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[hawkeward]

[ACTION A; 1761 Beaver Street]

[Of course, the dog is the first to notice that something is amiss. The radio, having turned itself on at full volume, rouses the poor beast from his slumber, and the mabari hops off the bed to growl and bark at the offending device. Sadly used to such wakeup calls, Hawke sits up, rubbing her eyes and frowning.]

Maker's breath, boy, there's no need for--

[FWOOSH.

And as she pushes herself to her feet, Hawke falls through the bed, passes through the floor, and lands neatly in the living room. On the couch. Where her not!husband is sleeping. Or, well, where he was sleeping. Oops.]

[ACTION B; wherever]

[Falling through the floor was one thing, but the creepier-than-usual drones are something else entirely. When Merida's drone starts walking backwards and continually asking for the time, Hawke decides it's time to get the hell out of the house and walk the dog.

So, together with Cupcake, she walks through the front door - literally - and sets about exploring the town. She doubts she'll find anything interesting, so she amuses herself by watching the dog phase through trees and fences before peeing on them. Maybe he's doing his business in your front yard!]

Comments

[logic_and_magic]

What exactly happened last time when it looked harmless?

[hawkeward]

The carnival showed up. Then a group of us got trapped in an... alternate version of the town. [She shrugs.] So anything could happen at this point, really.

[logic_and_magic]

All right. I guess it is pointless to ask what I should be hoping to expect. It could be a rain of acid for all we know...

[hawkeward]

Pointless, indeed. You're learning. [grin] We'll find out soon, I'm sure.

[logic_and_magic]

Pointless, yes. But I guess hoping to stab the one in the face who causes these problems is too much to hope for.

[He sighs.]

Well, whatever comes I hope I can get my sword back from it...

[hawkeward]

Someday. [Her tone is firm, compared to her usual easygoing attitude. Getting back at Mayfield is at the top of her wishlist.] We'll get our chance someday.

[She pauses for a moment before continuing.] Sword? I figured you got yourself a weapon from the post office earlier.

[logic_and_magic]

[Crown can't help but smirk at her determination. Obviously this lady doesn't want to lie on her back and do nothing.]

Come to Bingo night. It is hosted by Olivier, but, if you already know what that is, nevermind.

[He shakes his head at her question.]

I did get a weapon of sorts. But one I cannot use without my sword.

[He will gesture to his blue eye right now as it gives off a a strange kind of glimmer.]

[hawkeward]

Bingo Night? [Hawke doesn't use the phones too often, but the phrase sounds familiar. She's been more concerned with protecting people all this time, but a resistance group may not be a bad idea.] I'll look into it.

[That glimmer in his eye gives her pause, and she takes a step back out of habit. No, that's not Justice, of course - but if it is some sort of spirit, she'd rather be careful.]

...Magic?

[logic_and_magic]

I promise it is more than what it seems. [He just can't be entirely honest right now. With the drones acting weird who knows what might happen.] Listen to the phones when you can. If not go to 1671 Nelson.

[However, the boy gives her a look of curiosity when she steps back.]

Yes, magic. Do you have such a thing in your world? Or is this an entirely new concept to you?

[hawkeward]

I'll do just that.

[She understands why he doesn't give more detail than that, and so doesn't pry further.]

Oh, we have magic, all right. I don't often see it manifest in one's eye, however.

[logic_and_magic]

Really? From where I am from it is very common. Our magic is shown in our eyes, as you can see my potential is only half of what it should be.

[He'll gesture to the boring, everyday brown one.]

[hawkeward]

In Thedas, a person's magic is shown when they throw a fireball at you. Simple enough, and easy to hide if need be.

[logic_and_magic]

Well...that would be a very good tell. But I doubt you can do it as babies, can you?

[hawkeward]

If they can, I'm never having children. [Not that she was going to anyway :'|] No, it generally takes a few years for any magical ability to show itself.

[logic_and_magic]

They cannot in my world. Our potential is too weak when we are born. We have to train it as we get older to make it stronger, but even than we still need help.

[Sorry, Hawke may end up getting a mini history lesson she may not want.]

Really now? They are able to tell if we have it or not at birth.

[hawkeward]

Well, that goes for more than just magic, doesn't it? I certainly wasn't born knowing how to fight... but I suppose magic is another case entirely.

[Eh, it's interesting to hear about how other worlds treat magic, so she'll listen.]

No. Parents can't do anything but wait and hope.

[logic_and_magic]

I suppose that is true. It would be more convenient if that was the case.

[He'll shrug for the moment though.]

I suppose so. All parents want their children to be born with an incredibly strong potential.

[Here's where things get interesting.]

[hawkeward]

[She just. Raises her eyebrows.]

Your people want to be born with magic?

:O the plot thickens

[logic_and_magic]

Yeeees...it is how our system works. Why? Are you saying yours do not?

[hawkeward]

Would that our 'system' worked that way. No, magic is not so... popular, back home.

[logic_and_magic]

...Why would magic not be popular? Surely everyone has it where you are from except the small minority who do not?

[hawkeward]

No, the mages are in the minority. The Chantry believes they're dangerous and need to be confined, so that's what they do - lock them up.

[Does not look happy about that fact, nope. :'|]

1/2

[logic_and_magic]

....

[Okay, give Crown a moment to brain this.]

2/2

[logic_and_magic]

And your magic users did not simply...go into seclusion away from the non magical and hide from them until they became something of myth?

[hawkeward]

Er - no. Many try to hide, but not all of them are successful. Templars are tricky like that.