Correct! It's important that we have an understanding of everything here so that we can search for anything that might provide some clue as to why we're here, how we got here, or how to return home.
[...He also just likes looking at stuff that is Unique and Weird.]
Sounds good to me! I wonder what the purpose of this is...?
[Off we go! Up first are the bowling balls, which Zvei inclines his head at as he studies them. Feel free to wander off if you want while he Yaps to himself!!]
These don't seem to be magical... but they are in such interesting colors! What do the numbers on them mean? What purposes do the holes serve— ah! Perhaps they exist to better lift these orbs? But why only three of them, wouldn't it be more efficient to have five...?
[ Despite Zvei's odd mannerisms, it is clear to Anaxagoras that he's more or less someone who is also an individual of the sciences. Though, that aspect has been evident within his own profile as well.
Somehow they are likeminded...cursed.
So, he nods, while balefully eyeing the general area as they move on. As Zvei begins to ramble, Anaxagoras takes the moment to stop him. ]
You seem to give a tendency towards extended thought. Or rather, excessive thought.
Personally, these objects look hardly worth any such consideration. They are dull in their color and appearance. It is as if someone had decided that such things would be best suited propped up for simply observance's sake.
Which, by my estimation, is a poor waste of resources.
[ ...and of course, Anaxagoras is not helping the rambling aspect, it seems. ]
[no anaxagoras, this is just encouraging him!!!!!]
Is excessive thought not what all scientists do? If anything, excessive thought is what led to several breakthroughs and unique ways of looking at the world - far better for it to be excessive and end up pointless rather than not daring to question the world at large!
Besides, there's no sense in assuming that everything is exactly as it appears here, right? There's so much about this place that we don't know - we can't dismiss anything out of hand without doing a thorough study of it!
[ Anaxagoras has a tendency towards involving himself in debating certain subjects...unfortunately this is simply just not possible.
Considering the topic carefully, he gives it a deeper thought. ]
You'd be correct that such lengthy amount of thought can lead to enlightenment. Though it can be pointless and useless as well, not bothering at all will make it difficult to tell what it is.
[ He does squint at the objects before his eye. ]
...Even if I wouldn't be surprised nothing comes of it.
Although, there could be secrets hidden behind it. Perhaps that is why they look so unappealing? To stand guard for some kind of secret.
See, now we're talking! You are right that questioning everything may prove to be a waste of time - but it's about the journey, not the destination! As long as you're enjoying yourself, does it really matter if it turns up nothing in the end?
But enough about that, let's see if we can determine what sorts of secrets these may hold!
[ Anaxagoras, of course, gives the other man's words some thought. There is still merit to them, regardless of the outcome. ]
Let us see indeed.
...Perhaps in order to do so we should consider removing them from their position? If they are obscuring something, that would make the most sense.
Although, there could be another mechanism that assists in moving their position. Or, continuing on looking at other places of this area can illuminate those secrets...
Oh, that may be the better idea. Before we start moving everything around, best to see everything as it is naturally placed, yes? Then we can come back and see what secrets these may be hiding!
[Maybe we'll figure out what a bowling ball is. I don't have high hopes.]
One in which Anaxagoras himself is more or less feeling tired. He's an introvert and having to involve himself with people for over eight hours is tiring.
It's different than when he's had to debate or was at the Grove as Professor (he was kind of...funny about his hours for reasons, so.) Anyway, here he is, at the library. ]
...Zvei? It seems we might have had the same idea.
[Zvei looks up from the book he was reading - perhaps unsurprisingly, he seems just as chipper as usual, without a single sign that today was a drain at all. It looks like he's only just gotten started here in the library, as he has not collected a mountain of books just yet. He closes the one he was looking at with a snap, easy smile in place.]
It's hard not to want to look into more about this place. Apparently there's much I haven't learned about it yet!
Well, I intended to look into what some were talking about earlier what with the transformations into beasts and all of that, but I got distracted.
