It's so odd to him to think of using magic for such mundane things, except he's aware in worlds with less developed technology, it's not mundane at all. It wasn't in his world for far longer than it has been. He has seen how development has changed lives.
He catches the glance but doesn't question it. If he wants to tell him, he will. If he doesn't, he doubtless has his reasons. It privately amuses him that he chooses left. He usually does, himself, when given a 50/50 decision and no context to weigh in one direction or the other.
"Not true creatures, per se. There was an era around four hundred fifty years ago or so that goldsmiths took their art to new heights and crafted all manner of clockwork beasts and even people. They were clever and sophisticated in their own way, but nothing with sentience or true capability to do much beyond amuse. Why?" It's a curious question. He can't help but to be curious in turn.
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He catches the glance but doesn't question it. If he wants to tell him, he will. If he doesn't, he doubtless has his reasons. It privately amuses him that he chooses left. He usually does, himself, when given a 50/50 decision and no context to weigh in one direction or the other.
"Not true creatures, per se. There was an era around four hundred fifty years ago or so that goldsmiths took their art to new heights and crafted all manner of clockwork beasts and even people. They were clever and sophisticated in their own way, but nothing with sentience or true capability to do much beyond amuse. Why?" It's a curious question. He can't help but to be curious in turn.