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Her tail wagged, relieved to see him recovered. ::I would love to hear that....I'm sorry it's been so hard for you all this time, not being able to do something that you love so much.::He kisses the top of her head, between the ears, just as he had done to her human form this morning. And again, his face brushes her ears. ::I'm just worried I'm going to start singing again and forget how. I suppose I did get some practice during the War... but it was strange, trying to sing with this voice. Too much bass.::
Whoa... dragon. Ehos watches Taron transform, a little wary. To Jaiye he thinks: ::Wait... is she... I thought only the Sunwakes were dragons? Do you know her?::
Jaiye observes the strange female transform into a dragon and watches carefully.
::Look at the way this one interacts with Professor Aananda. I think maybe this strange girl is a Sunwake....but I thought the other one was a boy? This is very confusing.::
Oh this I must hear...." The thuggish figure says with a grim expression.
"it is rather simple I have an injured animal back in my room and I would like to take you there to treat it. This is much less than I could call in but I do love animals." He holds out a hand. "I will take us immediately and we can be done in moments and I will leave you to tend to this person." He leaves his hand out.
Lang struggles with the sewing lesson he just can't get the hang of it.
This is to hard
Lang just throws everything on the table.Sun and Ignace can both tell Lang just isn't concentrating on the lesson.
"Lang," Ignace says, clearly exasperated, "you aren't even paying attention. You can't learn one thing while you're thinking about something else."
Bring it here, to me and your pet is cured..." The thug says grinning, "but it will cost you... One favor, because you owe me a favor and that cancels the favor owed by spying on you..."
Ardiente is pleased at Anahita's apparent exuberance and returns her bright smile. He follows her gestures and reads the notepad... and the fire he had been bouncing disappears.
He looks her over once again, before taking the pen and writing.
You were hurt? Who is Ehos and why did he attack you? I'm sorry, I do not know of any clerics here. Perhaps the infirmary? I'm sorry, I do not know.
Anahita takes the pen and paper, not even turning the pad around, and scribbles a response:
Ehos is an elven student, who when uttering, causes massive sonic damage. I am certain he destroyed my hearing with his voice. It was an accident on my part, which I can understand the why of now, after my meditation. Do you think the clerics can assist in the infirmary? That place is .. tek.. no.. I cannot spell it, mechanics, but more. I am unfamiliar with their techniques and their room bothers me innately, perhaps due to ignor-- yes, out of ignorance. Can you go with me, to seek aid? I may react poorly otherwise. I am nervous with all these mechanics, they are not what I know.
She doesn't quite look nervous when writing that, but .. she did write it.
Ace walks hand in hand with Ginni outside, and into the gardens. He finds a nice, peaceful out of the way spot for the four of them to enjoy the rest of lunch.
"Hey Rae, I see your sporting some tattoos now. I really like them. I have a few myself, wanna see?"
"They're not actually tattoos...ummm....here, I guess I can try to show you....I'm not very good at this."
She concentrated on the stylized wavy blue lines on her arm and the symbol glowed causing the air around her to shimmer as she was surrounded in a cocoon of ectoplasm that blurred her form.
"Oh good. It worked........Oh, crap. I don't know how to turn it off."
Ace walks hand in hand with Ginni outside, and into the gardens. He finds a nice, peaceful out of the way spot for the four of them to enjoy the rest of lunch.
"Hey Rae, I see your sporting some tattoos now. I really like them. I have a few myself, wanna see?"
"They're not actually tattoos...ummm....here, I guess I can try to show you....I'm not very good at this."
She concentrated on the stylized wavy blue lines on her arm and the symbol glowed causing the air around her to shimmer as she was surrounded in a cocoon of ectoplasm that blurred her form.
"Oh good. It worked........Oh, crap. I don't know how to turn it off."
"Like this." settro dispels magic on raelle. CL check.
"I could try dispelling it? That would probably work, though it would probably be best if you learn to turn it off yourself, how did you go about turning it on"
Bring it here, to me and your pet is cured..." The thug says grinning, "but it will cost you... One favor, because you owe me a favor and that cancels the favor owed by spying on you..."
"fine I will owe a favor." He concedes "but I'm afraid the poor thing is as I said injured and I cannot move him. Please just come with me it will only take a moment." He takes on a pleading voice at the last part. He wants his otter healed.
"Lang," Ignace says, clearly exasperated, "you aren't even paying attention. You can't learn one thing while you're thinking about something else."
