[ Xenk nods. He knows many of Astarion's secrets now, though whatever his plans may be moving forward is unknown to him. Curing his vampirism isn't among those, that much is clear. ]
Indeed. The person he was before is not the person he is now. I imagine it would be deeply upsetting to return to that state, even should it be considered a cure.
[ But not even becoming a full vampire would help him, really. The sun would still prove a problem. ]
We can but hope that you are able to discover one such method. The dark is not truly so terrible, but still... having known the light and all its splendors, it would be cruel indeed for him to be forced to the shadows once more.
I'll not have him return to it, if it can be helped. You and I may be new friends, but rest assured, I never leave a knot knotted.
[Or so Tara likes to tell him. He offers his companion a wry smile as they walk; this is one of those issues that is certainly going to remain on his radar.]
Much like the issue of your curse. I intend to use all of the resources at my disposal— of which there are many, even so far from home. One does not become an Archwizard by being complacent and letting answers come to them.
[Gale can definitely do this! What are prodigies for?]
I do appreciate your vote of confidence— I shall do my very best to deliver, even if it takes some time.
[He smiles warmly, then gestures out to the deck ahead of them.]
Well, I do believe I've had sufficient time to wake properly and come to my senses— why don't you show me some of this training routine of yours? Maybe I can be tempted to join you, though I make no promises.
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Indeed. The person he was before is not the person he is now. I imagine it would be deeply upsetting to return to that state, even should it be considered a cure.
[ But not even becoming a full vampire would help him, really. The sun would still prove a problem. ]
We can but hope that you are able to discover one such method. The dark is not truly so terrible, but still... having known the light and all its splendors, it would be cruel indeed for him to be forced to the shadows once more.
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[Or so Tara likes to tell him. He offers his companion a wry smile as they walk; this is one of those issues that is certainly going to remain on his radar.]
Much like the issue of your curse. I intend to use all of the resources at my disposal— of which there are many, even so far from home. One does not become an Archwizard by being complacent and letting answers come to them.
[He's absolutely the man for both of these jobs.]
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Then I hope to remain in your capable hands. If anyone is capable of discovering a solution, it must surely be you.
we can probably wrap or handwave their training stuff together soon if we want!
I do appreciate your vote of confidence— I shall do my very best to deliver, even if it takes some time.
[He smiles warmly, then gestures out to the deck ahead of them.]
Well, I do believe I've had sufficient time to wake properly and come to my senses— why don't you show me some of this training routine of yours? Maybe I can be tempted to join you, though I make no promises.
that works for me!
[ And since it's Xenk you know he's not exaggerating. He means that, truly. ]
You are welcome to join me. I begin with a series of stretches, then move on to jogging and sprinting.