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Try to have fun!

>>46251791
>Start with the basics, what does she know about wizards and magic.
Time to learn!

>>46251791
>Start with the basics, what does she know about wizards and magic.

>>46251791
>Start with the basics, what does she know about wizards and magic.

>>46251791
>Start with the basics, what does she know about wizards and magic.

Sorry for the delay, went to get something to eat. I'd normally wait for more people but I think it's safe to call it here.

Writing.

>>46252494
Probably!
I'm off to sleep already so good luck with the rest.

“Well, miss Klein-“

“Christin, if you please.”

“Er-right Christin, maybe we should start with the beginning? What is magic? Amy and I are tired of running into this stuff and not knowing what’s up. Like this whole week has been nothing but a giant magical mess. If this is going to keep happening to us, I feel like we should know the basics.” Trish says leaning forward in her old wooden chair. You get the feeling a lot of this furniture is hand-me-downs, it’s all very old and European looking. Christin for her part gets a pensive look on her face before settling down into her old, over-stuffed armchair causing the poor old thing to groan and creak. You wince in sympathy for the poor chair.

She stays like that for a minute or two, one hand on her tea and the other stroking her chin like she had a beard. You get the feeling she’s doing this unconsciously, no normal person takes long awkward pauses in the middle of being questioned, right? Suddenly, her eyes snap to Trish and she leans forward, placing the tea on the end table.

“Give me your hand, Trisha. I want to see something.” She asks with an intensity that’s totally at odds with her bubbly voice. Trish glances in your direction, obviously asking you if she should do it. You don’t feel any ill-intent from Christin, but she IS a Wizard (supposedly).

>Nod (yes)

>Shake your head (no)

>>46252918
>Nod (yes)

>>46252918
>Nod (yes)

Also we should work on our void vision later. Keep up a constant scan if possible.

>>46252918
>Nod (yes)

>>46253115
It doesn't work that way. You can level up it's strength and distance, but you can never keep it up for a long time. It would cause some major headaches.

>>46252918
>Nod (yes)

>>46253220
Ah well. Maybe we can at least get better at using it quickly? Blink on, blink off? With practice of course.

>>46253267
That you can do with practice.


Looks like we're nodding, such a contentious vote!

Writing.

>>46253355
We'll make it up later

You nod quickly, Trish let’s out a breath of relief and stretches her arm out to the older woman. Christin gently takes Trish’s hand and takes a deep breath. Then you feel it, something moving through the air, but you can’t see it… It’s moving towards Christin. You feel whatever it is move into her as she closes her eyes. She keeps them shut for a brief moment before opening them again. But they aren’t her normal bright blue color, they’re a glowing almost iridescent green.

She’s using magic! You start to feel it leave Christin and move into Trish. You can feel everything that’s happening through the bond, it isn’t painful or anything, only mildly intrusive. As weird as it feels to you, Trish seems almost giddy. You haven’t seen her this happy in a while. You rub the bracelet on your right arm in worry, is this going to be over soon? It’s obviously not bad or anything, but it’s making your skin crawl. Slowly, Christin lowers her arm from Trish’s and closes her eyes again. The strange whatever you felt moving through the room also stops.

Curious

A few seconds later Christin opens her eyes and screws them up in thought as she starts stroking her chin again.

“Interesting, very interesting.” She says as Trish falls back into her chair looking a bit tired.

>What the fuck was that?

>What’s so “interesting”? Something wrong with her?

>Write-in?

>>46253650
>What the fuck was that?
>What’s so “interesting”? Something wrong with her?
>Write-in
"Look, I want to trust you, but could you try telling us before doing weird magic to my friend?"

>>46253650
>What’s so “interesting”?

>>46253650
"What's so "interesting"? And, by the way, would you mind explaining first before you start performing magic on my friend next time?"
No reason to antagonize her, but we do have valid concerns here.

>>46253650
>What the fuck was that?

