folklorist | ϡ - Chapter TwentyThree; In which one deals with tricky spells [video/action for housemates/voice]

[ You can have a view of Helios leaning back in his chair, rather comfortably actually. He's in his room and in said background are scattered papers and objects. Incidentally he doesn't have his glasses on today, might be due to the fact that he's conducting a delicate experiment in his room. Keyword being delicate. If you catch a glimpse of any of the papers in the background it'll make no sense if you can't read runes. Though one in particular has the diagram of a ring with various lines and runic lettering on it. Helios will lean forward smiling at the journal. ]

Ah, I hope it's on. Erm, yes. [ Clearing his throat he still doesn't get these things. He just brings a hand to his chin, characteristic thoughtful pose is go! ]

I wonder...many of you know about magic, of course. But how many of you can actually apply magical attributes to an inanimate object? Like--ah, enchantments! They're rather tricky and if done wrong they can well...blow up in your face- [ Or you colleague's faces. ] -but they can be used for all sorts of things. Like making a sword into a flaming sword by applying a fire spell to said sword, and when the right incantation is spoken it alights!

[ A thoughtful hum. ] Also are there any myths or legends in your worlds based around objects? Like Excalibur, hammer of Thor, or maybe even the holy grail? Just wondering...all out of curiosity. [ And possibly to further his own research, maybe even get some help on the little project he's been doing since Halloween. Except during his little questioning session the spell he was trying to place on said inanimate objects will begin to sizzle in the background. Smoke is going to start clouding the video and sparks can be seen as well. His eyes will widen as he turns abruptly knocking the journal on the floor and turning off the video function but not the voice. ]

Oh! No-no not again. This wasn't supposed to--! [ There's a very loud bang and the room shakes with it. Sorry housemates there will be a spillage of black, with what seems to have shards of diamonds sprinkled throughout it, smoke coming from Helios' room as he slams the door open. Helios' face will also bear the marks of said explosion as he tumbles out of the room, face and clothes covered in black soot, but he at least has journal in hand. Also people over the journals can hear him coughing rather a lot. Before long you'll hear him laughing though, replying rather amused. ] Ah, yes, very tricky!

[ Going to be brushing off the fact that just happened. You didn't hear anything, everything is fine. Okay, well, Frederic and Giles might be a tad bit annoyed. ]

Um, right, welcome to Luceti all of you who've just been brought here! It takes a bit to get used to everything but we luckily have a nice welcoming committee! You're free to answer those questions as well if you want to! Anyone can as they are open to everyone to answer.

[ Don't mind the fact he just blew himself up, nope. A brief pause on his end. ]

Hm...oh, is that on fire? That is on fire. Just-just a moment. [ Going to go put that out now yup and you can just...talk to him after wards. Derpy derp nice way to introduce yourself to all the new people, Helios. ]

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I never wanted to be famous, I only wanted to create music for people to enjoy and make a little money from it to help those back home in Poland. [He now looks really depressed.] Then I grew and became more known and began to teach nobility, which was good for money... Yet it left me empty inside.

It's understandable. Most of the time a life of fame simply comes from the media or press or people's enthusiasm. You always struck me as the type of person to want to have a quiet life, at least.

Ah, but, you've been teaching here haven't you? Is there hopefully a difference between the two ways? [ He'll regard Frederic with a worried look. ]

You should definately do things only if they make you happy. But sometimes...things prevent that.

You would be correct in your thoughts, all I have ever wanted was a quiet life away from the grandeur of being famous even if it paid well. [He nods.] Teaching here is very different from home, I'm teaching a whole class instead of one student at a time. But as you say, I want to do things that make me happy instead of sad...yet I always wonder if I can ever be truly happy.

True happiness is hard to find. I don't know if anyone has ever really found it actually.

Did you ever have true happiness with Elise?

[ Ouch, Frederic why did you ask that? Helios looks back at the ground eyes widening as he might hunch his shoulders in the process. ]

I-I did. I had it very much so.

[He suddenly remembers that Elise was a touchy subject for his friend and didn't mean to blurt out what he said.]

Oh Helios, I-I'm sorry. I...didn't mean to bring that up, how foolish of me.

N-No it's, it's fine. You didn't...mean to.

If it makes you feel better, I had true happiness with Emilia. When she died, it...was over. Now I think... [He stops himself before saying anymore.]

It doesn't. Having happiness taken away...happiness like that. I-I don't like to think other people have gone through the same. [ A sigh. But Helios does appreciate what you were trying to do Frederic, really, he does. ]

You think what?

Believe me I have gone through such sorrow, but I don't wish to say anymore if this upsets you. [He's going to change the subject now.] Oh it's nothing.

I-It's better to talk about it, isn't it? I-I found that-that keeping it to yourself is more painful sometimes. [ Helios doesn't believe you Frederic. ]

I see. Well, if you ever wish to discuss it more freely you're welcome to do so. I'm all ears as you know and try to be a good listener! [ Just a derpy smile. ]

It is, but I wish not to upset you anymore than I have to. [Frederic knows all the times Helios walked in on him with Poland, beginning to wonder if he suspects anything but shrugs it off. Yet there is one thing on his mind he feels he can share.] It's...I'm always worried about Feliks and wondering how long it will be before I lose him like I lost Polka and my other friends who came to this world.

There's always that possibility here, yes.

Not something one can easily forget or push to the side at any rate. I do understand your worry, if it helps. I worry a lot about the people here being sent back...especially if their worlds aren't exactly peaceful or safe.

What will we do if Giles gets sent back home again or any one of our friends? I know we were able to push forward last time, but it still worries me. Especially if I lost Feliks, I...don't know what I would do.

ϡ - Chapter TwentyThree; In which one deals with tricky spells [video/action for housemates/voice]

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