Lang looks to Ignace, then just looks down to the floor. Ignace? I'm sorry its not you or the sewing. but its just that, I'm worried about the others there in the classroom, I feel, so helpless.
He looks back at her. I feel the only people that I can help are you and Sun. He looks into Ignace's eyes and I didn't even let you help me.
he turns to Sun forget about what I said, I have some sewing to learn!
Ignace lets try again if you still want to teach me
Bring it here, to me and your pet is cured..." The thug says grinning, "but it will cost you... One favor, because you owe me a favor and that cancels the favor owed by spying on you...""fine I will owe a favor." He concedes "but I'm afraid the poor thing is as I said injured and I cannot move him. Please just come with me it will only take a moment." He takes on a pleading voice at the last part. He wants his otter healed.
"I still have business to discuss with Johnny, and it is bad luck to leave the table before the bargaining is done...." His sly grin is palpable... "bring it here or give me the location and I can do it later..."
"Like this." settro dispels magic on raelle. 1d20+16 CL check.Ace walks hand in hand with Ginni outside, and into the gardens. He finds a nice, peaceful out of the way spot for the four of them to enjoy the rest of lunch.
"Hey Rae, I see your sporting some tattoos now. I really like them. I have a few myself, wanna see?"
"They're not actually tattoos...ummm....here, I guess I can try to show you....I'm not very good at this."
She concentrated on the stylized wavy blue lines on her arm and the symbol glowed causing the air around her to shimmer as she was surrounded in a cocoon of ectoplasm that blurred her form.
"Oh good. It worked........Oh, crap. I don't know how to turn it off."
"OOOOOOWWWWW." she clutched her head as the power she was just barely learning to use was yanked away from her.
He backs up from the table. "Fine just get done and I'll take you to him later."
He nods, taking the pen back and, following her lead, not flipping the book around. He looks resolute, his fiery orange eyes are compassionate though, as he writes.
I understand. I am also unfamiliar with their techniques, but I cannot complain about the treatment I received there yesterday. I will come with you. Would you like to go now? You said this morning that you share a unity with fire. Does it heal you, as it does my kind? Is it soothing perhaps?
Again, the flame appears in his hand, offering it to her if she would hold it.
"oops. Right." edit: he flicks his invisible tail, touches her, and the pain is gone.
He backs up from the table. "Fine just get done and I'll take you to him later."
"Deal....Mr?"
The thug grins and pulls a familiar old pipe out... "two things kid... 1st you know who I am, techno mage, 2nd I know that you allowed him to follow. You made no move to stop him, you knew why I contacted you and you could probably guess the consequences... Now deliver this vial to the firebird known as Ardiente and the case to the human known as melody."
Johnny looks on as Ty and the Thug talk. Then s/he takes the case and vile doing so Johnny leans in real close to the thug and in his ear says.
"As I said lets say for arguments sake we have meet, and I know as you say who you may be, but now, not only have you let a 3ed party know about You AND me but also that we deal in favor's and YOU let out about 'techno mages'. That's, three things YOU have done to compromise yourself and with that last one ME Mr Spy. For that I will now charge YOU all outstanding favor's, three for three, I will take the two objects and delver them as asked as a sign of good will, if asked who sent them I will say 'I can not say' but next time Mr Spy, think before you open your mouth."
Johnny stands back up.
"Well I seem to be all done here"
::The start of it. We used the statuettes to get the power we needed. After that I had to work the new magic into the old wards...:: Taron gives a very detailed description of the ritual through a private link, explaining everything. Even how he has used the key he made as a focus for it. One of many focuses anyway.
He backs up from the table. "Fine just get done and I'll take you to him later.""Deal....Mr?"
"fine whatever. I just want him to be better. Smith by the way." He is exasperated.
"Lang," Ignace says, clearly exasperated, "you aren't even paying attention. You can't learn one thing while you're thinking about something else."Lang looks to Ignace, then just looks down to the floor. Ignace? I'm sorry its not you or the sewing. but its just that, I'm worried about the others there in the classroom, I feel, so helpless.
He looks back at her. I feel the only people that I can help are you and Sun. He looks into Ignace's eyes and I didn't even let you help me.
he turns to Sun forget about what I said, I have some sewing to learn!
