Spell 03 - Video

[eye_of_isis]

[Sadie starts the feed with a new necklace (a shen amulet), a photo without a frame, and a small bag]

First, does anyone know where I can buy a photo frame? I don't want this getting any more damaged than it already is. It's a bit important to me.

[Seeing how it's a family photo....

She holds up the bag]

Second, so we've all seen those gems lying around the new city, yes? Would you believe me if I told you that they're edible? And before anyone asks--no, I don't make a habit of putting gemstones in my mouth, but one of the ghosts was bothering me and wouldn't leave me alone until I took him up on his dare. They're delicious and I haven't been hungry since I ate it. Just a tip, what with the rationing only ending a little while ago.

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[superoverachiever]

Doesn't that sound dangerous?

[eye_of_isis]

Doesn't what sound dangerous?

[superoverachiever]

Eating something because a ghost bothered you into it.

[eye_of_isis]

...In retrospect, yeah. I was done with him by the time I gave in, however. He'd been doing it for hours, or at least it felt like it.

[superoverachiever]

Man they make us watch all kinds of anti-peer pressure ads in school...

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[demon_brat]

[Blink. Come on, one thing that he might be more knowledgeable about in age-appropriate activities? Than Sadie. Huh.]

You have never been reduced to having to play video games, have you.

[Because eating gemstones and feeling energized by them? Really?]

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[eye_of_isis]

Just Mario Kart. Why?

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[demon_brat]

Because 'eating' jewels and being powered as a result seems to be illogically frequent as themes go, in them.

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[eye_of_isis]

I'm not powered, I'm just not hungry.

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[demon_brat]

[... just an eyebrow up. That was a singularly stupid statement, Kane.]

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[eye_of_isis]

Oh, don't give me that. I know what being powered feels like, and not being hungry doesn't even come close.

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[demon_brat]

I said powered, not powered up. What do you think food does?

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[eye_of_isis]

Stop being a smartass.

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[demon_brat]

>Tt.<

[However, Damian's eyes might have crinkled, slightly, over it all.]

[skybluejeep]

Edible? Really? Do they taste like gummy bears or something? They look like they'd taste like gummy bears.

[eye_of_isis]

A bit, maybe. They remind me of those nasty "juice" filled chewy snacks you Americans have--Geysers or Gushers or whatever.

[skybluejeep]

What? Those taste amazing! You're wrong and I'm sad that you're wrong.

[eye_of_isis]

I grew up eating Jelly Babies, not Geysers. They're not even filled with actual juice! It's some icky juice wannabe.

[skybluejeep]

Icky juice wannabes are the foundation of my childhood, you don't get to judge.

But seriously, not hungry since you had one? How does that work?

[eye_of_isis]

I'd say magic, but it doesn't feel like magic. I'm simply not hungry. I'm not bloated or overstuffed or anything. It just feels like I had the perfect amount of breakfast.

[skybluejeep]

...Duly noted. I'm going to be keeping an eye out for them when I explore the city.

I'm Stiles, bee tee dub.

[eye_of_isis]

Sadie.

[Stiles. Didn't she hear that name?]

Wasn't someone looking for you over the network a few hours ago?

[skybluejeep]

Yuuuup. That'd be my biffle Scott. Everything is awesome, thanks.

[oathwalk]

Hm, that sounds a little like gels. [Proving Damian's point right here.] I wonder if they can also heal injuries.

[eye_of_isis]

I wouldn't know. Do we have anyone injured to check?

[oathwalk]

I'm not certain. Given the nature of Death and Dreaming, I wouldn't be surprised if we have a few people in need of some medical aid.

[eye_of_isis]

Wait, what?

[oathwalk]

Ah, yes, not everyone will have stumbled in, will they? Some of the arches etched into the stone. Walking through those arches will bring you into the realms of Death and Dreaming, where the mind's fears and hopes are made manifest. I'm not sure how much of it is real, as nothing made there can be brought back, but at least, injuries incurred there are very much a reality. And no magic seems to function there.

[eye_of_isis]

[Sadie pales a little]

Well, isn't that lovely? Hopefully no one comes back seriously hurt.

[oathwalk]

[He inclines his head in agreement, mouth in a thin line.] Dreaming can be quite pleasant, if one is in the right disposition. Death has an oppressive air of misery to it, as those who had been there before warned us. Be cautious where you travel.

[eye_of_isis]

Thanks for the warning. I suppose if I see anyone disappear after walking through an arch I know to hang around until they come out, just in case.

[oathwalk]

[He smiles a little.] That would likely be for the best.

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[sophos]

...what did they taste like?

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[eye_of_isis]

Fresh biscuits or scones, at least to me. Cinnamon sugar-y and not at all burned. I only tried the one, so maybe they've all different flavors.

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[sophos]

I'll have to look out for them and see for myself, too. Maybe even potentially stock up.

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[eye_of_isis]

Can't hurt. For all we know, the turtle might get sick again and we might need them.

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[sophos]

Exactly. Better safe than sorry.

[pause.] And I've seen photo frames all over Keeliai, more or less. Shouldn't be too hard to find a shop that carries some.