That poor bomb... as clearly just as out of place as its master, preferring flames over freezing and demonstrably Displeased at its new fate. Similarly helpless to do anything about it either, allowed only to flail and shake its tiny fists at the world, fluttering around in its indignant plight- though Emet-Selch keeps that musing to himself. "Well, perhaps you can find a way to construct them here. I'm sure it'll appreciate the company of its kind."
Could bombs feel lonely? Emet-Selch had never given them much thought before.
"But yes, that certainly works for a time, draining one's magic through sufficiently regular spellcasting." And if the intention was to master the magic here, there were certainly plenty of outlets for practice. "But a build up apparently occurs regardless of how studious one is... along with some other nasty effects. I've never been long enough without one to notice, myself."
He had no problem with humoring the assumption that Lahabrea was also a witch; Emet-Selch had been rendered one, so surely all Ascians would be, considering their natural ties to magic. And if he weren't, he'd learn it soon enough, the moment he tried and failed to utilize any of this world's magic.
"Of course, it's not all for survival, Bonding. One's magic becomes more effective, with appropriate creatures to draw from." Emet-Selch concludes his statement with a broad shrug, as though content to imply that his primary motivation with Bonding was this, choosing to allow that tether for the sake of power. Which was still, at least partially, true.
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Could bombs feel lonely? Emet-Selch had never given them much thought before.
"But yes, that certainly works for a time, draining one's magic through sufficiently regular spellcasting." And if the intention was to master the magic here, there were certainly plenty of outlets for practice. "But a build up apparently occurs regardless of how studious one is... along with some other nasty effects. I've never been long enough without one to notice, myself."
He had no problem with humoring the assumption that Lahabrea was also a witch; Emet-Selch had been rendered one, so surely all Ascians would be, considering their natural ties to magic. And if he weren't, he'd learn it soon enough, the moment he tried and failed to utilize any of this world's magic.
"Of course, it's not all for survival, Bonding. One's magic becomes more effective, with appropriate creatures to draw from." Emet-Selch concludes his statement with a broad shrug, as though content to imply that his primary motivation with Bonding was this, choosing to allow that tether for the sake of power. Which was still, at least partially, true.