For several days after his defense, Rorschach worked on improving his equipment. In the residue from the decay, he discovered blue crystals that could be touched directly. When destroyed, Ether spilled out.
Rorschach realized this might be Dulling Transmuting Dust.
Although he didn't fully understand why some Transmuting Dust turned blue or why it entered such a stable state, that didn't stop him from trying to increase the conversion yield.
'Perhaps it's an effect of infusion by Deryats Divine Power?' In any case, Rorschach could now see a potential technological path for Dulling emerging first.
Since their work was now centered in the research building, Rorschach was the first to arrive at the Meeting Room for their group meeting. After setting up the demonstration board and lighting the fireplace, he sat down to redraw and design a Magic Array.
"Pascal?"
Rorschach looked up to see a long-unseen acquaintance walk in. He greeted him, then lowered his head to get back to work.
