"Actually, believing my people are completely robotic is a common misconception, it's far more complicated than that," Brainiac 5 said, though it was an automatic reaction more than anything else. Truthfully he wasn't sure what to say to Homura other than the obvious and pointless insistence that it just wasn't possible that his memories were false, that he wouldn't have deluded himself into believing that he had delet- killed friends and allies. So instead he said defensively, "I'm not saying what you experienced or are capable of is false, only that such terms like 'magic' merely obscure the true cause behind things. Everything can be explained with science and reason."
Brainiac 5 simply could not, would not, accept that something as nebulous and ill-defined as magic existed. His whole world was based in science and logic, he used what he knew daily to help his teammates, to invent and improve technology, and to save others. That there could be something out there like magic, real magic, with no rules or reason, only needing the flick of a wand or what-have-you... No. He couldn't accept that. The universe didn't work that way.
"Dragons that turn into cars?" he said skeptically. "That makes no logical sense. How can an animal turn into an inanimate object? Unless it happens to be a shapeshifter with a particularly odd sense of humour, but in that case it would simply look like a car, not actually be a car." And as for the remark about creating a universe... Brainiac 5's eyes narrowed, but he didn't rise to what was obviously an attempt to bait him. No one had the power or ability to create a universe, of that he was certain. Otherwise he was sure that his people would have learned of it centuries ago.
"Fine," he answered perhaps a little more sharply than he'd intended. "I've already dedicated some thought to the matter after all. It's obvious that whoever has abducted us has access to both time and transdimensional travel, however I'm no longer certain if our actual bodies are what was brought here or if they merely created a copy of our consciousness instead. The first would explain those who have experienced no change from their normal appearance I suppose, but the second is both more efficient and explains those who have found themselves in entirely different forms."
He paused, recalling that some on the information board had found his theories on copying consciousness distressing, but Homura had asked after all. "As for how they keep us here, I imagine simply removing any technology and abilities we may have had has been the most effective method. Earth of the 21st century is hardly advanced in means of space flight or timetravel after all. And considering how advanced their technology would have to be simply to get us all here in the first place, they could be utilising any number of means to restrict powers."
"It would have to be something specific to each individual however, so that helps restrict it further. Not to mention it would also have to be small and either capable of covering a vast area or, more likely, hidden on or in each patient..." Clark would be his best opportunity in that particular area then, as Brainiac 5 was already familiar with the Kryptonian's specific weaknesses and abilities.
He shot a particularly amused and superior look at Homura as he finished speaking. "Does that help you at all?"
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Brainiac 5 simply could not, would not, accept that something as nebulous and ill-defined as magic existed. His whole world was based in science and logic, he used what he knew daily to help his teammates, to invent and improve technology, and to save others. That there could be something out there like magic, real magic, with no rules or reason, only needing the flick of a wand or what-have-you... No. He couldn't accept that. The universe didn't work that way.
"Dragons that turn into cars?" he said skeptically. "That makes no logical sense. How can an animal turn into an inanimate object? Unless it happens to be a shapeshifter with a particularly odd sense of humour, but in that case it would simply look like a car, not actually be a car." And as for the remark about creating a universe... Brainiac 5's eyes narrowed, but he didn't rise to what was obviously an attempt to bait him. No one had the power or ability to create a universe, of that he was certain. Otherwise he was sure that his people would have learned of it centuries ago.
"Fine," he answered perhaps a little more sharply than he'd intended. "I've already dedicated some thought to the matter after all. It's obvious that whoever has abducted us has access to both time and transdimensional travel, however I'm no longer certain if our actual bodies are what was brought here or if they merely created a copy of our consciousness instead. The first would explain those who have experienced no change from their normal appearance I suppose, but the second is both more efficient and explains those who have found themselves in entirely different forms."
He paused, recalling that some on the information board had found his theories on copying consciousness distressing, but Homura had asked after all. "As for how they keep us here, I imagine simply removing any technology and abilities we may have had has been the most effective method. Earth of the 21st century is hardly advanced in means of space flight or timetravel after all. And considering how advanced their technology would have to be simply to get us all here in the first place, they could be utilising any number of means to restrict powers."
"It would have to be something specific to each individual however, so that helps restrict it further. Not to mention it would also have to be small and either capable of covering a vast area or, more likely, hidden on or in each patient..." Clark would be his best opportunity in that particular area then, as Brainiac 5 was already familiar with the Kryptonian's specific weaknesses and abilities.
He shot a particularly amused and superior look at Homura as he finished speaking. "Does that help you at all?"