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ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
Unfortunately, my ability isn't nearly as fine-tuned as Leo's. I can only go to where I can see. Though I imagine the same would apply, no matter the distance.
[Rue can't imagine why it wouldn't.]
Would you like to test that theory out?
[Rue can't imagine why it wouldn't.]
Would you like to test that theory out?
Oh, we could! I know this area pretty well by now, I think I could imagine parts of it just fine. I just can't go far- I'll get sick if I use too much energy.
[He's still a baby magic user, level 1.]
[He's still a baby magic user, level 1.]
[Look at this infant level one baby]
The shop is not too far, though is still out of sight. Do you feel confident trying there?
The shop is not too far, though is still out of sight. Do you feel confident trying there?
[Level 1 and they didn't even give him a cantrip, went straight to teleportation. He lifts his gaze up towards the shop. Hm... does he need a street light, or would the daylight outside the shop be enough? Maybe it's time to find out.]
Sure, I can try that. Just let me focus.
[He closes his eyes, thinking hard on the shop; he's been there enough times that he can picture it in his mind perfectly, from the decor out front, to the sign, to the lacy curtain detailing in the window...
...As much as he visualizes, however, he doesn't vanish and teleport there. His form fizzles with light, flickering on and off as if the magic is attempting to work, but it's not powerful enough yet. Eventually he stops, blinking a few times as he wobbles in place from an overload of energy built up with no exit.]
...O-oh... I'm still here.
Sure, I can try that. Just let me focus.
[He closes his eyes, thinking hard on the shop; he's been there enough times that he can picture it in his mind perfectly, from the decor out front, to the sign, to the lacy curtain detailing in the window...
...As much as he visualizes, however, he doesn't vanish and teleport there. His form fizzles with light, flickering on and off as if the magic is attempting to work, but it's not powerful enough yet. Eventually he stops, blinking a few times as he wobbles in place from an overload of energy built up with no exit.]
...O-oh... I'm still here.
[Give Casey Jones Mage Hand cowards]
Oh darling!
[He only has to wobble once before Rue is right there, a paw at his shoulder, keeping him steady.]
My apologies, dear, that was too much, too soon. We'll have to build up to a leap that big.
Oh darling!
[He only has to wobble once before Rue is right there, a paw at his shoulder, keeping him steady.]
My apologies, dear, that was too much, too soon. We'll have to build up to a leap that big.
No, it's okay! [He lifts a hand to grip their wing, though, just for a bit of extra stability while he regains his balance.] Good to try, anyway... I guess I can only go as far as I can see right now, too. It kind of felt like I should have been able to do it, though. Does that make sense?
[Maybe he can do it later?]
[Maybe he can do it later?]
It does. Absolutely.
[Rue felt the strength of their magic long before they could ever fully control it. It makes perfect sense to them.]
But I think it's equally as important that you were able to channel and feel your power, weren't you? That speaks of a deeper understanding of it already. Hopefully that will keep you from popping up without control anymore.
[Rue felt the strength of their magic long before they could ever fully control it. It makes perfect sense to them.]
But I think it's equally as important that you were able to channel and feel your power, weren't you? That speaks of a deeper understanding of it already. Hopefully that will keep you from popping up without control anymore.
Hopefully. I haven't teleported around randomly so much since that first day, though. Just once or twice on the first day back to school.
[Thankfully not while they were flying on the staff this time. Poor Hunter.]
Maybe it just really wanted my attention.
[Thankfully not while they were flying on the staff this time. Poor Hunter.]
Maybe it just really wanted my attention.
That does sound like fae magic.
[Teasing, but also maybe just a touch true.]
I think that is enough of that for today. Give yourself a chance to recover. Even after thousands of years, I still find myself wearing out when I must use repeated magic.
[Teasing, but also maybe just a touch true.]
I think that is enough of that for today. Give yourself a chance to recover. Even after thousands of years, I still find myself wearing out when I must use repeated magic.
[Caleb, have you eaten today??]
Tell me how it has gone thus far. Are there more supplies you need? Or anything for your home?
