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[Tris has been rather lonely since arriving and spent most of his time working with the kedan and continuing his practice and studies as best he could alone. He has tried to make an entry many times, but given up each time until now.]

The passage of time here is surreal. Perhaps because I was so used to being on the road and surrounded by friends and suddenly I'm alone... I think were I back home it would be about time for Winterstide. We always have lavish banquets and festivals and a ball, but I suppose my home won't be celebrating this year - there is very little to be joyous about. And I should have held the Court of Spirits to help restore balance to the flow of magic.

But that isn't something I can do here. Not least because I can sense people's souls and their magic, but I have been unable to project onto the Spirit Plane. It's as though it doesn't exist here, like there are no ghosts and no spirits. Perhaps what they said is true, that this is a land between death and life. [His lips press into a tight line. The worst part is that where ever this place is, he is no longer able to sense his sister's spirit and guarantee that it hasn't been devoured by the Soulcatcher...] Still, it's like losing a part of myself, even though I've only been able to do it for a few months.

Has anyone else discovered changes to their magic or their abilities?

Oh, speaking of abilities, I worry that in my time here I may lose practise - I don't suppose there are any other swordsmen here who would be willing to spar?

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So, you call magic by a different name where you are from?

I can, in a way. I have no control over the elements themselves, but I am able to bring a flame to a candle, or conjure mage-fire, but that is not the same as those who are given elemental magic. Spirit magic is more powerful and complex, I guess, than elemental magic.

[Finally, Tris offers a small smile.] If you'd like, I could give you a demonstration of my magic? I've been practising alone since arrived, but I would be glad of company.

Yes.

[Deciding it's easier than trying to explain the difference between 'sorcery' and 'crafting'--namely that one doesn't make sense and the other does (he thinks)--he focuses on the rest.

...Especially as he now has no idea how those two forms of use of elements are supposed to be different.]

I'd like that, I think. I might understand you better. Do you have any preference for where?

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[Cue a little uneasiness again. Why would this man want to understand him better? The nerves travel straight to his stomach and he frowns a little once more. It's hard, not knowing who to trust, even here in this place that he is sure isn't part of his world; he doesn't know if his brother or Arontala have ever made contact here. And of the people he has spoken to here, he doesn't truly know if he can trust them; he's a fugitive back home, hunted by his brother and even here that scares him. Even here the nightmares chase him.

But he steels himself and puts trust in his skills. His hand tightens around Mageslayer and he swallows the lump in his throat.]

I don't know my way around well, I've not left the area near where I have been placed. I believe I'm in the Earth district of the city.

[Sep suspects he's said something wrong from the boy's expression, and decides to do what he can to pinpoint what, exactly. It's the sort of thing he likes to know about a person.

Still, after a few moments' thought he nods decisively. Clearly the boy needs a hand getting settled--and learning to fight.]

Well. I'd love to see more of this magic of yours. [Pause. He hasn't spread this too much...] And I'm sure if I don't practice my fencing soon I'll start getting out of shape.

I can drop by Earth Sector, and show you the way to some of the quieter portions of Wood Sector--they're good for sparring.

[Okay, that gives Tris reason to smile a little despite his unease.] I would appreciate a partner for sparring - swordplay isn't my forte and I have to keep practising.

Would... you like to meet now?