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[astralling]

Hi.

[Prue looks less than stellar- eyes slightly rimmed with red, makeup just barely smudged enough to indicate that she was probably crying a while ago, or came close recently. She's frustrated and has a small smear of ash on one cheek.]

Does anyone have any experience with their magic or- or powers from home not working right here?

I can't make any spell work. I've tried everything I can, and almost nothing I've done since I came here has done anything but almost destroy my ceiling.

[She makes an almost painfully frustrated noise in her throat, teeth on edge and eyes watering angrily.]

This is ridiculous, I'm stronger than this.

Comments

[that_is_asecret]

Well it is possible someone or something sealed your power, or potentially stole. Alternatively it could be a strange side effect from the Core it is chaotic.

[astralling]

I think the Core theory is the most likely- that or it's the spells itself that aren't working. It's just strange, though, that so many in a row would fail.

[that_is_asecret]

What spells can you still cast?

[astralling]

Basic things- scrying, creating a door, multiplying strength, reversal spells.

[that_is_asecret]

I see, and what is your magic fuelled by, if you don't mind me asking?

[astralling]

I don't really know. I guess it's a power within ourselves.

[that_is_asecret]

We refer to that in my world as your pool capacity, it is tied to your life energy or stamina.

[astralling]

So my ability to do magic shouldn't change depending on where I am.

[that_is_asecret]

Uh no. You see your pool capacity is how much magic there is within you, not how much you can utilize at one point. Your bucket capacity is how much magical power you can draw upon. People can have a great deal of natural energy, but be unable to utilize it magically.

[astralling]

My other powers still work- and those are the ones that usually go first.

[that_is_asecret]

Your other powers being what?

[astralling]

Telekinesis and some other stuff.

[that_is_asecret]

Well it would appear that which is more innate isn't being affected, that which calls upon the external is. Perhaps the forces you call upon in your world differ from those that exist here.

[astralling]

You know a lot about this stuff.

[that_is_asecret]

Thank you.

[He's aware]

I do have some spells you might want to try out, that work for myself at the very least.

[astralling]

Really? You're willing to share?

[that_is_asecret]

Yes, though in person not over the network.

[astralling]

[Oh well. What's the worst that could happen?]

Where can I meet you?

[that_is_asecret]

Hmmmm, it would be faster if I took you there myself.

[astralling]

Meaning what?

Action

[that_is_asecret]

[He disappears for a second, and then reappears in her room]

Something like this.