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eachdraidh2014-07-29 02:04 pm
noirant) wrote in eachdraidh2014-07-29 02:04 pm
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[ Politics and wars are one thing, but magic is quite another; some thirsts aren't slaked so easily by squabbling imps and gaudy fabric. Knowledge is power, and power is every wizard's disease.
Felix is far more rumpled than he'd like, and that hair won't unfrizz any time soon, but the words come calm as day: ]
It seems we've all been busy, so I suppose I ought to be brief.
Magic. If you'll indulge the melodramatic imagery, it's as myriad as a hydra's necks, and almost twice as difficult to pin down. Any sort of rigorous survey seems better left for days without a pounding headache. Perhaps instead, we might just speak.
Tell me what you know about magic. Stories, facts, vicious gossip if you're so disposed. Magic brought us each here, so let us be kind guests and oblige it the conversation.
[ He flashes a wide, tired smile. ]
Unfamiliarity is quite acceptable. I'd just like to hear it from you.
Felix is far more rumpled than he'd like, and that hair won't unfrizz any time soon, but the words come calm as day: ]
It seems we've all been busy, so I suppose I ought to be brief.
Magic. If you'll indulge the melodramatic imagery, it's as myriad as a hydra's necks, and almost twice as difficult to pin down. Any sort of rigorous survey seems better left for days without a pounding headache. Perhaps instead, we might just speak.
Tell me what you know about magic. Stories, facts, vicious gossip if you're so disposed. Magic brought us each here, so let us be kind guests and oblige it the conversation.
[ He flashes a wide, tired smile. ]
Unfamiliarity is quite acceptable. I'd just like to hear it from you.
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Felix Harrowgate of Melusine, where the coyotes steal children and the swamp drizzles all year. A lovely place for fevers, though I think we'd all prefer the beef.
[ Obviously Harry's talking about literal cows. Felix shakes his head, gestures vaguely to the room beyond. ]
Eusebian theory -- ah, that is, enemies of the state. I know a trick or two, but little more. [ He throws a curious, almost hungry look back to Harry. ] A specialty of hers?
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I guess you could say that. I used to be able to barely understand the mechanics of them, but having to each her has kind of made it click more easily.
[ A pause to consider something. ]
Enemies of the state. You're saying the enemies of your home are the only ones hiding themselves?
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[ A wavering gesture. He still thinks Harry's talking about literally hiding, disguising magical signature or image. ]
Kekropia, where Eusebian theory is practiced, has been looking to invade Marathat for far longer than I've been alive. A cold war, with occasional unpleasant outbreaks of espionage and execution. [ And nearly burning down the city, but Harry doesn't need to know that. ] Both parties keep secrets; what I know of concealment was what little a defector was able to show me.
[ Felix adds, as something of an afterthought. ]
My partner. How long have you taught?
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He startles a little, though at the question. He's clearly gotten dragged along by his train of thought. ]
Hm- oh, a couple of years now. I normally wouldn't have, but if I didn't step in, my now-student would have been executed for a mistake.
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Nor does the mention of Molly’s fate prompt any more than a sliver of surprise. Heresies, it seems, exist everywhere in their own fashion. ]
Admirable of you, [ And he does sound as though he means it. Felix leans in, propping a hand beneath his chin in interest. ] I’d call it astounding how little empathy the elder and wiser spare the young, but frankly, I’m not certain that it astounds anyone — least of all, those under the sanguette. How old is she, if I may?