There's so much I need to know

"But maybe…this is what you mean. Perhaps it’s because of the bonds of dark magic we share, but you’re very easy to talk to. It’s almost uncanny."

"Say! Since we have such an impressive connection, you and I simply MUST collaborate on some works together! It'll just be the bee's knees! I'm certain with our respective backgrounds, with elder prowess but different teachings and time periods, surely we could come up with some outstanding ideas!"

"They all sound fascinating if I do say so myself! Thank you." He said with a smile. "But you are right about me being most interested in legendary weapons. Swords are my specialty, after all."

"Uh… I’ll pass. You can just tell me what they’re about, if you want. That’s all I really wanted to know."

"Oh. Well I'm not sure I would do the authors any true justice to their work, but I certainly could try if you were inclined to listen! I'd be happy sit down and retell anything you'd like to know! Oh or I could read some to you? Interesting segments or even whole books if you like! I don't know how much you'd enjoy non-fiction works, although I'm sure I could find some about interesting topics to you..but if you don't like non-fiction I'm sure I could tell some exciting fictional tales about great heroes or warriors that you'd probably like better!"

"Your feelings are understandable. I too find the thought of a world absent of any acquaintances of mine to be… unusual. Unlike you, however, I have no one in my life who I hold dear to my heart. I suppose I couldn’t feel the sadness you feel at the idea of them being gone even if I wanted to."

"Oh but really? So you are displaced as well!! Absolutely fascinating. I have yet to see much of the land but what I have observed is a radically different take on magic than what I'm used to! Its absolutely incredible really, they have those which can wield Elder AS WELL AS Anima magic here! I find this especially fascinating because from where I am from such a feat is ENTIRELY unheard of! Or I suppose maybe its simply that I have never I mean surely if it is possible here there must be some way for it to be possible all the time..But just as well I have yet to see any traces of Light magic in this world either and I find that especially peculiar. But either way that we should both be displaced does raise incredibly interesting questions."

"If I don’t have what you need, Henry, the other dark mage, might. I don’t think he keeps as many supplies as I do, though. Henry’s a very…carefree…individual."

"Duely noted! Ah no I shouldn't need anything but thank you kindly for the offer! I imagine you both must be incredibly well stocked though if you travel together! Even if he does bring less. You're quite lucky getting to travel with another elder magic user! My brothers and I used to trade ideas and magical concepts off one another all the time, its really a fantastic method for completing new spells quickly but also understanding people as well!"

"Ancient elder magic, you say? How could I say no to a demonstration of lost arcane arts?"

"Yes I do say! It's our specialty. It's rather dangerous but I'm sure I'll be fine. Besides a demonstration gives me the perfect excuse to try out some particularly before-my-time sort of spells that I have been itching to experiment with."

Eliwood’s eyes carefully scanned the spines of the huge pile of books in Canas’ hands, “Do you have any recommendations?”

"Recommendations, lets see. Well obviously so the ancient tongues one I've already mentioned and thats this one here" He was already passing books to Eliwood as he continued "But if that isn't something you'd like I also have a book about Herbs that I found fascinating, or a book on Legendary weapons which you might like better."

"Will I be here long? I honestly couldn’t say. I’m in an army, you see. We go where we need to go, when we need to go. As long as we’re in the area, I’m certain you’ll be welcome to stay with us. Chrom’s a bit of a bleeding heart."

Canas adjusted his monocle "And just as well I could discuss more with you. I feel like you are the sort of person that would enjoy the stories about my mother, and maybe I could even teach you about the ancient elder magic that my family and I wield. Surely someone as skilled as you say you are would find the information intriguing at the very least."

"A nice story behind it, as well. Your mother sounds like an interesting soul, and your wife the kind sort as well." He held the monocle back over to Canas. "Are they both still in your life?"

"Hm...I can't believe I've overlooked that until now...I was so excited about being in the future and all the things I could learn-....Oh no I'm terribly sorry, that all must have been incredibly confusing." 

"It is known as a magic seal where I come from." he lied. "Magic users often make contracts with powerful spirits in hopes of gaining unbelievable power… I did not make the contract myself, but…" he paused. “My… parents did. When I was very young. They hoped to see me become a renown sage.”

"Ilia," Tharja said slowly, rolling the word in her mouth. "You must have come a long way. Across time, I mean. That’s why you’re so baffled by my abilities. The method for using dark magic and elemental magic together must not have been discovered yet in whenever you’re from."

"Will you be in this area long? Not right now necessarily as there is much I must do to prepare for this new journey, but in the next few days?"

When Canas offered his hand, Tharja took it. “Tharja,” she said, briefly shaking his hand. “I hope you’re not planning on making me into a research subject, scholar. I’ve been told I’m not very agreeable.” She chuckled softly.

"Oh no no I have no intention of making any sort of subject out of you! No, you simply piqued my curiosity, my deepest apologies if I was leading you on to believe such a thing, Tharja."

"Well uh, lead the way then! Sorry if I’m not too familiar with which tent is where. They all look the same to me. I keep mixing them up."

"Were you interested in my books? If you see something you like you're welcome to borrow it!"

"Well, thank you for your kind words. I do appreciate them. However, I’m quite fond of your monocle. I’ve always been a fan of the rounder style. Not to say I dislike my own, but… you know how it goes.”

"Oh but no I'm sorry! Anyway I am very fond of your monocle. The half glass look in my opinion looks so..educated and sleek. I always thought it looked much cooler than whole circle."