Zip-Zap-Bang! [ action + dictation if you like ]

[peacockherald]

[ Vanyel has been careful to take himself away from people for this little experiment of his, not wanting to have someone accidentally get caught up in it. Not that he wanted to hurt anyone, really, but accidents happened and the rooms in Chimera were a bit to small for what he was attempting to work with. At his feet stood a book - well, several. Some with pictures, some with words, and one being the journal, carefully read and figured as he looked at the dummies he had set up in a circle around himself. 

He took stock, like he was sizing up enemies, glancing down at the books at his feet before bracing himself. Air whistled between his teeth as he took a breath, gathering his magic...

And lightning lanced from his hands, bolting out towards the dummies he had set up. The first bolt hit his target, but the second went past, singing the ground it struck. Good thing he had come out here then. 

From far off, though, it would like bright flashes of lights, lightning to close to the ground, but controlled - and no storm in sight. ]

Comments

(Action)

[tylendel]

(He slips up behind Vanyel, watching the spells with barely concealed wonder. Silently, he creates a barrier around himself - just in case. He doesn't want to interrupt Vanyel's concentration in case a spell goes awry.)

Re: (Action)

[peacockherald]

_{[ Vanyel went around the circle, firing the bolts, and finally completed the full turn. He stood in the center of the circle, panting, considering how many he had actually hit and the bolts that had gone wide. It was more than he liked, but it was only the first few passes, and he had gotten better since the first turn.}

He wiped the sweat from his brow, looking back when he felt someone watching and smiled when he saw Tylendel. ]

'Lendel! How long have you been there?

(Action)

[tylendel]

Since you started. (He pushes away from the wall and steps into the circle, smiling in admiration.) You would be one tough opponent in battle. I'm glad I don't have to face you.

(There is a note of pride in his voice. It's strange to see Vanyel wielding magic and yet...

He can't help but feel proud that his lover has come so far.)

Re: (Action)

[peacockherald]

Well, I thought it might be time for me to try expanding my abilities. I would never have thought of using it this way, but these "comic books" are enlightening...

_{[ He nudged one of the books at his feet and grinned sheepishly. ]}

(Action)

[tylendel]

So that's what you've been reading... (He grins and stoops down to pick up one of the books, thumbing through it.) Savil would warn you about over-extending yourself.

Re: (Action)

[peacockherald]

Perhaps, but I have a wider range than Savil.

_{[ It was true, he did - he had more than anyone. ]}

This is not necessarily taxing so much as irritating.

(Action)

[tylendel]

You have a wider range than anyone from what I sense. (And he trusts his sense.) Which speaks volumes.

Re: (Action)

[peacockherald]

Does it?

_{[ he shrugged, never having been much of a bragger though he was a peacock in his dress. ]}

I try not to make much of it.

(Action)

[tylendel]

Van I know enough to recognize talent when I see it. And pure ability, of course. (He strokes over Vanyel's cheek.) You can practice on me.

Re: (Action)

[peacockherald]

I do not think you want me hurling lightning at you, my love. It is not pleasant.

_{[ He had the scars to prove it, bending down to kiss his lips gently. ]}

But thank you for the offer.

(Action)

[tylendel]

I can protect myself! I've been working on my shields. What better way to test me?

(He flushes, but does his best not to lose his resolve.)

I love you, Van, but I'm not a child.

Action

[stainedglassreflections]

[ Sion whistles. ]

You're really good at that. No hand motions or incantations.

Action

[radiantwingedone]

... Lightning as a bolt?

[ Vanyel, you were using magic. Is it that much of a surprise that Duke has shown up? ]

Not as a storm. Seems easier to direct, if also harder...

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

_{[ He turned to consider the person approaching, his first round down, some of the targets singed, most not and dark holes around the area where his lightning had struck wide or short. ]}

Ah, thank you. It's one of my better magic spells.

Action

[stainedglassreflections]

[ Sion had noticed those dark holes on the ground outside that ring of dummies. No offense, but he's standing beyond those when he stops. ]

Its very different from any country's magic I'm familiar with. But I think it just as to do with.. castle, and the whole different worlds thing.

[ He almost wonders if Ryner still would be able to copy it. ]

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

Ah, I know what you mean. In Chimera I've met so many different types of magics it's astonishing.

_{[ He shook his head, catching his breath as he let his magic replenish some. It was harder, without a node, but he made due. ]}

What is your magic like?

Action

[stainedglassreflections]

I heard that from the journal. Chimera, where mages research and work together? Its a bit hard for me to understand.

[ At that question, he smiles in the self-conscious way. ]

I'm rather terrible at it, really. In Roland, we make a circle and say a phrase.

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

Yes, that is more or less it. I keep a work room there when I work on magics that are a bit less destructive in nature.

Oh really? I would be interested to see, if you care to. I don't want to make you uncomfortable, of course.

Re: (Action)

[peacockherald]

I was not saying that, Tylendel.

_{[ His brow furrowed a tiny bit, but eventually he nodded and motioned for Tylendel to take up a position. He could somewhat control the level of strength in his lightning blasts, and he figured it would be best if he aimed for a glancing blow and not a direct hit. ]}

Let me know when you are ready.

Action

[stainedglassreflections]

Safer than having students practice on each other.

[ His world sucks. This is a known fact- ]

I only have one that I can show without climbing a tree. And I didn't dress for that.

[ Robes, man. And its cool enough he doesn't want to shed the layer. ]

If you're really interested.... I guess it would be my turn at the dummies?

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

_{[ He nodded his head and moved, stepping out of the circle, relinquishing the dummies to him. ]}

Please.

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

Oh, Duke.

_{[ He smiled at him, lightning fizzling out as he let the magic go and channeled it down into the earth, even though that would mean it would take more time to replace it later. ]}

Yes, I do not need to call a storm to use Lightning. It is one of my more usual and aggressive magics.

When I go D: Why didn't I make the magic gif...

[stainedglassreflections]

[ Sion smiles and takes his place, then holds his hands out in front of him. ]

What I seek is thunder! Izuchi!

[ He sketches a circle in the air with his hands, which forms a blue pattern then shoots out a nice blast of lightning. Nowhere near as impressive as the gif though. ]

Action

[radiantwingedone]

I've only managed lightning within a storm, as a spell.

[ He was trying other things, they just haven't worked out yet. ]

Re: When I go D: Why didn't I make the magic gif...

[peacockherald]

_{[ Vanyel's eyebrows rose, impressed with the sigil and the burst of lightning that followed. ]}

So your magic is glyph based?