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nexus_crossings2018-01-13 04:34 pm
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Hermione is back in the Nexus. She sits at a large table, with several computer parts scattered out in front of her. She is reading a large book in her lap, that she is writing in as she studies some of the technology in front of her.
Crookshanks is keeping her company today. He is laying on a keyboard, watching her lazily. Every now and then Hermione puts a piece of technology on a separate part of the table, and waves her wand over it. Whatever the spell is, it doesn't work at first. But Hermione just makes some notes over what happened.
She then smiles up at the Nexus. "What is something new you have learned recently? Did it change how you look at your life?"
Crookshanks is keeping her company today. He is laying on a keyboard, watching her lazily. Every now and then Hermione puts a piece of technology on a separate part of the table, and waves her wand over it. Whatever the spell is, it doesn't work at first. But Hermione just makes some notes over what happened.
She then smiles up at the Nexus. "What is something new you have learned recently? Did it change how you look at your life?"
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He listens to her work the numbers, his eyes following the runes floating in front of them. But when she gets to the single-digit result and explains what it means, he can't help but chuckle incredulously. It's not the fact that a six is a feminine number -- that doesn't matter much to him -- it's the idea of him being a caretaker. Teaching? Guiding? Harmonious?
"No offense, but that doesn't sound anything like me." Maybe her runes are having an off-day. Or, more likely...
"Cylons don't typically have names. Caspar is what I was given when I was programmed to be a sleeper agent. It means secret keeper." He snorts. "An inside joke since I was keeping the biggest secret of all and didn't even know it."
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"I don't see you as a 1, The Primal Force. Or a 2, the All-Knowing. I doubt you are a 3, The Creative Child. Or a 5, A Dynamic Force. Nor do I see you as a 7, The Seeker, or and 8, The Balance. Or a 9, Global Awareness."
"However, if Caspar is not your true name, then it would be difficult to truly assess. This is just a calculated guess."
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"Considering how often I get labeled, I'm fine with not getting a definitive answer." He smirks a little, thinking about his sisters, the Sixes. He ought to let one of them know that he's a six, too. It'd be worth it to see the sour look on her face.
"So how does it work to predict outcomes? You plug in the people involved, or what?"
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"So let's say yourself as a 6, myself as a 7 and Jim Kirk as a 2."
Those three Runes float at the middle.
"If I wanted to take a diplomatic approach to the battle, I would lead with my 2." Hermione switches the runes, so the 2 is at the top. The other runes spin and adjust, predicting the outcome of the battle for a diplomatic approach. "In a diplomatic situation, all three of these numbers have a favorable outcome for success. They all are able to contribute to the diplomatic meetings, and each would offer different suggestions."
"If I wanted to take a more ruthless approach to the battle, I would lead with my 6." Hermione gives him a nod. The runes change again, so the 6 is at the top of the equation. "While the 6 does not lead the battle, the 6 can create quite a merciless plan. The 2 would be a good support to this battle, since the 2 is a survivor. The 2 is also a born psychologist, so she would lend valuable support to the 6s plan. The cold-heartness of the 7 would also play favor to a ruthless approach."
"The more I know about the situation, the more numbers I can add, and the bigger the equation. And from knowing the strengths and weaknesses of my 'army', I can ensure that each person is in a place where they would achieve success."
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Maybe the Ones had a bag of runes lying around somewhere. They were by far the best at playing everyone else like a fiddle.
It's kind of nice to here that he'd be in charge of a planning a ruthless approach to battle. It's all hypothetical, of course. He wouldn't be opposed to lending Hermione a hand, but he barely knows Kirk. He's only met the one with beard, anyway.
"I can see why you like this school of magic," he says with a smile smile. He looks over the floating runes. "Can you look up Adia's number?"
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"Her last name is Costas, right?" Hermione starts doing the math. "1 for A. 4 for D. 9 for I. 1 for A. 15 for her first name. 1 plus 5 is a 6."
"Costas. 3 for the C. 15 for the O. 19 for the S. 20 for the T. 1 for the A. And another 19. 77 for her last name. 7 plus 7 is 14. 1 plus 4 is 3."
