Yes, yes, on my honor do I promise thee to make strides to your level.
[He only half listening to him because a problem has presented itself, and now he's focusing. He figures it is a comment about his work ethic. Hades is probably the type of person that could tune out a whole room if something had his attention.]
But how do I alter the symbol to get objects to move closer rather than moving them away?
[He looks dissatisfied, but he snaps his fingers anyway. Five is teleported, safely!, to the other platform a bit away from the remains of the Crystal Tower on this side. Hades is still pacing around the circle if he teleports back.]
[ Wow. It's one thing when he teleports on his own accord, it's another when someone else moves him out of the way!! He does teleport back and he looks just so offended!!
But Hades is still pacing and trying to figure this out, so he'll focus back on the symbol instead ]
I can't help you with that - my knowledge of your magic is still basic at best. But rather than having it teleporting to you, replace it with something else. Swapping objects around is the most basic function of my powers.
[He will get out of his scholarly focus once he sees Five's face and can't help but laugh a little. He might not be as big of a nerd as Lahabrea, but he's still a nerd at heart.]
Where is my congratulations on a job well done? I did you use your formula, not mine.
[He's teasing.]
Swapping. Hmmm. I do admit teleporation is so common to me, I do forget that basic fact.
[He re-summons the rubble so he has two piles to work with on one each platform.]
Tell me, do two equations dance in your head, one for each object. Or is it simply one complex one?
Did you get embarrassed? I should praise you more.
But, to answer your question—
[ he starts writing formulas on the fancy floating blackboard, explaining as he goes along ]
It's three. First, you calculate the position of object A. Let's say that's the building you'll place instead of the tower. Then you'll need to do the same for object B, the tower.
And finally, you'll need to know the volume each of these objects take. In other words their height, width and weight. Once you have that—
[ he's writing down each formula Emet would need to use to make the swap, and then he'll just tap on the blackboard with a knuckle once he's done ]
It's the same as teleporting, but instead it's these items that have moved. Simply put, they're each occupying the other's space.
[He does not engage the first comment. Not that he believes Five will forget about it.]
Three?
[He sighs as he does study Five's equations in detail. He's having to translate these from math to arcane and it seems like that is not something he is going to be able to do in his head on the fly. Someone should tell him to think in math instead of the arcane, like learning a new language, but a problem for another time.
He taps his chin.]
The object doesn't warp. Space does.
I do believe I will need you to write these for me upon waking if it wouldn't be too much trouble.
Exactly. Now you're getting it. It's the same when I teleport, it'd be more correct to say I warp space around me. But the end result is teleportation, so. Easier to simply call it that.
[He waves a hand and dismisses all but the chalkboard as he continues to stare. One, perhaps two equations he could have managed. Three? That is going to need to some time.]
I think yours is the more versatile power honestly. You could probably float if you liked. Or make space infinite around you like a shield if you were dodging any projectiles.
A lack of Creation almost. You utilize what is available.
[ Oh, wow. It's his turn to be taken aback, even if he honestly shouldn't be surprised — Hades is generally affectionate, after all. But as usual that in combination with the words is a critical hit, even if he gives him a small smile ]
I take it you're suitably impressed.
My warping is instant and wouldn't last enough for that. And there's the problem of my lack of sufficent energy, of course.
Though maybe that'll be something to try once I start using aether properly.
More times than not I am impressed, but if I said it every time would it not lose its meaning?
It is different. As I said inverted. It will take a little time to change my way of thinking. Though it is no less spectacular, and truthfully I'm looking forward to the puzzle it presents.
With access to aether beyond your own, more possibilities will be open to you. I'm quite interested to see where it goes. Though I do believe you and I deserve some actual rest tonight. Don't you agree?
We did make enough progress for tonight. And I plan on providing you with an extra amount of homework as soon as I wake up, so. Resting properly is not a bad idea.
[He doesn't even ask before he teleports them to his office in Amaurot and leads him down a hallway to a spare room when he spent far too long of a night working.
He laughs as something comes to mind.]
At least I didn't cause you to write a wellness journal. He still keeps it up to date by the way.
I wonder which will win out first. His stubbornness to keep writing in it. Or his boredom that it is wasting his time. But enough about the old man. The plan was to rest.