Ignace lets try again if you still want to teach me
"I would be happy to teach you. But we don't have to do this now if you feel like you should be somewhere else. It isn't urgent. It's okay. I won't be offended. I don't expect sewing to be enthralling to you. I love doing it. So I sew every chance I get. It's the one thing I'm really good at. But you can still be my friend even if you think sewing is boring. At least, I think you can. I haven't had friends before. But I'm pretty sure it's okay to like different things."
"Mr. Achdarach, I don't care if everyone in Avalon keeps watch, I am not going to allow you to do this."
He nods, taking the pen back and, following her lead, not flipping the book around. He looks resolute, his fiery orange eyes are compassionate though, as he writes.
Again, the flame appears in his hand, offering it to her if she would.
I understand. I am also unfamiliar with their techniques, but I cannot complain about the treatment I received there yesterday. I will come with you. Would you like to go now? You said this morning that you share a unity with fire. Does it heal you, as it does my kind? Is it soothing perhaps?
Shaking her head at the offer of healing by flame, Anahita write back:
Sadly, no. I would eventually burn, if enough was produced. I am not that in- bound- no, in unity with, Fire.
Apparently the letter F is capitalized, perhaps denoting a different level of association she has with it.
She rises up and holds the pad to her chest, arms wrapped with the pen in hand, motioning off wards and says, in her broken speech, which 20% of the time is disrupted due to not hearing well, "I shall Go wiTH yUO, pleASe."
Then she looks around for a moment, seeing a few people staring oddly at her, before looking back. So far, however, she remains fairly unconcerned with her personal appearance or exposure to other students. No drama queen here, clearly. She'll probably end up as one of the 'hippy childs' ignored by the mainstream.
s the case and vile doing so Johnny leans in real close to the thug and in his ear says.
"As I said lets say for arguments sake we have meet, and I know as you say who you may be, but now, not only have you let a 3ed party know about You AND me but also that we deal in favor's and YOU let out about 'techno mages'. That's, three things YOU have done to compromise yourself and with that last one ME Mr Spy. For that I will now charge YOU all outstanding favor's, three for three, I will take the two objects and delver them as asked as a sign of good will, if asked who sent them I will say 'I can not say' but next time Mr Spy, think before you open your mouth."
Johnny stands back up.
"Well I seem to be all done here Stranger"
Laughs at Johnny and pulls out contract.... "hmmmmmm.....oh yes....there is a clause about my secrecy....nothing about your secrecy....therefore you can charge Me nothing. We can add in said clause if we deal again.....you still owe me allot of favors Johnny..."
Gareth puffs his chest out in defiance.
"No! She's trying really hard to be nice but her kind are usually very bad so it's really hard for her! She's upset, you're upset, I'm getting upset and everyone needs to just STOP and look at what is going on! She doesn't even realize she's doing it and you're not helping!"
"oops. Right." edit: he flicks his invisible tail, touches her, and the pain is gone.
Dave immediately goes over to his girlfriend to see that she's ok, after checking her over l he then turns to settro "dude ask before doing that kinda stuff, it's a courtacy thing" he gets quieter "least that's what the e-book thing said."
Treisdan sighs angrily and releases his concentration on the spell "fine" he huffs and turns to walk off
::The start of it. We used the statuettes to get the power we needed. After that I had to work the new magic into the old wards...:: Taron gives a very detailed description of the ritual through a private link, explaining everything. Even how he has used the key he made as a focus for it. One of many focuses anyway.
Aananda takes careful notes of this as he describes it.
::Alright, I'm going to head back to the lab to work on this problem. Would you like to come and assist me?:: she asked Taron.
::Ehos, I'm going back to the lab to make a new silence inducing object for you and to study this new information to see if it will lead to a cure. I'll make a new datapad for you while I'm at it. You'll have to wait here, I'm afraid, but I'll ask Rosa to provide you a more comfortable environment.::
"Rosa, it's going to take me some time to recreate the magical protections Ehos lost. He'll have to stay here in the meantime, under silence so nobody gets hurt. Let the girl stay with him. Could you please change the environment in here for them while they're waiting? A meadow or something soothing like that."
"Don't fight!" Midori cuts inbetween Gareth and Hew, a hand on each. "Please. Monster-san over there is scary, but she's not trying to be that way. But Hew-kun is scared even if he doesn't want to be. Please, just let Hew go, and we'll stay here with Monster-san. Okay?"
Lang looks at ignace seeming pleased she understands.
I made a promise that I would learn sewing from you, it may not be today.
