[He's annoyed by that, but he reminds himself that Teo is from a world without magic. He can cut him at least some slack for not understanding.]
Unlike humans, we're attuned to the magic and spirits of the world in ways humans will never understand. We can live for thousands of years; I've lived for over four hundred myself. And when death finally sinks its grip into me, I will turn to stone... which will likely be eaten by another wizard, or used by humans to power their technology.
Humans can see us as a threat waiting to happen, or sometimes gods, or demons- or saviors. But they will never accept us living among them as equals.
[A pause as he seems lost in thought, or perhaps reminiscing, though it's hard to tell if he's bitter or melancholy.]
...I often go fishing at the lake to the west. If you want to give it a try, you could come as well. I usually end up with extra.
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Unlike humans, we're attuned to the magic and spirits of the world in ways humans will never understand. We can live for thousands of years; I've lived for over four hundred myself. And when death finally sinks its grip into me, I will turn to stone... which will likely be eaten by another wizard, or used by humans to power their technology.
Humans can see us as a threat waiting to happen, or sometimes gods, or demons- or saviors. But they will never accept us living among them as equals.
[A pause as he seems lost in thought, or perhaps reminiscing, though it's hard to tell if he's bitter or melancholy.]
...I often go fishing at the lake to the west. If you want to give it a try, you could come as well. I usually end up with extra.