i_speak_softly | Sixth Theory [Voice]

I've seem some pretty impressive spells in my time here.

.. Care to elaborate?

Fireballs, for one. Aside from that, well... I'd advise you to spend an afternoon at the barracks on a rainy day.

I keep meaning to get over there. [By which he means that someday, eventually, maybe, he might actually show up.] Can you give me the short version?

A lot of what you might expect from stories growing up: Earth, wind, water, fire- [...heart, but he doesn't say that last one and instead shrugs-] I believe the most impressive I've seen is when people were fighting Aku in the square a while back.

... People meet there to practice magic? I didn't know there was that kind of sparring going on.

A lot of people inter-mix what you might call magic into conventional fighting. I've seen swords light on fire for little reason, for example.

[... He hates that kind of thing.] Are there any designated non-magic sparring sessions?

I wouldn't know; I'm a non-combatant.

Oh? Any reason?

Mostly because I never learned, many people here seem to feel as comfortable with a sword as I might be with a cell phone.

An interesting metaphor.

Thank you; I thought it was pretty good.

May I ask what line of work you're in, that you've mastered the art of the cell phone?

High school student. I'm quite proficient at it, actually, I've trained at many schools.

I've heard it's a very difficult discipline.

It is a little complicated to get down.

I must admit to being a complete novice.

Not to offend, but I think I can see why that might be the case.

No offense taken. I save my dislike for the people who cause it to be the case.

Have you considered starting a Reptilian Rights organization?

Only in my less sane moments. Four people isn't much of a movement.

I've heard there're alligators in the sewers of New York City.

... That's true. Five people.

There's only one alligator?

Only one alligator who could make good use of the right to go to school.

That's too bad; it might be hard in that case.

Magic huh? I know a few tricks myself, and I mean the spell kind.

Can I ask what kinds of things you can do?

I can pull a rabbit outta my hat!

Nah seriously, let me think... most of my spells are wind based. So I can do things like create a hurricane! Though I can also stop time, but that one hasn't worked properly since I got here.

Ha!

Can you use that to, for example, lift heavy objects? Or create a kind of force barrier around an area?

The hurricane ya mean? Yeah it'll lift most things right off the ground. I wouldn't use it as a barrier of any kind, the lightning strikes would kinda hurt.

[Oh, you didn't mention the lightning strikes.] How good is your aim? Could you pick something up and put it down in a specific place?

Not with that spell no. I have weaker versions without the added lightning, I guess if I practised with it I'd be able to...

Maybe...

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My immediate goal is to lift some things onto the roof of the school building. If no one has magic that can accomplish such a thing, we'll probably have to build a crane.

Do you think you could do it?

Possibly, depends how heavy and durable what ya wanna lift up is.

I take it "less heavy, more durable" is better?

I got two spells that'd do the job. One for lighter objects that'd give 'em a quick whack into the air and the weaker unaltered hurricane that should lift heavier stuff.

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

I still have my magical abilities from my world here. What about them would you like to hear?

I want... [Maybe he should start at the beginning.] Much as I hate to admit it, technology is very limited here, and it seems like magic might be a better way of getting certain things done. But I can't predict what kind of magic exists, and I haven't been able to find a listing anywhere of what people here can do, so... I thought I would take that on as a project. What can I write down for you?

To be honest, I am able to use any and all types of magic. From what I've learned from reading and listening to others, some have "elemental" factors in using their magics. For mine, that is not the case.

Are you able to learn new magic? I mean - how does that work? If you thought of an ability you wanted, would you just... learn it?

What you say in way it is truth and in a way it is not. I was not able to obtain the same abilities as any of my companions were able to in my world and the same was for them. My theory is I will contact the spirits of this world to obtain stronger magic. Of course this is all theory, I do not know if I was truly be able to obtain new magic or nothing happens at all.

So, sometimes, you just - learn new magic? Without knowing ahead of time what it will be?

[Wow, what he would not have given to wake up one morning and suddenly be capable of a new ninja skill. He hurts just thinking of how many times he face-planted in the dojo, trying to learn a single new move.]