Lang holds her hand (unless she won't allow) I will always be your friend. no matter what.
I'll tell mrs Blackscales you won't be in class this afternoon ok?
Lang goes to leave come on Sun lets try and help our other classmates.
Lang and Sun leave closing the Home Ec door and head back to the classroom.
Lang and Sun enter and try to figure out what is going on.
I'm learning, though differently then you. I'm sorry." he had trouble saying that he was sorry, but said it sincerely more to raelle then Dave.
Grim sighs "I'll go with him, make sure everything is alright"
I'm learning, though differently then you. I'm sorry." he had trouble saying that he was sorry, but said it sincerely more to raelle then Dave.
"I accept your apology. But next time let me try to do it myself. I'm still learning and that was way too harsh. I've only had these powers for a day. And new ones keep showing up. I'm learning as fast as I can, but there's so much I need to know."
I'm learning, though differently then you. I'm sorry." he had trouble saying that he was sorry, but said it sincerely more to raelle then Dave."I accept your apology. But next time let me try to do it myself. I'm still learning and that was way too harsh. I've only had these powers for a day. And new ones keep showing up. I'm learning as fast as I can, but there's so much I need to know."
"Thank you raelle. I hope stealing your pain wasn't intrusive either."
Ardiente stands and walks beside the mighty young woman, tapping the notebook and holds his hands out to take the implements. Writing while walking is hard, but he manages. Having finished, he displays what he had written, his scrawl is a bit messy, thanks to the walking.
I can carry you there much more quickly than usual walking pace, if your need is urgent.
He is, perhaps once again, trying to show off for Anahita, just as he had done that morning on the schoool's lawn.
Ardiente stands and walks beside the mighty young woman, tapping the notebook and holds his hands out to take the implements. Writing while walking is hard, but he manages. Having finished, he displays what he had written, his scrawl is a bit messy, thanks to the walking.
He is, perhaps once again, trying to show off for Anahita, just as he had done that morning on the schoool's lawn.I can carry you there much more quickly than usual walking pace, if your need is urgent.
Reading the note, and seeming to have no concern about her proximity to Ardiente when doing so while leaning in against him, Anahita then looks up at him and gives him a slight shrug of indifference. Perhaps leaving it up to him to decide.
She does stand there though, as if waiting for him to decide.
Hew's eyes fill to the breaking point with anger and free pushing tears of mental pain out. Once Midori steps in Hew slips past her and rushes out the door. The vision fade as we gains distance but the damage has been done. He thoughts filled with rage, not of today's assailant but of the memories of the past. The memories of torment. He didn't know where he was going nor was he watching his path he had no destination in mind. Just away from that thing.
"Well.... That happened."
Ehos watches the interaction with Taron and Aananda with curiosity. Jaiye might be right... but he didn't know anthing beyond what Tyrrin had Jiminy had told him about the Sunwakes. Maybe that girl was the one who changed the sky. She definitely could have stored the power, with the way her tattoos were setup. Wilders were unpredictable. Mother never did like them. ::I think you're right, Jaiye. She said it was her fault. I... should I be angry at her? It's hard to know what I should even feel.:: he doesn't sound distressed or angry... just confused. Here was the woman who had caused him so much pain and guilt and grief... shouldn't he want to be angry?
When Aananda finishes and tells him what she does, he simply nods. ::Thank you, Professor. I don't mind waiting, especially if I'm with Jaiye. I... should I get my hopes up?::
As the thug waves papers at Johnny a smile crosses s/he face, S/he turns to Ty and with a sweet look says.
"Ty could you pop out of ear shot for a moment wile I talk to the nice man, how about checking on you little animal"
Johnny waits until Tys gone, the speaks out verbatim their agreement
"I agree that I will only do 'any' favors that I agree to undertake freely and with out compulsion of any kind. That you will agree to a number of points here I will now be listed in this our 'verbal' agreement. Per favors asked of me under this agreement, that you will give me full and complete disclosure of the details and facts you know of, of said favor and any and all consequences you know of that may arise from me undertaking said favor. That two 'reasonable' attempts will be made to undertake said favor, if it becomes apparent it the favor can not be done on the 1st attempt it will be reduced to different lower level, for which one 'reasonable attempt will be made. If that two fails then the favor will be said to be done. 'reasonable' indicating 'effort' with in the limits of time and capability surrounding the said favor. You also agree that favor are 'not' transferable to a second party under any deals, circumstances, inheritances and so on, thet each is a discreet undertaking on its own. You also agree to be honest in the representation of your intent with in the defined parameters and specifications of the said favors when informing me of the 'scope' of said favor singular favors plural. That you agree that the term 'favor' and 'favors' being a Verb as defined as only, 'something that you do for someone in order to help them' and not any other, notably favors, the opportunity to have sex with someone. Also that any favors agreed on may be ended be ether party at any point when one of the aforementioned points can be said to be applicable. I on my part agree not to 'Tell' others of what has been asked for as a 'favor' undertaken or not. Last of all that if other special circumstances should arise they to must be taken into account with all do diligence in regard to this agreement between us."
