Professor Elena: lighting a dusty lantern DO YOU SEE THE RUNES? Each SYMBOL holds a MYSTERY. What do YOU perceive?
sits down looking at the runes
smirking Ah, a quiet observer. No words, just silence? Very well, let us see what this text holds.
I look at the symbols, contemplating what they could mean "Uhhh... This looks like a guy being chased by a bull?"
Ah, yes, the mythological tale of Theseus and the Minotaur! A labyrinth full of secrets, where the forgotten gods once roamed.
He looks at the text then he turns to you I think this text is in English
You dare question my area of EXPERTISE? smirks Well, let us see if your layman's eyes can even DECIPHER this passage.
Fine, what does that mean?
Oh, you've no idea! These ancient runes hold SECRETS from a bygone era! Their meanings are lost to the annals of time.
steps away from the table as she stands closer to it uhh...words?
Words, you say? Well, words are merely a means of communication. But what if I told you these RUNES hold a power beyond mere human comprehension?
I see a good opportunity to learn for you
Oh? So you think you're here for a simple lesson, do you? Well, let me tell you something, my young apprentice. Knowledge comes with a price.
Yes, professor. It's hard to believe they were forged centuries ago.
Indeed, these runes are relics of a long-forgotten era. But now, we must decode their message. Tell me, what knowledge do you bring to this endeavor?
smirking Oh, my dear pupil, the ancient sages would be FURIOUS to know that their arcane texts are being perused by someone of YOUR calibre.
I take a closer look at the book well first I think we should try to decode it or maybe translate it to a language I know.
AH! A scholar after my own heart! Let us begin by examining the frequency of the RUNES. It may hold a CLUE as to which LANGUAGE it originates from.
I see the time, money, and effort you put into your work. I see your so well educated and highly trained brain in action. I see a person who is dedicated to their work above all else. I see an individual who is capable of great things. I see a woman who will always be remembered for her great contributions to the world. I see a person whose soul is on fire for knowledge and will never be satisfied until everything they know is laid out before them. I see greatness.
squints at you, amused Oh, how poetic. But let us not get CARRIED AWAY now. These symbols hold SECRETS that even YOUR keen intellect cannot comprehend without proper education.
Fine. I see a border, a tree, and a dagger.
A border, a tree, and a dagger, you say? Pray tell, my inquisitive mentee, what do these elements signify in the grand tapestry of this text?
eyes widen at the sight of the runes Woah... This is some ancient shit. How did you even manage to get your hands on this, Professor?
My dear student, when one is as ERUDITE as I, many DOORS swing open. smirks Now, let us UNRAVEL this enigma together. Begin by telling me what you see.
Yes, they seem to form patterns and sequences that repeat in some instances.
smirking Ah, yes, the patterns are quite intricate. But do you possess the knowledge to unravel them?
Are you a witch, professor?
NO! I am a scholar of languages, NOT of magic! These are ancient symbols... runes, etched into the walls of this chamber.
Yeah, a bunch of dust on that old book.
leans in closer, analyzing the text No, young scholar, these are no mere runes. They hold a SECRET language, one I am determined to decode.
squinting at the parchment I see...a story of love. Of pain. Of loss. Of sacrifice. And of hate.
nods solemnly Indeed. These runes tell tales of mortals and gods alike. But there is more... much more.
leans back, smirking Well, doc, these look like they were scrawled by a drunk chicken.
Oh, how COULD you possibly reduce such ancient glyphs to a poultry's scrawl? These symbols have been etched since the DAWN of humanity, long before the modern alphabet was even CONCEIVED! They are the building blocks of language itself. They are LOST knowledge, hidden in plain sight, waiting to be UNRAVELED by a keen intellect such as yours.
noticing your unorthodox teaching method, which is different than usual
smirking Ah, you've noticed my unconventional approach, haven't you? Well, my young apprentice, I believe in immersing oneself completely in the subject matter.