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I doubt I could with such efficiency. I lack your skill with internal calculations. Yes, yes, homework I will work on.
[He looks at the arcane circle and then back at the other platform.]
It's backwards.
[He's more mumbling that to himself as he alters the circle slightly.]
If you would step in it.
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[ he sighs, but he does step into the circle ]
Though, I mean. You're not going to get anywhere near my level anytime soon, regardless of how much you study.
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[He only half listening to him because a problem has presented itself, and now he's focusing. He figures it is a comment about his work ethic. Hades is probably the type of person that could tune out a whole room if something had his attention.]
But how do I alter the symbol to get objects to move closer rather than moving them away?
[He looks dissatisfied, but he snaps his fingers anyway. Five is teleported, safely!, to the other platform a bit away from the remains of the Crystal Tower on this side. Hades is still pacing around the circle if he teleports back.]
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But Hades is still pacing and trying to figure this out, so he'll focus back on the symbol instead ]
I can't help you with that - my knowledge of your magic is still basic at best. But rather than having it teleporting to you, replace it with something else. Swapping objects around is the most basic function of my powers.
With another building, for example.
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Where is my congratulations on a job well done? I did you use your formula, not mine.
[He's teasing.]
Swapping. Hmmm. I do admit teleporation is so common to me, I do forget that basic fact.
[He re-summons the rubble so he has two piles to work with on one each platform.]
Tell me, do two equations dance in your head, one for each object. Or is it simply one complex one?
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I suppose some congratulations are in order, despite your lack of warning and terrible manners. Good to see I'm not the only one making progress.
As for that.
Give me pen and paper, please. Or better yet — chalk and a blackboard.
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Of course.
[He snaps his fingers and a blackboard appears, but it just floats at perfect Five level instead of standing on any legs. Like, you know, they do.]
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Did you get embarrassed? I should praise you more.
But, to answer your question—
[ he starts writing formulas on the fancy floating blackboard, explaining as he goes along ]
It's three. First, you calculate the position of object A. Let's say that's the building you'll place instead of the tower. Then you'll need to do the same for object B, the tower.
And finally, you'll need to know the volume each of these objects take. In other words their height, width and weight. Once you have that—
[ he's writing down each formula Emet would need to use to make the swap, and then he'll just tap on the blackboard with a knuckle once he's done ]
It's the same as teleporting, but instead it's these items that have moved. Simply put, they're each occupying the other's space.
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Three?
[He sighs as he does study Five's equations in detail. He's having to translate these from math to arcane and it seems like that is not something he is going to be able to do in his head on the fly. Someone should tell him to think in math instead of the arcane, like learning a new language, but a problem for another time.
He taps his chin.]
The object doesn't warp. Space does.
I do believe I will need you to write these for me upon waking if it wouldn't be too much trouble.
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That said. Of course I'll write it down for you.
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I think yours is the more versatile power honestly. You could probably float if you liked. Or make space infinite around you like a shield if you were dodging any projectiles.
A lack of Creation almost. You utilize what is available.
[He reaches out and pats his head.]
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I take it you're suitably impressed.
My warping is instant and wouldn't last enough for that. And there's the problem of my lack of sufficent energy, of course.
Though maybe that'll be something to try once I start using aether properly.
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It is different. As I said inverted. It will take a little time to change my way of thinking. Though it is no less spectacular, and truthfully I'm looking forward to the puzzle it presents.
With access to aether beyond your own, more possibilities will be open to you. I'm quite interested to see where it goes. Though I do believe you and I deserve some actual rest tonight. Don't you agree?
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He laughs as something comes to mind.]
At least I didn't cause you to write a wellness journal. He still keeps it up to date by the way.
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I wonder which will win out first. His stubbornness to keep writing in it. Or his boredom that it is wasting his time. But enough about the old man. The plan was to rest.
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Sounds like a plan. ... thanks for being here. As usual.
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Always, my friend. I doubt I will ever tire of your company and the joy it brings.
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Even when I give you homework? Now that's love.
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Can't even pretend. Both of us are long past that.
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Not pulling any punches, I see.
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Though do not discount those words were probably true once.
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