Well I knew I was able to learn new magic since the world was my dream, but I wasn't certain what skills I would obtain and what ones I wouldn't. This sounds very complicated and confusing, I'm certain.

The world was... huh? No, I'm not following this at all.

((Mun would be totally lost if she wasn't passingly familiar with the game. XD HI FREDERIC.))

I'm sorry, perhaps I should explain myself better. [He clears his throat and then begins.] You see, back in my world I was sick. During the night, I found myself entering another world which was that of my dreams. Eventually my journey led me to believe the world was not exactly a dream after all, but a world of its own from within the realm of my mind. Of course, the end of the "dream" was an unfortunate one as something happened which caused my dream world to vanish and myself to survive the illness because of what I had done.

That's... wow. You're a dream-walker?

((Nope, you're doing totally awesome. Cuz people level up in real life, right? XD))

Dream-walker? What is that?

Dream-walkers. They - It's like lucid dreaming, only more. A dream-walker can control what they do in a dream, and the things they accomplish in the dream-world give them real insight into something in waking life. They gain knowledge they couldn't get by ordinary means. I've heard that some dream-walkers can cause physical change in the real world, just by manipulating their dreams, but I'm not sure I believe that.

The first part of your explanation sounds exactly what happened during my journey in my dream. The second part however about causing physical change to the real world, that didn't exactly happen in my world.

At any rate, it sounds like you learned something that helped you overcome your illness. Or... you were able to effect change within your own body. Either way.

... Sorry, how did we get on this subject?

I think when I told you about my dream world, you were curious of that. Thus, I began to explain it to you and then we began discussing about dream-walking.

Oh, I have almost forgotten my manners. My name is Frederic Francois Chopin, a pleasure to meet you. May I have the honor of knowing your name?

Oh, right.

Frederic. [Frederic? Is he - Nah. It's a common name.] I'm Donatello.

[Okay, he has to ask.] Are you, by chance, Polka's Frederic?

Yes, I am Polka's friend named Frederic. And you are Donatello? [He pauses to think.] Wait, you are one of the turtle brothers named after the famous painter of the same name? Well, if it isn't a small world indeed.

Both correct!

So, Frederic who plays the piano. [Wait a minute, did he say...] Did you say your name was Chopin? You certainly do take after your namesake.

You've heard of me, Donatello? I'm quite surprised. Then again, I certainly shouldn't be. It seems as if many from the present era seem to know of my name, unless you are not from the same present era as I've met with others.

Yes, of course! Polka has told me about you. [Smile.] All good things. ... I'm not sure what the timeline has to do with it, though.

((By the way, is Polka... not real? If Don asks, will it completely destroy the fourth wall?))

Well in the present era, I'm known as quite a famous composer by many there. I thought you knew of me through my name as a famous composer, but I misunderstood you. I deeply apologize to you.

Wait, you mean you're - you're THE Chopin?

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I love your music! I get my best ideas while listening to the second concerto!

Um... I hope you've written that one already.

((Okay, I wasn't sure whether she only existed in the dream-world.))

[He laughs a little, rather amused by Donatello's actions. But he's rather use to it with other people by now.]

Of course I have, Donatello. And I thank you, I'm glad to meet another person who feels happiness when listening to my music.

Sir, I'm coming to your house to move that piano. It's an absolute crime that you haven't had one before now.

And I would be honored if you would play something for me...

[He's rather taken back by Donatello's forwardness, but truly appreciates the help.]

Well in all honesty, I've been using the piano at the Seventh Heaven restaurant. But I found my piano from home just recently at at the furniture store, so you see why I am in need of help moving it.

[His ears hear that second sentence and is smiling warmly at it.] I would be honored to play a piece for you, consider it as payment for your help with moving my piano.

[Most. Exciting. Day. Ever. He's going to move Chopin's piano, listen to him play it, and EAT DINNER with him. If only Newton and Einstein showed up too, his life would be complete.]

Just tell me when.

((Log later y/n?))

[Oh Donatello, you're such a fanboy. But Frederic doesn't mind, because you like his music and he really appreciates that.]

