[ Noticed and noted; there's a sort of odd, complicated feeling about the incomplete action, and Siffrin wipes the crumb off with the back of their glove.
(You really don't mind. You don't. But the words always stay stuck in your throat, don't they Siffrin?) ]
but, just as quick as it was for him to unintentionally step on this landmine, it seems to diffuse itself easily enough. with a bit of a huff, he continues. ] While I do have to heavily consider how I could be second...
I agree to helping. [ though, he still has his own doubts about being any real effective help, he wasn't one to shy away from an opportunity. especially now that he can try and be the better pupil. what is more motivating than spite? ] After all, it seems there are certain matters I must make clear.
I'm glad you agreed -- I wasn't sure what I would've done you didn't. I'll explain a bit of the basics to you today too, since I already did that with my other one... I don't think I'm a great teacher, but I'll do my best so we can Craft together.
[ Which! Is! The best feeling! And Callisto will never know his supposed rival is Gebura! ]
siffrin does appear happy. ... and in turn, callisto does seem to simmer down. also, wow siffrin really is setting up gebura here. ] I would hate to fall behind, teacher. [ they're words he barely used even in his youth, and while they do carry that usual edge of sarcasm and jest his words always carry, he does seem a bit pleased at the idea himself. ] If I approved of you as one, then that's all the confidence you need.
at the palmier offered, he does take it carefully. he unwraps it before taking a small bite of it. not necessarily cautious because he believed it to be poisoned, but just a bit unaccustomed still to the concept of sharing a meal, no matter how quaint, with another. ]
It is sweeter than I had expected. [ which, he then follows up with his usual: ]
Is it okay for an instructor to give such an early reward?
[ you come back here this instant what do you mean one less thing to come to terms with.
(Ugh.
The cronigiri.
You can't hide your abhorrence for the thing, your disapproval, so you turn your face away. Callisto doesn't deserve to be judged too harshly for his curiosity into the strange and unfortunate.)
No, Siffrin will be content to eat palmiers... glancing at Callisto to see if he's enjoying that star-forsaken thing, then they can judge him. ]
instead he focuses back on the cronigiri, which for all intents and purposes, despite his etiquette is incredibly hard to eat without its casting his flaky husk out at very bite. that said, he can tell siffrin doesn't seem to enjoy it, and so he takes large enough bites out of it to end .... it rather swiftly.
the matcha cream is enough where it doesn't overpower the dish. ]
You really do dislike it. I'm a bit surprised, if just because you normally seem pleasantly curious about most things. [ don't worry, it's almost gone by the next bite. ]
Siffrin's getting up, setting his palmiers down a second, and scurrying away. Hold on. Still in sight, just going to a drink machine to buy Callisto a
hm. There's so many choices. Black tea... Tea goes nice with sweets, he thinks. Even if its canned. Yeah, that's fine, he's doing that and trotting back over to hand it to his friend. ]
[ he takes his time with the last couples of bites, as he watches siffrin walk away. he's about to interject that there's no need, but also finds that he... didn't want to stop siffrin's show of care, either. it's an odd sensation.
he decides to leave the concept unaddressed in his mind as he sees the bottle held out to him. he takes it and for a moment just stares at it. ] You really are proficient in watching over others. [ much like when he healed him, he thinks.
he takes a drink, finally washing down the croissant. ] I can only hope you aren't like to everyone. [ not just because he's petty, but he wouldn't want siffrin to be involved with someone who could take advantage of his demure and cutesy nature. stop, i am never getting over this meme. ]
spewing otome lines to everyone with that tongue of his... callisto can already envision it now. ] As long as you never forget to be careful. While I am sure you are aware of this, not everyone has positive intentions.
but, fair. at the thanks, his expression does seem to soften just slightly. that is before he brushes past it. he needs to retain his flawless front, okay, even if he also almost choked on a cronigiri. ] When did you need the item completed by?
[ also... shared soup for what purpose? but, he thinks it's too late to ask now. ]
[ Give it up king... you're so much more likable when you're adorable...