Tell me how it has gone thus far. Are there more supplies you need? Or anything for your home?
Really? You get tired after too many spells?
[That's amazing to imagine. Rue always seems so unshakeable, especially when putting together their elaborate parties. Then again he has no concept of how much energy is required for which spell.]
[That's amazing to imagine. Rue always seems so unshakeable, especially when putting together their elaborate parties. Then again he has no concept of how much energy is required for which spell.]
[it's something that resonates so deeply with rue, though their own connection is simply to flowers and not so much life in general.]
Well, I'll be very excited to see how your garden turns out. Come spring, I imagine it will take over your yard! Which, by the way, where are you staying at? You're nearby, aren't you?
Well, I'll be very excited to see how your garden turns out. Come spring, I imagine it will take over your yard! Which, by the way, where are you staying at? You're nearby, aren't you?
[He looks quite happy about the idea of a flourishing garden, even if that would mean being here much, much longer than he'd prefer. Still, he masks that part like a champ.]
Oh, not far at all. Just next door, number 2.
[AKA Caleb's house, funny enough.]
Oh, not far at all. Just next door, number 2.
[AKA Caleb's house, funny enough.]
[The next time Rue visits the shop, they'll find that not only has the storeroom been rearranged with respect toward their preferred tools, fabrics, threads, and other bits-and-bobs, but that Donnie has expanded certain spaces to better accommodate their size.
More storage utilizes high shelves and hanging racks from the ceiling, well within Rue's reach with rolling ladders (much like those in larger archives) for those employees who need the help. There is now more space around mannequins and fitting areas so that Rue doesn't have to so carefully watch how they move.
For every shred of fabric, every roll of thread, every piece of consumable material, Donnie has a small hook next to its place with a small wooden tag hanging from it. The front of the tags is a blank, sanded and polished wood, and the back has red-painted "ORDER" carved into its surface.
In the back on the small desk Donnie uses to follow up with shop business is a folded note with the name "Rue" written on the front in Donnie's neat, blocky writing. Inside reads:
More storage utilizes high shelves and hanging racks from the ceiling, well within Rue's reach with rolling ladders (much like those in larger archives) for those employees who need the help. There is now more space around mannequins and fitting areas so that Rue doesn't have to so carefully watch how they move.
For every shred of fabric, every roll of thread, every piece of consumable material, Donnie has a small hook next to its place with a small wooden tag hanging from it. The front of the tags is a blank, sanded and polished wood, and the back has red-painted "ORDER" carved into its surface.
In the back on the small desk Donnie uses to follow up with shop business is a folded note with the name "Rue" written on the front in Donnie's neat, blocky writing. Inside reads:
Rue,And beneath his signature, a small drawing of a smiling owl's face.]
In the top drawer are diagrams with the layout changes you can reference if you can't find something. I did my best to keep all items as close to their original places while re-organizing. You shouldn't have to lean over so much. It's bad for your back, immortal or not.
As for the tags, just flip them if you notice you need more of something. I'll take care of the rest. Room can be made for new items, just let me know.
If you want things changed back, tell me. (But it is better this way, just saying.)
Yours,
Donnie
[ Forehead kiss... the greatest armor against any circus of rambunctious boys (future tense). Raph makes a sound that's not quite a snort. More of a chuffing, gentle and amused.
It's fighting dirty to be, checks notes, very likable and sincere and kind and openly devoted to his brothers, wow??? Cheater.
He doesn't know enough about growing up to agree with or dispute that. So he'll just let it hang out in the wisdom pool where he puts all the stuff no one's said to him before. ]
I'm the last turtle you gotta worry about around here, alright? We all get our reps in.
It's fighting dirty to be, checks notes, very likable and sincere and kind and openly devoted to his brothers, wow??? Cheater.
He doesn't know enough about growing up to agree with or dispute that. So he'll just let it hang out in the wisdom pool where he puts all the stuff no one's said to him before. ]
I'm the last turtle you gotta worry about around here, alright? We all get our reps in.
When they are higher level spells, absolutely! If what you are using is fae magic, I imagine it would feel very draining at first!
