Video

[beshackled]

Type: Video
Sender ID: beshackled (Erichthonios)
To: Public
Subject: Lessons
Warnings: None yet


[The following message broadcasts from... an unusual angle, given how Erichthonios holds the shellphone low rather than straight-on, but he is at least in frame, dressed in his proper charcoal-black robes instead of the flimsy uniform they had been displaced by on his arrival. At his chest rests a white mask with silver scrollwork, the shape reminiscent of an owl's facial visage.]

Namine. Pray accept my apologies for this indirect method of communication.

[He thought it the most efficient way of reaching her, given that he did not know which sender ID she had been assigned.]

If you're ready to begin your studies, I am ready to offer what insight and lessons I may.

Comments

[beshackled]

I am certain we can.

But I would give you a good understanding of the basics before we begin practical applications. 'Twould be remiss of me to have you begin practicing without the foundational knowledge required to ensure your own safety.

[obliviscere]

That makes a lot of sense. Plus, I'm very curious to see what you can do. Just tell me when and where to meet you, I'm sure I can figure out how to get there.

[beshackled]

Have you been to a place called Surasthana Cafe yet? 'Tis a beautiful, cozy little place filled with books. The colored glass of the windows reminds me a little of home.

[obliviscere]

I haven't, but I can find it I'm sure and it sounds like a great place.

[beshackled]

'Tis on the island of Eltrut. I happened across it by chance whilst returning from the shore. It did not take too long for me to get there...

[He dips his head, pondering.] Then again, my stride is much larger than your own. Mayhap it would take you longer...

[obliviscere]

I don't think it'll take me that long! I'm pretty fast. But it does make me miss the corridors

[beshackled]

The corridors? Were they your primary method of transportation, where you are from?

[obliviscere]

It was, they're called the corridors of darkness.

[beshackled]

Ah. That makes sense. 'Tis an element suited to travelling distances in a short few moments. I use it as well.

[obliviscere]

Really? I wonder if they're like the ones in my world. Do you have the risk of being hurt in yours?

[beshackled]

Becoming lost is a danger of any form of teleportation. As for employing the darkness to accomplish it... as with any element, there are risks of aetherial imbalance. Too much of any element risks adverse effects upon the body.

[obliviscere]

So it's not inherently worse in your world?

[beshackled]

Not to my people. But our aether is very dense. 'Twould take far more to throw us into any sort of dangerous imbalance than it would for others here.

There are, of course, characteristics of darkness one should take into account... but I think it may be best to get into that after we go over the fundamentals. 'Tis better to start from the beginning so that you can make decisions from a more complete understanding of the risks and what you can do to mitigate them.

[obliviscere]

I think I was just personally curious due to certain things in my own world. I'm not sure if I'd ever want to work too closely with darkness.

But maybe you're right, maybe once I get more of an understanding I'll be more open to it.

[beshackled]

Pray do not feel pressure to take up using it. It is useful, but very powerful, and for that very reason 'tis unwise to use it recklessly.

The same can be said of light.

[obliviscere]

I'll have to think more about using things.

Really? Sometimes I've wondered how much of a difference there really is between light and dark. If one's really bad or not.

[beshackled]

Neither light nor dark are inherently bad, or inherently good. They have different properties, but both are fundamental forces, and both necessary for life to flourish in abundance.

[obliviscere]

So it's something that should be kept in balance?

[beshackled]

Very good. You've exactly the right of it.

[obliviscere]

Maybe I'll be a quick learner!

I guess I'll see you soon?

[beshackled]

[He imagines she will be just that. Such a bright girl.]

Aye. See you soon.