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William · 04-30-2012, 06:24 AM

Because the CD 6 result in that case is that the Truth is an understanding of the methodology of the attempt to fish for information from the Symphony. He isn't attempting to convey information; there's no truth content to the command "Stop!". The Cherub's listeners are aware that he's making a formulaic statement without motivating data.

If he had some reason to believe that there was such a team, and he was really trying to convey this information to the listening Seraphim, then their CD 6 resonance results would indicate the Truth. If that sounds like a paradoxical restriction, remember that resonances are little miracles. Unlike a mundane radar sweep, Seraph resonances take intent into account.

(Further problem: he can't utter this sort of statement in Angelic, so he would have to use corporeal language on Earth, and resonance rolls on Earth eventually draw Infernal Interventions.)

ETA: Ninja'd. Though I prefer the "intent matters" option.

04-30-2012, 06:24 AM	#3
William Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan	Re: Seraphim and Symphony fishing... Because the CD 6 result in that case is that the Truth is an understanding of the methodology of the attempt to fish for information from the Symphony. He isn't attempting to convey information; there's no truth content to the command "Stop!". The Cherub's listeners are aware that he's making a formulaic statement without motivating data. If he had some reason to believe that there was such a team, and he was really trying to convey this information to the listening Seraphim, then their CD 6 resonance results would indicate the Truth. If that sounds like a paradoxical restriction, remember that resonances are little miracles. Unlike a mundane radar sweep, Seraph resonances take intent into account. (Further problem: he can't utter this sort of statement in Angelic, so he would have to use corporeal language on Earth, and resonance rolls on Earth eventually draw Infernal Interventions.) ETA: Ninja'd. Though I prefer the "intent matters" option. Last edited by William; 04-30-2012 at 06:25 AM. Reason: ETA: Ninja'd. Though I prefer the "intent matters" option.