Calm and rational need not always mean one is free of fear as this is sadly proving. Elidibus agrees they must not waste time on their usual status quo, for all he understands it must be spoken of and kept in mind. Thus he is confident the Scion will come around eventually, and that may act as a herald to any other that may be around or later arrive should it come to pass.
Of course he trusts more his own assessment that Emet-Selch would not waste his time and energy on revenge for the way things played out on their Star, save with barbed words. And if that was enough, matters between the Warrior of Darkness and Emet-Selch would have come to a head ere their first encounter on the First had concluded.
For the moment. Yes, that emphasis can be expected. Elidibus does not, objectively, find it unreasonable and thus might have left it at that; saved this bonus of gathered Fear and used it to attain other, useful knowledge. It would be... advantageous too, to have quickly found a resource to harness.
But this is not what he wishes. Having Urianger aware of the risk and thus showing sincerity in the Ancient's claim that he wishes to be candid can earn far more for them in the long run. Not least which lies in not having the elezen see the two Ancients as a threat the ADI must be made aware of, particularly while they are still weakened.
"I do not request this lightly, given our history. Yet it has become clear that it may be imperative you come to terms with our arrival quickly."
Every onze and scrap of power granted to him by Urianger's fears is carefully collected. He will be diminished again when this is finished but nothing will be wasted. With effortless ease, born of age and familiarity, he constructs a careful illusion. One which will be seen by none beyond the room, but is all the more efficient with the limited resources and thus potent.
A flick of his hand causes the scene to unfold. For a moment the two are seated at the same plain public library table, but the shelves and towering ceilings of the Great Gubal Library surround them. The muted sounds of library patrons or cars on the street are replaced by the noises of wandering constructs and mammets set to secure and maintain the collection of knowledge. It is quite a harmless illusion and such an obvious expenditure of power that has such a high cost that it should be obvious Elidibus has purposefully drained his reserves rather than hold on to it.
What else does he need to know?
"There is aught Emet-Selch and I may do regarding our presence, other than to remain in Gloucester. Whether you choose to act as a herald to warn this star of us or stand with us to minimize the threat you see in our presence, you must first master your own fears. Can you do so, Scion?"
The silhouette of a real person strolls through a towering bookshelf. Great Gubal's visage fades, leaving the ordinary sounds of everyday Gloucester to return and the 'ghost' to resolve itself into one of the patrons walking by room's glass window without a clue as to what had transpired. Elidibus did not purposefully end the illusion. The 'aether' sustaining it ran out and with it, the spell unraveled.
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Of course he trusts more his own assessment that Emet-Selch would not waste his time and energy on revenge for the way things played out on their Star, save with barbed words. And if that was enough, matters between the Warrior of Darkness and Emet-Selch would have come to a head ere their first encounter on the First had concluded.
For the moment. Yes, that emphasis can be expected. Elidibus does not, objectively, find it unreasonable and thus might have left it at that; saved this bonus of gathered Fear and used it to attain other, useful knowledge. It would be... advantageous too, to have quickly found a resource to harness.
But this is not what he wishes. Having Urianger aware of the risk and thus showing sincerity in the Ancient's claim that he wishes to be candid can earn far more for them in the long run. Not least which lies in not having the elezen see the two Ancients as a threat the ADI must be made aware of, particularly while they are still weakened.
"I do not request this lightly, given our history. Yet it has become clear that it may be imperative you come to terms with our arrival quickly."
Every onze and scrap of power granted to him by Urianger's fears is carefully collected. He will be diminished again when this is finished but nothing will be wasted. With effortless ease, born of age and familiarity, he constructs a careful illusion. One which will be seen by none beyond the room, but is all the more efficient with the limited resources and thus potent.
A flick of his hand causes the scene to unfold. For a moment the two are seated at the same plain public library table, but the shelves and towering ceilings of the Great Gubal Library surround them. The muted sounds of library patrons or cars on the street are replaced by the noises of wandering constructs and mammets set to secure and maintain the collection of knowledge. It is quite a harmless illusion and such an obvious expenditure of power that has such a high cost that it should be obvious Elidibus has purposefully drained his reserves rather than hold on to it.
What else does he need to know?
"There is aught Emet-Selch and I may do regarding our presence, other than to remain in Gloucester. Whether you choose to act as a herald to warn this star of us or stand with us to minimize the threat you see in our presence, you must first master your own fears. Can you do so, Scion?"
The silhouette of a real person strolls through a towering bookshelf. Great Gubal's visage fades, leaving the ordinary sounds of everyday Gloucester to return and the 'ghost' to resolve itself into one of the patrons walking by room's glass window without a clue as to what had transpired. Elidibus did not purposefully end the illusion. The 'aether' sustaining it ran out and with it, the spell unraveled.