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[dreamspinning]

[as ever, only half of ushahin's face is visible on the screen. there is a raven perched on his shoulder, preening his hair, though he's paying the bird no mind at all]

It seems this place has seen fit to remind us of late of our struggles, our fears, and our losses. Some, I'm sure, bear more than others. But in the place of my birth, what separates Men from the other races is that they have been blessed with wit and desire in equal measure. Perhaps you are not Arahila's Children, not properly, but most of you are rather close enough.

So tell me, if you will, what it is towards which you strive.

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[dreamspinning]

Everything interests me about stories. The way things come together, the way things fall apart. And sometimes even the most clever forget their stories, and need to tell them to remember once more.

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[pushesgently]

And you? Do you always remember them?

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[dreamspinning]

I have lived quite some time. My own stories are stuck fast in my memory, but I am no dragon, and doubt I remember every story I have ever heard.

[he appears younger than altair, mid-twenties at best, but appearances are what they are]

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[pushesgently]

[It doesn't even occur to Altaïr that he's anything more than human.]

Few do. But then, few care to look beyond themselves.

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[dreamspinning]

Some do find it difficult. There is a time and a purpose for each.

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[pushesgently]

Wise words.

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[dreamspinning]

[he shrugs]

Someday I should like to be wise.

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[pushesgently]

Is that why you seek stories?

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[dreamspinning]

Amongst other reasons, certainly.

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[pushesgently]

I have heard worse ones.

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[dreamspinning]

And better?

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[pushesgently]

Perhaps. It depends what one considers better.

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[dreamspinning]

It was your opinion I asked.

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[pushesgently]

I believe that there is value in the stories of men, but true wisdom and worth comes from what one does with that knowledge.

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[dreamspinning]

Ah, I see. I had said nothing at all of action.

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[pushesgently]

True. But you did ask what I believe, and I've told you.

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[dreamspinning]

It was not a criticism of your logic, but of my statement.

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[pushesgently]

Have you found stories that will move you to action this day?