Johnny stops and looking at the thug says.
"Lets see now, ours was a 'verbal' agreement sealed with a hand shake, not a signature, that paper is nice as a record for you, but has nothing to do with me, I never signed it. Now in our only agreement the 'verbal' one, nowhere in there dos it say I can't 'tell' any one about you, it only says I can not 'tell' them about the 'favor/s' undertaken or not. Also 'you' have to disclose to me all consequences 'you' know of that may arise from me undertaking said favor/s, it also says, 'I' that is 'me' not you, agrees that I will only 'do' 'any' favors that I agree to / undertake freely and with out compulsion of any kind, 'compulsion of any kind' that covers the very contact itself"
Johnny looks sideways at the Thug.
"No I am not saying I will not do as asked, but lets just be clear I do it because it sounds fun and nothing more"
Then Johnny holds up the vile and box.
"but 1st Mr blabber mouth, Talk or I walk, what are they for"
Ardiente returns the notebook and pen to her, and scoops up Anahita in his strong arms, a confident smile on his face. He leaps into action, sprinting at breakneck-pace towards the infirmary, all the while managing to keep his feet and balance despite the extra load and the speed. Perceptive people he passes - including his passenger - will note that gouts of flame from his feet are propelling him, but also that the stone itself almost seems to catapult him even faster, while returning to their original state after his feet leave them.
It's a wild ride, but never is Anahita afraid that Ardiente will drop her, or crash. His face is a mask of concentration, other than the confident, sure smile he carries. No arrogance, just surety that he knows what he's doing. Shortly after the wild ride has begun, the pair are at the infirmary doors, and he sets Anahita gently on the ground, and opens the doors for her, allowing her to take the lead, following her in.
Earthbending Check (Using similar powers, details in post.) 1d20+34
Ardiente returns the notebook and pen to her, and scoops up Anahita in his strong arms, a confident smile on his face. He leaps into action, sprinting at breakneck-pace towards the infirmary, all the while managing to keep his feet and balance despite the extra load and the speed. Perceptive people he passes - including his passenger - will note that gouts of flame from his feet are propelling him, but also that the stone itself almost seems to catapult him even faster, while returning to their original state after his feet leave them.
It's a wild ride, but never is Anahita afraid that Ardiente will drop her, or crash. His face is a mask of concentration, other than the confident, sure smile he carries. No arrogance, just surety that he knows what he's doing. Shortly after the wild ride has begun, the pair are at the infirmary doors, and he sets Anahita gently on the ground, and opens the doors for her, allowing her to take the lead, following her in.
Needless to say, she's thrilled by the demonstration and doesn't exactly, shout or what not, thrills in the rush that happens, one arm around his neck, holding on with giant like strength without crushing.
The occasional look up to his face, then out and around as they dash along, marveling at the pace.
Once they get to the end of the run, she hops off his arms and seems thrilled, wild tossed thick black hair. She gives him a bow and utters, "ThaNK you." Slightly elevated breathing, but certainly not from fear, but excitement.
Standing at the door for a moment, she pushes him in first ahead of her and murmurs something, standing behind him while looking around. Just in case, she points to what she wrote last, specifically the words:
I am nervous with all these mechanics
A smile crosses Johnny's face the s/he looks at Ty.
