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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.

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[hulkbusted]

You and the rest of the imports here, but I'm not going to support them in endangering every soul on the island either. How's that going to protect anyone?

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[astralling]

I can't protect anyone if I don't have all my magic.

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[hulkbusted]

What does that have to do with trying to call other people here?

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[astralling]

[...Nn.]

My magic is weaker without my sisters here. It's how the three of us work. Together, we're supposedly unstoppable.

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[hulkbusted]

[Yeah, he's got nothin']

I don't know a thing about that, but as someone who's been getting to know people on the island who I know don't want to die, be careful.

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[astralling]

[She takes a deep breath- and lets it out on a shuddering sigh, showing more than she means to.]

I know. It's selfish of me to even try. Do you have any family, Bruce?

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[hulkbusted]

No. [Not true, but close enough.]

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[astralling]

[She shakes her head, pulling herself together again.]

It's hard to explain.

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[hulkbusted]

I'm sorry you're separated from your family or your power base or both.

[astralling]

Thanks.

I'll be okay. I've been through worse.

I guess I just needed a reality slap.

[hulkbusted]

Have you had it now?

[astralling]

Yeah. I think so.

[hulkbusted]

I'm sorry you needed it and that you're away from your sisters.

[astralling]

Thanks.

I should go- clean up.

[hulkbusted]

That's probably a good idea. Take care.