>>46253709
>>46253650
>What the fuck was that?
>What’s so “interesting”? Something wrong with her?
>Write-in
"I understand that you're a wizard, but a little heads up before the magic would be nice."

Alrighty, writing.

“What the fuck was that!” You yell out. Christin jumps up and looks at you with a startled expression.

“Oh! I’m so sorry! I don’t know why I did that without saying anything. I really am sorry, sometimes I move too fast and my rational thought can’t keep up.” She says trying to placate you.

“It’s fine it’s fine.” Trish interjects, waving her down. “Amy’s just a bit over protective, there was an incident with a witch when we both younger, it’s left her with a protective streak.”

“Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ll make sure not to something like that again.” Christin says, her bubbliness creeping back into her demeanor and voice. You grunt in acknowledgement of her promise. Hmmmph over protective huh?

“Alright, alright. Just tell me what that was.”

“Well we’re not supposed to divulge secrets like that to normal people. It keeps everything need to know to prevent panic and the like. So I had to check to see if I could tell you and Trisha about magic.

>So you were checking her for magic?

>Well can you?

>Write-in?

>>46254476
>Shift to Oni form
>Can you tell us now?

>>46254476
>Well can you?

>>46254476
>We already know. We want to know more.

>>46254476
>So you were checking her for magic?

>>46254476
>Write in
"Is being secretive about magic just a human thing then? Because I'm not either of those and Trish has already gotten plenty of exposure to dealing with magic."

Writing.

“We’re not exactly normal you know. We’ve seen magic before.” You tell the Wizard, while rubbing your bracelet. Christin for her part just giggles a bit.

“Oh I know dear, it isn’t that simple though. Everyone knows magic exists, some people see it every day, but I’m physically, magically and contractually obligated to keep the specifics from you. We don’t want the details of how magic actually works getting to normal people. It could cause a panic, or make people tamper with things that they’re physically incapable dealing with.” Trish nods at her last statement.

“That’s why you can never find anything concrete about magic anywhere, it’s all speculation.”

“Exactly, we even promote wilder theories to keep people content.”

>Why go through all the trouble?

>So what was that you just did?

>Write-in?

>>46255036
>So what was that you just did?

>>46255036
>Write-in
Stand up, shift into oni form. Raise eyebrow. "Normal people?"
Shift back and sit down again.

>>46255036
>Why go through all the trouble?
>>So what was that you just did?
also>>46255106

>>46255036
>So what was that you just did?

>>46255036
>Why go through all the trouble?
>So what was that you just did?

>>46255106
As cringy and awful as the last time you suggested shifting.

>>46255036
>So what was that you just did?

>>46255285
Not whoever suggested shifting before. Besides, what's so horrible about showing that we're not 'normal people'? StrikeZone did say before we were supposed to get an infodump, might be better to get to it while there's time rather than at the very end of the night and leave us all with questions that may or may not get answered next time.

Alrighty, writing


>>46255385
It'll be fine anon, info dump is soon. And I stick around till the thread dies anyway to answer questions.

>>46255385
Because she either already knows due to detecting the bond, or we're turning into a monster in front of a strange magic user that we can't perfectly guess at the reaction of. It's also really cringy, like seriously, did you even manage to take yourself seriously when writing that? Because you might be 12 if you thought that was good.

>>46255536
Then might I suggest we just drop that we are in fact not human? Shifting isn't necessary and maybe drop the fact that we have already beat up some fae who were trying to be arse holes to some kid.

>>46255591
As long as it's phrased in a way that doesn't make my face involuntarily curl into a sneer.

>>46255591
Showing off or boasting isn't necessary when we're here seeking to learn. If it comes up naturally during the conversation, sure.

But I'd say shifting into oni form just to make a point isn't really something Amy, as she's been written so far, would probably do.

You pinch the bridge of your nose and sigh.

