[ It's light, but there's approval and interest. ]
Then, I believe we may be able to do some work together. You seek the truth of it. I wish to create it.
[ There's passion in that single word, and it's the sort that Bondrewd will easily recognize because he holds it himself. It's that passion for discovery and progress focused on a singular point... At the expense of everything else. But that's not a problem, is it? ]
I cannot bring you to my labs right away. You understand, I am sure. But I will give you a task, if you're agreeable. Complete it, and I will feel more confident in extending an offer more formally. We can work together.
[ He feels he has never understood, nor been as understood, as in this moment. The pursuit of knowledge and the results are what matter to him; he prays upon an altar of scientific inquiry and methodical discovery, and finds Kenos a beautiful realm to explore. The people brought to it? Expendable, if necessary. ]
Name it, if you would allow me to expend my efforts in the direction of your choosing. I have sought a connection to you for some time, after all.
So, it is best to start with the work that most find so disagreeable. And provide some information for you. And data for me. No Shard-Bearer of this generation has yet to experience the worst of what Discord has to offer. It is worth showing and sharing.
It does not matter to me which Shard-Bearer, merely that you facilitate them reaching the apex of Discord, the fourth tier. At that point, let them do as they are drawn to for a day or so. Then see them killed and collect the Shard. Our first project can be on theirs.
Is this a matter you would like to see observed in public, or private? It seems by your words [ 'let them do as they are drawn to' ] that imprisoning them for observation might limit the data.
It will. I do not want to ruin the surprise. But they will be unruly. It is best to let things run their course, somewhat. It will also be informative for you and the rest of this generation.
[ see bon they're just as benevolent as you! clearly! ]
If they retreat to privacy, that is fine. But this would be unusual.
[ The Greenwood Yards rewarded him with the exact means to accomplish such a thing, after all. Herbs, that will reduce his Discord by allowing him to offload it onto someone else. ]
If I am feeling particularly inspired, I may be able to duplicate the observable data with a second. Within given parameters, naturally. One does not wish to lose control of the research, while seeking a variety of data.
It would be on my own time, and for no reason other than that I enjoy the idea of a control and a variant. One will be obtained, regardless. When I have the Shard in hand, where shall I bring it?
I'll let you know at the time. Depending on how things go, it may be more advantageous to meet somewhere in particular.
[ But he clearly gets the joke, since there's a tiny flicker of amusement even if the answer is purely practical. ]
I look forward to seeing how you choose to accomplish it. Discord is fascinating. Powerful. But too chaotic to be controlled. It should be interesting for you to observe it as it grows.
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no subject
[ It's light, but there's approval and interest. ]
Then, I believe we may be able to do some work together. You seek the truth of it. I wish to create it.
[ There's passion in that single word, and it's the sort that Bondrewd will easily recognize because he holds it himself. It's that passion for discovery and progress focused on a singular point... At the expense of everything else. But that's not a problem, is it? ]
I cannot bring you to my labs right away. You understand, I am sure. But I will give you a task, if you're agreeable. Complete it, and I will feel more confident in extending an offer more formally. We can work together.
[ or: 💍? ]
no subject
[ He feels he has never understood, nor been as understood, as in this moment. The pursuit of knowledge and the results are what matter to him; he prays upon an altar of scientific inquiry and methodical discovery, and finds Kenos a beautiful realm to explore. The people brought to it? Expendable, if necessary. ]
Name it, if you would allow me to expend my efforts in the direction of your choosing. I have sought a connection to you for some time, after all.
[ 💍!!! ]
no subject
[ trying to get his attention bondrewd… kyaa… ]
So, it is best to start with the work that most find so disagreeable. And provide some information for you. And data for me. No Shard-Bearer of this generation has yet to experience the worst of what Discord has to offer. It is worth showing and sharing.
It does not matter to me which Shard-Bearer, merely that you facilitate them reaching the apex of Discord, the fourth tier. At that point, let them do as they are drawn to for a day or so. Then see them killed and collect the Shard. Our first project can be on theirs.
no subject
[ doesn't he sound excited ]
Is this a matter you would like to see observed in public, or private? It seems by your words [ 'let them do as they are drawn to' ] that imprisoning them for observation might limit the data.
no subject
[ see bon they're just as benevolent as you! clearly! ]
If they retreat to privacy, that is fine. But this would be unusual.
no subject
[ The Greenwood Yards rewarded him with the exact means to accomplish such a thing, after all. Herbs, that will reduce his Discord by allowing him to offload it onto someone else. ]
If I am feeling particularly inspired, I may be able to duplicate the observable data with a second. Within given parameters, naturally. One does not wish to lose control of the research, while seeking a variety of data.
no subject
That would be excellent, of course. Difficult. But that could be my own biases at work, I admit.
[ they're a glass cannon :( ]
If you can accomplish that, then it's to your credit. A better sign for our work together. But I will not insist.
no subject
It would be on my own time, and for no reason other than that I enjoy the idea of a control and a variant. One will be obtained, regardless. When I have the Shard in hand, where shall I bring it?
Shall I send it to you via little bird? [ KITE ]
no subject
[ But he clearly gets the joke, since there's a tiny flicker of amusement even if the answer is purely practical. ]
I look forward to seeing how you choose to accomplish it. Discord is fascinating. Powerful. But too chaotic to be controlled. It should be interesting for you to observe it as it grows.