001 [Voice]

[elegant_and_proud]

Much as I would have preferred not to be pulled unceremoniously from my own world, it has occurred to me that this is a rare opportunity to learn about worlds I was previously unaware of.

[In other words, this is her polite way of saying "I'm bored, entertain me".]

How many are from worlds were magic exists? How many are from worlds where the technology is highly advanced?

[She's more interested in the magic portion, really, but she is curious about people's answers regardless.]

What is the government structure like in your world?

Inquiring minds want to know. Or this one does, at least.

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[kittycaterer]

Huh.

[ It's a sound of interest, not of question. Noctis has never heard of that before. ]

Sounds kind of... Devastating, actually. I can't imagine being a kid discovering powers by accidentally lighting everything on fire. Or something.

How do you cast?

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[elegant_and_proud]

Fortunately, children's magic is weak at first, so the property damage is minimal. Basic control is fairly easily achieved, too.

[A pause.]

It varies greatly, mage by mage. Most of mine is wielded through my sword. Or a bladed weapon if my sword is unavailable.

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[kittycaterer]

That's a relief.

[ He sounds genuinely interested. ]

It's close to what we've got, save for it not being limited to a royal line. Sounds like it might make room for that kind of power falling in the wrong hands if so many have a chance to have it.

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[elegant_and_proud]

Ah, but other forms of power can fall into the wrong hands too. Wealth, information, social influence...

[Magic certainly helped a person become dangerous, but there were other routes.]

The magic council has all four, and their fair share of corruption.

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[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis laughs. Scoffing, even. ]

Good point.

[ Don't need to tell him about abuse of power. He could go on for days. ]

Not sure how relieving or disturbing it is to know that kind of crap is universal.

voice

[elegant_and_proud]

It gives us all something to commiserate over drinks, does it not? We might as well see the positive side to an unfortunate truth.

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[kittycaterer]

Guess you're right.

[ He still sounds interested; amused, even. ]

Not much of a drinker, but as of the last week or so? My mind's changing.

[ A pause. ]

I'm Noctis.

voice

[elegant_and_proud]

I am Ikaruga. It's a pleasure to meet you, Noctis.

[Her tone is playful as she adds

Notably, I did not specify that the drink had to be alcoholic.

voice

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis laughs a touch. ]

Excuse me, then.

voice

[elegant_and_proud]

Granted, one wonders what sort of collective hallucination we're all under in a place like this.

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[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis sighs. ]

I've been asking myself that since I got here, to be honest.