Closed Elementary

[Mienskil Ostovik]

When the Reimancer began to launch into his detailed explanation of Glyphing as well, Mienskil simply listened and led. He already knew the basics of barriers, which was why he used them, and he had not expressed nor possessed any intention whatsoever of making scrolls. It didn't bother the Magecrafter though, as he simply absorbed what Miro was saying and let the lesson go uninterrupted. More knowledge was never a bad thing, and sometimes having someone explain it was easier than reading from a book. Both foci and triggers mad logical sense and their concepts were easy to grasp, but switches were slightly more difficult. Fortunately Miro had taken to an energetic explanation and was avid in his description. So, a connection that could not only divide and combine effects? When phrased like that, switches seemed more simple and easy to grasp, and though Mienskil had no plan to ever use them he felt that what he'd be told was a good foundation. There was still the question of how exactly one decided what effects would combine and what would divide and how to use the runes to select those, but those questions were shrugged off along with any real intention of using Glyphing beyond to draw his little easy barriers. During Mienskil's own lesson, and he only intended to teach the one, Miro seemed to absorb the information easily enough. The Zeltivan hoped that he covered everything, as he never had to really teach before, and there might have been a few things that he missed that were relevant. Still, he'd given everything that came to mind, and it was enough to at least start a full comprehension of the science. Of course, if Miro had any intention of becoming a Magecrafter in earnest then he'd need to take it up with someone who had the resources or join Mienskil's own lab, but it was doubtful that the lad meant to learn anything more than what was right now, and no more than simply as something else to add to his repertoire. People like this, they often simply wanted to know and would like to learn more, and application was often a question of later. The Zeltivan was the opposite, not caring to learn anything until it became applicable and he could accomplish things with it. It would be an interesting dynamic to see how he got along with this Reimancer. Shrugging, Mienskil thought briefly about his answer before his reply. "What I hope to see is getting some things done, and maybe a possible ally and friend from it all. Right now it's just capability - I want something done but I need you to do it. While that's where we're starting, I'm not against anything else breeding from that of course. If you have any questions, feel free to come find me here and I'll do my best to answer." When the Reimancer tapped his shoulder, a gentle feeling began coursing through him, a mix of pride and gentle desire, a simple push to want to keep this lad's help. As for the comment, Mienskil only grinned. "You haven't actually seen me work yet," he pointed out, but he let it slip without any second thoughts. Then the emotion was replaced with a sense of sorrow and sympathy as Miro's eyes darkened and his face beginning to contort in a sad look. His eyes had changed color, there was a race that did that probably, dulling in response to the dreary feelings the lad was no doubt feeling. His words turned to something pathetically hopeful. When it was said that he hoped that he wasn't taken advantage of and used for his skills, Mienskil said nothing. That was the major reason for reaching out, to combine skills and create using them. Still, he couldn't help but feel sorry for the boy who knew not whom to trust on this island. Even though, the Magecrafter had been on the island for less than a day and by logic much less experienced than the Reimancer, he felt as if he was in a better position somehow and would need to help this boy out. They were simple suggestions in his mind, much like the initial feeling to trust this boy so implicitly in the first place, but Mienskil failed to make the connection and thus the realization. Not that Miro's story or tears moved the scientist much. A life of self-isolation meant that Mienskil had dedicated himself wholly to his own cause, the cause of discovery and utilization of knowledge, and everything else fell second to that. He knew others would not feel the same way, as evidenced by the Reimancer's tears, but at the same time people should not expect Mienskil to be affected by it or feel the need to act on it. As it happened, he did have some pity for the boy who barely knew his relatives and lost those who cared for him as such, though if Miro was expected something to be done about it then he was mistaken. Here, and in the science of magic in general, you were not measured by how much you've been through or how sad your tale was. You were measured by what you were capable of. If he wanted some personal help from Mienskil then he'd get it, but not for simply spilling a few tears. He had to show that he and Mienskil could work together first, and that together they could accomplish things. "There is nothing to take advantage of," Mienskil stated simply as Miro tried to make his final warning. "Our skills are not for our own good, they are for the good of creation and invention. We will be remembered because it was us who did it, but the true purpose of our being here is to create and destroy, and find new ways of doing it." When the Reimancer prepared to leave, the Magecrafter bowed his head in kind and listened to the promise. "As soon as a project begins where I may need assistance, I will come find you, and know that I will be prepared to both give credit where credit is due and return the favor somehow. Until then, good luck." It was a sincere wish, for on this island there was no such thing as failing. That much he had gathered from the short time he was here, only a few bells. Questions to the others about what happened to those who weren't contributing. There was no failing on Sahova it seemed - you either succeeded or died.

[Fallacy]

XP Award! Name:Mienskil XP Award: Teaching- 3 Lore: Rough Introduction to the Elements Sanctum Miro the Reimancer Reimancy Basics The Magic Scroll Notes: Name:Miro XP Award: Familiary- 2 Hypnotism- 1 Leeching- 2 Teaching- 3 Lore: Meinskil Agreeing to help Meinskil Lab 37B Magecraft Basics Notes: Any questions or concerns about the rewards gained please send a PM