I've been going through a bunch of Zandik lore like usual and like I've had this thought for awhile...

Like I dunno man, I get that the robot attacked you guys and stuff, but is it really so crazy that someone is interested in the mechanics of a machine that has hundreds of versions of it all over teyvat? Understanding it better would allow you guys to be safer and more prepared for when you encounter them. Like if an virus spreads, will you not let someone research it just because it's dangerous? Not give them the chance to find a cure, general solution or workaround??

The Akademiya has some really odd limitations for a place that's all about knowledge 🦧

Sure it's not like Zandik had noble intentions here, but they don't know that and don't even try to consider the benefits. Makes me wonder what he said, maybe he just didn't articulate himself properly or wasn't given the chance to.

Less related but since I'm already talking about it, Akademiya scholars seem to be pretty "cold" in general, so what was up with Layla/Traveler?? Granted this just an excerpt but this guy has no emotions for Sohreh or those hurt, his final words sound like a complaint about the research ending. He's more annoyed about Zandik wanting to study the ruin guard than about someone dying 😭

Am I too Dottorepilled or was this not THAT crazy...?