RO > call me out; a forever open RP post, version 2

[midvalley]

NEW OPEN RP POST

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[cultivations]

You wouldn't rather I defer to your expertise?

[animated]

I might guide you away from some things, but otherwise go for it. I want to see where this goes.

[cultivations]

[ He hums quietly to himself, fingers tapping lightly against his chin as he makes a show of thinking over his selection. Then, he chooses something that looks rather like a book -- The Fellowship of the Ring. ]

Would you consider this acceptable? I assume you must, considering you've kept it in your collection.

[animated]

[ he laughs a little- that somehow seems apt ]

It's like five hours long, but we can get it started.

[ he takes the case from Dorian, talking as he goes about setting things up ] I mentioned these are similar to plays right? Basically we've developed machines that allow us to record things that are happening as they happen and play them back later.

Thus the film industry was born. As time went on, recording methods became more complex, and we further developed machines to add things into the recordings- special effects, we call them- so things that could not possibly exist can now be on film, things that are too fantastic or too dangerous for actors are now possible. It's pretty much an art form.

And they put it all on this little disc. [ and he holds up the disc before putting it into the player ] That's it's own kind of magic right there.

[cultivations]

[ Dorian frowns a little as he absorbs this information -- he is and always has been a scholar at heart, and this information, if a bit difficult to understand, is fascinating, to say the least. ]

Forgive me if I misunderstand, but-- in essence, your devices have captured these plays, rather like one would commemorate a moment through painting or writing, but the moment itself is what is recorded?

And-- five hours, did you say? Five hours' worth of recordings are stored on such a small trinket?

[animated]

That seems pretty accurate. Without watching it, you've got a pretty good idea already.

[ he snatches up the remote and plops don on the couch, motioning for Dorian to join him ]

Shall we?

[cultivations]

[ Dorian absolutely does not flop. It is undignified, and not at all worthy of a mage of his prowess and grace.

So he simply sits, as a normal person would, crossing his legs and easing back into his seat. ]

I'll try not to be too amazed.

[animated]

[ man whatever flopping is the only way to sit on a couch ]

I'm sure.

[ and roll film??? ]

[cultivations]

[ Initially, Dorian is more interested in the technical aspects of the movie -- that it works at all is a source of amazement to him -- than to pay much attention to the story. But as it continues, he makes a small, derisive noise. ]

I find it difficult to believe that this Gandalf should be as powerful as they imply him to be.

[animated]

Why? Cause he's not flaunting his magic around?

[cultivations]

Flaunting is a bit strong.

The extent of his abilities are-- what, exactly? Throwing another mage about a room? Anyone can do that, given the proper motivation and a good glass of wine.

[animated]

Remind me not to piss you off, then.

[cultivations]

[ That earns a quiet chuckle from him. ]

The bruises would be worth it, in the end, I assure you.

[animated]

Hey, I'm all for getting a little rough, but I'd rather not be flung across the room.

[cultivations]

[ He hums quietly. ]

To each their own, I suppose.

-- Ah, look at that. He can light the tip of his staff. Good for him.

[animated]

Wow you're so critical. Makes me wonder what you'd have to say about Harry Potter.

[cultivations]

[ He arches an eyebrow. ]

And Ser Potter is...?

[animated]

[ "Ser Potter", is this guy for real?? ]

Uh, it's a series of books about a kid- named Harry Potter- who finds out he's a wizard and goes to wizard school. Cultural phenomenon. They made them into movies, too.

[cultivations]

Ah, good, more magic in fiction. Does he spend the majority of the time not using his abilities as well, save for one moment where he makes a torch?

[animated]

Well, no. I mean, he's learning, but he's like... eleven.

[cultivations]

Is it uncommon, then, for magical abilities to not manifest at such an age in this place? Honest question. I was keeping drinks cool by the time I was learning my letters.

[animated]

I started my studies at twelve. I could probably cast before that, but I didn't know the marks.

I guess that's fundamental difference between creating fire with a wave of your hand and-- [ he draws a quick rune in the air, and the pillow that he rocketed across the room before comes flying back into his waiting hands ] --that.

[cultivations]

[ His attention, of course, is drawn to the marking; he examines it carefully before it dissipates in the air. ]

Fascinating. I can only imagine how much study goes in to memorizing so many spells.

[animated]

I've been at this for sixty-eight years and I'm still learning, if that tells you anything.

[cultivations]

I'll have to insist on a better demonstration of your abilities before I leave. A trading of information, if you will. I can only hope it would be of use to the both of us.