"Quite. But it would be wise to always remember that I am not a person, I am an Aeldarri." he said, a slight edge of annoyance undercutting his voice. "The comparison, whilst containing merits, erroneously labels me."
Ed'wari takes a sip of his tea and shakes his head with a smile. "Do not be afraid to ask questions. None are wrong, I may refuse to answer some."
He begins, "A great many lessons and a breaking of one's expectations. Loss, pain and enlightenment."
"I expected to walk a path, to be sure of each step, but have found it akin more to a series of river rapids with a strong current. Each turn pulls me under and then lets me up for air." he says, an array of emotion playing under his voice. Some sorrow, some religious fervour, some happiness. "At least, I know the prophecies are true and that I am right in some interpretation of it."
"What do you do here on the station?" he asked, returning the focus to Zu.