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[pacificate]

Teleportation is problematic. Without a guiding mind, the possibility of a gruesome death upon arrival is, for most intents and purposes, certain. Therefore I must be fortune's favorite, unless--

[ The sound of a smile. ]

Gentlemen, ladies. Let's talk, shall we?

[ Adrian waits in the lobby, journal in hand and standing still to keep his purple suit wrinkle-free. ]

Comments

[radiantwingedone]

Hmn. Find way around core, perhaps... [ He'll stop talking to himself when he notices the other approaching, although its with more of a tilt to listen than his eyes following.

A movement? Other than walking. Not enough for an arm extend, so...

Duke dips his head a little. Adrian might notice his eyes aren't focused on anything at all. ]

Duke Pantarei.

[pacificate]

Which core?

[ He considered offering a handshake, as proper, but the man doesn't seem the kind to care for such things. ]

[radiantwingedone]

Any core - simply do not approve of methods of acquisition. Partially because unavailable here, mostly because dislike shattering what is considered to be the soul of a sentient being. Particularly of a race that I enjoy the company of.

[ That would be accurate, Duke's not that fond of contact. Of course, it would also be accurate that Duke wouldn't know where exactly the offered hand was. ]

[pacificate]

[ Now it gets more interesting. He crosses his arms in front of him. ]

What race is this, Mr. Pantarei?

[radiantwingedone]

. . . . Entelexeia. Although many simply know of them as "giant monsters".

[pacificate]

And it is the core of their soul that enables teleportation?

[radiantwingedone]

A fragment of an apatheia - the soul of an Entelexeia - is used as a power source. With the right formula, a core - what those fragments are called - may be purposed toward anything. Lighting and heating homes, pumping water, barriers to prevent monster infestations, cannons. Create the right formula, and teleportation, yes. [ He sounds like he's explaining something he does not approve of. ]

[pacificate]

[ Fossil fuel was bad enough. ] Are there alternatives?

[radiantwingedone]

Currently? Developing. Simply relying upon castle technology. Will attempt to create alternative, likely will be... closer to 'battery' - needs replacing every so often.

Home? To do without. [ Bitterly. Adrian can guess how many chose to do that. ]

[pacificate]

[ He nods. ] If I could be of any help.

[radiantwingedone]

.... [ Duke's not sure how much help he could be. Other than a pair of eyes. ]

... Will let you know.

[pacificate]

[ A pair of eyes indeed. He means to learn more than to contribute. ]

Thank you. I would appreciate it, Mr. Pantarei.