“Alright, fine, but why do you guys do that? What’s the point of going through all that trouble to keep people in the dark?” Christin just gives you a bright, but somehow sad smile as she clutches a locket you didn’t notice she was wearing until now.

“It’s to protect them, magic is inherently dangerous. You have to be born able to do use it, it can’t be learned or brute forced. The people who try usually end up killing themselves in misguided attempts after learning the barest details.”

“So what you just did to Trish…”

“Yes, I was checking to see if she had the potential use magic, and she does. It’s not an enormous talent, but given enough time she could be incredibly adept. This also means that I can tell you both what I know, you’ll just have to promise me at the end not to tell anyone.” Christin says, her smile brightening even more.
How can anyone be that happy?

Trish for her part is speechless. She has a disbelieving and yet joyous expression on her face.

>What say to Trish?

>>46255536
Eh, I imagine that oni do a fair bit of dumb, showing off, stupid/macho stuff.

>>46255663
~Two thumbs up~

Well we found our Merlin.

>>46255663
>born able to do use it
>she had the potential use magic

>>46255663
>Well whaddya know. Good on you!

>>46255663
Pat her head, tell her to calm down and listen to the nice lady.

>>46255753
Oh fuck me, sorry about that.

>born able to use it
>she had the potential to use magic

I really need to proofread more. Sorry about that anon.

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>>46255665
>So you're telling me you got drunk, stripped naked, and picked a fight with an entity that is literally the physical embodiment of a mountain? Why would you even do that?
>ONI!
>*sigh*

>>46255823
lewd

>>46255893
I love that comic. I wish that it was an actual manga or something.

>>46255893
>>46255994
I can't wait till you guys get to bullshit tier. Oni are fucking broken.

>>46255893
While I agree with the sentiment, there's a different between pointless posturing and doing retardedly awesome shit because it's FUCKING AWESOME.

Transforming to try to impress someone with what we are (when that someone really wouldn't be impressed) is pretty petty.

Transforming to smack a giant meteor, about to crash into the earth and bring about a century of darkness as the scattered ash clouds the sky and blocks out the sun, back into space is pretty fucking awesome.

But not as awesome as doing it without transforming.

>>46256020
Oni smash puny god?

>>46256048
Oni punch man

Sorry about that brief delay, distracted by SFV.

Writing.

You quickly flash Trish a thumbs up and then lean over to rustle her hair.

“That’s great news squirt, I’m happy for you.” She struggles underneath your hand for a minute before giving up. She crosses her arms and pouts trying her best to not look happy. You have a feeling she was really hoping something like this would happen. Christin just looks on and giggles to herself quietly. Oh that’s right you were doing something. You take a quick sip of tea and turn towards the now proven Wizard.

>Ask about magic, let’s start at the bottom.

>Ask about Wizards, maybe that’s a good enough baseline?

>Ask about what Trish is.

>Write-in?

>>46256363
>Ask about what Trish is.
>Ask about magic, let’s start at the bottom.

We're pretty new to all this to and anything helps.

>>46256363
>Ask about magic, let’s start at the bottom.
First we need to get all the flawed assumptions out of the way before we can start asking the important questions.

>>46256363
>Ask about magic, let’s start at the bottom.

>Ask about what Trish is

>>46256363
>Ask about magic, let’s start at the bottom.
>Ask about what Trish is.

>>46256363
>Ask about Wizards, maybe that’s a good enough baseline?

shouldn't trish be taking the lead right now? or did I miss something where she decided to let us do the talking?

>>46256604
It's me letting you vote on what you want to hear, pseudo control of Trish as it were.

>>46256604
Strike seems to be having the other characters react based on what we decide for Amy

TIME FOR INFO DUMPING!

Writing.

“Okay now that you know you can reveal this information, let’s start at the very bottom. What is magic?” Trish asks, unable to hide the eagerness in her voice. You don’t blame her, you already have your own kind of power but the thought of learning about human magic is exciting as hell.

