Which would make sense, if like we were told, some people are trying to steal our abilities.
But then would that means that people who have been exposed to mirrors have now left some of themselves in them... and it could be sued against us again?
[Not a fun thing to think about.]
All of this magic is a bit beyond me, to be honest.
( and it's in thinking on zenobius, and the rest of their encounters, that he frowns. )
In a way, it feels more like curses of a kind unlike those I know than other magics. The sheer persistence of it too... even this sleep without waking. Granting wishes at a cost, much like casting a curse you bear the cost of while trying to seek some unpleasant gain.
It felt wise to share the information with someone who would understand what it means. I am afraid for Master Five that the truth will out rather sooner than he might want. I am leaving him a chance to come out and explain on his own, but...
[Well, that's unlikely.]
In any case, for some of us less aware, it would do well to remind them to be wary of mirrors.
He's reticent enough to make Lan Zhan seem chatty.
( said with the sort of sigh to it, and wry twist of his lips, that notes he's commenting on both parties, not awarding either one merits for his particular statements. )
It's necessary. People will still engage with them, I guarantee that, but we'll have the added satisfaction of going, "Really, we told you that's a terrible plan."
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But then would that means that people who have been exposed to mirrors have now left some of themselves in them... and it could be sued against us again?
[Not a fun thing to think about.]
All of this magic is a bit beyond me, to be honest.
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In a way, it feels more like curses of a kind unlike those I know than other magics. The sheer persistence of it too... even this sleep without waking. Granting wishes at a cost, much like casting a curse you bear the cost of while trying to seek some unpleasant gain.
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[Well, that's unlikely.]
In any case, for some of us less aware, it would do well to remind them to be wary of mirrors.
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( said with the sort of sigh to it, and wry twist of his lips, that notes he's commenting on both parties, not awarding either one merits for his particular statements. )
It's necessary. People will still engage with them, I guarantee that, but we'll have the added satisfaction of going, "Really, we told you that's a terrible plan."
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[Poor Five's ears must be ringing right now.]
If people ask me how I know, I'm not planning to hide it. I think he knows it and is just hoping people won't be curious enough to ask.
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( what he really means is this isn't the first time he's, ah, heard of parents trying to kill children. for political reasons, largely. )
So if I ask you to chat about this on the whole pendant-net?
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I have tried to change it on my level, but unfortunately, it's not always that easy.
[He smiles a little at Wei Wuxian.]
I would need to find a time that is appropriate to mention it, but it can be done.