[ Anaxagoras can tell that they're pushing themselves.
He simply lets out a sigh. ]
If you don't feel up to smiling, I wouldn't say you have to.
...What happened was an astronomical mess, after all.
[ Chief of all he can remember how Siffrin reacted themselves. They must be still struggling in this aftermath...it'd be incredible if someone wasn't. ]
[ An astronomical mess is definitely one way to say it. And Siffrin would agree. They definitely did mess things up, after all! He must be here to blame them, as they rightly should.
When you gaze up, you can also see the stars in the sky. When you gaze into the water, you can see just the same.
[ Anaxagoras rises his head to look up at the dots of light. These are probably fake too, but it does take him back, always, to whenever he was younger. ]
[ Siffrin’s not used to people remembering the stars. Everyone at home thought they were just dots in the sky, irrelevant to harmony of the Universe. Even the Universe itself was a word that nobody knew the meaning of, and only the ghost of it remained in your memory.
To be offered the possibility of learning… is that possible for him? Could they relearn what they forgot? ]
I used to be able to read the star charts. But I can’t anymore.
[ Anaxagoras wonders why that is - the idea of losing the capability of reading star charts sounds like a complete and utter wretched nightmare for him, to be quite honest. ]
Someone took the memory from you? Or you forgot?
[ There's a pause and he looks accordingly undaunted. In addition to offering the opportunity to learn, he can do it well due to having taught before, and knowing about the subject. ]
Either way, what has been forgotten can be retaught.
Instead, they focus on the offer, to relearn what they lost. But they remember each time that they tried to recall all this precious information only to get—
[ Anaxagoras is considering the fact that they didn't - he really doesn't like leaving threads hanging, especially since it may get in the way of the learning process here.
But, at the same time, he considers his approach. Adjusts, maybe. ]
I'm sure that it would.
Do you have a particular reason that makes you think it won't?
[ Anaxagoras rarely has people presenting it like a plea, which does surprise him. Though, he can sense the desperation, which is more than what he'd expect in the first place.
But, of course that makes him all the ready more to engage as a Professor teaching an eager student. ]
Excellent. A student that is ready to learn will tend to absorb the information more readily than one who isn't.
We can start some of the lessons now, or we can choose an upcoming day. It all depends on how ready you feel to start.
[ And eager Siffrin is. The moment that they hear from Anaxagoras that they can start now, their eye light up with emotion. Hope. Can they really do this? Is this really going to happen? ]
We can start now! I- I mean, only if you're up to it, of course. It's been a long day.
[ (Especially for you, but at this point, it doesn't matter.) ]
[ Hope, huh? Well, he wants to make sure that sticks around and also he thinks it's something worth doing. ]
It's been a long day, but it will be refreshing if we can focus our attention on something less grim for a change, correct?
[ Anaxagoras doesn't have all the material with him, but he thinks it is difficult to fit everything in one lesson, so: ]
I believe it would be beneficial if we have multiple lessons. Today, we can start with the basics. Then, next time we have a moment, we can work on the more difficult aspects. As well a potentially test how well you can track.
[ Ideally, he imagines three separate lessons will be required, but they can start off like this.
After he says this, he kneels into the ground and begins to draw shapes in the ground with a finger. Alongside some words. ]
[ Siffrin watches closely as Anaxagoras starts drawing on the ground. They’re silent, but their gaze is focused between what is written there.
It’s nostalgic, to the point of it being almost painful. As complicated as it all may be, the truth is that they still love the stars, that distant remainder of all they’ve lost.
(But these are just pale imitations, if what the group said is true. If only…) ]
Were you a teacher? Back where you’re from, I mean.
[ Anaxagoras continues his work, diligent as ever, and focused all the same. Though, he hears Siffrin ask and pauses to look on over back at them. ]
That's correct.
Although in specific terms, a Professor, but a teacher is also a suitable term for it.
...There is something to being able to simply teach others. To watch them grow and eventually be in a position to use that knowledge themselves.
[ It's just the tip of the iceberg in certain respects because he has a number of specific joys about the idea of "knowledge" and "teaching", but he is all the more glad for it indeed. Such that even in a place like this, he can be delighted to still engage in it. ]
Teaching about stars? That wasn't my main focus as an instructor.
