[Solus is quiet as Steven explains, and he absorbs it all quite readily. He's impressed, in a way, with how much Steven can ramble on, and on as he does. He muses to himself as he's reminded of those who had frequented the Hall of Rhetoric in a time forgotten. An amusing thought that's tainted by grief, but he pushes it aside.
He does give acknowlding sounds and nods at each point, confirming his attention, even if he has little to say on certain parts. Mainly he has thoughts, ones to keep to himself, than any true comment worth sharing. However, despite himself, as Steven went on to praise Jack's intelligence, his expression becomes almost smug, though not one of disbelief.
Solus knew well that mortals could be competent, but often their "geniuses" were the lowest common denominator for ones such as he. So the praise does little to prove Jack's intelligence, nor does it discourage him from his designs. Call him arrogant.]
...Nay, 'tis still conquest. Just of another nature. Power and control takes many forms, and it speaks many, many languages. It is mere a matter of deciphering which is most effective, but 'twould seem Jack has done the work for all of us in puzzling that out. There are many means to dominate and conquer than crude violence.
As for the matter of their technology, and Jack's inherent technological prowess--I am one for facts, for the truth, and while I have little reason to doubt both him and you, I will see for myself the true limits.
[He shrugs, gesturing a little widely with one hand.]
no subject
He does give acknowlding sounds and nods at each point, confirming his attention, even if he has little to say on certain parts. Mainly he has thoughts, ones to keep to himself, than any true comment worth sharing. However, despite himself, as Steven went on to praise Jack's intelligence, his expression becomes almost smug, though not one of disbelief.
Solus knew well that mortals could be competent, but often their "geniuses" were the lowest common denominator for ones such as he. So the praise does little to prove Jack's intelligence, nor does it discourage him from his designs. Call him arrogant.]
...Nay, 'tis still conquest. Just of another nature. Power and control takes many forms, and it speaks many, many languages. It is mere a matter of deciphering which is most effective, but 'twould seem Jack has done the work for all of us in puzzling that out. There are many means to dominate and conquer than crude violence.
As for the matter of their technology, and Jack's inherent technological prowess--I am one for facts, for the truth, and while I have little reason to doubt both him and you, I will see for myself the true limits.
[He shrugs, gesturing a little widely with one hand.]
I am not one bound by the limits of mortals.