"That is an interesting point. With such advanced technology, they must also have advanced weaponry. I haven't seen any other people carrying swords." He's not naive enough to believe it means no one is carrying weapons. In his world, almost everyone is armed, even children. It's only common sense. "I wouldn't discount the intimidation factor of a giant spider, though. Especially one acting in an unusual way."
He nods agreement with his observation about demons. "Not so different at all. If people could embody their worst impulses and express them through superior physical force or mind control, I doubt you'd be able to tell the difference."
He can't say why it doesn't surprise him that he's good at detail work. It's perhaps an overall impression of a thoughtful mind, someone who pays attention. Suddenly, something else strange hits him as he's speaking of the types and how different they are to work with in this place.
"Doesn't it strike you as odd that you and I are from completely different worlds, and yet both of us instantly know what spiders, roaches, locusts and the like are? For that matter, that we're both human? Just for clarity, spiders: eight legs, several eyes, often hairy, fat bodies. Locusts: flying, large back legs, swarm and devastate crops. Roaches: nasty little buggers that scurry away at the first sight of light and get into the pantry?" He can't decide if it would be weirder that they're the same across worlds, or if it turns out they're completely different, yet they're using the same words.
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He nods agreement with his observation about demons. "Not so different at all. If people could embody their worst impulses and express them through superior physical force or mind control, I doubt you'd be able to tell the difference."
He can't say why it doesn't surprise him that he's good at detail work. It's perhaps an overall impression of a thoughtful mind, someone who pays attention. Suddenly, something else strange hits him as he's speaking of the types and how different they are to work with in this place.
"Doesn't it strike you as odd that you and I are from completely different worlds, and yet both of us instantly know what spiders, roaches, locusts and the like are? For that matter, that we're both human? Just for clarity, spiders: eight legs, several eyes, often hairy, fat bodies. Locusts: flying, large back legs, swarm and devastate crops. Roaches: nasty little buggers that scurry away at the first sight of light and get into the pantry?" He can't decide if it would be weirder that they're the same across worlds, or if it turns out they're completely different, yet they're using the same words.