ϡ - Chapter FortyThree; The third year anniversary (forward dated to the afternoon) [action|video]

[folklorist]

[ The video feed turns on to a rather chubby little dragon wagging its tail happily as it watches a man, Helios to be more exact, standing over a glowing circle. He’s in his boom shack today, practicing a rather hard enchantment and so far it’s going well. The air in the shack is cold and the heat from the burning candles gives it an eerie fog like affect that is ever present in the video feed. Helios himself is standing at one point of the circle, eyes closed, as he mutters something under his breath. It’s an old and ancient language that not many people in his world know; runic old and ancient magicians used to use this language and then translated it into latin to make it easier to learn from. The lighting in the shack changes then, as the line of the circle turns from red to blue to purple and then green. Each color illuminating the foggy shack by the second as they constantly cycle through one another as Helios’ pitch and tone gets a bit louder and clearer. And then there is a crackling noise of energy as if stray bolts of lightning are trapped within the circle’s walls and then fizzle and flash in the video’s transmission. It’s all over with a bright flash of light and a shrill little chirp from Luminair, before the transmission goes back to normal with a sparkling smoke. It drifts lazily about the camera before Helios can be seen smiling broadly as he picks up the efforts of his work. A single solitary silver ring, now etched and engraved with magical symbols, it also holds a green emerald at its center. Helios for the record looks a bit tired as he comes over and scoops up one little dragon and said journal. It’s only then that he realizes it’s on. His green eyes widen in mild surprise but he just laughs and shakes his head. ]

Luminair you spoiled the surprise. Ah, well, I suppose it’s a good time as any to talk about it. If-if anyone was watching I recently m-made myself another ring. A, um, mirage ring to be exact! It-it helps change a person’s look by the illusion properties I enchanted this ring with. It works on dragons, werewolves, vampires, and all other sorts of mythological beings. But I’m not sure how much power this one will have, given the circumstances of Luceti. But it should work, most certainly at least when it’s not under the one hundred percent power cap or some other anti-magical shift. [ Said ring is held up to the camera and Luminair chirps in confirmation. ]

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in h-having…something of a private order type of enchanting service. I-I know that we have people here that can do so already, with specific gems and jewels from their world. Perhaps we could collaborate and, um, work together on making better more refined types of enchantments. We could probably use them to help f-fortify the defense of the village too…when you think about it! Maybe even apply defenses to the buildings and those sorts of things! If-if you’re interested in discussing it more I-I wouldn’t mind doing so at all. I think we could all benefit from such a thing, really.

[ And here he pauses looking thoughtful and rather pensive for the moment. ] It’s funny when I arrived here three years ago on this very day I never would have considered myself talking about magic so openly. Talking or evening using magic so openly, with people I-I hardly knew, in my world there’s serious ramifications for such things. But here we are, and here I am t-teaching magic like I wish to back at home. It’s a warming experience to go through, honestly. [ He wishes he would remember it once he left...if he left. Who knows if that'll happen anytime soon. And he's not sure how he feels about leaving, especially all of the people he's befriended here and the like. But like everything in this life and in general, only time may tell when such things will occur. ]

If anyone stops by the town plaza today I’ll have freshly baked cookies out for the occasion.

[ Helios likes to give something back, just to show how much he cares about the people here and how grateful he is to know them. ] It’s…sort of a way of s-saying thank you, for everything really. [ And with that Helios will turn off the video feed but leave the voice function on, in case anyone wants to talk over the journals as he goes to bake up a storm. ]

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[ Otherwise Helios will be found in the plaza that late afternoon with a table filled with all assortments of cookies and even a cake and pie or two. Feel free to take as much as you want, there's plenty to go around! ]

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[spohkh]

[Spock was out for his daily walk when he came across Helios in the plaza...


...with cookies.]

Greetings Professor Helios. May I inquire as to the purpose of the...baked goods?

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ Helios waves to the other man. His smile a bit wider and brighter than usual. ] Good afternoon Spock. They're just, um, for people to enjoy really. I'm somewhat celebrating being in Luceti for three years now. I-I thought I could share the sweets I made for the occasion.

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[de_bel_survivor]

[A familiar looking young man, lacking both his trademark headphones and sporting blue wings, is exploring the plaza curiously and in awe. The buildings and architectures are very different from what "Abel" is used to.

The sight of a table full of odd items drew his attention, bringing him to a stop and stare in curiosity.]

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[folklorist]

[ Very familiar indeed. Helios instantly brightens and waves for Kouki to stop on by. He notices the wings though and his eyes shift towards them immediately. ] Kouki! H-How have you been? What happened to your wing color, if you don't mind me asking?

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[relictusdeus]

[This intriguing display renews his interest in a man who otherwise seems so dreadfully soft-spoken and meek to him.]

And you are most welcome, my dear Helios. 'twas a charming little demonstration of clever sorcery.

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[folklorist]

[ Oh good lord Isaac. You are the last person Helios would have expected to see reply. There's a long pause before Helios replies. He's barely out of the camera's view, cleaning up the spell's sigil before he gets up to reply in person. His motions are just slightly shaky. ]

O-Oh. You, ah, were w-watching it then? [ He looks totally uncertain in his own transmission. ] It was just a simple little enchantment. I've m-made loads of rings back home. I...just thought I could use some practice.

