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[sears]

This place is certainly interesting- and I'm not just talking about the "different worlds" aspect. The vast amount of information stored here is really quite impressive. We have libraries in the Fire Nation, of course; excellent ones- and yet none of them come close to holding the amount of stuff stored in this mysterious database. Obviously, the worth of what we store is far greater- quality is more important; not just anything is worthy of being preserved for posterity. "Fan fiction" about members of the royal family, for instance- even if written with the best of intentions, which most of the writing stored here isn't- is more likely to be ignored or destroyed than kept in a library.

I've been looking back over some of the myriad of conversations I've had since I first discovered this place. The ability to do that is so convenient. You never know- I might find something useful; something I overlooked the first time around. I doubt it, though- I rarely overlook things.

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[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

You say that under the assumption that I have no idea of the concept of bluffing.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Hm, no, we were speaking of my ability to recognize your bluffs. Or, if you're a very good liar, at least recognize your potential use of them.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I am.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I have a feeling that I won't be taking you up on that offer.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Even if I couldn't figure out exactly how you did it, I would at least be able to tell that the trick was just that- a trick.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

One would hope.

In real life, however, it isn't always quite so obvious.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

No, I'm talking about real life, outside of your silly little magic shows.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Illusions don't always portray the extraordinary.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I meant that you can easily create a believable illusion.

"Real magic" doesn't exist.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Not true. You're assuming that to be believable it has to be elaborate. In reality, however, they can be extremely simple.

Fine, fine- but it doesn't on my world.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Illusions aren't always disguised as magic.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

You underestimate me.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Think about it. Think about who I am and what I do. Is it really such a stretch to think that I've pulled off my own "illusions" before?