duel 12. ( video )

[puzzlingly]

「Here is this kid, apparently walking around the city outskirts as he broadcasts like dem cool vloggers do. The background behind him is impressive: the sky and the patches of snow and little purple grass here and there, the mountains very far behind him making it look like some kind of winter wonderland—it all goes perfectly together with the very small clouds that take shape from Atem's breathing. But, there is something off about this picture... Let's make a review:

☆ Gravity defying hair, check
☆ Insolent smirk, check
☆ Tank top, check...?
☆ No visible jacket...? Huh, check...

That's it... You can bet he is dressed just as ever no puzzle without looking cold at all, either he's being an idiot, or something else is going on.」

Hey, everyone, Atem here. I was wondering if anyone here could make a pet door. In exchange I could imbue your clothes against the cold.

「Ah...」

Actually, if anyone would want that just ask. Let me know on both counts, thanks!

「And he's out.」

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[am_i_a_monster]

[Abigail's bundled up well. She chuckles at what he's wearing.]

You seem to like this new place. Did you get a new pet?

How does the clothes thing work?

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[puzzlingly]

It's not that bad. Yet, I guess? It's good we had some warning.

And, no, not quite, she's more like a new roommate.

I enchant them and you wear them. How are you holding up?

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[am_i_a_monster]

[Abigail grins.]

Okay, now I'm wondering if you got a pet and you're so close to them that they're more like family than a pet. Which would be sweet. Or if you actually have a new roommate and you want to make them crawl through a pet door. Which would be kind of creepy.

I'd like that. Do the clothes keep your whole body warm or only what they cover. Like are your arms and face cold right now? Or are they warm too?

I'm okay. We had cold winters in Minnesota, so I had an idea of what to stock up on.

[puzzlingly]

Talking dog. I wouldn't consider her a pet though, I offered her to stay so something to make her feel welcome might help.

「Not that the Dog might care much about too much comfort either, but anything to make it easier on her works.」

My nose is a bit cold, and my hands, but that's about it.

「He enchanted his pants too, but he will not say that, huh.」

I just went to California once, how cold can Minnesota get?

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[tongueamok]

I see you're putting your lessons to good use.

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[puzzlingly]

Heh, well I have a really good mentor, have I ever told you about him?

[tongueamok]

You have not.

[puzzlingly]

Really? Well...

「He asked for it...」

He's a bit of a stubborn person, he rarely ever smiles, he's very strict and sometimes a little closed off. But also, he's one of the most courageous persons I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I feel honored that he considers me his pupil and I'll forever be grateful for taking me under his wing. I... I don't think he has any idea of how much he helped me. He gave me purpose in a place in which I didn't have none. He helped me find the will to go on. For someone like me, someone who shouldn't be here, he helped me see that I still have something to offer.

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[uptightness]

What kind of pet did you get?

[Curious. It's still not something that Carolina has done.

But, as to the last part...]

You're able to do that- with magic, or?

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[puzzlingly]

I'd say more like a new roommate.

Yeah, magic. Glyphcrafting it is called. Carlisle has been teaching me for a while now, but a long time ago, the sorcerers of my time used had a similar technique, so it's been really easy to learn it. How are you holding up?

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[uptightness]

That likes to use a pet door.

[Not judging, considering the people she has lived with back home.]

A handy skill to have currently.

[Followed by a shrug of her shoulders. She had chosen ice, in hopes of getting answers about the Null.]

I'd been stock-piling items before the announcement, so should be fine for a little while anyway.

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[puzzlingly]

Well, she's pet sized. Might be easier than reaching for the knob every time.

「He says with a little shrug. In truth, maybe the Dog really doesn't need it, but hey why not make things easier for her?」

Wouldn't have expected anything less from you.

[standformyself]

You've gotten a pet?

[Ba dum dum...]

[puzzlingly]

「Oh you...」

Yeah, haven't you met Rey?

「Maybe she has, you know, that tiny fiery salamander he keeps in a fireproof cage of sorts, that's his pet.」

[standformyself]

A pity Rey cannot open doors like some others.

[Just grow her paws a little, make a suction, and off she goes...]

[puzzlingly]

I don't think she has the same adventuring spirit as you. 「Wink.」

Besides, we don't want her getting cold out there. 「Or melting all the ice and probably starting a fire or two... nope.」

Hey... are you handling the cold fine?

「He worries about those cute paws of hers getting too cold in the snow!」

I could lend you my socks if you want. 「Clean ones...」

[so_dark_a_road]

I can make you a pet door. No problem!

[puzzlingly]

「Oh, that's nice.」

If you're sure... You've done a lot for me lately.

[so_dark_a_road]

[ Atem deserves people to be nice to him. ]

I'm sure. When would you like this done? I can make the time. I assume this is for your little furnace friend? Or do you have another pet?

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[knifecollecting]

How does that work?

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[puzzlingly]

With magic.

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[knifecollecting]

I figured that much. I mean, is it hard to do? How long does it last?

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[bythewaves]

Someone is enjoying himself. [ Maglor laughs softly ] That is some fine Art, to keep the cold off. Fingon will love you, if you show him how.

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[puzzlingly]

「Oh, that's high recognition given right there. Though it's not his art per se.」

I guess I can show him, you elves do possess some kind of magic, don't you? I don't suppose it'd be too hard for you to activate a glyph.

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[bythewaves]

Some folk call it that! We can look, in any case - always useful to learn new skills.