He has the air of a cautious sort. And it's probably reasonable for someone pulled from an entirely alien world to be wary of someone who approaches in such a friendly manner so soon after arrival.
Not that Elidibus would be so quick to judge that Manji's objective is to gather information for the ADI.
But with the immortal man willing to give some context for his circumstances, Elidibus doesn't mind speculating a bit. Which he does after a small amount of consideration.
"It is of course possible. And despite their desire to have us not benefit from causing fear, there might be some leniency for the bare minimum, depending on one's circumstance."
But it's also possible they would rather explore other solutions than let Manji feed these entities. Even if that means a less favorable outcome for the immortal. For a moment, the luminance of Elidibus's eyes is visible from an angle under the sunglasses as he tilts his head and studies Manji again.
"Or the entity that brought you here offers some support. Though that would not give the impetus to do its bidding, I suspect. My condolences for your unenviable circumstances."
It may well be inferred by his tone and phrasing that Elidibus suspects Manji is not (willingly) inducing fear- or at least may not be- and realizes that such restraint means he's running out of time. But it seems he doesn't intend to pry further down that particular rabbit hole.
He switches to another.
"I am a little curious about these worms which grant your immortality. Given what I have thus far learned of your star and how you speak of them, I would hazard to guess you were not born immortal. Nor would you have expected to be so long-lived."
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Not that Elidibus would be so quick to judge that Manji's objective is to gather information for the ADI.
But with the immortal man willing to give some context for his circumstances, Elidibus doesn't mind speculating a bit. Which he does after a small amount of consideration.
"It is of course possible. And despite their desire to have us not benefit from causing fear, there might be some leniency for the bare minimum, depending on one's circumstance."
But it's also possible they would rather explore other solutions than let Manji feed these entities. Even if that means a less favorable outcome for the immortal. For a moment, the luminance of Elidibus's eyes is visible from an angle under the sunglasses as he tilts his head and studies Manji again.
"Or the entity that brought you here offers some support. Though that would not give the impetus to do its bidding, I suspect. My condolences for your unenviable circumstances."
It may well be inferred by his tone and phrasing that Elidibus suspects Manji is not (willingly) inducing fear- or at least may not be- and realizes that such restraint means he's running out of time. But it seems he doesn't intend to pry further down that particular rabbit hole.
He switches to another.
"I am a little curious about these worms which grant your immortality. Given what I have thus far learned of your star and how you speak of them, I would hazard to guess you were not born immortal. Nor would you have expected to be so long-lived."