"And 6 plus 3 is 9."
"The 9 is Global awareness. 9 is a strong number in Arthimancy, because from a purely mathematical perspective, the 9 stands apart. The last of the cardinal numbers, the 9 is the most worldly and sophisticated of all numbers. The 9 has some similarities with the 6," Hermione gives him a slight nod. "However, while a 6 will more likely give love and compassion to their friends and family, the 9 offers their love and compassion to the world at large. The 9 is a humanitarian."
"Another feminine number, a 9 will not dedicate any energy towards receiving credit for her actions. When circumstances require, she can be a powerful force, strong enough to take over and bend others to her will."
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"She'll always be a ten to me," he jokes weakly, but Hermione's assessment has him giving the runes another look. Adia is a powerful force, all right. Who else could turn a heart like his?
He breathes out softly, another question forming, despite his hesitance. "What's the outcome for a six and a nine? Together?"
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"A 6 and a 9 are both very attractive individuals who will be drawn to each other. A 6 and a 9 will be delighted to find that, for once, they have met someone who lives up to their expectations. A 6 and a 9 will enjoy a near perfect relationship. Together they will have intensity and passion. The 9 will be very demonstrative and romantic towards the 6, and will give them no reason to doubt the security of the relationship."
"In this relationship, even the 6, who can find expressing emotions difficult, will be completely at ease with vocal declarations and will be able to express love and devotion with confidence." Hermione watches as the runes move in her equation, spelling out more for her to tell him. "The problem that this couple are likely to run into are generally with the realities of life outside their relationship. But generally, a relationship a 6 and a 9 will generally be extremely happy and long-lasting."
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By the time she's done, he's blushing a little, which he vainly tries to hide by fussing with the knot of his tie. "Well, that's good to hear." He clears his throat and says gamely, "Why don't you toss me into an equation with you and your computer parts here. See if I can help at all."
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The runes float, align themselves around the numbers of 6 and 7. "The runes do note that in a working relationship, it would be better if we each had our own projects to work on, without having to work together. The 6 can be too controlling and the 7 does not like to be closely managed." Hermione notes softly. "Communication will be important to make sure we both know what to do, in order to achieve our goals."
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Her reading of the runes gets him to smile wryly. "Sounds right on the money," he says with some amusement. "Tell you what... sometimes you need to shield electronics from one another to avoid interference. I could send you a list of options. Maybe you could use one of those while you're trying out spells."
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He gives Crookshanks another ear scratch. "How's the alarm system holding up?" He frowns a little, remembering the need for it in the first place. "Did that crazy witch get taken care of?"
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Hermione frowns slightly. "She was found guilty at her trial. She will be put to death."
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"Does that bother you?" he asks curiously. "Her being put to death?" He took capital punishment as sort of standard operating procedure for humans, but he knows it doesn't sit well with everyone. But hey -- one less psycho in the Nexus. He's not complaining.
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Hermione pauses again. She runs her fingers through Crookshanks fur. "No. But I had to reveal something about my torture to the whole court. And that bothered me."
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Her admission doesn't surprise him. He witnessed some unpleasant torture firsthand. That leaves scars people are unwilling to share. "It's like she got to stick you with one last 'frak you' by having to talk about it," he guesses.
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"Here..." Hermione reaches into her beaded bag, and pulls out a few potions. "You can experiment with these."
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He needs a bag to carry this stuff back. "I'm going to go home and get something to bring this home," he tells her while pulling his PINpoint out of his pocket. "I'll be right back."
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When he returns from his errand, he is not only holding a bag, but a couple of wrapped presents. "Adia reminded me that we got you presents for the holidays." He puts one in front of Hermione. Inside the red-and-green box is a collection of dried plants collected from all over the island, each little clear container labeled with its contents.
"This one's for you, little man," Caspar says as he places a second, smaller package in front of Crookshanks. This box is unwrapped so the cat can whack the lid off himself, if he chooses. Inside is a cat toy in the shape of a golden snitch.
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