Hmmmmmm. Elysium hadn't given them a hard deadline, but... ]
... Before the end of the month. Once I have the material I need to give you, you can begin working on it. But I need to teach you how to Craft, too.
[ A thoughtful tilt of their head. How should they do that... Even explaining it to Gebura was a little tough. Let's... see. ]
... Imagine... a line, from one point to another. [ The same gesture with their hand. ] That's sort of how Crafting works. It's you, and your will or... intent, impressing on what you're working on. I can create a fire that gives off heat and light, but doesn't burn you. I can use Healing Crafts to mend broken skin. Paintings and statues that move, because it's the intent of their creator. A piece of them, inside their creation, kind of thing.
But... we won't be focusing on that level, more... asking the metal to tell you where to hit, and asking the hammer to strike well. Balanced. That kind of thing. If that makes sense.
[ when siffrin moves into the actual instruction, he does naturally fix his posture ever so slightly, a bit more stiff and attentive. when he explains, he falls a bit into thought.
then his magic appeared to work much with the power of the mind itself. or from thoughts. he has to wonder how exactly that works. if something could be created from sheer will and thought alone, there would be no limit to what could be achieved. is that truly how magic worked in the world siffrin came from? it's not that he isn't following, but that his brain seems to have difficulties accepting that this was a possibility. ]
You mentioned in your world, many could do this? [ that's impressive in its own right.
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(You really don't mind. You don't. But the words always stay stuck in your throat, don't they Siffrin?) ]
Mmhmm. Just one. You're actually the second.
[ That one came first! ]
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it's rough out here.
but, just as quick as it was for him to unintentionally step on this landmine, it seems to diffuse itself easily enough. with a bit of a huff, he continues. ] While I do have to heavily consider how I could be second...
I agree to helping. [ though, he still has his own doubts about being any real effective help, he wasn't one to shy away from an opportunity. especially now that he can try and be the better pupil. what is more motivating than spite? ] After all, it seems there are certain matters I must make clear.
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I'm glad you agreed -- I wasn't sure what I would've done you didn't. I'll explain a bit of the basics to you today too, since I already did that with my other one... I don't think I'm a great teacher, but I'll do my best so we can Craft together.
[ Which! Is! The best feeling! And Callisto will never know his supposed rival is Gebura! ]
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siffrin does appear happy. ... and in turn, callisto does seem to simmer down. also, wow siffrin really is setting up gebura here. ] I would hate to fall behind, teacher. [ they're words he barely used even in his youth, and while they do carry that usual edge of sarcasm and jest his words always carry, he does seem a bit pleased at the idea himself. ] If I approved of you as one, then that's all the confidence you need.
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Um, I'm the only one who can teach you Crafting, so I'd hope you would...
[ Munch... Palmier good. Siffrin'll hold one up to Callisto. ]
That's after this. Try it?
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at the palmier offered, he does take it carefully. he unwraps it before taking a small bite of it. not necessarily cautious because he believed it to be poisoned, but just a bit unaccustomed still to the concept of sharing a meal, no matter how quaint, with another. ]
It is sweeter than I had expected. [ which, he then follows up with his usual: ]
Is it okay for an instructor to give such an early reward?
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[ Pals-mier...! ]
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Oh? Since you said that, is it all right for my expectations to be so high?
[ he finishes off the cookie, cleaning off his gloved hands, before... ]
I did, but there may have been something I liked more.
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Siffrin tilts his head, curious. What? ]
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It's a royal secret.
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You can heighten your expectations, I'll do my best to match them.
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I have no doubt you will. [ but, he's glad they moved on, at least. one less thing to come to terms with.
now time for him to eat his... cronigiri. as he expected, it's kind of hard to eat... ]
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(Ugh.
The cronigiri.
You can't hide your abhorrence for the thing, your disapproval, so you turn your face away. Callisto doesn't deserve to be judged too harshly for his curiosity into the strange and unfortunate.)
