un: phoenixevolution

[manufactured]

Through curiosity both morbid and not - what were you in the middle of before bring brought here, and how urgent do you consider returning to it?

Just going by the way things have been around here lately, I won't precisely be surprised if answers trend towards "having a crisis", "dying horribly", or "watching someone else die horribly"; even so, it isn't as though I'm going to judge for such things either way.

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[liberaltus]

Flattery is the gift that keeps on giving [much like Dorian himself, truth be told] and it seems we have a thing or two in common [intelligence and little aptitude for humility].

[Dorian looks thoughtful for a moment before posing his next question.]

What is it that challenges all of that ambition and intellect in this world?

[manufactured]

Bluntly put? Not much. There are admittedly some things I find fascinating about this place as a whole, but it's nothing like what I'm accustomed to.

[liberaltus]

Well if the lack of challenges becomes too underwhelming for you, I might have a cure for what ails thee...depending on how you like your challenges.

[manufactured]

I'll hear it.

[liberaltus]

I've a magic mirror, it's a portal of sorts and as of this moment is the only door I can open that lets me step into a part of my home, a crossroads. There are other mirrors, but whether by the power of this place or by my own knowledge they are inoperable. I am always looking for a fresh perspective.

Outside of that, I've got impressive potioning skills I could pass on.

[manufactured]

Consider me interested. In both possibilities, really.

What sort of potions are we talking?

[liberaltus]

Potions are varied, there are those that heal and regenerate, there are potions for offense, defense, and resistance, and then there are potions that we think of as grenades...though not the explosive sort.

[manufactured]

[...Mm.]

...Some of those may be useful to me. For reasons I'm not willing to state in front of everyone.

[liberaltus]

I've no interest in exposing you so feel free to call on me as you wish.

[manufactured]

I'll bear that in mind.

[...]

Consider it greatly appreciated.

[liberaltus]

And you can consider me intrigued.

[He's always fascinated by intelligence, and more than that, by a good mystery.

Speaking of.]

Belatedly, my name is Dorian Pavus.

[manufactured]

...That does seem to have fallen a bit by the wayside, doesn't it. Albert Wesker. It's a pleasure.