[ Reynir sees Carlisle covering his eyes further and, doesn't question it. He can do whatever he needs to do in order to feel a little safer. Reynir is focused on getting them across as quick as he can, while staying alert for anything that might delay them. There are no signs of any other mages or spirits or anything, though. Just the broad sky and calm water. ]
No, not at all! The exact opposite. Mages exist because we've been chosen by the gods. It's a blessing to have a mage in your community. I guess the only reason someone would is if they didn't want to help out? It's sort of considered your responsibility if you're a mage to serve people. Make runes for farmers to help keep their sheep from wandering off or help cure a toothache or whatever people need.
[ He knows that is what his mother had expected of him as soon as she found out he was a mage. And perhaps he should feel more guilty from leaving that responsibility behind. But... things are good in his village. There are other places that need him more. And he wants more than that life. ]
Honestly, she was probably just cheating somehow. Everybody else probably knew how, too. I've always been sort of bad at being able to tell when people are tricking me or hiding stuff Gullible, I guess, is the word I'm looking for.
[ DEFINITELY NOT SOMETHING THAT APPLIES BETWEEN THESE TWO.
Reynir lets out a happy sigh as they move through the invisible barrier, stepping off the water and into a completely different landscape. It is still open country, but there are big hills and the sky is filled with huge puffy white clouds making quick progress. There are some shaggy sheep a few feet away, and a landscape full of hills and rocks and grass and moss, the whole thing so very familiar.
Without letting go, Reynir squeezes Carlisle's hand gently and says: ]
Aaaaand we're through. You can open your eyes now.
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No, not at all! The exact opposite. Mages exist because we've been chosen by the gods. It's a blessing to have a mage in your community. I guess the only reason someone would is if they didn't want to help out? It's sort of considered your responsibility if you're a mage to serve people. Make runes for farmers to help keep their sheep from wandering off or help cure a toothache or whatever people need.
[ He knows that is what his mother had expected of him as soon as she found out he was a mage. And perhaps he should feel more guilty from leaving that responsibility behind. But... things are good in his village. There are other places that need him more. And he wants more than that life. ]
Honestly, she was probably just cheating somehow. Everybody else probably knew how, too. I've always been sort of bad at being able to tell when people are tricking me or hiding stuff Gullible, I guess, is the word I'm looking for.
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DEFINITELY NOT SOMETHING THAT APPLIES BETWEEN THESE TWO.Reynir lets out a happy sigh as they move through the invisible barrier, stepping off the water and into a completely different landscape. It is still open country, but there are big hills and the sky is filled with huge puffy white clouds making quick progress. There are some shaggy sheep a few feet away, and a landscape full of hills and rocks and grass and moss, the whole thing so very familiar.
Without letting go, Reynir squeezes Carlisle's hand gently and says: ]
Aaaaand we're through. You can open your eyes now.