video;

[bearshermark]

[It's an unusually frazzled Elliott that greets the feed. Maybe extra unusual as his normal medium of choice is text]

S-so uh! Something happened.

[There's some unpleasant rattling around noises and weird close-ups as he sets the phone down, rambling as he does so] And I need everyone to see so I'm sure it's not just a hallucination or something? I just had a memory while I was dozing off during my commute home and I just thought I'd try it you know, because it'd be cool, but then-

[Elliott retreats to a distance that he thinks is good for a video and holds up a hand, thumb and middle finger pressed together. He breathes, then follows the motion through with a snap. A flame bursts to life on the tip of his forefinger, hovering like a fireball in miniature. It follows the motion of his hand as it shakes.

Anyone not focused on the flame might see that he looks dangerously close to tears]

I uh- I think.. I think magic might actually be real? Maybe? If this is actually happening?

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[traceofeffort]

Magic! I'm sorry, I'm over here trying to make sense of it and. Oh, just it's so exciting! Hey, maybe you need a magic studies journal too.

[bearshermark]

Yeah, maybe. I guess I should try out everything I see in my memories.

I still can't believe it, though. It feels like I'm in a dream and I'm going to be so disappointed when I wake up.

[traceofeffort]

[Lisa's smile turns a little more indulgent.]

Then keep dreaming. Until your dreams become reality. It makes me happy to see you so excited about this, so keep pushing.

[bearshermark]

[He colors a bit]

It's pretty stupid though, isn't it? To wish magic was real. ..I think I need to dunk my head under some cold water or something to be sure I'm not still asleep on the train.

[traceofeffort]

Why is that so wrong? Dreams take a lot of shapes, and you're in a unique place. If anyone can make magic real, it's got to be you. I'm watching it. Believe in yourself.

[bearshermark]

[He grins, a bit rueful]

You're starting to sound like a cat poster or something. I mean it's wild, right? Crazy, even. I know Anakin has that empathy thing, but I can see this. I'm so glad it's the weekend, cause I think this is going to take some time to get over. God, how am I going to back to school like this?? Just.. acting like it isn't a thing.

[traceofeffort]

Are you calling me a meme, sir? [Lisa puts on a mock offended face, which promptly blanks a little.] Then again, if I'm actually being encouraging, then I guess it was working?

But, uh. Sure, you have magic now, but nothing you've shown me changes your day. You'll have to keep it a secret, but I can't imagine you told that many people about your sword, right?

[bearshermark]

Well no, of course not. I mean I'm not going tell anyone, but it's just going to be really weird, I think.

[traceofeffort]

Knowing that you're the only person there that can suddenly bust out a fireball, you mean? I get that. All this has kinda been a little polarizing. And I haven't even gotten the crazy stuff like you have.

[bearshermark]

Yeah.

It's crazy enough with memories and stuff showing up out of nowhere. Everything's going so fast. ..I think I'm going to do some hardcore chilling this weekend.

[traceofeffort]

Hey, I'm not stopping you. You've earned it, after something like this. Not that I'm not taking that chance too. Nothing's exploding, I'm in a good mood, I'm definitely gonna take what I can get.

[bearshermark]

Yeah? That's great. You definitely deserve a low-key weekend too, after everything. Hope you enjoy it to its fullest.