[The most recent memory of it had been healing Leo, but that's not the happiest memory for either of them, even now, so they'll politely duck around that one.]
Practically all of the spells I use for the parties I've put on are fairly low level illusions, so most of the spells you've seen me cast wouldn't drain me in such a way. But I have some more advanced magic in my back pocket to use when necessary, and I'm sure, without regular casting, it would tire me out too.
[The most recent memory of it had been healing Leo, but that's not the happiest memory for either of them, even now, so they'll politely duck around that one.]
Practically all of the spells I use for the parties I've put on are fairly low level illusions, so most of the spells you've seen me cast wouldn't drain me in such a way. But I have some more advanced magic in my back pocket to use when necessary, and I'm sure, without regular casting, it would tire me out too.
ok
can i ask you for advice? because I'm kind of floundering on what to do right now.
this is so weird, but like, okay
this guy like my age shows up in that detention thing Thirteen did, and he tells me we're twins in his universe. He knows all kinds of stuff about me, even if it's stuff that's different than I know. like okay each universe has variables and constants between them, so that makes sense!! there were other peter parkers before you and i met in the ADI. They were different than I was!!
but yes, like- okay. he was gone for a while, and now he's back??
this guy only knows me! he doesn't have anyone else, and I don't want to like go 'hey, we aren't brothers in this universe, leave me alone', since he's not mean to me or actually bothering me. I'm just like a little overwhelmed since i don't know how to have siblings. how do you deal with a whole person who knows you and apparently loves you, but you don't even really know them at all. I don't want him to feel as alone as I did back in the ADI. It isn't fair to just be around people who you recognize, who don't know you.
what do i do??
can i ask you for advice? because I'm kind of floundering on what to do right now.
this is so weird, but like, okay
this guy like my age shows up in that detention thing Thirteen did, and he tells me we're twins in his universe. He knows all kinds of stuff about me, even if it's stuff that's different than I know. like okay each universe has variables and constants between them, so that makes sense!! there were other peter parkers before you and i met in the ADI. They were different than I was!!
but yes, like- okay. he was gone for a while, and now he's back??
this guy only knows me! he doesn't have anyone else, and I don't want to like go 'hey, we aren't brothers in this universe, leave me alone', since he's not mean to me or actually bothering me. I'm just like a little overwhelmed since i don't know how to have siblings. how do you deal with a whole person who knows you and apparently loves you, but you don't even really know them at all. I don't want him to feel as alone as I did back in the ADI. It isn't fair to just be around people who you recognize, who don't know you.
what do i do??
[rue just woke up what the fuck
Their text comes in a little later, once they shove the relic at Hob and get him to confirm they are reading what they think they are reading]
Good morning, Peter.
I admit, this feels wildly out of my expertise, though I don't think it's at all unreasonable to let this young man know that you do not know him and will need some time to get to know him in turn. You don't need to abandon him or make him feel lost, but he should also temper some of his immediate expectations.
However much he knows about you, he does not know YOU. There will need to be some learning on both sides.
Believe or not, but I am immediately reminded of Casey and Leo. You might try speaking to Leo, for his own experience in meeting someone who showed up out of nowhere who knew and loved him so well.
Their text comes in a little later, once they shove the relic at Hob and get him to confirm they are reading what they think they are reading]
Good morning, Peter.
I admit, this feels wildly out of my expertise, though I don't think it's at all unreasonable to let this young man know that you do not know him and will need some time to get to know him in turn. You don't need to abandon him or make him feel lost, but he should also temper some of his immediate expectations.
However much he knows about you, he does not know YOU. There will need to be some learning on both sides.
Believe or not, but I am immediately reminded of Casey and Leo. You might try speaking to Leo, for his own experience in meeting someone who showed up out of nowhere who knew and loved him so well.
[good morning momther, it's anxiety time.]
I am really sorry I texted all of that at you without waiting for a response.
That makes sense, though. I just kind of worry about him being alone. I was super lonely in ADI until I really met you, Leo and Donnie.
I'll ask him, but he kind of already met this guy and its like a thing we're not super talking about rn.
