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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[bearshermark]

[He smiles, then finally notices something]

You're taking notes?

[temptationaccomplished]

[Guilty smile.]

Yes, of course. I have magic in some of my memories, too. So I figure any information is good to have. [Technically not a lie]

[bearshermark]

Really? What kind of magic? Have you tried any of it yet?

[temptationaccomplished]

It involves a lot of circles and words I don't know. I can't say I've actually tried it yet. Seems a bit risky as I don't actually know what it does.

[bearshermark]

Huh. Yeah, that makes sense. That's still pretty cool, though. I hope you figure it out. Then maybe I won't look as crazy as some people seem to think.

[temptationaccomplished]

Oh, my dear, Crowley thinks we're all a bit loony. Don't take it to heart. His quest for answers is the same as yours, he's just approaching it a bit more cynically. And we need that. We need all kinds of viewpoints right now.

[bearshermark]

[Well he didn't name any names but apparently Mr. Fell knows who he's talking about anyway. Elliott colors and glances off camera, muttering a bit half-hearted]

He could be less of a jerk about it..

[temptationaccomplished]

[He laughs a little.]

Oh but his bluntness has a certain... je ne sais quoi. We'll call it charm. It's part of his charm.

[bearshermark]

Yes, he's very charming.

[Pretty clear sarcasm there, but he's not going to let it drag him down for long]

Anyway, if you need more notes or want to 'supervise' the thing sometime, let me know.

[temptationaccomplished]

[Fell thinks Crowley is immeasurably sweet, sometimes. He won't ruin the grumpy reputation though.]

Of course. Thank you, and I'll let you know if I conduct any further research into mine.