Beauregard is the historian between us. [He looks slightly concerned that he chose an awkward place to sit, but - ] I'm interested in it, but primarily tangentially to my other areas of interest. I study the arcane, and history can inform one's knowledge of what has been done, attempted. What knowledge existed in the past that has been lost.
But anything that I can learn means I understand a little bit more, I have more sources of information to draw upon.
Oh, well-said. I think books are remarkable in the way that they can document events so that we can glean wisdom from what's already been done, or realize the gaps in what could still be accomplished.
[she will shift just so that she can peer at a few book titles herself, curious]
I feel like I could lose an entire week or more to the library if I didn't have other things to do.
[A few assorted books - most are actually fairly basic primers on things like chemistry or physics or earth world history. There's probably a fairly basic one on political science. And then there are a few physics books of varying levels of complication in there, including one sort of set to the side that seems to be about quantum mechanics and time. Also just a notebook where he's writing a lot.]
So could I, though so rarely have I had the opportunity. Generally only a short stop, a day or two. Better since I met Beauregard, but we are usually in a hurry.
[there's the slightest laugh at that - a little tired]
You needn't be concerned with all of us, though I think it's a very kind sentiment too. I believe we're managing as best as we can... it's been a surprise to all of us.
A lot of us - not all of us, but a lot of us, myself included - are a little bit used to this type of environment. Not exactly this, but having to be on the lookout for threats, hidden danger. . .
[she huffs - a little between amused and exasperated]
While reassuring in a sense, that's worrying in others - Beauregard told me of her injuries and aren't you hurt as well? I'm hardly at ease knowing that you've been hurt...
But well - you do have a point, I suppose... I'm not all that familiar with things like murder - at least, not in such... tangible terms. It's disquieting but as long as I'm in a position where I'm meant to look after everyone, I don't believe it's proper for me to be floundering.
Yes. But I will say, there is something of a difference. Both of us received our injuries in battles we chose to go into, with knowledge of the danger we were facing.
I understand. And I wouldn't tell you to simply look the other way. I only feel a little for the ugly position.
Is that so... Was it something to do with your Mighty Nein activities? Or would you rather I not ask?
And I do appreciate your understanding - in truth, I appreciate everyone's understanding. I think they're doing their best to be polite to us, even as they hold onto a healthy amount of doubt.
Ja. Different fights, but against the same nasty guy trying to summon something evil and cursed into the world for no reason I can understand aside from being a lunatic. We found out what he was up to, and most of everyone we spoke to wasn't concerned enough to try to stop him, so. We decided to try.
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Doubts and mistrust in such unusual circumstances are to be expected. I don't think the four of you are deceiving us. At least not where it comes to your concern for our well being, which is all that really matters.
For the rest of it - you seem like students to me, you seem surprised by what's happening, so I don't think there's been deception. But I've been wrong before.
[softly and a little bewildered:] For no reason? Wasn't concerned enough? [hey why are people] I - well, I'm glad that you took it into your hands, as dangerous as it apparently is...
[but there's - well, she can't nod, but the mascot costume bobs a little to try to communicate the same thing]
Well... we are students, and we are surprised. I truly don't blame anyone for their suspicion - trust is a thing to be earned, after all, especially in this unique situation. In this case... well, I hope that you are eventually able to reach a point where you can comfortably believe your judgments are not wrong.
You are the one studying politics, right? A lot of the political types don't tend to appreciate distractions from their own agenda. Easier to pretend it's less of a threat than the thing you want to be focused on and hope it goes away?
[At least, that has happened to them on two different occasions.]
You are already helping. But I'm glad you're understanding of why some have their suspicions.
... I see... Yes, that does tend to happen. Though I think it rather unforgivable when it does. The primary agenda of a civil servant is to serve the people, and you'd think helping stop some malevolent force from harming the common people would stop that.
[ridiculous!!]
Well, if I were in all of your shoes, I'd certainly be just as dubious. That's what I've told a few people now, so I don't mind the additional searches for information and understanding.
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But anything that I can learn means I understand a little bit more, I have more sources of information to draw upon.
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[she will shift just so that she can peer at a few book titles herself, curious]
I feel like I could lose an entire week or more to the library if I didn't have other things to do.
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So could I, though so rarely have I had the opportunity. Generally only a short stop, a day or two. Better since I met Beauregard, but we are usually in a hurry.
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Then I hope that everything you find here is useful to you - it'd be nice to bring back additional knowledge back home, if nothing else.
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I don't mean to spoil the conversation but - I am relieved to see that you're unhurt, after all of that.
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You needn't be concerned with all of us, though I think it's a very kind sentiment too. I believe we're managing as best as we can... it's been a surprise to all of us.
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It's more difficult if that isn't your reality.
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While reassuring in a sense, that's worrying in others - Beauregard told me of her injuries and aren't you hurt as well? I'm hardly at ease knowing that you've been hurt...
But well - you do have a point, I suppose... I'm not all that familiar with things like murder - at least, not in such... tangible terms. It's disquieting but as long as I'm in a position where I'm meant to look after everyone, I don't believe it's proper for me to be floundering.
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I understand. And I wouldn't tell you to simply look the other way. I only feel a little for the ugly position.
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And I do appreciate your understanding - in truth, I appreciate everyone's understanding. I think they're doing their best to be polite to us, even as they hold onto a healthy amount of doubt.
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[. . .]
Doubts and mistrust in such unusual circumstances are to be expected. I don't think the four of you are deceiving us. At least not where it comes to your concern for our well being, which is all that really matters.
For the rest of it - you seem like students to me, you seem surprised by what's happening, so I don't think there's been deception. But I've been wrong before.
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[but there's - well, she can't nod, but the mascot costume bobs a little to try to communicate the same thing]
Well... we are students, and we are surprised. I truly don't blame anyone for their suspicion - trust is a thing to be earned, after all, especially in this unique situation. In this case... well, I hope that you are eventually able to reach a point where you can comfortably believe your judgments are not wrong.
I hope to help with that as much as I can.
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[At least, that has happened to them on two different occasions.]
You are already helping. But I'm glad you're understanding of why some have their suspicions.
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... I see... Yes, that does tend to happen. Though I think it rather unforgivable when it does. The primary agenda of a civil servant is to serve the people, and you'd think helping stop some malevolent force from harming the common people would stop that.
[ridiculous!!]
Well, if I were in all of your shoes, I'd certainly be just as dubious. That's what I've told a few people now, so I don't mind the additional searches for information and understanding.