Something gotten you down?
-seems he's discovered chocolate, and is wordlessly offering you a bit-
Ah- well. It is something a man only knows once in his life.
I have come to take- that one must experience a certain quality- in order to truly understand it.
And- I have found that I now might be on the cusp- of understanding- that concept that you only experience once in life.
And- this existence I have- that followed that experience- has opened up that avenue of understanding... and the understanding- is of death.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postIts' no problem. Just need some time to get over it, then?
It is- that sense of- unlocking something that was barred before, you know?
The sense of- discovery- the tearing down of an obstacle- reaching the peak of a mountain.
If I can understand the quality of death... I will have truly become an Intellectual Magi.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post-nods- No, I understand- though- well- choosing the kitchen is perhaps not the best option.
-gets up- Though I guess I had better stop eating this thing called 'chocolate'- wonderful treat that it is, and grab a walk.
-sighs- I'll see you around, then.
-and he leaves the kitchen, heading outside-
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postAh- you have a birthday that falls inside the season of Saturnalia?
-nods- Yes... there is a certain purity to snow.
-sighs, smiling a little wider- Never really had much appreciation for this weather myself- a lot of cold nights after the fire dies down... and- well- even something as pristine as this- has its' edge.
Winter is a harsh mistress.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post

Nothing good necessarily happened, more... I came to a nice revelation.
And I feel- a great sense of exultation.
-Rider notices the Fen on the kitchen table-
...? Fen?
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