The ancient dreamer calmly dwelled in his own thoughts casually watching how the conversation goes. Were circumstances different... The alternative to this moment might have been more entertaining, it certainly would have been vicious. He resolved to indulge these people to play their little game of having ownership. In a grand scheme of things this was a test for the Vagrants and their kind. Although the most crucial test was still ahead of them this one was just as important to see how they can handle this matter. Now. How to make this more interesting?
~ Oh did you hear them, Nymph? They are graciously permitting you to take a peek at your belongings. ~
Icy and razor sharp these thoughts were meant to pierce both Nymph and her host with the special emphasis on the last part further twisting in. Meanwhile his thoughts had already moved on, speculating about disappearance of Gammu machines mentioned in conversation. While never a crucial part of his plans there was always a small opening to utilize them in one way or another, unfortunately the machine-state seem had never been particularly stable. Despite the rigid nature they always struggled to maintain pocket civilization of their own. Whether it was a result of this inflexibility or other factors it was hard to say, but several iterations had emerged before yet none successful enough beyond the initial phase. Was there some fundamental flaw, a deeply rooted mechanism causing certain downfall each time, perhaps one that they were never aware of?