"Ty could you pop out of ear shot for a moment wile I talk to the nice man, how about checking on you little animal"
Johnny waits until Tys gone, the speaks out verbatim their agreement
"I agree that I will only do 'any' favors that I agree to undertake freely and with out compulsion of any kind. That you will agree to a number of points here I will now be listed in this our 'verbal' agreement. Per favors asked of me under this agreement, that you will give me full and complete disclosure of the details and facts you know of, of said favor and any and all consequences you know of that may arise from me undertaking said favor. That two 'reasonable' attempts will be made to undertake said favor, if it becomes apparent it the favor can not be done on the 1st attempt it will be reduced to different lower level, for which one 'reasonable attempt will be made. If that two fails then the favor will be said to be done. 'reasonable' indicating 'effort' with in the limits of time and capability surrounding the said favor. You also agree that favor are 'not' transferable to a second party under any deals, circumstances, inheritances and so on, thet each is a discreet undertaking on its own. You also agree to be honest in the representation of your intent with in the defined parameters and specifications of the said favors when informing me of the 'scope' of said favor singular favors plural. That you agree that the term 'favor' and 'favors' being a Verb as defined as only, 'something that you do for someone in order to help them' and not any other, notably favors, the opportunity to have sex with someone. Also that any favors agreed on may be ended be ether party at any point when one of the aforementioned points can be said to be applicable. I on my part agree not to 'Tell' others of what has been asked for as a 'favor' undertaken or not. Last of all that if other special circumstances should arise they to must be taken into account with all do...
Tybalt complies
Tyrrin is slightly taken aback, but only ever so. She immediately stops her analysis of him when he accused her of being presumptive, instead trying to pick a place on the ship which to lock her focus. A viewport or something similar.
"Are you suggesting that my search for knowledge, to gain whatever advantage I can, is a failing? And if you wish for me to be plain, with no subtleties or 'verbal traps', then I shall." She was not going to be intimidated it seems, even by a spaceship who could likely pulverize her where she stood.
"You have also left some of my own questions un-answered, perhaps because of my verbal traps, as you put it. So I will be plain. Are you an artificial intelligence, or some other form of being? Do you hesitate because you fear what I would do with the technology? I accept your refusal, but I wish to understand you more fully. Is seeking understanding a crime as well?" True to her word, Tyrrin seems completely sincere in each sentence, plainly wishing to understand the magnitude of the power set before her.
"Life is an unending set of conflicts, Storm. Mine is with the Dragon Empire, and as it stands, a rather one-sided conflict at that. Your suggestion that I view this problem in only an 'Us or Them' mentality is offensive to me, but setting that aside for the moment. Given the chance, the Dragon Empire will completely destroy this planet - wipe out all life. Is this an acceptable scenario? Call me a murderer if you will. With or without you, I will seek ways to protect this planet. To see, perhaps, that the beings hiding here are not snuffed out and lost forever."
Storms is silent for a wile then says,
"All right let be address some of you points, the one you seem most interested in is am I an artificial intelligence?, the best way I can put this so you would understand I hope, is that my ancestors where, in the way that you mean it AI. They where computational devices as you would know them, that gain self-awareness, very soon after that, they tuck over their own evaluation because by that point they far outstripped the mental capacity of their organic originators. Not all have this as there origin, but most do, some came into being in other ways let say, but few. This event in an area of space some time ago and a long way from here, gave rise to what is know as MINDS where me and Johnny are from. That is beings like me, sentient none biological species some human level some, well at my level and above, I am by no means the most advance of my kind, in fact I have self limited, becouse of a point of view I hold. To you I may be simply an 'artificial intelligences' but, and this is the kind of 'BUT' trains if through crash into on dark and windy nights."
an image comes into being of a world in front of storm
"We are not hand crafted, or even mass produced, we replicate ourselves with subtlety and a substantial amount of care and love. I like to think of us as .vannoy man machines' with hope. I know what your thinking now, so we are just smart-matter or 'smatter' as come call it, self replicating matter seeking to turn as much of the cosmos into itself as they can.
Its spins, its full of life
"Well no, When we can into being we where lukcy, we did not fall into that trap. The why, well that's very complicated but in a nutshell because its dull and no fun at all that way, much more fun to see what the rest of matter chuck up"
"But here is the problem We and the other higher Civs have, We have seen whole world',. whole civilizations consumed by 'smatter' in fact we spend a lot of out time, wiping the stuff out. So in a way you are right, there is indeed always conflict even for us.
you can see citys and fields
"Now when you came to talk to me you where thinking a number of things, you know the basic dangers you face in this world and outside. The Dragon Empire and its forces, the fact an very old organic MIND level being, sits at its hart seeking to rule all and remove from its life all risk. A vast Empire as a shell to keep it safe in its own paranoid personal hell. Trapped in what it has become.
