( Urianger opts not to deign Thancred's comment about biting worthy of a response as he looks away, instead choosing to focus on the revelation that he's apparently been in this place for six moons without his notice. While it doesn't yet compare to the time they spent on the First, it's enough that Urianger is surprised, but fortunately the man seems to have an explanation for that in the apparent lack of the passage of time.
... Something he's been able to figure out with Himeka.
Himeka.)
She is here?
( He seems to sit up a little straighter at that, as though half expecting her to walk through the door to the baths in need of his reserves of arcane knowledge. )
I see. And yet, thy languid posture and unconcerned visage would suggest that this is not the work of enemies we have known before and can move against β unless I am mistaken in mine interpretation of thy comfort?
( Thancred doesn't look stressed enough for this to be something he thinks might be intrinsically tied to Etheirys, its reflections, or their Warrior of Light. In truth? He's not sure what to do with the fact that he seems content to lounge in the tub after dropping such information on him β but then there's always the possibility that even though the circumstances are different, returning to their home will prove itself equally (or indeed, more) difficult.
A frown creases Urianger's brow as he leans back agains the edge of the bath, his posture loosening a little as thoughts of protecting his modesty are eclipsed by the whirr of other puzzles. )
Forgive me β there are many questions I would ask thee in relation to this place, and I know not where might prove the optimal starting point.
( A beat, as he taps his temple with a fingertip. )
... And yet start somewhere I must. Let us begin thus: mere moments ago thou didst claim that the passage of time in this place will not be felt upon Etheirys. How is it that Himeka and thyself were able to reach such a conclusion?
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( Urianger opts not to deign Thancred's comment about biting worthy of a response as he looks away, instead choosing to focus on the revelation that he's apparently been in this place for six moons without his notice. While it doesn't yet compare to the time they spent on the First, it's enough that Urianger is surprised, but fortunately the man seems to have an explanation for that in the apparent lack of the passage of time.
... Something he's been able to figure out with Himeka.
Himeka. )
She is here?
( He seems to sit up a little straighter at that, as though half expecting her to walk through the door to the baths in need of his reserves of arcane knowledge. )
I see. And yet, thy languid posture and unconcerned visage would suggest that this is not the work of enemies we have known before and can move against β unless I am mistaken in mine interpretation of thy comfort?
( Thancred doesn't look stressed enough for this to be something he thinks might be intrinsically tied to Etheirys, its reflections, or their Warrior of Light. In truth? He's not sure what to do with the fact that he seems content to lounge in the tub after dropping such information on him β but then there's always the possibility that even though the circumstances are different, returning to their home will prove itself equally (or indeed, more) difficult.
A frown creases Urianger's brow as he leans back agains the edge of the bath, his posture loosening a little as thoughts of protecting his modesty are eclipsed by the whirr of other puzzles. )
Forgive me β there are many questions I would ask thee in relation to this place, and I know not where might prove the optimal starting point.
( A beat, as he taps his temple with a fingertip. )
... And yet start somewhere I must. Let us begin thus: mere moments ago thou didst claim that the passage of time in this place will not be felt upon Etheirys. How is it that Himeka and thyself were able to reach such a conclusion?