While Elidibus has an immediate answer to Wangji's statement regarding the presence of a world's Will, he doesn't answer right away; instead he indicates that the other man should continue to the end of what he wants to say.
The Ascian listens with a politeness that might be interesting; there isn't rejection of Wangji's theories or even with an air that thinking in such a way is inherently wrong just because it doesn't completely fit into Elidibus's own view of the world. Even if the subject itself is by its very definition that very subject.
"As to the thought that this world might have a Will of its own, it's just a theory. With the world's aether so unique to my experience, I can't say for certain." He offers Wangji a faint smile. "But aether exists regardless of whether the world has a Will of its own or not. I give you my assurance that I've experienced our Star with and without the presence of Lord Zodiark. His presence changed the laws which governed our world, but it didn't dictate the presence of aether. Indeed without it, He would not exist."
As to aether itself? Elidibus pauses, looking for the best words to speak of it again in order to answer Wanji's query. Never fear, the question is taken for what it is.
"Yes, I believe that is an apt way to put it. Aether comprises what we are. Its elemental aspects, and the primordial forces of Light and Darkness, change how it is perceived in a physical sense. Who we are is shaped by our Will." There is a pause before he adds in a quieter tone. "...And mayhap our memories." The man's manner indicates that something about memories holds a personal importance.
"Make no mistake. Aether can influence what we do, by carrying with it the will or emotions of another. And if heavily aspected without physical form, it can affect great change on one who doesn't have protection against it and tarries too long. Oft times to one's detriment."
There is a last thing he adds after a faint smile. "Also, aether comes first. Then fire."
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The Ascian listens with a politeness that might be interesting; there isn't rejection of Wangji's theories or even with an air that thinking in such a way is inherently wrong just because it doesn't completely fit into Elidibus's own view of the world. Even if the subject itself is by its very definition that very subject.
"As to the thought that this world might have a Will of its own, it's just a theory. With the world's aether so unique to my experience, I can't say for certain." He offers Wangji a faint smile. "But aether exists regardless of whether the world has a Will of its own or not. I give you my assurance that I've experienced our Star with and without the presence of Lord Zodiark. His presence changed the laws which governed our world, but it didn't dictate the presence of aether. Indeed without it, He would not exist."
As to aether itself? Elidibus pauses, looking for the best words to speak of it again in order to answer Wanji's query. Never fear, the question is taken for what it is.
"Yes, I believe that is an apt way to put it. Aether comprises what we are. Its elemental aspects, and the primordial forces of Light and Darkness, change how it is perceived in a physical sense. Who we are is shaped by our Will." There is a pause before he adds in a quieter tone. "...And mayhap our memories." The man's manner indicates that something about memories holds a personal importance.
"Make no mistake. Aether can influence what we do, by carrying with it the will or emotions of another. And if heavily aspected without physical form, it can affect great change on one who doesn't have protection against it and tarries too long. Oft times to one's detriment."
There is a last thing he adds after a faint smile. "Also, aether comes first. Then fire."