“Hahahaha, that’s a loaded question. Hmmm, okay I think I can handle that.” Christin says, laughing at your friend’s earnestness. “Magic is often defined as the ability to manipulate non-physical energy, energy that has no explanation from science and shouldn’t actually be able to exist. Some people call this energy Mana, some call it Æther, my master and I just call it M.E. Magical Energy. This energy permeates everything you see on this planet, the trees, the animals, the buildings and cars absolutely everything. Few people even realize it exists, some people get clued in when some of it accidently interferes with something, like getting a random chill on your neck or a car alarm randomly going off. Magic is the ability to harness this energy and shape it. All beings on this planet capable of it, do it differently than others. Dwarves can use it to strengthen physical properties and other material things. Elves can use it to commune with the remnants of those long dead, and other things they don’t bother to mention. Fae can use it to create pockets of Faerie, their spiritual realm, they can also use it for glamour and other more common things.” She pauses for a minute to sip some of her flavored honey (seriously who does that?).

“Humans are a bit different, we actually have several different ways of using Magic.”

>So which way is Trish?

>What do you mean two ways?

>(Any other questions about generic Magic?)

>>46257238
>What do you mean two ways?

>>46257238
>Where does Mæthergy come from? What happens to it when it's used? Does it actually violate the Laws of Thermodynamics?

>>46257238
>So which way does she swing?

>>46257238
>several different ways
>What do you mean two ways?
Strike...

>>46257238
>What do you mean several different ways?
>Witch way is Trish?

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>>46257394
Cheeky

>>46257394
Oh you!

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>>46257421
I need a fucking beer. I write better tipsy. Sorry again anon.

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>>46257546
>I guess you could say that was ...Strike two

>>46257598
Har


Writing

Actually I'm going to need someone who didn't vote to break the tie.

Or I can roll a d2.

>>46257758
I vote for both because there's no reason why we can't inquire about the different ways then ask which our friend is because that's kind of the reason why the previous information is even relevant.

>>46257238
>>46257758
Is there something stopping us from asking both like >>46257796
suggests? If so, I vote to ask
>So which way is Trish?
first.

>>46257796
>>46257821
Okay okay, let's do this.

Man I'm shit at making options. Damn my love of "por que no los dos?"

“What do you mean several ways?” Trish interrupts. You nod along with her question, although you kind of expected Christin to explain it anyway.

“Well the first way is draw the energy into yourself, refine it, shape it and then release it back into the world as what you want. This is called channeling and the people who do it are called channelers, or in more contemporary times, Wizards. I’m a Wizard, if you couldn’t tell by my introduction.” She pauses for a moment to giggle at her own joke. “What I did to Trisha earlier was channel the ambient energy from our surroundings into myself and then use it to “map out” her potential. The second way humans use magic is to generate the energy in their own bodies. People who can do that have natural wellsprings in their body, and they shape it with their emotion or will or what have you. Everyone does it differently. These people are called mages or Sorcerers. Now the third way is somewhat different to the first two, the people who use it don’t have the ability to channel magic naturally.”

“So how do they use it?” Trish interjects. “I thought you said you have to be born with the ability to use magic?” Christin just smiles at her warmly.

(cont.)

>>46258288
“They don’t have the potential for magic, inherently, they have the potential for something else. They can bind the will of beings and spirits from beyond our understanding to channel the M.E. for them. We call these beings Familiars, and the people who use them Witches.” You and Trish both shudder reflexively at the name.

“So what’s Trish? Which way can she use?” You ask, concern creeping into your voice.

“She’s a channeler, a Wizard like myself. Or at least she has the potential to be one.” Christin tells you as she sips on her drink and eats a tea cake that she didn’t offer you.

>So do the different ways to use magic influence anything?

>What can you even do as a Wizard?

>What about Monster magic? Is it similar to human magic?

>Write-in?

