[ 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?
But anyway Anaxagoras was hoping that suddenly they recalled other people were here, or something kind of silly, so alas. More importantly, there's something else he just thought of. ]
...More importantly, have we had an opportunity to discuss about the certain details of our differing reasons behind our arrival?
For example, did you experience the same trick or treat nonsense as well when you first stepped in?
[ Alas… but at least Anaxa knows that the pursuit of knowledge means asking everything that comes to mind. Sage doesn’t seem to be bothered by it, at least. ]
We were not made to frivolously hunt for sweets like you and yours. Instead, we were trapped within one of the residences.
[ Certainly! Though...now another thought comes to mind, as he has had moments to mull on these matters a bit more. ]
I have some more questions for you then:
First, when you were trapped, did you hallucinate?
Second, did you dream?
Third, was the residences stocked up on normal food?
[ There is another pause, as this is probably an inane question to ask, but he is just gonna do it anyways: ]
Fourth, are you certain you still remember everything you should about your homeworld? As well as this place? For example, does it feel like you should recall something, but you can't quite manage to?
[ Sage takes time to think about all of that—it's clear they're considering this in full. ]
To answer your first three—we did not hallucinate, we did not dream, and we did have a means of sustenance. I suppose whatever force kept us there was set on ensuring we were not so desperate as to magick a way out.
[ That's just what they think, though. ]
As for your final inquiry, I believe I recall everything in full. So, would you expound upon that for me? How heavy is this absence for you?
Anaxagoras finds it strange because there was mindfuckery going around, but that's precisely the problem. But, wait... ]
Just to clarify, when you say 'you did not dream', you mean you did not dream at all?
[ And as for their question in turn: ]
To be honest, I don't have an absence of memories regarding my home. Though, I couldn't help but suspect that may not be the same for any of you as time goes on. However, the thing about memory is that everything may feel as if it is there even if it isn't.
This is only one of my methods in seeing if whatever influence is lingering may have left some more noticeable trails...but, I see the attempt in seeing as much is in vain. For the moment, anyway.
Not that I recall, but I oft do not put such stock into my own dreams.
[ In other words, they prefer to remember things other than their own dreams!! ]
Indeed for the moment. We may yet find out more as time passes. Know that I have no gaps that I can feel, or emotions that I cannot explain. The passage of time here has been lost on me, but we were rather busy before you and yours appeared.
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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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But anyway Anaxagoras was hoping that suddenly they recalled other people were here, or something kind of silly, so alas. More importantly, there's something else he just thought of. ]
...More importantly, have we had an opportunity to discuss about the certain details of our differing reasons behind our arrival?
For example, did you experience the same trick or treat nonsense as well when you first stepped in?
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We were not made to frivolously hunt for sweets like you and yours. Instead, we were trapped within one of the residences.
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I have some more questions for you then:
First, when you were trapped, did you hallucinate?
Second, did you dream?
Third, was the residences stocked up on normal food?
[ There is another pause, as this is probably an inane question to ask, but he is just gonna do it anyways: ]
Fourth, are you certain you still remember everything you should about your homeworld? As well as this place? For example, does it feel like you should recall something, but you can't quite manage to?
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To answer your first three—we did not hallucinate, we did not dream, and we did have a means of sustenance. I suppose whatever force kept us there was set on ensuring we were not so desperate as to magick a way out.
[ That's just what they think, though. ]
As for your final inquiry, I believe I recall everything in full. So, would you expound upon that for me? How heavy is this absence for you?
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Anaxagoras finds it strange because there was mindfuckery going around, but that's precisely the problem. But, wait... ]
Just to clarify, when you say 'you did not dream', you mean you did not dream at all?
[ And as for their question in turn: ]
To be honest, I don't have an absence of memories regarding my home. Though, I couldn't help but suspect that may not be the same for any of you as time goes on. However, the thing about memory is that everything may feel as if it is there even if it isn't.
This is only one of my methods in seeing if whatever influence is lingering may have left some more noticeable trails...but, I see the attempt in seeing as much is in vain. For the moment, anyway.
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[ In other words, they prefer to remember things other than their own dreams!! ]
Indeed for the moment. We may yet find out more as time passes. Know that I have no gaps that I can feel, or emotions that I cannot explain. The passage of time here has been lost on me, but we were rather busy before you and yours appeared.
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But something to note for later, even if he's just being paranoid. ]
Of course.
...I have nothing else on my mind to inquire about. We will talk later..
[ He will turn and begin to leave. ]
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[ Sage will let him go! Have fun, Anaxa! ]