"Yes," Elidibus answers simply and leaves it at that. The story is complicated and really not easy to explain in the time they have. The important thing is that it is possible for such a world to exist.
The Ascian shakes his head, "Perhaps. Or it is protecting itself. But this is only one explanation for why this world's aether rebels against our presence. There may be more and I don't know if I will have the time to spend discovering the full truth."
Which is like saying there are more issues that need their immediate attention. And maybe not present it as the gospel theory Elidibus has imparted about why this world acts like it does.
But there are easier topics to speak about. Like aether, a subject Elidibus knows very well. The assurance that he knows what he speaks of returns to his voice. With it comes a faint smile. "All worlds with the pulse of life are comprised of aether. For it not to be present at all would be a barren and lifeless."
There is a pause while he muses. "This world is an anomaly, but it is still possessed of aether. All I've seen since I left my Star has not suggested any differently." He focuses on Lan Wangji again. "Aether runs through you. With your will, it's what comprises your soul. Without it you would be dead. I do not say this to claim your perception of what the soul is may be wrong. Nor that your words for the power you or others harness are flawed. Even on my world, many terms are used to describe aether's varied manifestations."
The Ascian closes his eyes momentarily. "Aether is the foundation of the forces behind existence. The way that fire burns," Elidibus nods to a hearth fire kept by the sali. "Or the fertile bounty of the earth beneath our feet. The way your very form is woven together to provide a vessel for this current life you live."
Elidibus pauses here to offer his listener a chance to react or question or offer insight of their own.
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The Ascian shakes his head, "Perhaps. Or it is protecting itself. But this is only one explanation for why this world's aether rebels against our presence. There may be more and I don't know if I will have the time to spend discovering the full truth."
Which is like saying there are more issues that need their immediate attention. And maybe not present it as the gospel theory Elidibus has imparted about why this world acts like it does.
But there are easier topics to speak about. Like aether, a subject Elidibus knows very well. The assurance that he knows what he speaks of returns to his voice. With it comes a faint smile. "All worlds with the pulse of life are comprised of aether. For it not to be present at all would be a barren and lifeless."
There is a pause while he muses. "This world is an anomaly, but it is still possessed of aether. All I've seen since I left my Star has not suggested any differently." He focuses on Lan Wangji again. "Aether runs through you. With your will, it's what comprises your soul. Without it you would be dead. I do not say this to claim your perception of what the soul is may be wrong. Nor that your words for the power you or others harness are flawed. Even on my world, many terms are used to describe aether's varied manifestations."
The Ascian closes his eyes momentarily. "Aether is the foundation of the forces behind existence. The way that fire burns," Elidibus nods to a hearth fire kept by the sali. "Or the fertile bounty of the earth beneath our feet. The way your very form is woven together to provide a vessel for this current life you live."
Elidibus pauses here to offer his listener a chance to react or question or offer insight of their own.