[He holds up a book on magic. This is like, evil dark magic and the theoretical applications of such a thing. Very cool and fun stuff. Is it any wonder Zvei has found nothing, he keeps finding interesting shit he wants to read instead!!!]
But really, finding anything more about this place could only be a boon to us, yes?
[A nod; don't worry, he'll make sure to return the book when he's done with it.]
The thing that stood out to me most was the mention of people turning into beasts similar to Beryl, though also with scales, if I'm recalling correctly?
Such is the life of a researcher, that similarities will only naturally intersect.
[ At least, in his mind, it can be a matter of course, though certainly no guarantee nonetheless. ]
...Either way, you are correct about your recollection.
I was mulling over the details myself. I was wondering if perhaps at some point we might consider it a worthy pursuit to see if there is even more details on the subject to be found in these very books. Or elsewhere, for that matter.
Considering that this does event seems hardly minor, someone naturally must have detailed something about these incidents other than video footage.
That's my thought as well. Though admittedly, part of that is simply because I have little experience with those "video" devices and I haven't quite worked out how to use them yet. Still! It doesn't hurt to look elsewhere and see if we can find other information.
[ Such is the nature of the mind of a intellectual. ]
Correct.
Admittedly, my prefer medium of information is something less through video media, though it will certainly suffice. So will other methods.
After all, we can't afford to be too particular.
[ Books are more or less something far easier to consume in terms of collecting knowledge. But he is also acknowledging the logic in that they may be able to find other sources of information elsewhere. ]
Exactly! There are a great many mysteries to uncover and solve here, and being hesitant or picky about interacting with anything here may cause problems or obscure information. So it's in our best interests to be open-minded!
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It is...when he so happens upon a certain area.
Erich & Wilbur's, to be exact. He stands at the front of its entrance, looking entirely unimpressed with everything before one eye. ]
...What's all of this supposed to be? It looks ridiculous.
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Oh, how charming! I've never seen anything like it before!
[The duality of man...]
Shall we go take a closer look?
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Unfortunately, logic dictates that it'd be wise to look around. ]
That's one word for it. One I wouldn't use.
...but, as much as I'd prefer to turn around and leave it be, we should have an idea of every inch of this place.
[ Resisting pinching the bridge of his own nose, by just a smidgen. But first he will point to the "bowling alley". ]
How about there?
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Correct! It's important that we have an understanding of everything here so that we can search for anything that might provide some clue as to why we're here, how we got here, or how to return home.
[...He also just likes looking at stuff that is Unique and Weird.]
Sounds good to me! I wonder what the purpose of this is...?
[Off we go! Up first are the bowling balls, which Zvei inclines his head at as he studies them. Feel free to wander off if you want while he Yaps to himself!!]
These don't seem to be magical... but they are in such interesting colors! What do the numbers on them mean? What purposes do the holes serve— ah! Perhaps they exist to better lift these orbs? But why only three of them, wouldn't it be more efficient to have five...?
[He WILL just keep going if you don't stop him.]
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Somehow they are likeminded...cursed.
So, he nods, while balefully eyeing the general area as they move on. As Zvei begins to ramble, Anaxagoras takes the moment to stop him. ]
You seem to give a tendency towards extended thought. Or rather, excessive thought.
Personally, these objects look hardly worth any such consideration. They are dull in their color and appearance. It is as if someone had decided that such things would be best suited propped up for simply observance's sake.
Which, by my estimation, is a poor waste of resources.
[ ...and of course, Anaxagoras is not helping the rambling aspect, it seems. ]
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Is excessive thought not what all scientists do? If anything, excessive thought is what led to several breakthroughs and unique ways of looking at the world - far better for it to be excessive and end up pointless rather than not daring to question the world at large!
Besides, there's no sense in assuming that everything is exactly as it appears here, right? There's so much about this place that we don't know - we can't dismiss anything out of hand without doing a thorough study of it!
[...it's just a bowling ball,]
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Considering the topic carefully, he gives it a deeper thought. ]
You'd be correct that such lengthy amount of thought can lead to enlightenment. Though it can be pointless and useless as well, not bothering at all will make it difficult to tell what it is.
