14th Spark || [Video]

[dragonspeak]

Hey, Travelers. [Guess who's looking much more chipper? That's right. This guy.]

Got a couple of things for you today. First, since I'm putting together a lot of information for the guide already, I thought I'd pick up one of the projects I stopped when the attacks got really bad a few months ago. I'm putting together a journal of all the combinations of house powers that people have tried already, with the results included. So why don't you all tell me what you've done before? It doesn't matter if it was successful or not. Once I'm done, I'll send it out to everyone through the bracelets, yeah?

Oh, that's right. A lot of you probably don't know who I am. [Oops, got a little ahead of himself there. Merlin laughs sheepishly.] Er--it's Merlin. My name, I mean. I guess I'm sort of the one who organises the Teacher's Council meetings around here, so if you've got questions...

[Merlin brightens suddenly.] Speaking of the meetings, we'll be having our next one in a few days. At first I wondered if I should postpone it, since we've got so many visitors in the city, but having everyone there should make things more interesting, shouldn't it? We don't know how long it'll take for the gods to fix this, so you might as well make yourselves at home in the meantime. Anyway, I'll see you all there. Anyone who wants to come is welcome to!


(ooc: The randomized pairs will be posted tomorrow, and the meeting log will be posted on Tuesday the 9th. Visitors from the 4th wall event are welcome to pop in if you like!)

Comments

[starktomboy]

I can come watch? Or teach I suppose. Not that I'm very great at my ability. It's still useful, though.

[Speed was good when you wanted to poke your enemy into ribbons with a sword.]

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[dragonspeak]

Of course you can, Arya. I can everyone's welcome, didn't I?

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[holmes_fanatic]

It seems that visitors in possession of a grey bracelet don't receive a power but they're still subject to the same restrictions as Travellers are!

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[samantha_grey]

Conan?!? Conan, is that you?

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[dragonspeak]

[Yeah...you're just getting a reaction similar to Samantha's]

Conan! When did you--?

[hollowchild]

You're looking well, Merlin.

Isaac and I have done a bit of experimentation with combining and trading shadows, but I haven't worked with anyone outside Hel.

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[dragonspeak]

Hey, Sophie. You know Isaac?

[He's a little surprised, if only because Isaac has been vaguely threatening every time Merlin's spoken to him. Or maybe it's only when he's being protective of someone like Erica.]

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[samantha_grey]

I've tried some research from that power surge. There's limits to what I was able. Most of the ones who were willing to help out were natives, so it was a bit dicey. I've got some notes all the same.

...I'm not sure if it's something to be concerned about, but the powers we had were a lot bigger than we're used to.

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[dragonspeak]

Good thinking, Samantha. I didn't even consider testing the limits.

[He could slap himself, honestly. Even if he was distracted at the time.]

[seethelanterns]

Oh, it's coming up? I'll try be there to watch and maybe help out if I can.

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[dragonspeak]

Great! We could use some more cheer around here.

[Rapunzel seems to do just that wherever she goes.]

How has your practice been going?

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[heorot]

[ sorry merlin were you saying something important because james is just kind of eye-squinting at you right now. ]

What did you say your name was?

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[dragonspeak]

Merlin. [He passes the odd look off as confusion--the man's definitely a newcomer.]

What's yours? If you need help finding something in the city, just ask.

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[extraordinarymuse]

[ OH HELLO THERE FRIENDLY FACE ]

It's good to see some things don't change.

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[dragonspeak]

Kate! [He just looks happy to see her--and then he kind of falls over himself to explain something.]

Oh gods, you're back. Maybe you'll know what to do--your Snivy's been sort of following me everywhere [and making a mess of things in his flat], please tell me you know how to get her to stop.

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[supurrior]

[Merlin? The name sounded familiar to Kuroneko; someone had said once that she should meet him...]

Your message aside, I have heard a great deal about your reputation.

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[dragonspeak]

[He just sort of falters in the middle of his usual greeting.]

Er. My...what?

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[freezerburned]

ive been kind of working on stuff like that too i guess. mostly just for fighting

they told me to talk to the teachers council. thats you huh???

great.

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[dragonspeak]

[What, no. He wasn't just gossiping about you, what are you talking about.]

Yeah, that's me. At least it's someone you're familiar with?

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[comeonthensexy]

Growth could be made to create cover to treat people. That's what Hanako and I managed to work out.

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[dragonspeak]

[Bit of a sad smile at Hanako's name.]

How big were the shelters you created?

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[littleshops]

Hello, Merlin! So I take it you can tell me just how these abilities work?

[ He's supposedly only a visitor and has no abilities to speak of, but he's very interested in the idea of it. Best make what he can of his time here. ]

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[dragonspeak]

They're magic--I can't tell you how they work, but I can tell you what you'd be able to do with them.

[He tilts his head, studying the Doctor in the screen.] You're one of the Doctors, aren't you? You were here before, a while ago.

[intelligently]

What meetings?

[dragonspeak]

The Teacher’s Council meetings. [A pause.] I didn’t tell you about them?

[Might’ve been too dismayed by the whole shopping thing she dragged him into.]

[sirjesus]

Merlin. [say hello to sir jesus merlin! he's going to tease you.] I suppose shouldn't be surprised you are here.

[dragonspeak]

…Sir Leon? [Excuse him, he’s going to rub at his eyes. Nope, still there.] You’re back! When did you get here?

[not_a_troll]

Merlin?

[Loki leans closer to the screen because that is not right. Merlin is an old man with a beard. Or this is a different Merlin.

Whatever it may be, it is a mystery Loki has to get to the bottom of.]

Aye, I wish to receive the guide! I also want it to be adorned with golden stars to match those on your wizard's hat! After all, when one is named Merlin, they have to be a wizard.

[dragonspeak]

[Okay, the first one he can do. The second…not so much.]

You mean the Merlin in the stories wears a starry hat? [No. If this is Arthur’s fault, he’ll kill the prat himself.]

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[artifacetious]

[Her bracelet might be grey, but it functions and Claudia figured it out right away.]

I heard the word 'guide.'

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[dragonspeak]

I’m working on one right now. Well, my friend and I were. Now it’s just me.

It’s not quite done yet, but I can probably tell you what you want to know.

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[thoughtless]

Seriously?

[ jackson should probably show some interest in the guide, or the meetings, or even specify what he's so skeptical about. maybe later. ]

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[dragonspeak]

[Merlin squints at him. He’s not sure if this is the same Jackson or not…so he’ll refrain from calling names. For now.]

Seriously…what? [He has a right to be suspicious, okay.]

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[horlogerie]

Teachers? There is a school here?

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[dragonspeak]

No, it’s…more of a group. A group where the members help each with their abilities.

[eyeofthetiger]

So you're Merlin, huh?

[ he gives the boy the big once over ]

Would've thought you were taller. [ and older, but that's an aside for another tag. ]