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A useful part of being in a kingdom that has faced a great many threats over the years is that the armory in Belisaere is well organized. He's spent the last few days deep in it because he has an idea about the scale armor that everyone wears but needs to find some early examples in it. Milliways appears instead of the door to another area like he was expecting and he smiles, he could do with some food and a rest.

Since its always best to be safe and there's a dinner later, he's in his surcoat with his sword by his side though his surcoat has picked up some dust and flaking rust. At the counter, he sits down to order some spiced wine and bread and cheese before turning around to see if anyone he knows is around.

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"Exactly but its important work and I haven't had too many problems."

"That's good." He pauses, thinking about something. "Sameth. Someone told me once that you can tell who is or isn't dead. Is that true?"

"I can but Milliways does make it a little odd at times, it still works, its just Milliways."

"And what do you see when you look at me?" he asks, suddenly intent.

It's something of a mystery in canon, but his entry in the manual seems to suggest not definitely dead, as it doesn't have the same notation as his ancestors.

"Its not seeing more feeling and you don't feel Dead."

Almost imperceptibly, he relaxes.

"I see. Thank you."

"You're welcome. I'm glad I could help."

"It was a weight on my mind. But now there's hope, somewhat."

"Good, I hope you end up figuring out where you are soon. Let me know if I can help."

"If I could see a door", he remarks almost idly, "I might try to open it and see what lies beyond. But perhaps it's for the best I can't."

"How long haven't you had a door?"

"...it must be over a year now. Perhaps two."

"Oh I'm sorry, the longest I was stuck here was about six months."

"It does drag a little sometimes. But I'm used to my own company, and I found the library. That helps."

"Its a wonderful library. What sorts of books do you read?"

"Whatever I can find. I like to learn about other worlds."

"Me too, the variety in worlds and types of magic is staggering."

"Absolutely. More than one could ever count."

"Yes and I love to talk with people here about the magic and science in their worlds. I always end up learning something."

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