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[ Yeah, not surprising. Nothing to be embarrassed about, though. It happens.
He helps him down slowly, carefully. There's nothing in here, so clearly the floor will have to do. And once he's settled, one of Eithan's hands immediately reaches for the bite marks on the other's neck, applying pressure. Best way to get the wound to close faster, after all. ]
Thanks, by the way. Seriously.
He helps him down slowly, carefully. There's nothing in here, so clearly the floor will have to do. And once he's settled, one of Eithan's hands immediately reaches for the bite marks on the other's neck, applying pressure. Best way to get the wound to close faster, after all. ]
Thanks, by the way. Seriously.
[Belth makes a soft, uncomfortable noise as Eithan applies pressure to his neck. The bleeding will stop soon enough, but for now he's just... well, out of it. And feeling a little babied.]
It was... a fair trade, I think. We'll just have to polish the execution.
It was... a fair trade, I think. We'll just have to polish the execution.
[ Yeah, well, he doesn't want you to bleed out, or something like that. That's all. ]
Heh. Yeah, we'll take care of that. Then it'll be an even better trade.
[ And, well, since he really needs to keep Belth from passing out... might as well start asking questions~ ]
So hey. That magic of yours. What can you do? Like... I've only got the one element, and my particular focus of it. And I met this other lady here who I swear is more of a psychic, but her world calls that magic. So what've you got?
Heh. Yeah, we'll take care of that. Then it'll be an even better trade.
[ And, well, since he really needs to keep Belth from passing out... might as well start asking questions~ ]
So hey. That magic of yours. What can you do? Like... I've only got the one element, and my particular focus of it. And I met this other lady here who I swear is more of a psychic, but her world calls that magic. So what've you got?
[He sits quietly on the floor as he collects himself, taking slow, deep breaths and flexing his fingers to make sure they still work. He looks up as Eithan addresses him; in the low light, he seems as young as ever.
Aside from the freaky glowing green eyes, that is.]
I specialize in arcane magic, but I dabble in frost and fire as well. A true archmage has mastery over all, so I endeavor to learn as much as I can. [He adjusts his sleeves.] It's more than an element, for me. As a mage, I can see the threads that make up a spell and weave them as I like.
I can offer a demonstration in a moment. I'm still... wobbly.
Aside from the freaky glowing green eyes, that is.]
I specialize in arcane magic, but I dabble in frost and fire as well. A true archmage has mastery over all, so I endeavor to learn as much as I can. [He adjusts his sleeves.] It's more than an element, for me. As a mage, I can see the threads that make up a spell and weave them as I like.
I can offer a demonstration in a moment. I'm still... wobbly.
[ Eithan isn't a stranger to glowing eyes. Certain things make that happen in demons, or incredibly magically-inclined people of other races. Constant glowing, though? That's new to him. Still, it's hard to call it freaky when it's attached to a kid. Well, adult. Adult that looks like a damn kid. And is going to be called "kid" until kingdom come, probably, sorry (no he's not) ]
Yeah, no, you're not demonstratin' anything. Until next time. 'Cause I absolutely do wanna see that, actually.
[ There are a small number things that Eithan is actually a nerd about. This whole magic-has-other-rules-in-other-worlds thing? Is quickly becoming one of them. ]
Archmage... that sounds badass, I won't lie. [ He grins a little. ] As far as fancy titles go, I'm technically a high wizard. Yours sounds cooler.
Yeah, no, you're not demonstratin' anything. Until next time. 'Cause I absolutely do wanna see that, actually.
[ There are a small number things that Eithan is actually a nerd about. This whole magic-has-other-rules-in-other-worlds thing? Is quickly becoming one of them. ]
Archmage... that sounds badass, I won't lie. [ He grins a little. ] As far as fancy titles go, I'm technically a high wizard. Yours sounds cooler.
I would be pleased to see what we could come up with together. I really, really would.
[Eithan found a nerd button.]
A high wizard sounds very intriguing, actually. But most likely I will never... be able to attain that title, due to my birth.
[He looks down at his hands.]
Perhaps if there is peace in Dalaran, but... I do not know.
[Eithan found a nerd button.]
A high wizard sounds very intriguing, actually. But most likely I will never... be able to attain that title, due to my birth.
[He looks down at his hands.]
Perhaps if there is peace in Dalaran, but... I do not know.
You and me both, man.
[ Shared nerd button! ... But that's put on pause for the moment, because something else clearly needs commenting on. ]
... You might be denied the title, for whatever bullshit reasons they have, but you'll have the mastery still. Can't take that away from you. Yeah?
[ Shared nerd button! ... But that's put on pause for the moment, because something else clearly needs commenting on. ]
... You might be denied the title, for whatever bullshit reasons they have, but you'll have the mastery still. Can't take that away from you. Yeah?
[Belth isn't expecting to hear that. The more Eithan talks, the more Belth can't help but like him. He knows what to say without being manipulative about it-- like he speaks from the heart. Belth needs more of that in his life, for sure.]
... I see what you mean, but it was never about myself. I want to change the way things are. The only way to do that is to rewrite the system.
How can I do that from outside?
... I see what you mean, but it was never about myself. I want to change the way things are. The only way to do that is to rewrite the system.
How can I do that from outside?
[ He sighs - the heartfelt, knowing kind. ]
From the outside? Dunno, personally. Unless you expose 'em, but that shit's messy, and it's not like I know the situation. Wouldn't advise it. I'm... heh. I'm doin' it from the inside. Also messy, but... quieter kind of messy.
