But when you synthesize, you can carry over traits from the materials into the final object. So you could imbue the gold with valuable traits from the diamond - and depending on what you want to use the gold for, that could be better for your needs.
[ giyuu will definitely hear the words that are coming out of escha's mouth and there are words in her explanation that make sense to him, however, the subject matter of what she says is completely lost to him.
but he'll...just... kind of nod along. sure? this sounds fine to him??? ]
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anyway Escha looks a little dejected. ]
Oh, you too...?
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it can be a new cabin rule: no demons. ]
Some people still try. [ hm. he didn't want to tell her but— ] People haven't quite given up on it.
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[ alchemy is great! do alchemy!! ]
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[ he isn't holding his breath. ]
How advance is alchemy in your world?
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[ while also keeping them in mind as a cautionary tale... ]
But it can do a lot! Especially not that there's technology to help the people who don't have an innate talent for the old-fashioned methods.
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[ technology of the past, huh? hmm... he uses the only example that he is really familiar with. the one that so many people are obsessed. ]
How would a rock become gold?
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[ Hmm, she has to think about it, and sways back and forth a bit while she does. ]
I guess I would probably try some kind of elixir... Water... Maybe a diamond gemstone...?
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Aren't diamonds more valuable than gold?
[ it seems a little silly to go backwards, right? ]
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But when you synthesize, you can carry over traits from the materials into the final object. So you could imbue the gold with valuable traits from the diamond - and depending on what you want to use the gold for, that could be better for your needs.
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but he'll...just... kind of nod along. sure? this sounds fine to him??? ]
I see.
[ NO HE DOESN'T. ]
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I wish I could do alchemy here. [ She's all bubbly just thinking about it. Amazing. ]
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Once we figure things out here, maybe you'll be able to do it again.
[ he's not good at inspiring people or anything like that but, you know. he's making An Attempt. ]