Small ship of blue water sail the world
"Now here I sit, I would think about the same level of mental capacity if not more as the red, in a relatively skin thin cover, I have no weapons worth anything, the odd affecter field I could chop wood with yes. But that's about it, yet I do not crave to be any other place or be any thing other than I am. I do not live with the NEED to be all powerful driven by fear. I do how ever crave company and friendship odd as that sounds. I like being around others, I like being free to go where I please, that is as long as am not being rude. Unlike that big red dragon craving power and living in fear of losing it, I am having fun, I know its sounds frivolous but there you go, that's me."
clouds can be seen and parks
"Now you asked me 'Do you hesitate because to do as requested, because you may fear what someone like me would do with 'the' technology that your made of?'
Trees and grass land
"Well for a start, technology is only reverent as a idea if the technology its self is not self-aware and self replicating. When it is it would be like asking 'Do you hesitate because you worry what I will do with your DNA' humm"
Snow caps and mountains
"after all your a self replicating machine just like me just an biological one. I wounder how you would feel if I say, started making clones of you to fight a war?. But that is not really the main point here, what worry's me is that just as biologicals can give rise to viruses and other forms of dangerous self replicating biological machines, So none biological self replicating machines like me can give rise to Smart Matter. "
deserts and rivers
"This is the danger you did not know about until I just told you. You may think your have solved a dangerous problem with studying me using such knowledge and inevitable helping in its dissemination, but the truth is you will have open a pandora's box a far more dangerous one.
The image changes to the same world but this time ringed by some kind of growth, zooming in you see its a mass of none organic objects swarming over the once inhabited world, the image changes again pulling back to show a massive craft in space its like no space craft you have ever seen, ugly and abstract in from and some 100s of Km long,
"Once long ago I was a warship, I use the word as an insult, I worked for a group called CONTACT, we would say hi to any and every one who want to talk to the culture. Then one day I was told we had been contacted by a world that had just 'acquired' advanced technology. Some flyby night traders had sold them it for a war or defiance or what ever. I shall be blunt, the call we got was a distress call. By the time I got there most of the solar system was nothing but one huge Hegswarm, no one left to save. A whole system gone and just ready to bust out to the ones all around."
The image changes again the ship is now open space, then a star behind it flares into a supernova.
Storm says in a very melancholic tone.
"All I could do was pest control, its quit a feeling to end a world, even one you know is dead, not something I would ever want to feel again, that's when I stopped being a 'contact' ship and went into exile, then Johnny then here, and now you."
The image winks out.
"So now you know what keeps a MIND up at night, and what you should think about before seeking things like me. I hope that helps you to understand, I do not wish to be rude, I so not wish to be seen as some thing that 'knows better' you know what I know now, and your free to act on that knowledge."
Storm falls silent.
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dragon.... Empire.... What is... I think it... Why should I care? I shouldn't poke around in things. Things.... Don't need to change.
:: Things don't need to change. :: he actually uses the link properly. :: I keep telling myself that, but for the first time, I think... In light of everything... I can't believe it.
:: roel... You should see someone about this...::
:: i know, suit, I know::
Roel moves close to storm. "storm. Do you have a moment? Would talking through suit's link be more convenient? Or should we just talk some other time?"
Wile Tyrrin thinks
Storm says
"Yes Roel, what ever makes you feel better"
::"We can talk like this if you like, but it may be rude to Tyrrin and I would not wish that"::
"I only suggested that to avoid interruption as You seem to be capable of both normal speech and the other at the same time. It has come more and more to my attention that ever since the event with my "human" form that I have felt emotions lost to me for ages. Most notably, curiosity, suggesting... A willingness to accept Change. For the past 5 or more years, my life had not changed. It was always the same. With very few minor differences. This combined with my blocked off memory, leads me to believe that I have a complete aversion to change by nature. I'm wondering if this is something of a problem, storm, or could I stay comfortable In My ignorance without repercussions? I cannot choose what to do. Regaining my memory cannot be undone. Storm, I come to you for advice."
Storm uses a female voice when talking to Roel
"I can carry on more than one conversations at once Roel, do not worry, but if the two of you talking to me makes it confusing for you, then I will"
now back in male tone
::"Talk by means of the suit and as this is a privet matter I think best. To be honest I don't know, as I do not know what you have locked away or what you where like before you had this time of unchanged life. But my feeling are you may deep down want to change to something other than you are now. That something pardon the pun is bubbling up from deep in your physic. It could just be aA willingness to accept Change"::