Nox - Ermon and Einstein

[Ermon]

Gears click in Ermon's head while he listens to the girl talk: the reason why he couldn't quite remember her is because Einstein was hanging in the Cool Dude corner while he was hearing about his Cabal's imminent dissipation. Depressing. He thinks of taking a big gulp but quickly reconsiders. THe company is pleasant enough to raise his spirits even without alcohol:

"Yep, now I remember. You must have spirit, not being that long in the city and getting that kind of a job... Lots of responsibility, I personally am happy with being a Factotum at the moment".

At her mention of not meaning to meet other Mages, the Warlock smiles that honest smile he's been taking advantage of for half his life:

"So why don't you drop the mojo and let me buy you a drink? Sound spells aren't perfect and talk of Magic is often depressing, anyway. We can pretend I'm just a guy chatting up a cute girl at the bar", - the smile grows a bit wider, - "What do you think?"

[Einstein]

Einstein shrugs, grinning slightly. "It's a fair bit of responsibility, yes. But I can handle it. And besides, it means I get to introduce myself with a big long fancy title. I'm thinking of shooting for Hierarch next." It was a joke, obviously. No self-respecting Libertine would do something like that. His next statement brings her eyebrows up. "Sure...that sounds fun." She takes a second to dismiss the spell. She could always cast it again if she needed to. There's a second of disorientation as all the sound from outside bursts its way back into the bubble, and she closes her eyes and rubs her temples for a moment. Once she's done re-adjusting, she looks back up to Ermon and smiles. "So, cute, am I?" She raises her voice a little. With all the sound, it wasn't exactly easy to hear.

[Ermon]

With the enchantment falling away, the room bursts back into Ermon's perception. It makes him dizzy for just a moment: like switching-off the noise cancellation on your headphones on a really loud subway train. Because of the noise Ermon moves in just a bit closer so they don't have to shout: it's a nightclub, after all. Well, the Warlock might be using it as an excuse to close the distance somewhat but he makes sure not to overdo it. Getting into somebody's face five seconds after introductions is simply not cool.

At Einstein's question, he gives her a playful look-over. Definitely hot, especially if you are into wit and spunk and not just curves and exposed skin. Ermon slowly nods:

"Yep, you've got the whole 'slightly nerdy but not shut-in' thing down. And the smile goes really well with it", - he motions for the bartender to come, - "Whatever the lady would like".

While the drink is being prepared, Ermon decides to share a bit:

"To tell you the truth it's my first real night out after the exam. I work at a restaurant so having a free evening is rare but it really helps soothe the synapses", - the Warlock takes a gulp of his cocktail, - "I have to ask: that look isn't just for show, right? I bet you are no stranger to cram sessions too".

[Einstein]

Einstein took a look at her empty martini glass. "I'll just have another one of these, I guess." He was certainly being very complimentary. Not that she would complain. It was always nice to be appreciated. "Of course it's not just for show. I don't really know anyone who would dress themselves up as a nerd unless they had like...a super-short skirt and a button-up shirt that's open way too low to be permitted in most decent establishments." She paused for a second. "I work at a school, actually, so it's especially not for show."

[Ermon]

Ermon cocks his head, grinning:

"Oh? Why not: people'd do anything to stand out? Why not create an image of a nerd?" - he waves with his hand, - "Didn't you notice? At some point being a nerd became cool! It's being asocial that sucks, but being into studies and movies, and books and all things culture? It's great. You can recommend stuff, you can earn money if you're smart you are basically fun to be around".

The Warlock slumps his shoulders in mock self-deprecation:

"Sadly, I was never a nerd. Only started studying seriously like half a year ago and did it so much that kinda missed the whole social aspect of academia. Anyway, I'm more of a learner than a teacher, unless it's cooking. By the way, what do you teach?"

[Einstein]

Nerds were cool? When had that happened? All Einstein could remember about being a nerd was...well, not being cool. Far from it. she'd seen the occasional cool kid who was also a nerd, but they usually had other qualities, like being attractive or somehow good at sports. "I don't remember that from when I was younger. Must have changed while I was studying."

His posture confused her for a moment. "Uh...I'm sure you were fine, even without being a nerd?" Was that the right thing to say? Maybe she should just move on to the next thing. "I teach physics! The laws of the universe as we know it!"

[Ermon]

Ermon chuckles softly at her reaction:

"Might have. Anyway, being into science and culture really pays off later nowadays and with computers everywhere kids have it much easier".

In response to her comment about not being nerdy the grins:

"Oh, you have no idea. Physics, really? Like, high-school general physics or something university level and more specialised, like plasma physics or solid-state physics?"

He likes the passion with which she speaks about her job: there are few things more attractive in a woman than fire and enthusiasm.

[Einstein]

Oh yeah, computers were everywhere, these days. Einstein barely noticed anymore. Which, she supposed, demonstrated just how ubiquitous they were. Her attention turns back to him as he starts to ask more questions, and her smile grows much more excited. As she talks, she starts to move her hands, clearly getting very into it. "Oh, no! Just high school physics. I never really wanted to teach at a university, and I never really felt like specializing. It always felt like...like I was ignoring all the other areas." She shrugged. "Which, just felt like a crime, you know? They have all this other interesting stuff. Like, if I focused on quantum physics, which is fascinating, sure, then I'd totally miss any new discoveries in astrophysics, which is really just as entertaining. Did you know they're figuring out warp travel? That could change so much about how we see the galaxy!"

[Ermon]

Ermon grins at her enthusiasm, easily getting caught up in it:

"Yeah, that's the thing with modern science: in order to contribute you need to focus but then you become buried in advanced mathematics and stuff. Don't know, never quite got past high-school physics myself. More of a humanitarian guy now".

The mention of warp travel gets quite a reaction: the Warlock's eyes widen and he starts speaking more quickly:

"They are going to make a prototype to prove the theory, right? Just imagine how cool it would be if they could prove that science can actually fold space".

And perhaps there will be less Disbelief once the people discover that Space is basically an illusion made by the Fallen. It's probably every Mage's hope to once integrate Magic and the science.

[Einstein]

Einstein's eyes brighten as he shows interest. "Yeah, they are! Actually, they have one already, but it only works on the small scale. It's pretty awesome, although the power requirements are going to be massive. But, but, but, think about it! It means we'll get the giant city-sized spaceships, like in movies, just that half of it will be the generator for the warp drive." She lowers her head conspiratorially. "Actually, it reminds me of the kind of stuff that, you know....we do. Folding space, expanding space, to break the laws of reality? Totally us."