[ Did he just admit that? ... He just admitted that. ... Man. But he feels like he can trust Belth, somehow. It's nice. And not at all something he expected would happen. ]
From the outside? Dunno, personally. Unless you expose 'em, but that shit's messy, and it's not like I know the situation. Wouldn't advise it. I'm... heh. I'm doin' it from the inside. Also messy, but... quieter kind of messy.
[ Did he just admit that? ... He just admitted that. ... Man. But he feels like he can trust Belth, somehow. It's nice. And not at all something he expected would happen. ]
I tried to do it legitimately, you know. I worked so hard to be acknowledged...
[His knuckles whiten against his pants, and he realizes he's cold. He reaches down and slips his robes over his shoulders.]
No one would listen to me now. They think I did something terrible, or at least they are pretending I did in order to destroy any chance I have.
[His knuckles whiten against his pants, and he realizes he's cold. He reaches down and slips his robes over his shoulders.]
No one would listen to me now. They think I did something terrible, or at least they are pretending I did in order to destroy any chance I have.
[ And Eithan finally sits back, takes his hand away, sure that he's not gonna bleed out. It's just up to time, at this point. ]
... Yeah. That is bullshit. Is there anyone on your side who knows otherwise? Knows the truth? Even if it's just like a slow start, it's still somethin'.
... Yeah. That is bullshit. Is there anyone on your side who knows otherwise? Knows the truth? Even if it's just like a slow start, it's still somethin'.
There is my adoptive father who is a magister himself. He thinks I should find a different way; he's been involved in the council for a very long time and he says I am not suited for politics. 'You are meant for greater things,' he said.
[He runs a hand through his hair, not that it makes it any messier. That's impossible.]
What could be greater than restoring my homeland...?
[He runs a hand through his hair, not that it makes it any messier. That's impossible.]
What could be greater than restoring my homeland...?
Nothin', honestly. But there's gotta be ways that aren't politics, especially if he's so sure about it. [ Beat. ] Not to like, cross any lines here, but if your situation's at all like mine, it... might be a waitin' game for a bit. Which... sucks.
[ If it were up to him, the Grand High would already be dealt with and every Order Tower would be reduced to rubble. Too bad it doesn't work that way. ]
[ If it were up to him, the Grand High would already be dealt with and every Order Tower would be reduced to rubble. Too bad it doesn't work that way. ]
[He sighs quietly, slowly.]
Elves do not become of age until twenty. I know this, and so... I cannot act surprised.
[He gets to his feet carefully, trying not to step on his robes and rip them. When he's standing, he only wobbles a little bit. So that's good.]
In the meantime, I have new family I am getting to know. So I cannot say I am wasting time, exactly.
Elves do not become of age until twenty. I know this, and so... I cannot act surprised.
[He gets to his feet carefully, trying not to step on his robes and rip them. When he's standing, he only wobbles a little bit. So that's good.]
In the meantime, I have new family I am getting to know. So I cannot say I am wasting time, exactly.
Doesn't sound like a waste at all.
[ He stands as well, already feeling better - no more disorientation from having his mana drained out of him, and it's also pretty amazing what having actual sustenance instead of just pills can do for someone. ]
Well. I feel like I'm supposed to remind you not to drink, smoke, or do any heavy liftin' for the next 24 hours, but I'm also pretty sure that you don't need that reminder.
[ smack him. you can maybe reach. ]
[ He stands as well, already feeling better - no more disorientation from having his mana drained out of him, and it's also pretty amazing what having actual sustenance instead of just pills can do for someone. ]
Well. I feel like I'm supposed to remind you not to drink, smoke, or do any heavy liftin' for the next 24 hours, but I'm also pretty sure that you don't need that reminder.
[ smack him. you can maybe reach. ]
Eithan! Are you recovered? I would like to teach you the spell for conjuring mana crystals.
I will meet you in the common area. We can walk from there.
[Belth brings a book to amuse himself while he waits for Eithan. It works, mostly, though he has to admit he is a little nervous this won't work at all. His friend will find him sitting at a table while the various little 'pods' that make up the mall area of the ship stretch out high above him.]
[Belth brings a book to amuse himself while he waits for Eithan. It works, mostly, though he has to admit he is a little nervous this won't work at all. His friend will find him sitting at a table while the various little 'pods' that make up the mall area of the ship stretch out high above him.]
[ Eithan is not late! For once. (It helps that he's still very glad to be out of medbay...) But he spots Belth, and makes his way over. ]
Y'know, if I start actually readin' books for fun, I'm gonna blame it on your influence.
[ Empty threat, and he knows it~ Thus the smule. ]
Y'know, if I start actually readin' books for fun, I'm gonna blame it on your influence.
[ Empty threat, and he knows it~ Thus the smule. ]
[Belth looks up as he approaches. He smiles a little in greeting, then it's gone; he's awful shy.]
Books are fun. Especially books that make you more powerful.
[He gets up, though.]
Shall we go?
Books are fun. Especially books that make you more powerful.
[He gets up, though.]
Shall we go?
I don't think so-- unless you need another favor?
[He tilts his head, curious. He's in good health this time around, so he's sure he won't collapse. And he'll make sure to conjure a snack beforehand.]
[He tilts his head, curious. He's in good health this time around, so he's sure he won't collapse. And he'll make sure to conjure a snack beforehand.]
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