No, Siffrin will be content to eat palmiers... glancing at Callisto to see if he's enjoying that star-forsaken thing, then they can judge him. ]
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instead he focuses back on the cronigiri, which for all intents and purposes, despite his etiquette is incredibly hard to eat without its casting his flaky husk out at very bite. that said, he can tell siffrin doesn't seem to enjoy it, and so he takes large enough bites out of it to end .... it rather swiftly.
the matcha cream is enough where it doesn't overpower the dish. ]
You really do dislike it. I'm a bit surprised, if just because you normally seem pleasantly curious about most things. [ don't worry, it's almost gone by the next bite. ]
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There's nothing to be curious about with it. Don't choke.
[ Or else Siffrin really will never forgive croissants for their apparent crimes against him. ]
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thankfully, it's just him who is decimating it. ]
Who would ch— [ clearing his throat. okay, point proven.
that could have been a close one. ]
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Pfft. I warned you.
[ Don't! Choke!
...
Siffrin's getting up, setting his palmiers down a second, and scurrying away. Hold on. Still in sight, just going to a drink machine to buy Callisto a
hm. There's so many choices. Black tea... Tea goes nice with sweets, he thinks. Even if its canned. Yeah, that's fine, he's doing that and trotting back over to hand it to his friend. ]
Here.
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he decides to leave the concept unaddressed in his mind as he sees the bottle held out to him. he takes it and for a moment just stares at it. ] You really are proficient in watching over others. [ much like when he healed him, he thinks.
he takes a drink, finally washing down the croissant. ] I can only hope you aren't like to everyone. [ not just because he's petty, but he wouldn't want siffrin to be involved with someone who could take advantage of his demure and cutesy nature. stop, i am never getting over this meme. ]
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(You... are?
...) ]
If there's something I can do for someone, then I will. That's all. It's part of being a traveler, probably.
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spewing otome lines to everyone with that tongue of his... callisto can already envision it now. ] As long as you never forget to be careful. While I am sure you are aware of this, not everyone has positive intentions.
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I will. [ Even if they're innocent proven not trusting. ] ... Thanks.
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but, fair. at the thanks, his expression does seem to soften just slightly. that is before he brushes past it. he needs to retain his flawless front, okay, even if he also almost choked on a cronigiri. ] When did you need the item completed by?
[ also... shared soup for what purpose? but, he thinks it's too late to ask now. ]
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Hmmmmmm. Elysium hadn't given them a hard deadline, but... ]
... Before the end of the month. Once I have the material I need to give you, you can begin working on it. But I need to teach you how to Craft, too.
[ A thoughtful tilt of their head. How should they do that... Even explaining it to Gebura was a little tough. Let's... see. ]
... Imagine... a line, from one point to another. [ The same gesture with their hand. ] That's sort of how Crafting works. It's you, and your will or... intent, impressing on what you're working on. I can create a fire that gives off heat and light, but doesn't burn you. I can use Healing Crafts to mend broken skin. Paintings and statues that move, because it's the intent of their creator. A piece of them, inside their creation, kind of thing.
But... we won't be focusing on that level, more... asking the metal to tell you where to hit, and asking the hammer to strike well. Balanced. That kind of thing. If that makes sense.
[ "Asking" magic... ]
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then his magic appeared to work much with the power of the mind itself. or from thoughts. he has to wonder how exactly that works. if something could be created from sheer will and thought alone, there would be no limit to what could be achieved. is that truly how magic worked in the world siffrin came from? it's not that he isn't following, but that his brain seems to have difficulties accepting that this was a possibility. ]
You mentioned in your world, many could do this? [ that's impressive in its own right.
... how are more people not dead??? ]
Asking? [ ???? ] ... and the metal responds?
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Everyone can. They grow up learning how to, so it's... thoughtless, or... natural. Like breathing.
[ No thinking, just doing. ]
Um. Sort of. You... sort... feel? Where to hit it...
[ ... How to... show. Um. ]
... You don't happen to have a piece of paper on hand, do you...?
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