A Wild Theory
Euden: Ahh... The wind really does feel nice here.
Euden: Hey, Sophie. Out for a walk?
Sophie: I am indeed, Euden.
Sophie: This is my favorite place around here.
Sophie: It's open enough to really feel the wind, which makes it perfect for observing mana.
Sophie: Oh, that's right!
Sophie: When I was doing just that earlier, I discovered something fascinating!
Euden: Do tell.
Sophie: You remember how the mana in the area was very much out of balance when I first arrived, yes?
Sophie: All this time, I've been trying to work out the cause so that I could put it to rights, and today I made a major breakthrough:
Sophie: There's no need to correct the flow of mana at the castle!
Sophie: The castle's mana has started to stabilize IN its unstable state!
Euden: Oh wow! That's... Um... Yeah, I don't follow that at all.
Sophie: To be honest, I don't quite follow it either. But no one's fallen sick since that first time, have they?
Sophie: My personal theory is that it's a result of all those who have gathered there, both human and dragon alike.
Sophie: Also, all those who have lost their lives and whose feelings made their way here. All of that is having an effect on the mana.
Sophie: The feelings of both the living and dead are combining, and the result is mana that is chaotic and stable at the same time!
Euden: That's a pretty wild theory, Sophie.
Euden: When you put it that way, a whole lot of people really are counting on us without our even realizing it.
Sophie: Yes, and I can only imagine that number will continue to increase.
Sophie: Wherever you go, Euden, mana is always there with you.
Sophie: As such, there are two things I would like you to remember always:
Sophie: the feelings of those who have returned to mana, and the feelings of those who live on and continue to influence it.
Euden: I'll remember. I promise.
Euden: Still, even if your work is technically done here, would you be willing to keep teaching me about mana?
Euden: I feel like there's still so much to learn.
Euden: About both the people who've returned to mana and that which dwells inside me.
Sophie: Hee hee! Goodness, but you have changed! You couldn't have seemed less interested in the subject at first.
Euden: Erm... Well, that's because I thought it would be really difficult to understand.
Euden: Besides, you've changed over that time as well.
Sophie: Oh? What about me has changed?
Euden: At first, you seemed a bit...unsure of yourself, I suppose.
Euden: But now you'll look me right in the eyes and explain things with confidence.
Euden: You're much more of a teacher now.
Sophie: Do you really think so?
Sophie: I never realized that transformation was happening, but now that you mention it...
Sophie: I suppose I HAVE grown more confident.
Euden: You've really taught me a lot.
Euden: I'm grateful to you.
Sophie: Oh, that's just delightful to hear! And of course, I'd love to keep teaching you if that's something that interests you.
Euden: Really?
Sophie: Yes, silly! Honestly, I can't really imagine myself living anywhere but here anymore.
Sophie: I can keep seeing all my new friends AND examining this fascinating mana.
Euden: Well, you're welcome to stay as long as you like.
Euden: I'm looking forward to spending more time with you.
Sophie: The pleasure will be all mine.
Sophie: Besides, there's so much more that I still want to teach you!
Sophie: So long as you remain thankful for mana's blessings, I'm sure you'll end up with more of it protecting you.
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