As a rule, it's hard to get rid of them, [ Matt says, not without affection. ] Some of the retainers I think are just diligent, but others--they're really happy to be working for an Aion.
[ Matt may not find the devotion comfortable, but he can't blame the Citadel servants for it. He can find something to respect in nearly any sincerely held principle.
As Sebastian brings his other hand to the teacup, Matt lets the levitation go on a sigh. The teacup settles a little more heavily into Sebastian's palm, as if it too has exhaled. ]
It's been an adjustment for me too, [ Matt admits. He's ever so slightly out of breath, though most observers probably wouldn't notice it. ] Like, magic's common where I came from, but it's not exactly acceptable. So being someplace where it's okay--even highly regarded, depending on the kind--that's been kinda cool.
[ That's not even touching the occasions when magic has literally meant the difference between life and death. Or whatever passes for death for an Aion, disintegration? Shattering? ]
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[ Matt may not find the devotion comfortable, but he can't blame the Citadel servants for it. He can find something to respect in nearly any sincerely held principle.
As Sebastian brings his other hand to the teacup, Matt lets the levitation go on a sigh. The teacup settles a little more heavily into Sebastian's palm, as if it too has exhaled. ]
It's been an adjustment for me too, [ Matt admits. He's ever so slightly out of breath, though most observers probably wouldn't notice it. ] Like, magic's common where I came from, but it's not exactly acceptable. So being someplace where it's okay--even highly regarded, depending on the kind--that's been kinda cool.
[ That's not even touching the occasions when magic has literally meant the difference between life and death. Or whatever passes for death for an Aion, disintegration? Shattering? ]