People were a nuisance. This was a fact for someone who spent the vast majority of their time pouring over books and experiments. Times when silence was necessary to ensure concentration. Even the solitude of the night to stargaze was preferable to large gatherings and blaring lights.At least. Until he'd gone to the Hallow festival with Reina. It'd been a rare occurrence for him where he enjoyed being out among others. The youngling's laughter and insistence for him to try new games and foods, look at the world beyond his research and studies. He'd... been impressed. Inspired to learn more about youngsters and their minds, how they worked and processed and... learned.
He'd even begun to volunteer at an orphanage for a week, finding himself in awe of how quickly the kids would pick up on concepts. Or well. Some. He struggled to simplify his explanations and begin with the basics when it came to flashy tricks and intrigue with magics. But it worked. They clamored for more, fascinated and willing to learn what they could. Not to mention he began to learn how to create games, even getting approval for charmed toys to gift the kids. Simple little things, nothing massive or time-consuming, but looking at their faces...
He'd might have given them a treasure trove.
One of the workers had even asked if he'd considered adoption. He… Orion knew he'd never thought of the possibility before. He'd yet to find a mind he enjoyed spending time around as it was, why invite a youngster into his life? But he'd seen it. The curiosity, the amazement, the interest and intent to learn more. He could do that. Enable sources for a young mind to explore and learn. Encourage it, really. Besides. He could use a useful assistant, and not one whose competence he felt the need to question hourly for the sake of his experiments.
Turning on his computer and clicking open a browser, he began to look up information on soul stones, and the process of imbuing.
