rather odd. Anaxagoras did recall there was a lack of them in his sight, but had not known if that was an everpresent issue across the entirety of this wretched place.
Then, there is a pause as he asks: ]
And by your star, you mean as in your world?
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And then, at his question, a quick answer: ]
I do.
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His expression is even a little perturbed. ]
...Why is it you call it a star?
You don't live in a sun, do you?
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[ And because he seems perplexed: ]
Do you take issue with this term?
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[ He looks a bit thoughtful, at this. ]
It could be a matter of a difference of worlds.
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[ In their mind, at least. ]
Do you refer to them as such in Amphoreus? As "worlds"?
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Please pretend he said "other worlds". ]
Correct.
It's only a minor adjustment needed, in retrospect. Though, knowing this now it does save myself the trouble from imagining something else wildly different.
By the way, you said you four were pulled here. Were there others here you saw at any point before your arrival?
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No. We've seen no others. That is why we were so wary of you and yours. Wouldn't you be, if guests you had never anticipated suddenly arrived?
[ Sage thinks so, given Anaxa's... prickliness. ]
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