Quentin nods absently. Drawing from something called the Fade--whatever it is--it seems like simple quantum mechanics. The physics are the same, at least. It's the last part that gives him pause.
Demon.
Possession, that's--well. Technically something Quentin has experience with, but his brow furrows as the other continues. It sounds more like a Adam and Eve situation, a classic faustian deal. The literary nerd in him is going nuts.
"Right. Until I can find a way to get back, say no to drugs." Speaking of:
"This is a shot in the dark, but, uh--have you seen any...keys...around?" He's very aware he sounds stupid. Why he cares with someone he just met, he's not sure.
"Keys? I think you'll have to be more specific. I assume you mean of a magical variety or perhaps some kind of relic?" He sips his ale, grimaces a little and drinks again. It is getting easier. He swears it.
"Also, if you haven't noticed, people tend to not really like or trust mages much and many people want us either dead, tranquil or in cages. I'd prefer neither. So I, well, we would be considered Apostates." He says, voice lowered a bit.
"We pose a significant threat to those without magic, and many only see us for the idea we could become a potential conduit for demons. Even if many of us take it very, very seriously and train ourselves NOT to be possessed. Most simply see it as safer not to give us that chance to prove them wrong. So we have to be careful." Nevermind the fact that Dorian isn't exactly subtle.
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Demon.
Possession, that's--well. Technically something Quentin has experience with, but his brow furrows as the other continues. It sounds more like a Adam and Eve situation, a classic faustian deal. The literary nerd in him is going nuts.
"Right. Until I can find a way to get back, say no to drugs." Speaking of:
"This is a shot in the dark, but, uh--have you seen any...keys...around?" He's very aware he sounds stupid. Why he cares with someone he just met, he's not sure.
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"Also, if you haven't noticed, people tend to not really like or trust mages much and many people want us either dead, tranquil or in cages. I'd prefer neither. So I, well, we would be considered Apostates." He says, voice lowered a bit.
"We pose a significant threat to those without magic, and many only see us for the idea we could become a potential conduit for demons. Even if many of us take it very, very seriously and train ourselves NOT to be possessed. Most simply see it as safer not to give us that chance to prove them wrong. So we have to be careful." Nevermind the fact that Dorian isn't exactly subtle.