04-02-2019, 10:10 PM
Marcus smiled at her confidence. And her methodology. Indeed her had read her paper. But hearing people explain, even rudimentarily, was a better way to asses.
He held the piece in his hand, studying it. "So....a combination of instinct and scientific inquiry and application." His gaze shifted to her. She was young and pretty, like Danika. And like her, she didn't let it pigeonhole her. He pulled out his drawer and withdrew something small, kept it hidden in the palm of his hand. "Most great discoveries come from instinct, the belief the direction you are on will yield results."
He paused for a moment and then opened his palm, revealing what had been a ball bearing. It was a twin to the one he had given Danika. A thread of air floated it to her. "Take a look at this and tell me what you think."
He was genuinely curious. He had not yet met another channeler who was using their power to probe the structure of molecules and atoms, at least until now. He already knew he wanted her here. And she could research what she wanted and the Consulate would fund it.
But men and women were different. If they were to be doing things like this- and he had no doubt the two were closely related- the female equivalent had to be arrived at her way.
He held the piece in his hand, studying it. "So....a combination of instinct and scientific inquiry and application." His gaze shifted to her. She was young and pretty, like Danika. And like her, she didn't let it pigeonhole her. He pulled out his drawer and withdrew something small, kept it hidden in the palm of his hand. "Most great discoveries come from instinct, the belief the direction you are on will yield results."
He paused for a moment and then opened his palm, revealing what had been a ball bearing. It was a twin to the one he had given Danika. A thread of air floated it to her. "Take a look at this and tell me what you think."
He was genuinely curious. He had not yet met another channeler who was using their power to probe the structure of molecules and atoms, at least until now. He already knew he wanted her here. And she could research what she wanted and the Consulate would fund it.
But men and women were different. If they were to be doing things like this- and he had no doubt the two were closely related- the female equivalent had to be arrived at her way.