I can't deny that I have felt patronized by your comments on my age, and I've said as much already. Nonetheless, our first meeting hadn't left me with the impression that you were an unpleasant or intolerable person, merely one who may have grown too accustomed to regarding others from a position of superiority. I don't mean that as a judgment, but rather
You reminded me of the magi of my world, so I suppose I may have made presumptions about you, as well. In any case, I believe that is the source of the similarities that exist between us, so if you wished to speak again, I would not dislike it.
I appreciate your sympathies as well, but I cannot help but feel they are somewhat misspent. The life that requires them is already lost to me, and it had never offered me any choice but to stand by my decisions. Even so, thank you.
I, perhaps, am a product of circumstance in many ways. Prior to my coming to Ryslig, the times I interacted with anyone who was not of the same background and social standing as me numbered very few. I am still having to adjust myself and my perceptions of others when it comes to making... first impressions.
[Which is his way of saying he is trying(?) to be less xenophobic. How nice of him.]
But you would not be the first to say I am reminiscent of the magisters of another world. [And he's still unsure of how he feels about it.] Regardless, I am glad that you realize I am not those people you knew before.
I very much would like to speak to you again, perhaps, with a little less prejudice in my mind. Is there a time of day that works for you? Or would you like to meet once more when the winter activities come to town?
[ "Those people," is it. It makes it sound as if she isn't one of them, but in a way, she supposes she isn't anymore. Her role changed quite a bit with her death. ]
I truly hope you are right about that. I have had enough of their ways simply by being born to a magus bloodline.
An acquaintance of mine has come to me with some garments in need of modification. Perhaps we could meet during the holiday, so that I may finish with them swiftly.
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<Angelica>
You reminded me of the magi of my world, so I suppose I may have made presumptions about you, as well. In any case, I believe that is the source of the similarities that exist between us, so if you wished to speak again, I would not dislike it.
I appreciate your sympathies as well, but I cannot help but feel they are somewhat misspent. The life that requires them is already lost to me, and it had never offered me any choice but to stand by my decisions. Even so, thank you.
<Archmage>
[Which is his way of saying he is trying(?) to be less xenophobic. How nice of him.]
But you would not be the first to say I am reminiscent of the magisters of another world. [And he's still unsure of how he feels about it.] Regardless, I am glad that you realize I am not those people you knew before.
I very much would like to speak to you again, perhaps, with a little less prejudice in my mind. Is there a time of day that works for you? Or would you like to meet once more when the winter activities come to town?
<Angelica>
I truly hope you are right about that. I have had enough of their ways simply by being born to a magus bloodline.
An acquaintance of mine has come to me with some garments in need of modification. Perhaps we could meet during the holiday, so that I may finish with them swiftly.
<Archmage>
I would like that, Angelica.
I will be in the market throughout the festivities, shopping for presents for my loved ones.
It would be nice if we could run into each other, so I'll keep on the look out for you.
[And perhaps ask her more about her magic then.]