05-15-2017, 09:45 PM
Tearen heard what Essent was saying, but wasn't really listening. All he needed to know was that a giant meteor hit her planet and gave everyone superpowers. It sounded a lot like the work of one of his previous peers, had they felt inclined to completely forgo any sense of subtlety. One of the first rules that was taught to Enigmas was that if the universe is forced to change, it will snap back instantly. Bending it slowly tended to produce a more profound and lasting effect.
Still, Tearen did pay enough attention to hear Essent begin asking some questions that he himself intended to explore. It was good to know that he wasn't the only Prime interested in plumbing the fundamental aspects of these varied realms. As he briefly connected his mind to the Dataverse, however, he came across some of Essent's online ramblings. He had been vaguely aware that the young Prime had been continuing to experiment with Omnilium as they walked, and the fruit of her effort now became apparent. Especially when she took their picture.
"Essent."
"Hm?"
"You shouldn't feel reluctant to contact Primes that you interpret as fictional. It's a very common occurence here. The larger reason to refrain from discussing it openly, however, is that it is usually seen as rude." Tearen said softly.
"R...rude?" Essent echoed, her tone honestly crestfallen. After all, how could one appropriately appreciate such an encounter without being able to ask about literally-oh.
"Precisely." Tearen said, in response to her ponderings.
"Imagine someone read a book about you, about some of your hardest trials and adventures. Your deepest emotions, your darkest shames, all laid bare to them. Would you not feel exposed? Vulnerable? Violated?"
Essent did not respond, but her thoughts had become shrouded. Tearen couldn't tell if the occlusion was intentional or a by-product of furtive consternation, but it was impossible to glean distinct thoughts from it without making himself apparent.
The pair continued walking in silence for some time.
Still, Tearen did pay enough attention to hear Essent begin asking some questions that he himself intended to explore. It was good to know that he wasn't the only Prime interested in plumbing the fundamental aspects of these varied realms. As he briefly connected his mind to the Dataverse, however, he came across some of Essent's online ramblings. He had been vaguely aware that the young Prime had been continuing to experiment with Omnilium as they walked, and the fruit of her effort now became apparent. Especially when she took their picture.
"Essent."
"Hm?"
"You shouldn't feel reluctant to contact Primes that you interpret as fictional. It's a very common occurence here. The larger reason to refrain from discussing it openly, however, is that it is usually seen as rude." Tearen said softly.
"R...rude?" Essent echoed, her tone honestly crestfallen. After all, how could one appropriately appreciate such an encounter without being able to ask about literally-oh.
"Precisely." Tearen said, in response to her ponderings.
"Imagine someone read a book about you, about some of your hardest trials and adventures. Your deepest emotions, your darkest shames, all laid bare to them. Would you not feel exposed? Vulnerable? Violated?"
Essent did not respond, but her thoughts had become shrouded. Tearen couldn't tell if the occlusion was intentional or a by-product of furtive consternation, but it was impossible to glean distinct thoughts from it without making himself apparent.
The pair continued walking in silence for some time.
And, we dream of home I dream of life out of here Their dreams are small My dreams don't know fear I got my heart full of hope I will change everything No matter what I'm told How impossible it seems We did it before And we'll do it again We're indestructible Even when we're tired And we've been here before Just you and I
Don't try to rescue me I don't need to be rescued
Don't try to rescue me I don't need to be rescued