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"Not only have I learned magic, but I have learned the true magic of hair braiding." His own hair isn't particularly fancy, but there's a couple of beads woven in and he keeps it tied back with a leather thong into a simple queue.
If they find a place to sit and she lets him, he'll do her hair up really rather well. Linn has a lot of hair, and he's had a lot of practice at this point because it's either braid her hair back, or it gets everywhere when they try to sleep.
"Every spell has a cost and it's better to overpay than under. Often you pay in blood or sacrifice, and if you're doing that, a rune or a ritual will make what you're doing go further."
I would say the potion isn't working as it's supposed to. [ She frowns, looking over at the cauldron. She was sure she had done everything right, followed each step by the book, and this is the first time one of her potions hasn't worked. ] It should be fine, I did everything right...
Your eagerness to learn will solve you well. There are many aspects to keep in mind when handling political matters but with practice, they will soon become second nature for you.
[Anne assured her warmly.]
Are you a student where you are from? That is incredible to have that opportunity.
[Anne assured her warmly.]
Are you a student where you are from? That is incredible to have that opportunity.
I hope so. If I'm going to stay Marquis then I'm going to have to be a bit more political than I've been so far. I'm determined to be the best I can be.
[ And it seems like she has a good teacher, which is more than she had thought she would have. ]
I was! I went to a school called Hogwarts. It's where I learned my magic.
[ And it seems like she has a good teacher, which is more than she had thought she would have. ]
I was! I went to a school called Hogwarts. It's where I learned my magic.
In my world, those stories are given power that's very real. It's why I'm still alive, you see.
[But enough of that. Gilgamesh nods to the coin, in acknowledgement of wit that could hold the great King's ego at bay. She earned her gold this time, and he won't run circles around her any longer, not even to argue the point.
After all, he has schedules to keep, too. A busy girl, this one, and someone worth keeping an eye on. She'd learn of his true legend soon enough.]
It's yours. It was a worthy exchange. [Tilting his head:] When might I expect this done, then?
[But enough of that. Gilgamesh nods to the coin, in acknowledgement of wit that could hold the great King's ego at bay. She earned her gold this time, and he won't run circles around her any longer, not even to argue the point.
After all, he has schedules to keep, too. A busy girl, this one, and someone worth keeping an eye on. She'd learn of his true legend soon enough.]
It's yours. It was a worthy exchange. [Tilting his head:] When might I expect this done, then?
If they might get scorched a little, better alive than frozen solid. If it’s a beast, I can Heal burns, but the magic doesn’t work on the ice. Would that I could learn a fire spell! I lose so much time gathering wood and starting fires for warming that could otherwise be spent gathering animals for thawing.
[She smiles a little wistful.]
Oh, I need a great many things, and I doubt most of them can be gotten, but it lightens my worries to know you are well and fighting this unnatural cold. I’m sure you can thaw a great many with your spells!
[She smiles a little wistful.]
Oh, I need a great many things, and I doubt most of them can be gotten, but it lightens my worries to know you are well and fighting this unnatural cold. I’m sure you can thaw a great many with your spells!
I could try and teach you a basic fire spell, if you like. I haven't really learned how best to transfer what I know magically to other people, but it might be worth giving it a good go, don't you think?
[ Her own smile is a little brighter. ]
I'd like to think so! If there's anything I can help you with, anyone that needs a little extra help, you'll have to tell me. Okay?
[ Her own smile is a little brighter. ]
I'd like to think so! If there's anything I can help you with, anyone that needs a little extra help, you'll have to tell me. Okay?
There is power in stories. People sometimes forget that a lot of stories are based on a true fact - they just turn into stories over time.
[ She reaches out and takes the coin, shifting a little awkwardly before she shoves it in her pocket. Better to get this over and done with.
Breathing out, she looks up at him and manages a smile, as best she can. ]
A few days. I can get a fairy to deliver it to you.
[ She reaches out and takes the coin, shifting a little awkwardly before she shoves it in her pocket. Better to get this over and done with.
Breathing out, she looks up at him and manages a smile, as best she can. ]
A few days. I can get a fairy to deliver it to you.
"I can see that. You look like you're turning into a true professional." Hermione smiles softly, tugging him forward and taking him through towards the lounge. The chairs and sofa from the tent, the World Cup, are laid out there, and it's much cleaner now - thanks to Mako.
When they're seated she still doesn't let go, squeezing his fingers around hers. Now that they're together, now that he's here and they can talk, she doesn't really want to let go. If he wants to do her hair she'll let him; it's grown back now.
"I learned a few runes from a man called the Outsider. I'm not really interested in the idea of using blood, but I can scrape them into things to enchant them."
When they're seated she still doesn't let go, squeezing his fingers around hers. Now that they're together, now that he's here and they can talk, she doesn't really want to let go. If he wants to do her hair she'll let him; it's grown back now.
"I learned a few runes from a man called the Outsider. I'm not really interested in the idea of using blood, but I can scrape them into things to enchant them."
"It was either learn or get buried under Linn's mane." There's also some cultural significance to the way his is done up and he'll be careful not to do the same to hers. It might cause a few awkward questions in the South or among the Seelie in general. "We'll need a comb, though, and I brought you a couple of charms for luck."