Could we meet in a few minutes? I know Polka told me your brother Raphael was going to help, but I was also told he's unwell.

No, Raph is fine! I'm going to go find him, and then I'll come right over! [HE KNOWS WHERE YOU LIVE.]

((OOC: Gonna go start that thread, even though Raph-mun is MIA and I might be disappearing for most of the evening.))

I'll be waiting for you then, Donatello.

Anything ranging from killing people instantly to healing people. Magic has a lot of uses truly. Most are going to be uses to harm however.

... You mean in general, right? Not that you can do?

If you wish to think that. [She is a death goddess, it would be hoped killing is among her powers.]

Um... I don't think I have any particular use for an ability like that.

Thank you though...

What abilities are you looking for then? To describe them all would take far too long so I gave the range instead.

Um... abilities related to moving and changing objects would be very helpful. Or any kind of large-area defensive ability.

Moving objects isn't too hard. Are the objects able to be lifted by a single person or are they really large?

No, large objects. Parts of buildings.

That could be more difficult, but considering the spell I use works for a group of people and what they are carrying, it might work.

Would you be willing to try? Miss --?

Iris. And I'm willing to try it out. It definitely can't hurt to find what things my magic can and cannot do.

[He's writing it down. You'll be hearing from him again later.]

Hey, don't worry about it. That kind of thing happens all the time. Anyways, it's the smithy, so the materials are obviously going to be metal. Mostly we just work with iron and steel here. I'm getting pretty good at making smaller parts, like chains and links and stuff.

What kind of tools do you have for making things? Forge? Die-press? I mostly work from found materials myself, but I doubt I'm going to stumble across any pre-made engine parts here.

Just the forge, really. It's a pretty basic setup here.

... I think I need to come over there and have a look.

If you insist.

[[ooc: It's not really all that well established what the smithy's capabilities are here in Luceti. At most it would likely be just a coal-powered forge, your basic grinding tools, and so forth.]]

Oh? There's lots of things one can do with magic! It's a very broad question, I'm afirad, especially for people here.

Helios. Short time no see.

Do you have magic yourself, or do you just have a knack for finding magical creatures?

[ He laughs. ] Quite, quite!

Oh, er, I have a bit of a knack for it. [ Modest, much? ]

Suddenly shy, Helios? Please, tell me more of your fantastical exploits.

Hahha. Oh no, well, mine isn't as special as most. It's quite common elemental magic, actually.

[He's waiting. He's on the edge of his seat, really.]

Light, dark, water, fire, anything really! I have a broad selection to choose from.

Helios, are you pulling my leg? Your stories are quite unbelievable.

I'd be lying if I said I was joking., I do Ah, it's so nice to be able to talk about it so openly; I do hate lying so much.

I'm sure most of my stories sound like lies too. I'm sorry; please tell me more about your magic.

It's fine. Many a thing seems like fantasy if one is not accustomed to it! What would you like to know? Anything specific?

Everyone is telling me categories of magic that they're capable of - fire, wind, healing, things of that nature. What I'm really looking for are some examples of specific tasks that the people here can accomplish with their magic. Can you give me a short list?

((OOC: Not related to this post specifically, but sorry if these conversations are really awkward. Don and Helios are a bad combination. Like sterile water and oil full of magical sparkles. I'm kind of enjoying the train wreck, but let me know how far I can go with it.))

Tasks...hm. Let's see, let's see. [ There's a pause as he thinks about it. ]

Well there's lots one can do with magic. Summonings, barriers, possibly even alert someone of foreign figures. Ah, well, at least back home that was possible. I haven't checked to see if it's able to be preformed here.

((OOC; Oh no it's not a problem. xD I like how they're totally awkward and complete opposites; Helios makes the best out of any situation really, so I don't mind. >__>; ))

Barriers! [If it was written, he would totally be pointing at it.] Yes! Can you make a barrier that detects who's approaching, and only lets in certain people?

((Awesome. ^^))

Actually, yes. It is how I kept my school safe, after all.

[Practically jumping up and down.] I want one. What do I have to do to get you to make this barrier?

