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[It just makes sense, for this to be grown from their bond more than Casey's brush with the other fae here. Rue doesn't even give that a thought, he was never with them for long enough for anything to really happen. So it must be something beautiful and significant instead.]

Any chance I have at contributing to your happiness is so special to me, Casey. I'm so glad.

[That the two of them could do this for Casey is especially precious to them.]

As it manifests fully, I imagine it will remain this single spell, if it's the only one you've been able to cast so far. Enough fae magic for that one ability, but what a useful one! If you would like help gaining control of it, you need only ask. I have similar spells, so I'd be happy to help you get it under control, so you aren't teleporting all over all of the time.

[Casey takes in all of this info with a slow, understanding nod. It's simple enough in concept. One spell, and one he can develop and learn to control over time.]

Hunter was helping me, too. And of course Leo has his portals, he'd be so upset if I didn't tell him, I bet. I've got lots of options for training.

[The mention of Leo makes his eyes widen, pausing to think about that, one hand idly pressed against his chest.]

Oh- I didn't even... it's the same kind of power as sensei.

[Did the fae magic sense his childhood desires, and somehow manifest to give him the same magic as his teacher, his father? How unexpectedly kind. Though if the magic itself is sourced from Rue, then it's no wonder. A little bit from both of his parents... truly he's living the dream.]

[It's such a sweet way to think about it. A gift from both of his parents, manifested through their bonds. Even if Casey does not speak the words aloud, Rue can see how touched he is by the very thought.

So they will untangle their paw from the boy's hand and instead drag him in for a hug.]

You're both connected even now, of course. I told you that love between you both was forever. No distance could ever erase that.

[He laughs quietly and leans into the hug, winding his arms around them in return. His cheeks are pink from more than just the cold, warmed by the sentiment and affection from his family.]

Yeah... yeah. He's right here with me. [He swallows around the lump in his throat and beams, his eyes bright.] He'd be so happy if he knew!

[It's why he's just gotta tell Leo for sure.]

And more proud of you than you know.

[These moments are so precious, the times that Casey can speak of his sensei with fondness and warmth, not just the lingering sting of hurt and grief. The fact he can look back on that man and smile, even as emotional as it makes him, is such giant step forward in his healing.

Rue is so endlessly proud of their boy.]

Leo will be so thrilled.

[Sensei being proud of him was such a difficult thing to envision, ever since he'd had to close the portal on Leo and heard those words. Now, though, it's... less painful. It warms his heart at the same time, the thought so much more bearable. Proud of him... he hasn't technically done anything to earn this power, but hopefully he can earn that theoretical pride by putting it to good use. And of course, showing gratefulness to those who (even subconsciously) gave it to him.]

I'll tell him soon. For now, got any advice for a novice teleporter?

[Since they're right here and all, and they offered.]

[Casey... Rue can't even try to hide the way the offer touches them.]

You don't want to wait to talk to Leo? We both know he'll say it's his domain.

[Teasing and warm as Rue pecks a kiss into Casey's hair.] Not to mention, it might be a perfect opportunity for the two of you to spend time together. Not that you ever need the excuse, but it's far easier for you and I to make time for one another. Leo and Donnie get so caught up in their lives, it might a good in to get some extra time with him.

He'll also be so endlessly proud if he has the chance to teach you.

No no, I do! Of course I do. And I will.

[His cheeks go pink, his head ducking and leaning a bit into the kiss. They make a whole lot of very good points.]

I'm sure he'll teach me plenty about teleporting. A-and I want to hang out with him more, I really do. But it's also fae magic, so... I wanted to ask you, too.

[As both the source and the local expert, he'd be a fool not to.]

Casey.

[Their voice rings out with their usual soft, musical calm, a gentle laugh curling right at the end.]

You have nothing to be embarrassed about. I'd be so joyous to teach you what I know, you don't need to explain yourself. I only wanted to give you the choice, if you'd rather have that moment with Leo.

[He straightens up as they say his name, like he'd been caught raiding the cookie jar. He's doing that thing again, fussing too much over the small stuff. This isn't a zero-sum, low resource situation here.

So:]

Why not both?

[Does he have to choose?]

[They will just reach up to brush Casey's hair behind his ears, still giggling softly.]

Why not both! That sounds perfectly fine to me, as long as you are happy.

I'm very happy.

[He beams up at them from beneath their feathers. It's been kind of a whirlwind, wondering what this means, if it's safe (if it wasn't Rue's influence), if it's something he gets to keep. Now that any of his concerns have been alleviated, he's allowed to really enjoy it. And what a wonderful feeling it is.]

You never answered my question, though!

[Casey beams up at them, adorably peeking up from their feathers, and Rue can't help but match his shining expression.]

Well, I'm certain Leo would be able to give you much more thorough advice considering it is his speciality, but for my specific spell, I find the visualization is the key. When I was first learning it, even speaking the details of where I wanted to land beneath my breath helped to focus where I ended up.

Visualization... hmm...

[He thinks on that for a moment. His teleports thus far have been vision-based. He'd see something interesting in light and he'd suddenly find himself there. It makes sense that visualizing where he's headed would work.]

So far I've only been able to jump to places I can see. Does that help you go further? Like somewhere out of view?

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?

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.]

[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?

[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.

[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.

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?]

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.

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.

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.

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.]

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.

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