"And I know him. Odd fellow. Taught him to do a patronus while his fish watched. They're lovely too, but a bit too much like the sharper-toothed sort of Veela." Pretty, but probably pretty interested in eating him, too.
"Mine's in my bag, one moment - accio brush." And it comes flying into her hand before she hums, leaning back and offering it to Harry. She trusts him, almost blindly, and she's glad to ignore the worries she has to bask in his friendship for as long as she can. If that means she lets him tug and pull at the bush that she calls her own hair - well, she'll have to manage.
"Some charms?" That catches her interest and she turns again, brightening. "I saw his dogs, though I didn't get a chance to meet his fish. How do you show people here how to use our magic, Harry?"
"Some charms?" That catches her interest and she turns again, brightening. "I saw his dogs, though I didn't get a chance to meet his fish. How do you show people here how to use our magic, Harry?"
"It doesn't work with everyone, but all shardbearers can do magic. Have you noticed that having a wand helps for most of our magic from home, but we don't need it for things we learn here?" Harry settles down behind her, brushing out her hair with what appears to be a great deal of actual practice. Along with new braiding skills, it seems he and Linn have been testing the limits of what does and doesn't work with their magic.
Reaching into a pocket he pulls out two small carved bone beads and a blue-green glass bead and shows them to her to get her approval before he starts part and braid her hair. Wandwork makes for dextrous hands, he while he's not going to win awards at it, Harry can do a neat enough plait. "The fish might've looked like women. Or fish. I made them a charmed bubbler."
"So it would be like wandless magic for us, if we taught them?" Hermione sounds particularly enthused, even as she doesn't turn so Harry can keep a good hold on her hair. "That would make my life about a thousand times easier - especially if I can teach Dorian to help me with potions. I've shown him a few things but you and I both know that you need magic to finish a lot of the ones that are useful here."
She takes the beads easily enough, turning them over in her hands before she hums. "No, no women. Just him and his dogs. And what're the beads for?" She lifts them higher, letting the light flicker over them. "They're very pretty."
She takes the beads easily enough, turning them over in her hands before she hums. "No, no women. Just him and his dogs. And what're the beads for?" She lifts them higher, letting the light flicker over them. "They're very pretty."
"A bit like, I think. I've found that when working with Linn, I can usually provide the push of power, but she's far better at control." There's less of a cost to his sort of magic, so it makes sense to use it over the native kind. "And it helps if they've got a feel for using their shard. It's not the same feeling, but there's something to it."
"They just look good, really. Although the bone ones should, if you need it, make you run as fast as a deer. That's what they're from." It almost sounds as if he made them himself.
I couldn't agree more.
[But this conversation has reached its end. Gilgamesh has no desire to push his luck too far; this is a useful connection to maintain, a useful girl to tap into later on for a variety of reasons. The more time he spends in this world, the more he realizes a delicate approach can be quite effective.
He nods to her answer, amenable, and then moves to address one last matter.]
I have a special request. Of this object's make, I mean.
[But this conversation has reached its end. Gilgamesh has no desire to push his luck too far; this is a useful connection to maintain, a useful girl to tap into later on for a variety of reasons. The more time he spends in this world, the more he realizes a delicate approach can be quite effective.
He nods to her answer, amenable, and then moves to address one last matter.]
I have a special request. Of this object's make, I mean.
I would be overjoyed if I can learn even a simple spell like that. And what's the harm, even if I can't? We'll never know if I don't try.
[Pod smiles]
I will be sure to tell you. If you've got any ideas how to better thaw the poor souls and creatures frozen by this, I'm keen on listening. Also, I know you deal with herbs a lot, and I've some herbs from home that are not used by Beast Healers. I know they're rare and valuable, and perhaps you might find a use for them?
[Pod smiles]
I will be sure to tell you. If you've got any ideas how to better thaw the poor souls and creatures frozen by this, I'm keen on listening. Also, I know you deal with herbs a lot, and I've some herbs from home that are not used by Beast Healers. I know they're rare and valuable, and perhaps you might find a use for them?
We'll do what we can. Everyone here has magic thanks to their shard, so we might as well try and see if it'll work.
[ She nods her head. ]
Warm cloaks, fire, that sort of thing, none of it can hurt. [ But, oh! Her eyes widen and she beams. ] That sounds wonderful! I'd love to take a look at them, Pod. I've been working on my own herb garden and June Ma left me a few, too. It'll be nice to let it grow and see what we can do with the results.
[ She nods her head. ]
Warm cloaks, fire, that sort of thing, none of it can hurt. [ But, oh! Her eyes widen and she beams. ] That sounds wonderful! I'd love to take a look at them, Pod. I've been working on my own herb garden and June Ma left me a few, too. It'll be nice to let it grow and see what we can do with the results.
[ A pause before she nods, glancing up. She has her coin, now, and while he grates on her a little she can keep her head held high and give him what he needs. Allies and friends, whoever they are, are always useful here in the Drabworld. ]
Of course. I'll do whatever I can to make it how you want it.
[ She reaches into the bag at her side, pulling out notepad and paper. ]
As long as whatever you want has a flat, metallic surface for videos it should be fine.
Of course. I'll do whatever I can to make it how you want it.
[ She reaches into the bag at her side, pulling out notepad and paper. ]
As long as whatever you want has a flat, metallic surface for videos it should be fine.
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