I am first and foremost a Professor of Nousporism - though who attended my class would be looking for lessons on philosophy surrounding matters of the soul, and the like.
However, I was taught what I know by my teacher before me.
[ So, teaching about the stars isn't exactly he mainly did with his students, though he did on a generally basic level while at the Grove, and even beyond. He looks at the words written in the dirt and imagery of celestial bodies with a close eye. ]
[ Anaxagoras isn't certain how to even keep it up on his own end, but he is an intellectual who doesn't tend to shy away from talk. Maybe more these days than not.
He considers their question. ]
I believe so. It's a little difficult to imagine otherwise, at least for someone like myself.
But, maybe it's simply because it's a matter of fact that it's better than to leave such matters completely to internal contemplation.
[ Did they reach resolution? Anaxagoras isn't really certain of that just yet, given that they still don't know the one behind it at this time.
For a moment, he takes time to consider this. It is a fact that they managed to come on an agreement, but... ]
You're correct in that we found our way to move forward.
And everyone was placing all they could into finding the correct answers. Ideally, everyone else will understand that too; though, I do have some concerns.
[ Things like this weigh on people's minds. Even if they're not the direct result of being suspected. But, it will just be up to the rest of them to see what comes of it...he finally tips back his drink in a big gulp. ]
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week 1, post-trial
Well, somewhere. It's the wishing well, apparently.
Though, someone already has him beat first. ]
Siffrin?
[ What are they doing here? ]
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They had just been laying on the ground, staring at the stars. But now they look at Anaxagoras and...
Give them the best smile they can muster. ]
Hey.
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He simply lets out a sigh. ]
If you don't feel up to smiling, I wouldn't say you have to.
...What happened was an astronomical mess, after all.
[ Chief of all he can remember how Siffrin reacted themselves. They must be still struggling in this aftermath...it'd be incredible if someone wasn't. ]
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... ]
So? What are you here for?
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When you gaze up, you can also see the stars in the sky. When you gaze into the water, you can see just the same.
[ Anaxagoras rises his head to look up at the dots of light. These are probably fake too, but it does take him back, always, to whenever he was younger. ]
In the end, it's habit. What made you come here?
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[ But their expression is pained as they say that, as if that were also a thorn on his side. ]
But I can't make out anything about them, even if I wanted to.
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But, that said... ]
...You can't? Why is that?
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[ Siffrin looks away, unsure of how to say it. He’ll think they’re crazy, right? He’s sure of it. ]
It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.
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I could have a solution.
[ Anaxagoras will offer once. If they say no, then he will simply leave it. ]
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[ Said lightheartedly.
But… ]
What’s your solution?
[ Tentative, like a stray cat staring at food. Are they brave enough to go for it? ]
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[ A little light hearted banter in return. ]
...There may be multiple solutions.
But, it's based upon your problem.
There are various methods to track the stars, even to those who have a hard time doing so in the first place. They were taught by my teacher.
In addition, I believe I have a way to get a better and closer look to the sky.
[ He's thinking of the balloon, naturally. Anaxagoras has a mind and when he uses it, it's definitely for something. ]
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[ Siffrin’s not used to people remembering the stars. Everyone at home thought they were just dots in the sky, irrelevant to harmony of the Universe. Even the Universe itself was a word that nobody knew the meaning of, and only the ghost of it remained in your memory.
To be offered the possibility of learning… is that possible for him? Could they relearn what they forgot? ]
I used to be able to read the star charts. But I can’t anymore.
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Someone took the memory from you? Or you forgot?
[ There's a pause and he looks accordingly undaunted. In addition to offering the opportunity to learn, he can do it well due to having taught before, and knowing about the subject. ]
Either way, what has been forgotten can be retaught.
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[ They don’t answer the question.
Instead, they focus on the offer, to relearn what they lost. But they remember each time that they tried to recall all this precious information only to get—
Nothing but a headache. ]
Would that work? Do you think so?
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But, at the same time, he considers his approach. Adjusts, maybe. ]
I'm sure that it would.
Do you have a particular reason that makes you think it won't?
