Floor 1 Room 4

[dyingtohealyou]

Ahito

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[impacter]

Does it matter whether they're interested?

Their reaction to correct failures can say just as much as their first impressions. Show them your expectations, or you'll find that you'll always be disappointed no matter what they decide to do.

[dyingtohealyou]

No thanks. I'm not interested in dealing with them any more than necessary to begin with.

[impacter]

You're that certain that they'll lead us into failure when we've only been here a week?

[dyingtohealyou]

If they don't shape up, it's possible. Or, maybe someone else will convince them to actually do their jobs properly.

[Sure ain't gonna be him, though.]

[impacter]

Some people might call that lazy thinking, you know.

[dyingtohealyou]

They're lucky I'm even pulling my own weight.

[impacter]

Is that the message you're sending? I wonder.

[The library's right around the corner by now, so Solomon will go ahead and grab the door once they come upon it. After you, kiddo.]

So long as you don't make things difficult for the rest, then I suppose you can stick to your opinions as much as you'd like. But cynicism won't lead to much progress.

[dyingtohealyou]

[In he goes.]

Neither will ignorance.

[So if you think about it, he's actually going above and beyond by trying to learn anything about what they're supposed to do here, compared to certain sages!!!

That said, time to see if he can read any of the books in here.]

[impacter]

[You know, he isn't wrong. But he sure is being pretty stubborn about the things that are giving him grievances!

Solomon closes the door behind them, finding his normal table and shrugging his coat off.]

Then let's find that framework, rather than complain about its absence. How good are you with theory?

[dyingtohealyou]

...Pretty good. [Despite. Sleeping through the lectures.] That where you're starting?

[impacter]

Nope.

[Heehee.]

It's where I started originally, but I find I'm having to look a little broader due to how these are written. This is from the Sage's perspective, after all - not a wizard's.

[dyingtohealyou]

...So they're useless.

[He of little faith... continues to have little faith.]

[impacter]

Now now, all I told you was there was a lack of foundational text.

Historical record can be just as much of an asset as direct instruction. We'll just have to piece more of it together than normal.

[dyingtohealyou]

...

Are you some kind of professor?

[(Derogatory)]

[impacter]

Hahah!

No.

[As much as he would like to be, the sorcerer's society sure looks at him funny nowadays, plus he prefers to have more time for his personal endeavors.]

I do teach magic, but it's on an individual basis.

[dyingtohealyou]

[Gross............................]

As long as you aren't looking for apprentices.

[impacter]

I'm not. I prefer to only have one at a time, anyway.

[But he is not willing to dwell on that topic.]

Besides that, though, it works better for me if I share my own understandings. More people working faster towards our goal means a higher chance of success.

[dyingtohealyou]

Then what have you learned so far?

[impacter]

[:)]

I'll fill in while we work, of course. I'd like to see what conclusions you reach without tilting your perspective.

[dyingtohealyou]

[Useless old man.............]

Remember, I might not even be able to read these books.

[impacter]

Then we work on a translation spell, at the absolute worst.

Don't box yourself in on your options unless you absolutely need to.

[dyingtohealyou]

How would a translation spell even work? It'd take a thorough understanding of all the different languages involved wouldn't it?

[impacter]

In normal circumstances when the magic is reliant on the user? Yes, it would.

However, since this magic seems to channel from the spirits rather than us, it could very well work through pure intention. It's just a matter of finding the correct intent, and approaching it with confidence.

[dyingtohealyou]

Something like being able to scan the intention off of text for understanding? ...Though, that's pretty vague, too.

[impacter]

As a concept, yes. But remember that this magic is tied to emotions, convictions, and desire. Not to logic.