>>46258313
>So do the different ways to use magic influence anything?
>What about Monster magic? Is it similar to human magic?

>>46258313
>>What can you even do as a Wizard?

>>46258313
>So do the different ways to use magic influence anything?

>Write-in: Well Trish I guess we have to send you to hogwarts now.

>>46258313
>So do the different ways to use magic influence anything?
>What can you even do as a Wizard?

Write-in?
"Hmm... can a witch force that bond on a magical creature? I might have met one and not realized it..."

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>>46258313
>>46258520
Yer a wizard I forgot the image for my lame joke, sorry!

>>46258313
>So do the different ways to use magic influence anything?
>What about Monster magic? Is it similar to human magic?

Writing.

“So do these different ways of using magic actually influence anything? Like do they do different stuff?” Trish asks, her eagerness to learn more incredibly apparent. Christin just chuckles to herself for a second.

“Yes, there are incredible differences. Sorcerers are unparalleled when it comes to destruction, they can instinctively use large amounts of energy to simply blast things away. Well I shouldn’t stereotype, but it’s true that very few of them can do more delicate things with their magic. Wizards are probably the broadest in terms of skills, they all do something different after all. There’s very little overlap in what we can do, beyond some of the more basic uses. I guess a good example would be a Ward, which is a kind of alarm or trap that a Wizard can make. We can also make links to people magically and dispel ambient magic. Witches are a bit different, their magic is heavily influenced by the kind of familiar they have. A classic example would be a black cat familiar, that kind of Witch would have subtle control over the mind. They all seem to be good at making things with magic though, the old classic Witches’ brew I guess.

>So what’s unique to you?

>What about monster Magic?

>Do you have any idea what Trish could do?

>Write-in?

>>46259050
>So what’s unique to you?
>Do you have any idea what Trish could do?

>>46259050
>Do you have any idea what Trish could do?
>Do you offer lessons?

Anyone else?

>>46259050
>Do you have any idea what Trish could do?
>What about monster Magic?

sorry got caught up in a game.

>>46259050
>>So what’s unique to you?

Alrighty, writing.

Don't scare me like that guys, shit I thought everyone left.

>>46259343
It's getting a bit late but I'm still good for a few more hours. Sleep is for the weak yadda yadda yadda.

>>46259380
I'd start earlier, but I have work.... Maybe I'll run this weekend. I need to see how much I have on my plate tomorrow though.

“Do you have any idea what Trish can do?” You ask the Wizard. You’re worried that if she’s able to twist minds or something similar she’d abuse the hell out of it. Christin looks back to Trish and stares in her eyes, making Trish squirm a bit. She holds the stare for a few minutes before re-adjusting herself in her chair and nodding.

“No idea.” She says as you slowly place your face into your palm. Why is this your life now? “She’s much too underdeveloped to tell, she’d need to be trained first. Luckily for you guys I know exactly the right person to train her.

>Who is it?

>Wait a minute, you don’t know us. Why would you offer this to her?

>Write-in?

HEY, whatchu guys listening to?!?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euUUnl0H80M&list=PL9B8C3559EE36372A&index=261

>>46259527
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t33f2AObSMI&list=RDMMt33f2AObSMI

>>46259498

>Who is it?

What would this training entail exactly?
Not sacrificing virgins beneath the blood moon to appease the Lords of the Harvest or any such nonsense correct?

>>46259577
You really think super-positive and happy Christin would do shit like that?

>>46259498
>Who is it?

>>46259596
The happy ones are always the most terrifying. You never know whats happening beneath that smile...

>>46259498
>Who is it?
>Is it you?

>>46259527
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&index=265&list=PL9B8C3559EE36372A

just a little fun one.

Writing.

How much longer you got in you boys?

>>46259814
Good till 2. Just turned midnight.

This is mildly suspicious but you’ll bite.

“Who is it?” You ask the smiling Wizard. She just leans up out of her seat and straightens her skirt.

