[ Selling to fisherman isn't his preferred profession by any stretch, so he adds his own flair to it, in typical Doctor style. He makes his own fun with it, as he always does. Whether or not it will prove to be lucrative remains to be seen, but he enjoys his worm companions for the time being.
For now, though, there's a more pressing matter at hand. And as Vanessa seems intent on pulling him into this mystery, as she says, he once again turns over the directive from Karsa in his mind. He could easily fix this, potentially. Unless it's a magic he knows nothing of, in which case his mucking about in her mind could have catastrophic effects. He'll need to broach the subject carefully and take his time, which he loathes.
Perhaps a few carefully posed questions might lead Vanessa back to her own self. If he can guide her back to her memories, give her that control of her own power, it's the very least he can do given everything lately.
For now, though—
He gets closer to the water's edge, kneeling down and rolling up his sleeves. ]
A few reasonable and rational explanations, but those aren't as fun, are they? Right now, we don't know, that's the joy in the mystery. We can make up our own clever stories, fantastical tales. I love a good story, too. So, give me a good one, eh? I'll start!
Just beneath the water, there's a giant sea creature, nearly half the length of the lake itself. And that lotus, well, that's its top hat, so to speak. Bit of fashion. Thought it'd look nice for the day's outing.
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For now, though, there's a more pressing matter at hand. And as Vanessa seems intent on pulling him into this mystery, as she says, he once again turns over the directive from Karsa in his mind. He could easily fix this, potentially. Unless it's a magic he knows nothing of, in which case his mucking about in her mind could have catastrophic effects. He'll need to broach the subject carefully and take his time, which he loathes.
Perhaps a few carefully posed questions might lead Vanessa back to her own self. If he can guide her back to her memories, give her that control of her own power, it's the very least he can do given everything lately.
For now, though—
He gets closer to the water's edge, kneeling down and rolling up his sleeves. ]
A few reasonable and rational explanations, but those aren't as fun, are they? Right now, we don't know, that's the joy in the mystery. We can make up our own clever stories, fantastical tales. I love a good story, too. So, give me a good one, eh? I'll start!
Just beneath the water, there's a giant sea creature, nearly half the length of the lake itself. And that lotus, well, that's its top hat, so to speak. Bit of fashion. Thought it'd look nice for the day's outing.