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[magicalarchaeologist]

We don't know entirely what inspires it, but sometimes the Singularity gives visions and reacts stronger to certain individuals. Chooses them, basically. Sabine is one of them.

[ Not Istredd, unfortunately, but that is his lot in life. ]

So maybe in a century you two will get along.

[stations]

I
Think I can guess why it does it with her
I'm not sure how much she's told you about herself, but that... kind of tracks with her... job. Back home.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I haven't pushed. I like to give people the chance to tell their story on their own terms. But I know she's not human. That's not difficult to suss out.

[stations]

To tell you the truth, you probably knew that before I did. I only just found out like two months ago.

I mean, maybe some part of me suspected, but I didn't KNOW know until she came to me after she died.

[magicalarchaeologist]

Does it bother you that she isn't?

[ As someone with an ancient inhuman lover, he does know some things about this. ]

[stations]

No, why would it? I love her. What she is doesn't change anything.

( When she told him, he had exactly 0 follow-up questions. )

[magicalarchaeologist]

It shouldn't matter, but sometimes humans care about that sort of thing.

[stations]

Sometimes humans care about a lot of things that shouldn't matter. They can be racist, sexist, xenophobic assholes. Thankfully, I'm not most people. I'm also not sure I'm completely normal myself, so it's not like I have any room to judge.

She's Sabine. That's all I care about. I'm sure you can probably relate.

( But, you know. With Lucifer. )

[magicalarchaeologist]

HA, yes, but I've never known him as human.

[ Maybe in that first month, although he hadn't made assumptions either way. ]

Sabine and I have talked about going to the Singularity in person. It's possible during the Dimming, it's coming up in a few weeks. She might have a chance to really engage with it there.

[stations]

Is it dangerous?

[magicalarchaeologist]

I went last year with Stephen, Yennefer, Rhy, and Kell, and we were all fine, so as far as I know, no.

[stations]

Who else is going with you guys?

[magicalarchaeologist]

I think I was going to ask Kyle, he is well-trusted around here now. Ambrose wouldn't allow just anyone to go with us. I need assistance because I plan to bring back soil samples this time.

Rhy also has a special relationship with the Singularity and his experience was comfortable, from what he told us at the time. It seemed to recognize him.

[stations]

( Okay, that's... good, actually. That's comforting. He trusts Kyle implicitly, and he likes Rhy. If Lucifer were going he might have more concerns about it, but this group seems... pretty safe. )

You'll look out for her, right?

[magicalarchaeologist]

I will. I doubt she needs my protection, but I'll offer it anyway.

[stations]

She needs it. Promise me.
Please.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I promise you. I will look out for her.

[stations]

Thank you.
In exchange, I promise not to murder your boyfriend while you're gone, probably.

[magicalarchaeologist]

He's not particularly happy about it either, you two can find some common ground over hating it.

[stations]

Speaking of common ground, I feel like I should warn you in advance: don't let him trick you into eating pineapple pizza. Also, I'm sorry if he tries to incite a faction war with smutty Winifred/Ellya fanfic.

[magicalarchaeologist]

I don't think I understood any of that outside of pizza and incite a faction war. Please tell me you're joking.

[stations]

( Long. Sigh. )

I wish I could.

[magicalarchaeologist]

You know, I've only loved two people in my life, but they are both the most exhausting people to ever exist.

[stations]

Maybe you should do some soul-searching about your relationship decisions. My terrible dead therapist recommended journaling about it, it's kind of helpful?

[magicalarchaeologist]

Oh I've done plenty of soul-searching, it just won't help. I've been in love with Yennefer for sixty some years now, most of that apart.