[ He does squint at the objects before his eye. ]
...Even if I wouldn't be surprised nothing comes of it.
Although, there could be secrets hidden behind it. Perhaps that is why they look so unappealing? To stand guard for some kind of secret.
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But enough about that, let's see if we can determine what sorts of secrets these may hold!
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Let us see indeed.
...Perhaps in order to do so we should consider removing them from their position? If they are obscuring something, that would make the most sense.
Although, there could be another mechanism that assists in moving their position. Or, continuing on looking at other places of this area can illuminate those secrets...
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[Maybe we'll figure out what a bowling ball is. I don't have high hopes.]
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He looks over at the bar nearby, which seems self-explanatory, beginning to head over there, and peek at where the drinks are located. ]
Here. There's randomly a bar placed nearby whatever section we were in.
Perhaps to help with entertainment purposes? It seems straightforward, but could be a point of interest upon later review, yes?
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One in which Anaxagoras himself is more or less feeling tired. He's an introvert and having to involve himself with people for over eight hours is tiring.
It's different than when he's had to debate or was at the Grove as Professor (he was kind of...funny about his hours for reasons, so.) Anyway, here he is, at the library. ]
...Zvei? It seems we might have had the same idea.
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[Zvei looks up from the book he was reading - perhaps unsurprisingly, he seems just as chipper as usual, without a single sign that today was a drain at all. It looks like he's only just gotten started here in the library, as he has not collected a mountain of books just yet. He closes the one he was looking at with a snap, easy smile in place.]
It's hard not to want to look into more about this place. Apparently there's much I haven't learned about it yet!
[He has so much studying to do!!]
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[ Anaxagoras is at least somewhat surprised that Zvei is chipper, considering what happened in his mind is...more or less draining.
Sincerely, how does he look so lively? Perhaps the man is not the type to be drained by so much social interaction. Usually, anyway.
He comes closer to take a look at the collection. ]
...What topics were you focusing on?
[ There's probably a lot of potential areas to start with, in a unfamiliar place...at least this isn't a bad subject to focus on! ]
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[He holds up a book on magic. This is like, evil dark magic and the theoretical applications of such a thing. Very cool and fun stuff. Is it any wonder Zvei has found nothing, he keeps finding interesting shit he wants to read instead!!!]
But really, finding anything more about this place could only be a boon to us, yes?
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Anaxagoras looks from the book. To Zvei. To back at the book again.
Although, he is curious. Dark magic is always framed as something evil, but he's dipped his toes into forbidden magic before. ]
Correct. Your reading material even seems interesting. When you're done, I'd like to take the time to go over it myself.
...Though, speaking of which, did you recall what was spoken about in the trial? About those who found what they had, looking around?
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[A nod; don't worry, he'll make sure to return the book when he's done with it.]
The thing that stood out to me most was the mention of people turning into beasts similar to Beryl, though also with scales, if I'm recalling correctly?
[So much was said during the trial today...]
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[ At least, in his mind, it can be a matter of course, though certainly no guarantee nonetheless. ]
...Either way, you are correct about your recollection.
I was mulling over the details myself. I was wondering if perhaps at some point we might consider it a worthy pursuit to see if there is even more details on the subject to be found in these very books. Or elsewhere, for that matter.
Considering that this does event seems hardly minor, someone naturally must have detailed something about these incidents other than video footage.
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That's my thought as well. Though admittedly, part of that is simply because I have little experience with those "video" devices and I haven't quite worked out how to use them yet. Still! It doesn't hurt to look elsewhere and see if we can find other information.
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Correct.
Admittedly, my prefer medium of information is something less through video media, though it will certainly suffice. So will other methods.
After all, we can't afford to be too particular.
[ Books are more or less something far easier to consume in terms of collecting knowledge. But he is also acknowledging the logic in that they may be able to find other sources of information elsewhere. ]
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