[The apprition tutted from somewhere in the shadows, cutting Waver off before he could continue his sentence.]
"In the world of the Magi, bloodline is everything," [he declared in the annoyed tone of an academic who had answered the same question far too many times.] "This is because no one can hope to learn all of the secrets in a single lifetime. A parent passes on the result of a lifetime of training to their child, who will use it as a tool to further their knowledge. It's a principal lesson that everyone in Sanctuary learns early in their life-- except for this foolish child."
[The final words were spat with disdain and annoyance. Waver looked away, unable to tear his eyes from the dirt beneath their feet.
After all, it was the truth. He had nothing to base his work upon, and not even enough funds after selling all of his family's meager estate to gain proper entry to the academy.
Biting his lips to keep from lashing out and causing an even bigger problem for both him and Saber, Waver searched his mind for something to latch upon. This was too convenient-- why would that man be here? Unless--]
"Then again, you were never born to stand in the towers anyway. Were you, Waver Velvet?"
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[The apprition tutted from somewhere in the shadows, cutting Waver off before he could continue his sentence.]
"In the world of the Magi, bloodline is everything," [he declared in the annoyed tone of an academic who had answered the same question far too many times.] "This is because no one can hope to learn all of the secrets in a single lifetime. A parent passes on the result of a lifetime of training to their child, who will use it as a tool to further their knowledge. It's a principal lesson that everyone in Sanctuary learns early in their life-- except for this foolish child."
[The final words were spat with disdain and annoyance. Waver looked away, unable to tear his eyes from the dirt beneath their feet.
After all, it was the truth. He had nothing to base his work upon, and not even enough funds after selling all of his family's meager estate to gain proper entry to the academy.
Biting his lips to keep from lashing out and causing an even bigger problem for both him and Saber, Waver searched his mind for something to latch upon. This was too convenient-- why would that man be here? Unless--]
"Then again, you were never born to stand in the towers anyway. Were you, Waver Velvet?"