09-17-2015, 09:15 PM
Raal’s annoyance with this shadow given form as he proceeded to seemingly ignore him at first, and the death knight’s glare only grew as he casually glanced at a book. Inwardly, some part of him knew this was for the best. Raal’s first worry was an altercation that could have had him barred from a major source of knowledge in this world, and this being seemed not to be spoiling for the fight Raal had anticipated. A far better outcome.
However, being slighted wasn’t much farther down the scale for Raal. Still, as the upstart continued to speak, Raal was slightly mollified. This one had intelligence to match his arrogance, at least, and at least some appreciation for the gift of higher thought. while he hoped to be pleasantly surprised, he was fully expecting Zul’kis to find a combat simulator or something similar for the duration of their stay here, using the dataverse terminals.
“An interesting position, though I’m more amused than insulted by your description. We both know that outward appearances are deceiving…” Raal subtly hinted. While he may know little of this shadowy being, he did know that chances were, despite his outward appearance, that he was more magic and shadow than physical form. “Coruscant is a vast world, populated mostly by humans. regardless of how I chose to enter, I would draw attention. Instead of skulking, and allowing them to draw conclusion as they wish, I simply chose one for them.” Raal retorted.
“After all, there’s few beings more easily manipulated than those who are already certain about the nature of the being they speak to.” Raal stated dryly. “Unknowns encourage mortals to exercise their intelligence, while certainties simply require them to use previous bias. The simplest way to fool someone is not to subtly tiptoe, but to make sure your subject emphasizes and dismisses importance based on your needs.” Raal stated.
“Nonetheless… I’ve no quarrel with you, at least… Not yet. nor am I a simple tool for your own knowledge to be expanded.” Raal said more sharply than he meant to. “Two deaths in service was enough.” He thought to himself. “If you wish to gain something from me, I require something in return.”
However, being slighted wasn’t much farther down the scale for Raal. Still, as the upstart continued to speak, Raal was slightly mollified. This one had intelligence to match his arrogance, at least, and at least some appreciation for the gift of higher thought. while he hoped to be pleasantly surprised, he was fully expecting Zul’kis to find a combat simulator or something similar for the duration of their stay here, using the dataverse terminals.
“An interesting position, though I’m more amused than insulted by your description. We both know that outward appearances are deceiving…” Raal subtly hinted. While he may know little of this shadowy being, he did know that chances were, despite his outward appearance, that he was more magic and shadow than physical form. “Coruscant is a vast world, populated mostly by humans. regardless of how I chose to enter, I would draw attention. Instead of skulking, and allowing them to draw conclusion as they wish, I simply chose one for them.” Raal retorted.
“After all, there’s few beings more easily manipulated than those who are already certain about the nature of the being they speak to.” Raal stated dryly. “Unknowns encourage mortals to exercise their intelligence, while certainties simply require them to use previous bias. The simplest way to fool someone is not to subtly tiptoe, but to make sure your subject emphasizes and dismisses importance based on your needs.” Raal stated.
“Nonetheless… I’ve no quarrel with you, at least… Not yet. nor am I a simple tool for your own knowledge to be expanded.” Raal said more sharply than he meant to. “Two deaths in service was enough.” He thought to himself. “If you wish to gain something from me, I require something in return.”