( 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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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.