I am really sorry I texted all of that at you without waiting for a response.
That makes sense, though. I just kind of worry about him being alone. I was super lonely in ADI until I really met you, Leo and Donnie.
I'll ask him, but he kind of already met this guy and its like a thing we're not super talking about rn.
Peter, my love.
Before we continue, I must ask you this.
Breathe. Five deep, slow breaths, count each one out.
Before we continue, I must ask you this.
Breathe. Five deep, slow breaths, count each one out.
Hmm... yeah, that makes sense. Like doing anything physical- when I was training to use my grapple, big jumps took a lot more effort and stamina than little ones. So magic follows the same logic, huh...
[He pauses for a moment, thoughtful, then asks with some caution,]
Is there a cost with fae magic, if you try to push yourself beyond your limit? Or does it cut you off when you try to cross the line?
[Different magic has different rules... it's important to know what the rules are if you're going to work within them.]
[He pauses for a moment, thoughtful, then asks with some caution,]
Is there a cost with fae magic, if you try to push yourself beyond your limit? Or does it cut you off when you try to cross the line?
[Different magic has different rules... it's important to know what the rules are if you're going to work within them.]
[Maybe, he holds his breath for five seconds, puffing up his cheeks rebelliously as he looks at the message.
Ok, ok, take some breaths.
He takes five deep breaths. Exhales loudly from where he's laying on the floor. Even with his initial stubborn refusal, he taking in deep breaths does help.]
Okay, I did it. Maybe a few more because it did help.
Ok, ok, take some breaths.
He takes five deep breaths. Exhales loudly from where he's laying on the floor. Even with his initial stubborn refusal, he taking in deep breaths does help.]
Okay, I did it. Maybe a few more because it did help.
[That is a very sharp line of questioning. Rue can't help the little swell of pride they feel for him in this moment.]
Forgive me if this is more information than you need, but fae magic works more differently than the magic that mortals use from my understanding.
[Rue shoots their son a soft, apologetic glance, before continuing on.]
In Faerie, there is only one pool of magic to be used among all fae beings there. However, some fae have lost all ability to use magic - such as the goblins - and other courts have had their magic unjustly taken from them. Speaking plainly, there should be more than enough magic for everyone to take from the pool equally, but some greedier courts have made it their mission to own more than their share.
So, in quite the roundabout answer, no, you should not have to be cautious of crossing a line. As long as the magic is flowing to you and you are not pushing yourself physically, you should be able to push to your limit. The only time we'd need to be worried is if both of us felt disconnected from the magic completely.
Forgive me if this is more information than you need, but fae magic works more differently than the magic that mortals use from my understanding.
[Rue shoots their son a soft, apologetic glance, before continuing on.]
In Faerie, there is only one pool of magic to be used among all fae beings there. However, some fae have lost all ability to use magic - such as the goblins - and other courts have had their magic unjustly taken from them. Speaking plainly, there should be more than enough magic for everyone to take from the pool equally, but some greedier courts have made it their mission to own more than their share.
So, in quite the roundabout answer, no, you should not have to be cautious of crossing a line. As long as the magic is flowing to you and you are not pushing yourself physically, you should be able to push to your limit. The only time we'd need to be worried is if both of us felt disconnected from the magic completely.
Edited 2024-01-05 21:49 (UTC)
I am so glad. :)
Alright, let us start with the most important piece: You owe me no apology, my darling boy. I've said to come to me with anything and you have. I'm so very grateful that you trust me with this. I promise, this is no burden on me. I am quite joyful to be able to help.
Now, in regards to this new brother, he does not need to be alone. You have a family for a reason, let us pick up some of the work. We all will welcome him and help however we can.
But your last sentence confuses me. What do you mean?
Alright, let us start with the most important piece: You owe me no apology, my darling boy. I've said to come to me with anything and you have. I'm so very grateful that you trust me with this. I promise, this is no burden on me. I am quite joyful to be able to help.
Now, in regards to this new brother, he does not need to be alone. You have a family for a reason, let us pick up some of the work. We all will welcome him and help however we can.
But your last sentence confuses me. What do you mean?
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