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nexus_crossings2018-10-23 08:05 pm
heirtothearcane) wrote in nexus_crossings2018-10-23 08:05 pm
Ceremonial curiosity
In the past few years the Nexus has become more of a home for Viatorus than his own world, despite its strange and changeable nature. So then perhaps it is not so odd that he finds himself feeling more comfortable here than there, able to talk to strangers with nary a stutter. Mostly. Though whatever nerves remain they're still a far cry from how he was when he first came here. Now he can sit and think, his head clear and undisturbed by the passers by.
He sits and watches the crowd flow through the streets, shuffling the ring on his ring finger in slow circles. For once he's without a book in hand, not even with a tea nearby. In fact, he looks quite composed for someone so easy to fluster. Perhaps it's the distraction of speculation, for he certainly sounds like he's been mulling over this a while.
"Do you think that ceremonies hold power? Do they influence anything or do you think they're purely symbolic? Are they an expression of hope, or a way of channelling power?"
He sits and watches the crowd flow through the streets, shuffling the ring on his ring finger in slow circles. For once he's without a book in hand, not even with a tea nearby. In fact, he looks quite composed for someone so easy to fluster. Perhaps it's the distraction of speculation, for he certainly sounds like he's been mulling over this a while.
"Do you think that ceremonies hold power? Do they influence anything or do you think they're purely symbolic? Are they an expression of hope, or a way of channelling power?"
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"Well, for one we don't give children universe altering items." His cheeks redden a shade as he realises how sharp he sounds. A poor mimicry of his sister. Staring at his hands as they gesture, he continues, "Everyone has to sit down and study hard like everyone else. In fact young mages in my world rarely use powerful artefacts at all, and even then only under strict supervision. We have to focus on basic learning and build up core foundational studies for years."
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It was different for them. Since they basically became generals in the Second Wizarding War. And yes, things should have been different. They should have never had to deal with any of the War. And her childhood was a lot different because of it.
"Sounds lovely. I enjoy basic learning and building the strengths of my abilities, and the studies I had taken. Even though school is over, I still find opportunities to learn new things."
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"With something like magic, you're never really finished learning. I don't know how any mage could stop trying to learn and improve. It's… not really in my nature. Or in the nature of any mage I know."
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