ACTION ☣ TWO

[alchemyisppl]

[wandering through the hotel, just looking around and taking stock of the different themes; currently on the Oriental floor, trying to figure out exactly what culture the theme is from]

This place...is far too strange.

[takes a peek inside the public bathhouse at the end of the hall, then walks up to a piece of decoration in the hall, thoughtful

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[passagiro]

H-hey, what's that!

[alchemyisppl]

Hmm?

Oh, this is alchemy!

[passagiro]

[woah wait!]

What do you mean "alchemy"?! That's not possible!

[alchemyisppl]

"Not possible"? Well, maybe not where you're from, but in Amestris, alchemy has been the main source of progress for the past couple centuries. Actually, I happen to be a professional alchemist working for my country's military, so I know a lot about the science, if you're interested.

[passagiro]

Amestris? Where the he-- ... I'm definitely interested!

oh boy, get ready for the tl;dr

[alchemyisppl]

[wahaha, someone to bore enlighten with alchemy!]

Really? Well, all right then, where to start...

[lost in thought for a moment]Alchemy is the science of reconstructing one object into something new. It works in three steps: analysis, deconstruction, and recomposition. In the first step, the step of analysis, an alchemist must acquaint himself with all elements used in the original object. Should he overlook anything, or perform an incorrect analysis of the object, the transmutation will not work as intended; that kind of mistake could result in no transmutation, at best, and at worst, a rebound reaction, and you really don't want that to occur. So, studying your elements and knowing them intimately is a key part of a successful transmutation

[passagiro]

...yes, well. I know that because I've read about it--it's just [so odd that it actually works!] ... We good, go on!

[alchemyisppl]

Oh, you've read about it?

[impressed]

Well, why don't you tell me what you know, and I'll see if I can fill in any holes?

[passagiro]

..I know about the basics, but not because I've tried it. It-- Just. How can it even work? It hasn't been recorded if someone managed to--

[lala rabi having a hard time believing alchemy works :(]

Can you demonstrate for me??

[alchemyisppl]

Sure! Why don't you pick something for me to transmute, and I'd be happy to show you how it works.

[passagiro]

Hm, let's see! [looks around] Can you transmute paper?

[alchemyisppl]

Yep! As long as it has the same composition as the paper from back home, that should be fairly easy to do.

[passagiro]

So like, do you need me to get anything?

[alchemyisppl]

Besides the paper, nope!

[holds up his hand]

Everything else I need is right here.

[passagiro]

[is really. excited. about this.] Let me see-- [looks through his pockets and finds-- paper! hands it over] Will this do?