“You did mention that, but didn’t go into much detail. Honestly, at the time I didn’t believe you, but now? I’m not so sure. Some of the things I saw last night just can’t happen where I’m from.” He raised his eyebrows at Soma. “2309? Really? This all must be stone-age technology to you, then.”
The Once-ler steepled his fingers. “Let me get this straight. So we’ve all been pulled out of our worlds into a different world entirely. I mean,” he waved his hand at Lingormr, “you say you’re a magician, but you can, or at least could last night, do things magicians can only dream of pulling off. Because let me tell you, where I’m from magicians are people who make a living off of pulling bunnies out of hats and tricking kids into thinking that if they shake their brother hard enough money will come flying out of his ears.”
It would definitely take time for him to wrap his head around all this, if it was true.
The Once-ler was immensely grateful that neither Soma nor Lingormr pressed him about his past. While he was curious about their stories as well, it wouldn’t be fair to ask them immediately after refusing to share his own tale. He gave Soma a look of quiet gratitude, and then, after a moment, did the same for Lingormr, although it didn’t last nearly as long.
He cleared his throat out of habit, preparing to change the subject. There was still a lot he didn’t know, and now was as good a time as any to ask. “You gave me the basic summary last night, Soma, but are there other things I should know? Important hints, tips, things like that?”
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The Once-ler steepled his fingers. “Let me get this straight. So we’ve all been pulled out of our worlds into a different world entirely. I mean,” he waved his hand at Lingormr, “you say you’re a magician, but you can, or at least could last night, do things magicians can only dream of pulling off. Because let me tell you, where I’m from magicians are people who make a living off of pulling bunnies out of hats and tricking kids into thinking that if they shake their brother hard enough money will come flying out of his ears.”
It would definitely take time for him to wrap his head around all this, if it was true.
The Once-ler was immensely grateful that neither Soma nor Lingormr pressed him about his past. While he was curious about their stories as well, it wouldn’t be fair to ask them immediately after refusing to share his own tale. He gave Soma a look of quiet gratitude, and then, after a moment, did the same for Lingormr, although it didn’t last nearly as long.
He cleared his throat out of habit, preparing to change the subject. There was still a lot he didn’t know, and now was as good a time as any to ask. “You gave me the basic summary last night, Soma, but are there other things I should know? Important hints, tips, things like that?”