10 | In Which the wizard tests a theory [Dictated/Action]

[strangewonders]

Does anyone know if these decorations... regenerate if they're removed?

[He could, of course, flip back through the network to see, but it's so much easier just to ask. Especially as he's a bit preoccupied going through halls collecting various parts of said decoration in a little wagon that seems to be trailing along without him having to actually pull it.]

I was going to run a little magical analysis, but I'd hate to deprive you all of the castle's good cheer.



[Open for cursed kissing, of course.]

Comments

[strangewonders]

I think that would rather defeat the purpose of my collecting them, don't you think?

[nihilo]

Only after your experimentation of course.

[strangewonders]

There may be nothing to put back once I'm done with them, I'm afraid.

[nihilo]

You're not a very good engineer, or whatever you call yourself.

[strangewonders]

Wizard.

[He sounds only the slightest bit annoyed at having to make that correction. Engineer. Really.]

It's the sad truth of some magic that you have to destroy something to understand it. Thankfully, these don't appear to be particularly unique.

[nihilo]

Interesting.

I'll just fetch them for you then, let the castle handle the redecorating.

[strangewonders]

I wasn't looking for an assistant, but if you'd like.

[It wasn't as if he minded the company.]

[nihilo]

It would be worth seeing magic in the flesh.

[strangewonders]

I can't promise it will really be that interesting.

[nihilo]

What's this? Setting a lower expectation so you could exceed it?

[strangewonders]

[That got a laugh out of him]

Certainly not! But some people have a very funny idea of what magic actually entails. It's not all flash and magic words.

[nihilo]

Aw, I was expecting rabbits out of hats.

[strangewonders]

Sorry, I only bring that trick out at birthday parties.

[nihilo]

What's the special one for Christmas?

[strangewonders]

[He took a step closer, a thoughtful smile on his face]

That is a good question...

[nihilo]

But do you have an equally good answer?

[strangewonders]

I might, but I'd have to be convinced to share it.

[nihilo]

Is this about trust?

[strangewonders]

Maybe I'm just a horribly selfish person.

[nihilo]

Then I can pay you to tell me.