[ He chuckles, so now you're interested hmmm? ] Oh? For what if I may inquire? As for the barrier it's quite simple really. I would just need everyone you want to be allowed inside of it to write their names on a piece of paper, and no one can write it for them otherwise it will not work.

For the playground! [Flurry of motion.] I'll have to ask Sage-sensei to have everyone write their names down. Everyone who - [Incomprehensible muttering.]

Helios, where can I find you when I get the list of names?

Ah! Wonderful, wonderful! I'll be more than willing to help with that then.

Uh Community house seven.

What sort of things do you want to know? Magic can do all sorts of things where I'm from.

Is it possible to set a kind of... time-release spell? One that will do something when it senses danger?

In a way. It'd probably have to be more specific than that, though, and it would depend on exactly what you wanted it to do. Most booby trap skills will go off whenever they are triggered, unless the person triggering it knows how to disarm it. There are some spells you can do that will only trigger upon a certain event, or even, in some cases, a specific person.

It would need to be done very carefully. I'm trying to set up a defensive perimeter for a children's playground, and any system that has a greater than negligible chance of hurting a kid is no good. Do you have any spells that would be safe enough?

[She pauses a moment, thinking.]

You could always draw an Age Line around the area. That lets only people above or below a certain age enter. Of course, you'd have to have one or two adults around who could disable it in case one of the kids got hurt or something...

Right. I'm planning to have adults monitor the playground, and they need to be able to go in and out to help kids, break up fights, maintain equipment... anything like that.

[Time to put her "clever witch" cap on.]

I wonder if it would be possible to modify a barrier-spell to allow in anyone carrying a certain sort of object. Theoretically, each child and the supervising adults would be given one - something smaller and easy to carry around, perhaps a coin. Of course, it's not perfect, there's no way, even with magic, to completely prevent something bad from happening, but with responsible adult supervision to help compensate it could work pretty well.

Don't worry about it, Miss - I found someone else who can make a barrier. Thanks anyway!

I have nearly full access to all the spells I learned in my own world. I have also formed a contract with each of the spirits here to supplement my abilities.

I teach classes on weekdays in the Library if you wish to learn more.

[CLASSES. In the LIBRARY. He is so there.] Where do I sign up??? Er I mean classes on what, exactly?

Magic, of course.

I mean, I don't want to actually learn any magic, but if you had... something more theoretical... ?

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It should be good for that.

Save me a seat; I'm coming! [Er, not literally right now. But HE WILL BE THERE.]

Your name.

Uh... huh? Oh, you mean I have to - actually sign up? [He's never been to a class that wasn't taught by his father.] Donatello Hamato. [Totally excited.] Is there anything else I need to do?

Thank you. I will look forward to your attendance.

The filial magic I've learned here allows healing and some minor elemental feats. I always recommend at least learning from the healing spirit, since it comes in handy around here. As for other filial magic, was there a particular element you were interested in?

I also have other magic that I learned in my world, though it's not as powerful in Luceti thanks to the barrier, of course. Do you want to know something specific about it, or just get a general idea?

Hello again. No, it's not for me. Magic and I don't really get along. I was more hoping to organize a kind of system where the magically-inclined among us volunteer to use their abilities for the benefit of all. Getting an idea of the ability-pool seemed like a good place to start.

Well, a lot of the magic I know is elemental-based; Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, and so on. I also know a few spells that affect targets without directly harming them, like Sleep. That filial healing magic was learned a long time ago, too. Oh, and I can teleport. That seems to come in handy for moving supplies around here.

I could be more specific, if there's a need, but I think that gives a good range of what I can do.

Non-harmful spells. Hmm. Could you cast something like that in advance, or would you have to be present to use it on someone?

I would have to be there; it's not like I can set a trap for someone in advance. I also need to be able to see them and be able to speak, since my magic is verbal-based.

Hm. I was hoping to find someone who could cast a kind of latent magic, something that would just run on its own. I don't really want to ask magic-users to take turns standing guard. That would end up being a much bigger commitment than what I've done...

If it has to be done, I'm sure something can work out...but with the variety in magic that we have around here, I wouldn't be too surprised if there was someone who could work spells like that. Heh, they would have been convenient at home, too.

