[ While his expression doesn't change, his emotions range from amused to unsurprised, because of course Charles would be arrogant enough to think that he of all people would be alright simply because of his abilities. Not that Erik hasn't taken risks in the past, but it's different; he's taken them fully aware of the possible consequences, whereas Charles seems to think his mental prowess will spare him.
But he won't linger on that, for the time being; there's little purpose to it when it's all hypothetical for now. His attitude may yet change whenever Charles decides to be reckless about this. ]
As do I, believe me.
[ He would want nothing more than for Charles to be right about this. That the arrival of one single person could change everything. He doesn't have high hopes about it.
But it feels nice, discussing these possibilities with Charles. It makes him feel just a little more purposeful, a little more driven. If to Charles it's as if he forgets their differing views in the past, it might be because they're not quite so on opposing sides in Erik's own time. He's certain that's a topic that will come up eventually. ]
The Lawspeaker, undoubtedly. [ He has exactly zero hope that will lead to anything, though. ] The Court Rulers might know something of use. None will answer questions directly about our presence here, and there's no real information about this place's history, or what lies beyond what I assume must be some sort of magical barrier keeping us from the rest of this world.
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But he won't linger on that, for the time being; there's little purpose to it when it's all hypothetical for now. His attitude may yet change whenever Charles decides to be reckless about this. ]
As do I, believe me.
[ He would want nothing more than for Charles to be right about this. That the arrival of one single person could change everything. He doesn't have high hopes about it.
But it feels nice, discussing these possibilities with Charles. It makes him feel just a little more purposeful, a little more driven. If to Charles it's as if he forgets their differing views in the past, it might be because they're not quite so on opposing sides in Erik's own time. He's certain that's a topic that will come up eventually. ]
The Lawspeaker, undoubtedly. [ He has exactly zero hope that will lead to anything, though. ] The Court Rulers might know something of use. None will answer questions directly about our presence here, and there's no real information about this place's history, or what lies beyond what I assume must be some sort of magical barrier keeping us from the rest of this world.