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[explosivecombat]

[TEXT; LOCKED TO doitrockapella]

The offer for conversation is always open, should you desire to take me up on it; I can't guarantee that I'll respond immediately, nor will it necessarily be the response you want, but I'll always respond in some way.

In the name of enlightened discourse.

Comments

[doitrockapella]

Some other time. It'll give me something other than riddles to regale you with on a hot and tedious day.

[explosivecombat]

More than fair, I think.

In the meantime, I trust your boredom has been relieved?

[doitrockapella]

I've certainly got something to think about now. A few somethings, in fact.

Are you going to assign me any homework to complete before next time?

[explosivecombat]

Since you seemed to want my assistance in coming up with a direction in which to focus your alchemy, I would like a list of your talents prepared for the next time we talk. Nothing too lengthy, however - limit it to five or less. Things that you feel are most vital to you as a person. The discipline you choose won't necessarily be directly related to whatever it is you put down, but it will be influenced by it. Have that ready for me next time.

I would also like to hear your thoughts regarding the concept I mentioned earlier - that brought to us by the Eastern Sage. It's stated between alchemists as "Be thou for the people" - some interpret this as taking a pacifistic stance, at least as far as alchemy is concerned; others have far different interpretations. I want to hear yours.

I think that's enough for now.

[doitrockapella]

Nothing you'll use against me in the future, I hope.

I'll see what I can come up with.

[explosivecombat]

Of course. And I look forward to seeing it.

These lessons will stay entirely between us, by the way; I see no need for my superior officer to know about them, or about you. That hasn't changed any.

[doitrockapella]

I assume they'd disapprove if they knew. Likewise, I'll keep my half under wraps.

[explosivecombat]

Quite a bit, actually.

But consider it appreciated. Now, I think you have some homework to take care of.

[doitrockapella]

Good. Life's more fun when things are a bit illicit.

Until next time, Nietzsche.