Actually, I think I've found someone! I'm working on it right now.

Good luck, er--you know, I don't think I caught your name.

Oh, sorry - it's Donatello. I don't think I got yours either.

I'm Rydia of Mist. I'll see you around!

It's okay, Donnie. It's still kinda cold out here, anyway.

Raph is getting impatient. He needs a better outlet for his energy. You wouldn't believe what he's been getting up to.

Oh, I think I might believe it.

... I caught him smoking. I know he likes to do stupid, dangerous things, but I didn't think he would stoop to - [Noise of frustration.]

...

He's gonna shrivel up his lungs and make you guys suffer from secondhand smoke.

I know!

... Would you tell him that? He never listens to me about these things.

Yeah! And I'll tell him about all the other gross things that happen when you smoke, too. Both my parents were doctors so they made sure I knew.

Please make it sound extremely horrible. He's not easily phased by things like that.

I'll make it sound like he's made the worst mistake, like, ever.

I wouldn't say we have "magic" in my world-- but that's a comparative statement. I've found the word loses more meaning the longer I'm here.

I've learned a good deal about filial magic, though. How I've been spending the past week or so, actually...

Oh? Learning something new, Ginko?

Well, I picked up healing and Faeren's magic pretty quickly.

Thought I'd try lightning, next. I've been working at it for a few days-- it's a tricky thing.

You were wondering what kinds of things can be learned, here? But-- you're not interested in learning, yourself?

[Hates lightning magic. HATES it.]

No. I don't get mixed up in things like that. When I can avoid it.

Didn't think there was much to avoid in having the power to mend broken bones and prevent infection. And that without a price to pay.

Is magic so dangerous, where you're from?

Magic has never done any good for my family. [Pause.] Okay, that's not true. But it's a comparatively short list.

That's right. I heard about that...incident.

To be honest with you, though-- I think the word "magic" here is pretty meaningless. There are so many things that we aren't used to in our own homes, that are commonplace in other worlds.

Perhaps it would be best to take Filial magic on it's own terms, ehh? That's really all we can do with anything in this place. [He feels pretty strongly that everyone should learn healing magic...and not inclined to be subtle about it.]

If you've heard about one incident, then you are far from knowing the whole story.

That is true. Other worlds can have different technology, or be inhabited by people with different physical abilities... it's even possible that in some worlds the laws of nature are different.

I'm still not interested in these 'spirits', though. Conventional medicine is all the magic I need. Give me a decent infirmary and watch me work miracles.

Oh-- I certainly wouldn't assume I know even half of it.

[he smiles at that last statement] Ahh. I suppose I'm just used to stepping in when the conventional medicine fails. Different kinds of miracles.

Frankly, as much as I think everyone should take advantage of what Nala has to offer, I'm glad to here someone has knowledge not dependent on magic.

It's always good to have a back-up plan, when your first miracle fails.

Is there a shortage of that here? My knowledge of human medicine is mostly theoretical, but I could try...

I wouldn't know for sure-- there may be a good deal of both. My own is pretty theoretical in that field, too.

But I'm sure whatever you know will be useful, magical or otherwise.

Well, maybe I'll... Who can I ask about that?

Well, there's a clinic in town-- but I'm afraid I don't know who runs it. I'm not often around.

But I'm sure extra help wouldn't go amiss.

I'll look into it. Thanks.

...I know some magic. I just returned from having some of it returned to me, actually.

I've heard that people lose their abilities when they arrive here. But - there's a way to get them back?

[Wasn't affected, himself. All of his own abilities are of the physical, hard-work-and-browsweat variety.]

I didn't lose them when I arrived, I lost them when I died. Now I have them back, but the magic still isn't as strong as it would be a home.

... So it's true? When you die here, you - come back to life?

In a week, yes. Though you lose something when you do. I think it's different for everyone. In my case, I lost all the magic that I hadn't learned naturally.

[This requires serious thought. He'll stand there for a while, processing.]

[Awkwardly wondering if she should have mentioned it at all, but...too late.]

...I know it sounds weird. At least you have a chance to get it back, after a while.

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