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[tantailizing]

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[tantailizing]

Huuh, probably because the rules are different here. Or this is something... I dunno, interrupting that time you're from? Like a sudden side plot introduced in a story that could completely derail the ending. But if that's the case, I'd say this is so-so - not the worst, but far from the best.

[heartofthestar]

It is possible, with the correct magic, to draw a coherent pattern from the aetherial sea if not too long has passed since the person returned to it. But I had in no way expected that I would experience such, nor that I would return as Venat rather than Hydaelyn.

[tantailizing]

That's a good point. Man, what kind of magic are we actually dealing with?

[heartofthestar]

As I judge it... this world itself is a parallel to a primal. It has been conjured into existence for a purpose, and as we enter its sphere, we in turn become subject to its purpose and the manner through which it manifests. Thus we have magics granted by it, rather than what we ought to have, for one.

[tantailizing]

Hrm... that does make sense. Can't blame them for the limitations though; some of us seem to cause enough outside problems without our normal abilities.

[heartofthestar]

Perhaps. I am not bragging to say that the creation magic I ought to possess by nature puts shame to anything this world has thus far offered. I regret what I must leave undone...

[tantailizing]

Hey, no regrets now. We can get through this and you can return to what needs to be finished.

[heartofthestar]

Oh, I meant here, of course! After all, when I return home, it ought to be to my rest once again.

[tantailizing]

Aha! That's fair! Still, no regrets! As long as you can do what's within your power, it still helps someone.

[heartofthestar]

Of course. Yet one can wish for an easier way, even as one settles in to do things as they must be done. Such is simply life.

[tantailizing]

Aha, that's true too. Well, guess we'll have to do our best together!

[heartofthestar]

Having told my tale though, I wonder. Might I perhaps hear yours in return, at some point?

[tantailizing]

Sure. You didn't have to share your story so fair's fair. [And he's gotten a little better about sharing his story.]

[heartofthestar]

Perhaps not, but when were such things ever about "haves" and "musts"? I want to hear tales of journeys simply because I love journies.

[tantailizing]

Well, if you wanna hear a few journeys, I got plenty of those too~

[heartofthestar]

So long as time permits, anything and everything. I feel like I have lifetimes upon lifetimes to fill with stories.

[tantailizing]

And I bet you'll hear a lot of interesting ones while you're here. I'll message you when I'm ready to tell you mine.

[Which should be soon, but with some venturing coming up, might be a while.]

[heartofthestar]

I'll await eagerly. Or treat you to lunch as a thank-you, perhaps. I'm not above a little bribe.

[tantailizing]

Haha! No bribe needed, but we can go out for lunch!

[heartofthestar]

Then we shall make time for it, when time allows itself to be made. And I shall look forward to it.

[tantailizing]

Haha, I will too!

Hey, thanks again for telling me your tale.

[heartofthestar]

It was an absolute delight. You're very welcome.