No. [ Another shake of his head. He glances at Alice, the obviously questioning look in her eyes.
It's great being a Guardian! ... But there's a catch.
Things have been different since he's arrived on ALASTAIR. He understands the need to put his pride to the side, to co-operate and to work together; secrets, especially those that impair one's ability to contribute, are not welcome here. But it's not the way North's been living for the past thousand years - simply mentioning who he is, what his life entails, to strangers -- no, to believers -- is ... strange. Foreign, as if this shouldn't be happening.
He takes a deep breath, and exhales. ] I only exist to those who believe that I am real. [ That's one way to start. ] Makes sense, no? I am Santa Claus! [ To some. The cheer - the pride - returns in his voice, even for a moment. ] But -- if you do not believe, you cannot see me. Or touch. Or hear.
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It's great being a Guardian! ... But there's a catch.
Things have been different since he's arrived on ALASTAIR. He understands the need to put his pride to the side, to co-operate and to work together; secrets, especially those that impair one's ability to contribute, are not welcome here. But it's not the way North's been living for the past thousand years - simply mentioning who he is, what his life entails, to strangers -- no, to believers -- is ... strange. Foreign, as if this shouldn't be happening.
He takes a deep breath, and exhales. ] I only exist to those who believe that I am real. [ That's one way to start. ] Makes sense, no? I am Santa Claus! [ To some. The cheer - the pride - returns in his voice, even for a moment. ] But -- if you do not believe, you cannot see me. Or touch. Or hear.