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[ Or maybe they do.. ]
But I want to learn. Please.
[ The request is less of an ask or a favor, but more of a plea. Like as if they were a man dying of thirst coming up to an oasis. ]
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But, of course that makes him all the ready more to engage as a Professor teaching an eager student. ]
Excellent. A student that is ready to learn will tend to absorb the information more readily than one who isn't.
We can start some of the lessons now, or we can choose an upcoming day. It all depends on how ready you feel to start.
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We can start now! I- I mean, only if you're up to it, of course. It's been a long day.
[ (Especially for you, but at this point, it doesn't matter.) ]
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It's been a long day, but it will be refreshing if we can focus our attention on something less grim for a change, correct?
[ Anaxagoras doesn't have all the material with him, but he thinks it is difficult to fit everything in one lesson, so: ]
I believe it would be beneficial if we have multiple lessons. Today, we can start with the basics. Then, next time we have a moment, we can work on the more difficult aspects. As well a potentially test how well you can track.
[ Ideally, he imagines three separate lessons will be required, but they can start off like this.
After he says this, he kneels into the ground and begins to draw shapes in the ground with a finger. Alongside some words. ]
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It’s nostalgic, to the point of it being almost painful. As complicated as it all may be, the truth is that they still love the stars, that distant remainder of all they’ve lost.
(But these are just pale imitations, if what the group said is true. If only…) ]
Were you a teacher? Back where you’re from, I mean.
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That's correct.
Although in specific terms, a Professor, but a teacher is also a suitable term for it.
...There is something to being able to simply teach others. To watch them grow and eventually be in a position to use that knowledge themselves.
[ It's just the tip of the iceberg in certain respects because he has a number of specific joys about the idea of "knowledge" and "teaching", but he is all the more glad for it indeed. Such that even in a place like this, he can be delighted to still engage in it. ]
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Huh... and you teach about the stars?
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I am first and foremost a Professor of Nousporism - though who attended my class would be looking for lessons on philosophy surrounding matters of the soul, and the like.
However, I was taught what I know by my teacher before me.
[ So, teaching about the stars isn't exactly he mainly did with his students, though he did on a generally basic level while at the Grove, and even beyond. He looks at the words written in the dirt and imagery of celestial bodies with a close eye. ]
wk 2 post trial??
They're fine. They're fine. Nothing is wrong, they're fine, it's all fine.
Which is exactly why they were going to the bar to sneak out a bottle of alcohol, but... looks like they're not alone. ]
Anaxa?
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Anaxagoras ended up here to get himself a drink. As expected, he's enjoying himself something strong (or maybe not expected.)
He hears the nickname, and sighs...this time it does remind him of when his students called him such. ]
...Yes. [ ... ] Ahem, it is Anaxagoras.
But, I am here to indulge in the strongest drink they have to offer. Were you looking to do the same, Siffrin?
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[ But it can be. ]
But I can leave if you if you want to be alone.
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...No.
Although I am fine with enjoying a drink to myself just as well, I would like to entertain some conversation.
[ It's been a long night, suffice to say. He imagines Siffrin may be able to understand - not to mention, he is curious about how they are doing. ]
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But they acquiesce to Anaxagora’s request, nodding as they go to grab a glass and pour from whatever bottle is nearest.
They take a sip, and the burn is both unpleasant and good. ]
Are you okay?
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He considers their question. ]
I believe so. It's a little difficult to imagine otherwise, at least for someone like myself.
But, maybe it's simply because it's a matter of fact that it's better than to leave such matters completely to internal contemplation.
[ ... ]
And you? It isn't easy being under suspicion.
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It's okay! [ They take another, longer sip, trying to smile. ] We resolved it, didn't we? Mabel was just doing her best.
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For a moment, he takes time to consider this. It is a fact that they managed to come on an agreement, but... ]
You're correct in that we found our way to move forward.
And everyone was placing all they could into finding the correct answers. Ideally, everyone else will understand that too; though, I do have some concerns.
[ Things like this weigh on people's minds. Even if they're not the direct result of being suspected. But, it will just be up to the rest of them to see what comes of it...he finally tips back his drink in a big gulp. ]