I watch as payment is exchanged in the form of manual labour - if I had known prior, I would have jumped at the opportunity to help, however by the time understanding of what is taking place dawns upon me, the payment is complete, and Jigano has resumed his position at the table with me. I know better now, for next time - I will learn from this, I will grow, I will improve myself so that I am not indebted to anyone.
I listen intently as the pale man reveals snippets about his past to me, my interest keen and genuine. He was - he is - an Outlander as well, only he has been here long enough that he probably feels like a local. He has rank, or at least, influence, it would seem.
Excitement at the prospect of meeting another scholar, and one who was happy to share, to discuss and debate and... - I was getting ahead of myself. But the joy was clear on my face, as I, completely hopeless at guarding my facial expressions, beamed happily as I learned about the man, chuckling softly as his gryphon crooner seemingly in agreement.
"Where I come from, I have spent many years studying many different species of animals - I am a scientist, specialising in medicine, healing. It's my passion, and so naturally I find the subject of the animals of this world intriguing." I offer as succinct an explanation as I can for my preliminary knowledge of the land, hoping I don't bore him in turn. "I hope to be able to adapt my knowledge to this world and make something of myself - I also discovered that I am attuned, and I feel like I should make the most of the opportunity given to me."
When I was on Earth, unless I was surrounded by my peers and fellow scholars, I was used to being looked at like I was insane, like whatever came out of my mouth was too much for the audience to comprehend. It was refreshing to be in the company of one who could keep up, or who in fact was vastly ahead of me - he knew all that I sought to know, after all.
"Any knowledge you would be keen to share, I promise I would be glad to have it."
I listen intently as the pale man reveals snippets about his past to me, my interest keen and genuine. He was - he is - an Outlander as well, only he has been here long enough that he probably feels like a local. He has rank, or at least, influence, it would seem.
Excitement at the prospect of meeting another scholar, and one who was happy to share, to discuss and debate and... - I was getting ahead of myself. But the joy was clear on my face, as I, completely hopeless at guarding my facial expressions, beamed happily as I learned about the man, chuckling softly as his gryphon crooner seemingly in agreement.
"Where I come from, I have spent many years studying many different species of animals - I am a scientist, specialising in medicine, healing. It's my passion, and so naturally I find the subject of the animals of this world intriguing." I offer as succinct an explanation as I can for my preliminary knowledge of the land, hoping I don't bore him in turn. "I hope to be able to adapt my knowledge to this world and make something of myself - I also discovered that I am attuned, and I feel like I should make the most of the opportunity given to me."
When I was on Earth, unless I was surrounded by my peers and fellow scholars, I was used to being looked at like I was insane, like whatever came out of my mouth was too much for the audience to comprehend. It was refreshing to be in the company of one who could keep up, or who in fact was vastly ahead of me - he knew all that I sought to know, after all.
"Any knowledge you would be keen to share, I promise I would be glad to have it."
Chulane
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