[Qubit's initial reaction doesn't paint his past behavior very favorably, as even he seems surprised at how secretive he's truly been the entire time they've known each other. Maybe he had his reasons before, or perhaps the right opportunity for such discussions never came up when they were facing the undead, a red shift, and murderous lunatics like Kabal; either way, it does make Carlisle feel woefully uninformed.
Thankfully, Qubit's explanation gives just enough context to put together an image of what superheroes and their work entails. Admittedly, it does sound a bit like the work the Longinmouth bloodline did for generations, though in a world where magic is relatively commonplace, one must be truly exceptional to make an impact. Mathilda Longinmouth's impeccable divination, Benistad's mastery of many schools of magic, even Carlisle's unheard of expertise in healing — were they remarkable enough to be considered extraordinary in another world? They certainly were in their own, after all.
It's a curious thought. Given Qubit comes from a world without magic — and presumably, not everyone has psionics, either — then someone like Carlisle may be considered akin to a superhero there.
Or would he be a supervillain now, given what he is? Or is it the intention for good that separates them rather than the application of their abilities? Carlisle is sure of neither the answer, nor if he wants to ask.]
Is that how you used your technokinesis, then? Much as you do here, for the 'greater good' of Anchor?
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Thankfully, Qubit's explanation gives just enough context to put together an image of what superheroes and their work entails. Admittedly, it does sound a bit like the work the Longinmouth bloodline did for generations, though in a world where magic is relatively commonplace, one must be truly exceptional to make an impact. Mathilda Longinmouth's impeccable divination, Benistad's mastery of many schools of magic, even Carlisle's unheard of expertise in healing — were they remarkable enough to be considered extraordinary in another world? They certainly were in their own, after all.
It's a curious thought. Given Qubit comes from a world without magic — and presumably, not everyone has psionics, either — then someone like Carlisle may be considered akin to a superhero there.
Or would he be a supervillain now, given what he is? Or is it the intention for good that separates them rather than the application of their abilities? Carlisle is sure of neither the answer, nor if he wants to ask.]
Is that how you used your technokinesis, then? Much as you do here, for the 'greater good' of Anchor?