Maruki nods along with that, steering them down a path to an open park, abandoned in the dead of night. ]
Oh, I'm certain that they do! I don't presume that abilities from different realities function exactly the same, but it's fascinating to find the areas where we overlap, isn't it?
[ And then he grins, sheepish, and rubs at the stubble of his jaw. ]
Perhaps that's my profession talking, though. I doubt most people spend so much of their time thinking about things like that. I'm just grateful to learn more about how yours functions!
[Their stroll continues, footsteps echoing inbetween the silence of their words.]
If it helps, I do think your curiosity is refreshing. I do not know the full potential of my own power, but if there is more you would wish to know, please feel free to ask.
[Better than being called a monster, he thinks, by those who has heard the rumors in fear and apprehension back in Euchronia. It is still considered to be forbidden magic, after all.]
It does make me wonder if our worlds are connected in some way - I met someone from another world who said she hails from Shinjuku, for example. In my world, the very same place is a ruin from a time long past.
[ She hails from Shinjuku– there's not many people that applies to. There's a chance Strohl means someone else, of course, but as far as Maruki knows... ]
Do you mean Mifune-san? Ah, Chihaya, you'd probably call her. [ A beat, and then: ] Wait, Shinjuku is in ruins in your reality!?
I have, we're from the same reality– that's probably why we had the same reaction!
[ Shinjuku used to be a city there... from his conversations with Rella, he really thought their worlds couldn't have been more different. Maybe it's a world built on the ashes of a ruined Japan. Who knows? ]
But to your point, it wouldn't surprise me if our realities shared some type of connection. I feel that way about many people I've met here. Perhaps there's a reason we all were drawn to this place, and those connections have something to do with it.
[That leaves some gears turning in Strohl's head, and he can't help but voice out his theory:]
Doctor Maruki, we talk as if we come from different realities - but what if we actually come from the same world, just in different periods of time? Much of our history is a mystery to us, obscured by...other factors, but this Shinjuku is testament to something that possibly binds us. Perhaps your present is our past, and my present is your future.
[ The same gears are turning in both of their minds. Maruki hums in acknowledgment as Strohl speaks, then lets out a soft sigh. ]
It's entirely possible. There's already someone here who I firmly believe is from my own reality's past. It's easier to prove something like that when there's only a few years separating you, but...
[ He inclines his head to look at Strohl then, eyes bright with curiosity, even though this isn't a particularly pleasant thing to postulate on. ]
I suppose there was nothing that could be done to prevent that war that destroyed your Shinjuku, was there?
I suppose the same rule applies in short amount of times - most of my companions are from days before the events that I have already personally experienced.
[He can't help the small twitch of his eyebrow. Those events sure were something!]
I...don't know. I have in fact met a time traveler in here, so perhaps it is possible with the same kind of powers, but I don't know if such things still exist in my reality. To be honest, I'm not sure if it would be wise to prevent it either - it might cause too many changes in the timeline.
[ Quick, and practically bleeding with understanding: ]
Of course. For better or for worse, the things that have happened in our realities were meant to happen and shouldn't be toyed with.
[ And then a pause, and Maruki scratches at the stubbled line of his jaw. ]
It's just... interesting, is all. Some time ago, we were able to experience the lives of versions of ourselves from altered realities, or something to that effect. Who knows? One day, in the most unexpected way, we could get answers about how related or unrelated our realities might be.
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Noted. Akechi will hear about that.
Maruki nods along with that, steering them down a path to an open park, abandoned in the dead of night. ]
Oh, I'm certain that they do! I don't presume that abilities from different realities function exactly the same, but it's fascinating to find the areas where we overlap, isn't it?
[ And then he grins, sheepish, and rubs at the stubble of his jaw. ]
Perhaps that's my profession talking, though. I doubt most people spend so much of their time thinking about things like that. I'm just grateful to learn more about how yours functions!
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If it helps, I do think your curiosity is refreshing. I do not know the full potential of my own power, but if there is more you would wish to know, please feel free to ask.
[Better than being called a monster, he thinks, by those who has heard the rumors in fear and apprehension back in Euchronia. It is still considered to be forbidden magic, after all.]
It does make me wonder if our worlds are connected in some way - I met someone from another world who said she hails from Shinjuku, for example. In my world, the very same place is a ruin from a time long past.
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Oh?
[ She hails from Shinjuku– there's not many people that applies to. There's a chance Strohl means someone else, of course, but as far as Maruki knows... ]
Do you mean Mifune-san? Ah, Chihaya, you'd probably call her. [ A beat, and then: ] Wait, Shinjuku is in ruins in your reality!?
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[The recognition of the name puts a chuckle to Strohl's face.]
It's funny, she had the same reaction when I told her. But yes, Shinjuku used to be a city back in the old world, before the war.
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[ Shinjuku used to be a city there... from his conversations with Rella, he really thought their worlds couldn't have been more different. Maybe it's a world built on the ashes of a ruined Japan. Who knows? ]
But to your point, it wouldn't surprise me if our realities shared some type of connection. I feel that way about many people I've met here. Perhaps there's a reason we all were drawn to this place, and those connections have something to do with it.
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Doctor Maruki, we talk as if we come from different realities - but what if we actually come from the same world, just in different periods of time? Much of our history is a mystery to us, obscured by...other factors, but this Shinjuku is testament to something that possibly binds us. Perhaps your present is our past, and my present is your future.
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It's entirely possible. There's already someone here who I firmly believe is from my own reality's past. It's easier to prove something like that when there's only a few years separating you, but...
[ He inclines his head to look at Strohl then, eyes bright with curiosity, even though this isn't a particularly pleasant thing to postulate on. ]
I suppose there was nothing that could be done to prevent that war that destroyed your Shinjuku, was there?
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[He can't help the small twitch of his eyebrow. Those events sure were something!]
I...don't know. I have in fact met a time traveler in here, so perhaps it is possible with the same kind of powers, but I don't know if such things still exist in my reality. To be honest, I'm not sure if it would be wise to prevent it either - it might cause too many changes in the timeline.
[You know, butterfly effects and all.]
hehe we can wrap up.... yowling at them
Of course. For better or for worse, the things that have happened in our realities were meant to happen and shouldn't be toyed with.
[ And then a pause, and Maruki scratches at the stubbled line of his jaw. ]
It's just... interesting, is all. Some time ago, we were able to experience the lives of versions of ourselves from altered realities, or something to that effect. Who knows? One day, in the most unexpected way, we could get answers about how related or unrelated our realities might be.
[ What a world this is. ]