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[bindsthedead]

[Sabriel looks exhausted, but there's a certain note of satisfaction in her voice as she speaks.]

Atam was... interesting. I found several rather interesting things there. [Two of them are laid out behind her- a trident and a sword.] Including two books of Charter Magic from my own world. The shopkeeper said he simply found them one day, which brings me to my next point. [A brief look of anxiety comes over Sabriel's face, and her tone becomes something between a student giving a presentation and a teacher giving a lecture.]

I know the kedan are unfriendly, and that many here cannot defend themselves. Since I was a child, I have been taught how to wield a sword, and was tutored at my school in the basics of sorcery, and I want to share that knowledge with those who may need it to protect themselves.

[And Sabriel's long white fingers trace a glowing symbol in the air- the mark for light, to be specific, and lets it collapse into a bright pinpoint of light, illuminating the room.]

Charter Magic is not a toy, and can be a powerful tool in the hands of the skilled- a tool to harm, create, heal... or do many other things, if you know the correct symbols and have the power to use them properly.

[Sabriel lets herself relax a little.]

If anyone has any questions or would like a further demonstration, I would be happy to answer any such request here. And I have one inquiry of my own- is there any business in Keeliai that will hire foreigners?

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[relentlesstide]

[Arthur is back at his and his wife's suite for about an hour to check the network for any messages they might have missed (the waters here are much too nice to live cooped up in an indoor pool, especially with the Water Sector in the state it is - he's still worried, but the coastal waters are much better for his health, and he has every intention of taking advantage of it), and really, when he watches through posts, he's glad he did.

That trident looks extremely familiar, and now that it's out of the city, he can feel it in a way, faint, under his skin.]

You found something of yours there, then? From home?

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[bindsthedead]

Some books. The shopkeeper said that he just found them. [Which Sabriel considers the most pathetic explanation ever, but she couldn't get more out of him.]

I found a few other odd things in a junk shop as well.

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[relentlesstide]

[That pretty much confirms it for him, then. It is strange, that things from their worlds could show up in junk shops out here in this pocket dimension or whatever the hell it is, but he won't look a gift horse in the mouth this time.

Assuming he can wheedle it off her. If not, he's already forming backup plans in the back of his mind to grab Mera and Kaldur and retrieve it in the name of Atlantis.]

I believe, then, that you've found something of mine. I'd be happy to reimburse you for whatever you paid for it.

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[bindsthedead]

What, exactly? If you can tell me what it is, I'd be happy to return it.

[virginprice]

I have not yet ventured to Atam, but... this magic of yours. It can be used to heal and harm? [He looks thoughtful. He has no way to protect himself from the kedan, or help anyone who might be hurt, and he is not fond of standing idly by when something might be done, even if what might be done seems strange.]

I would be curious to know more.

[bindsthedead]

Heal, harm- or incapacitate, depending on the spell.

To learn Charter magic, you must first undergo a baptism- To place a mark on your brow. [Sabriel pushes some of her hair away to show the faint mark on her own forehead.] And establish a connection to the Charter.

[virginprice]

I see.

[He leans forward to examine the mark, wondering how it would look on him. It's a serious thing, to ask a d'Angeline to consider marking their own face. But it is not very visible, and it would allow him to learn magic.] Is it always able to be seen so?

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[animalhats]

[ Curious but serious 12-year-old here ]

Can you use it to keep people from dying if they get hurt real bad?

[ She's clearly thinking of someone in particular. Gert may be dead, but Rikki got hurt the other night, and so did Victor even if he has a healing power, and she really doesn't want to lose anybody else like Miss Olivia or Tommy or Rikki or anybody. ]

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[bindsthedead]

Magic cannot heal all wounds instantly, but it can repair wounds enough to keep people from dying, if a mage is skilled enough.

[Sabriel can definitely spot the question in the girl's tone, though.]

Is someone hurt?

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[animalhats]

No. Well, I mean, Rikki got her arm broke last night but um. So like, if somebody got shot, if somebody knew magic good enough, they could make it so she didn't die if they got there in time? Or... or something?

[willofjustice]

Ah!

[Amelia's eyes immediately brighten at the point of light.]

Sabriel-san does that kind of magic too?

[She knew they'd talked about necromancy, but not so much this.]

[bindsthedead]

Well, yes- Charter magic is what I use most of the time, when I'm not dealing with the Dead.

[willofjustice]

[Amelia smiles at that, holding out a hand, cupped.]

"Lighting!"

[A ball of light blossoms in her own palm, then rises, hovering a few inches.]

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[polyhistor]

Do you really think that's, um-- [Don't say 'wise', Reid. He coughs a little.] What I mean is, what are the potential ramifications for those you've taught if or when they return home?

[Because dude you could be upsetting the entire balance of the universe with an offer like that.

But he won't say he's not a little interested.]

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[bindsthedead]

I- er- I don't know. If their worlds are like the country of Ancelstierre, without any magic at all, then they might not be able to use it once they leave. [Really, she didn't consider that at all.]

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[polyhistor]

[Hrrf.]

I understand your intent and while I do think it's a very good idea that people are able to defend themselves, arbitrarily handing out magic might not be the best way to go about it. You don't know how it will be used or why. And if these people return home and retain the magic, you have no idea how it will affect their native world. It's a-- sort of Prime Directive oversight.

I mean, I don't object to it outright, I think it's a very useful idea, but there's a lot more to consider than simple supply and demand.

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[wilsooon]

I'd be interested in a demonstration at least.

Best bet for work that won't fire you in a week is something foreigner-run.

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[bindsthedead]

May I know who I'm speaking too? And what do you want to see demonstrated? Charter Magic can do many things.

Do you know anyone who is hiring?

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[wilsooon]

[He really needs a code name.]

Oliver. Light/fire, sedative effects? Can you listen to conversations at a distance?

Try Wayne or Stark. They're the big ones.

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[controlledvariable]

[Being able to bestow and teach other people magic is a... potentially dangerous thing, which is initially what sparks Steph's interest. She's not Bruce, she doesn't inherently distrust magic or powers, but she's people do both good and bad things with it.

This is something that one of them should probably keep an eye on, and - well, she can't deny that she's also just a little bit curious about what it'd be like to have magic.]

You can really teach people to use magic? [Because despite everything, she's still pretending to be from a normal world, to keep herself seperate from the Batgirl identity.]

And, um, I know Wayne and Stark both have businesses here, and I think they both employ a bunch of people. There's also Fav-- Well, Alcuin's clothier, now, where I work, but I doubt we're hiring at the moment.

[While Alcuin is still figuring things out.]

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[bindsthedead]

Yes, I can- Charter magic, at least. [Not that Sabriel would run around teaching necromancy even if she could find people with an aptitude for it.]

What are their addresses? I'll ask both of them if they have any way to employ me.

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[controlledvariable]

What other kind of magic is there? [In Sabriel's world. The term Charter magic isn't something she's familiar with, even amongst the magic users she knows, so it seems like it might be something univesre specific.

As for addresses, she attaches them both, as well as console numbers for Bruce and Tony, and sends it in a file to Sabriel.]

Wayne's less likely to hit on you, for the record. If that's a concern you have about employers.

[She just doesn't like Tony.]

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[chiot]

You can teach people how to do that stuff?! Then, I wanna learn how to heal. Y'should teach me.

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[bindsthedead]

It can be difficult- [But Sabriel started learning far more difficult dangerous things at around the time she was his age.] But I will teach you. What's your name?

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[chiot]

Gavroche. I been through difficult stuff, I can take it! Promise. Promise promise promise!