[Magical Video]

[windandrain]

Helios, you've been here for three years now? I had no idea.

[She's sitting in a chair peering into the camera, her expression curious and her tone light, even concerned.]

Would...you like some company?

[Magical Video]

[folklorist]

It really hasn't felt like that long! But I suppose I have... [ hm it's really strange to say that. But it's also fascinating too. ]

Oh! [ He looks surprised but happy at the offer. ] I. I would love that Saori. You're always very good company to have! I was just heading back to the house to make some sweets and things to give out to people.

[Magical Girl Voice]

[faithfulflame]

Of course I'd be interested in working towards greater enchantments. The village could use them, and it'd be good for everyone if we were able to combine efforts into something stronger.

[She'll get to the time thing later, this sounded more pressing.]

[Magical Girl Voice]

[folklorist]

Percisely! I think with the magic club and all the people here that are skilled with various enchantments we could potentially make a multilayer enchanted defense around the buildings in the village. Using several different magical inscriptions to make it even harder to breakdown.

[ He's put some thought into this, okay? ] It would be combining them and threading them together that would be hard.

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[xenamorph]

[Rachel, for her part, is still adjusting to the "Everything is free" part. So, when she sees a guy out on the plaza distributing sweets, she's... a bit intrigued.]

"So you just have those out there for anybody to take?"

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[folklorist]

[ Helios is always willing to give away free foods. He notice Rachel coming over and gives her a warm cordial smile. ]

Yes! That's correct! Everything is free for people to take. I-I only ask that you just, um, leave enough for everyone.

[hueless]

[ Hilda's out on a quick jog (gotta burn off all that christmas food) when she enters the plaza and spots the table and the assortment of baked things. The purpose of the jog seems to be conveniently forgotten when she approaches to get a closer look. ]

Hey! Mind if I have a few of those?

[folklorist]

[ Oh hello there. Helios nods and makes a gesture with his hand. ]

Oh of course not! Take whatever you like! I've made a bit much so, um, help yourself.

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[acuity]

[ just passing by~ oh, you look familiar! and oh gosh those treats look nice :9 ]

Mr. Helios? Hello!

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[folklorist]

[ Yes they do, don't they? Come and have some sweets Platina, they're on the house. ] Oh! Platina, good afternoon. [ He motions towards the table's contents. ]

Would you like any sweets? They're homemade too. I've made plenty so, um, don't hesitate to take any.

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[250mhzwabl]

[It seems rude to just show up and munch on cookies, even when they're being advertised as free, so this stranger will be bringing by a thermos of hot tea in his bag. Sure, it's unseasonably temperate, but in the middle of January that does not exactly translate to 'tropical.'

Approaching the table, Jack lifts a hand in greeting, smiling.]

Hey, it's the man with the magic! And the- dragon? Was that a dragon on the broadcast?

[Every week, sentences like that get a little easier to say.]

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[folklorist]

[ Oh well hello there stranger. Helios has seen you around before but he's never had the chance to talk! He waves back at Jack with a happy inviting smile on his face. ] Oh! Um, yes, on both accounts.

[ Helios laughs and then lifts up the tablecloth so said dragons can make their presence known. ] I believe you mean Luminair, yes?

[ And that baby dragon will be chirping happily up at Jack as he gets closer to the table. The dragon's orange eyes shift to blue, then green, then bright orange again. His tail wags emphatically, he's rather excited to meet new people don't mind him. And there's also a furry puff ball of a dragon watching nearby too, Maggir is her name. But she's not as enthusiastic to approach at first, almost as if carefully watching what Jack does. ]

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[tailasoldastime]

[A ring that changes the... look of something? Beast didn't even know Helios had that kind of power. Could he maybe... would he...? Should he... tell him?

After much thought, he decides to put as strong a filter on the post as he can muster, and then finally speaks.]

H-Hello... He... He-lios. I... uh...

Y... y-your... ring... wh-what... what "creature" c-can't... u-use it?

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[folklorist]

[ Helios knows that voice since it's quite distinct. ] Beast? Um. To be honest almost anything can use them actually. I made them specifically so that anything could. I mean, I do have quite the diversity of students back home. [ He smiles on his end. ]

I-I've known gods and goddesses that have used it. Even ghosts and spirits have used them before too!

[voice]

[godbent]

Things that can summon large amounts of water or electricity for sustained periods would be useful.

[voice]

[folklorist]

Hm. So something like a generator? [ Hum hum that sounds like a lovely project to partake in. ] I suppose finding the parts here would be rather difficult. Maybe fusing magic with technology...

[ There's a small intake of breath on his end. He pauses after saying that, because his evil doppelganger would probably have thought the same thing. ] ...m-maybe not. I doubt magic and t-technology would get along well.

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[hisdarkmark]

...so how'd you do it?

[video]

[folklorist]

[ Helios smiles when Draco replies. ] Oh! Draco! It's been awhile. But, um, runes basically. Enchanting requires a bit more...care when enacting it, unlike spoken spells. It's a combination of sigils and spoken enchantments.

[voice]

[pendantry]

[Wait. Back up.]

You can make a ring that chances someone's appearance?

[voice]

[folklorist]

Oh! Um, y-yes actually. It-it was one of the first spells I, ah, created on my own via experimentation.