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[72demons]

[ solomon is in what looks to be a library, dimly-lit and obviously in need of a lot of work-- but he doesn't seem to mind. indeed, he's seated at a dusty table surrounded by books that, while in relative good condition, have still seen better days. he's apparently read most of them, because markers are visible sticking out of the pages, and the king himself is curled in his chair with another open on his lap.

he glances up, a little owl-eyed, offering a faintly distracted smile as he holds the book up. it's hard to see the title in the light, especially as he sets it back down on his lap. ]

I've been catching up with everything that's happened since I lived, and-- [ his smile brightens. ] My goodness, science developed by leaps and bounds, didn't it? I have to admit, I'm particularly interested right now in evolution and-- genetics and-- [ he glances back down at his book. ] --DNA. [ he glances back up again, fingers curling over the cover of the book. ] I think these books are mostly considered classics, though. They seem to have landmark papers and discoveries in them, but not a great deal that's newer. Does anyone know if I can find more information elsewhere..?

[ he reaches out, tapping the tablet. ] On this, perhaps? [ because while he knows god, he also knows that there is a process and a science behind what god does, what magic does, what everything is. he likes finally having a few answers, and the means to perhaps find more.

he starts to say something else-- then abruptly sneezes, sending dust into the air and looking a little sheepish. ] Oh dear. I think even my extraordinarily extensive library back home was cleaner than this one, and I had books stacked on the floor. [ he closes his book, coughing and waving more dust away as he rises. ] I know the focus has been on other areas, given the nature of this place, but Kevin, if you're listening, I don't suppose you know where I might find a broom..? I think you and Mr Nightray hoard the cleaning supplies..

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[sorrowfulcry]

Figures you'd be a bookworm. And interested in that subject too.

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[72demons]

[ he laughs brightly. ] Well, I didn't have much else to do but read when I was chained. I guess I've retained my love for it. You don't think science is interesting?

[sorrowfulcry]

[chained?]

No, I don't. It's only ever caused problems for me and my comrades. [not the full story, but Heat's not Gale and doesn't care for details]

[72demons]

[ he blinks, curious, head tilting. ] What kind of problems..?

[sorrowfulcry]

Problems that don't involve you, dumbass.

Besides, just look around you. It's already causing problems here, and people still expect it to be their solution? [he scoffs because WE ALL KNOW HOW WELL THAT TURNED OUT IN DDS surprisingly well, actually, but hahah Heat's canon point doesn't let him know this]

[72demons]

[ he shakes his head. ] Science isn't the problem. It's people. Science.. magic.. they're just forces. It's what people do with them that matters.

[sorrowfulcry]

[there's a quiet 'tsk' noise because he knows that. But he's never had much faith in people]

So what? People cause problems then expect someone else to think up a solution for them. Or better, they come up with solutions that just make the problem worse. None of this would have happened if people didn't keep trying to play God.

[72demons]

[ he smiles faintly. ]

It's human nature, I'm afraid. We have the capability to do great evil. But on the other hand, we can also do just as much good, and often humanity shines the brightest when things are most bleak.

[ his shoulders lift in a small shrug. ] It's free will.

[sorrowfulcry]

[a groan because that was lame. It didn't make him miss his comrades more, especially in lieu of Gale's disappearance] I knew talking to you would be a waste of time.

[72demons]

[ he laughs outright at that. ] I wasn't aware you were seeking more than a little wasted time.

[sorrowfulcry]

I wasn't, but it's not like I wanted to hear something I already know either.

[pet...ulant...?]

[72demons]

Well, I could tell you something you don't know, if you'd prefer that.

[sorrowfulcry]

[he's being baited. He's probably being baited super hard]

[...]
[... ...]
[fuck]

'tch, whatever.

[ok, who gave the 9 y/o access to the tablet?]