[A nod, acknowledging Minato's point that abuse of power is a universal danger.]
Moderation in all things, as they say. My world takes that adage too far some days, but it's true that being taught to control one's abilities helps prepare a mage for when an ill-intentioned spirit starts whispering in their ear.
[Anders' nonchalance is a smoke screen for many things, not the least of which is the layer of lava-like resentment that runs in him, burning quietly below the surface. Anything to do with the strict teachings surrounding Harrowings and the treatment of mages is almost guaranteed to incite fumes, and in another place and time those feelings will take on a voice of their own, one called Vengeance.
For now, though, there's one voice and one voice only, and it's currently telling him to follow this track of conversation wherever it leads. It's leading away from mention of the Circle, which is the ideal direction, in life as well as in practice.]
Most. [A trace of a smile returns to replace the shadow of old resentment, kicking up higher on one side.] Since it would seem I'm outclassed when it comes to the fancy stuff, would you like to see?
[Minato's demonstration had been thoroughly distracting, but he hasn't forgotten he owes one in return.]
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Moderation in all things, as they say. My world takes that adage too far some days, but it's true that being taught to control one's abilities helps prepare a mage for when an ill-intentioned spirit starts whispering in their ear.
[Anders' nonchalance is a smoke screen for many things, not the least of which is the layer of lava-like resentment that runs in him, burning quietly below the surface. Anything to do with the strict teachings surrounding Harrowings and the treatment of mages is almost guaranteed to incite fumes, and in another place and time those feelings will take on a voice of their own, one called Vengeance.
For now, though, there's one voice and one voice only, and it's currently telling him to follow this track of conversation wherever it leads. It's leading away from mention of the Circle, which is the ideal direction, in life as well as in practice.]
Most. [A trace of a smile returns to replace the shadow of old resentment, kicking up higher on one side.] Since it would seem I'm outclassed when it comes to the fancy stuff, would you like to see?
[Minato's demonstration had been thoroughly distracting, but he hasn't forgotten he owes one in return.]