“Why myself of course. I need to take a student to complete my own training. Then I can gain my Mastery and be considered a Master. At my age that’d be quite historic, it’d take a few years sure, but I’d be the youngest woman ever to become one.” She proclaims stridently (for her at least), as she places a hand on her rather large chest.

>Well, we have more questions first. (What?)

>Uh, Trish?

>This is Fishy as hell.

>Write-in?

>>46259938
>Uh, Trish?

>>46259938
>Well, we have more questions first. (What?)

You talked about human magic a bit but what can you say about monster magic?
Is it possible for a non-human to also learn wizardry?
After that I believe its up to Trish.

>>46259938
>Uh, Trish?
>This is Fishy as hell.
>Write-in?
"I mean, Christin might just be overly excited at becoming famous for getting her Master's so young, but... I don't know, I'm just leery without a lot more details. Might be wise to at least ask around a little or something."

Writing.

Thanks for playing guys, sorry about the missed week.

>>46260252
No worries, RL happens, and thanks for running!

>>46260252
Do what you do, I've enjoyed the story quite a bit. A little waiting doesn't hurt anyone, work with what you got and all that.

You are now imagining how much alcohol it would take to make Amy hungover, and the looks on her parents faces at the mess from such an event.

You still have some more questions for Christin but those can wait for the moment. You turn to Trish who seems to be seriously considering it.

“Hey Trish, what do you think?” You ask her. She tilts her head down for a minute, sitting in contemplation. You guys have had a huge amount of information dropped on you, on top of what she just told you. You’re starting to like Christin, but there’s just something about her that’s mildly suspicious, you can’t really put your finger on what though.

“Oh, I probably should’ve mentioned this earlier, but trained Wizards can live for hundreds of years.” Christin tells you both with another sunny smile. Your jaw drops. Hundreds of years? You can’t even imagine that amount of time. Trish for her part just looks up and stares Christin directly in the eyes.

A huge smile on her face

And that's it! Thanks for participating everybody. The Archive and my Twitter are in the second post of the thread.

I really appreciate you guys comoing out even after I missed a week. It means a lot to me.

I'll be sticking around till the thread dies to answer questions and shoot the shit.

I've actually got one for you guys though, how do you like Christin so far? I'm I doing alraight with new characters?

I feel like just writing Amy and Trish might get boring.

Completely meta question. Do wizards have familiars and would we technically be one?

>>46260478
I've enjoyed the characterization so far. Its an urban setting so it will obviously have a wide cast. Christin is nice but I feel that its to soon to truly tell. Amy and Trish had some bad experiences in the past with a witch so it seems right for them to be a little wary, even if she seems like a female Mr.Rogers. I really liked the Oni greeting from a few threads ago even if it caused some people to go butthurt over being "rude".

>>46260478
Thanks for running

>>46260478
Thanks for running Strike!

>>46260478
Christin is well written and fun so far, and I hope that whatever's off about her turns out to be aggravating but not something that would make us stop associating with her. There's a lot to be paranoid of in a magic world, hopefully some of it is just shenanigans.

>>46260480
They do not. They can summon demons and elementals but those aren't familiars.

>>46260530
Cool, thanks for the input anon I really appreciate it.

>>46260537
Thanks for playing anon

>>46260549
What's off about her is some of the anon's paranoia from the write ins.

>>46260545
Thanks for playing

>>46260554
....Can they summon Oni?!?!

>>46260588
Probably not, oni are ogres, demons are different. Going by the other oni we met, that Danny that bound us before might have been possessed by one though.

>>46260588
Nope, only beings from another plane of existence.

Oni were created by the Kami of earth to serve them and by extension japan.

>>46260636
Alright, my brain juices are running low. Thanks again for running and have a good night!

>>46260657
I think you meant to thank SZ here >>46260650

>>46260636
They aren't technically Ogres, it's just a way for ignorant gaijin to describe them easier.