<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: Courier;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>S T O R Y T E L L E R</strong></span></span><hr/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/1a/4a/45/1a4a4505137f26bf4be77e9845d13ced.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/1d/81/5b/1d815b4e6f54762b80c9852229ac7298.jpg)</div><strong>Dramatis Personae:</strong>Alice & Aurelia<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>As Pictured<br/><br/><strong>Time:</strong><em>3:00 PM XST</em><br/><strong>Location:</strong><em></em>Triumvirat Villa, Echeveau<br/><strong>Tagging | Mentioning:</strong>Prospective Crystelia Coven Members |<br/><strong>Notes:</strong>Final Round of Posts for Day 1<br/><hr/>Although Alice can not see in the traditional sense of the word, she turns her head towards each speaker, and gives them the attention they are likely used to receiving. She responds promptly, always in that cool, light, soft, sweet voice. “You were chosen by our magic ritual. We did not know who, in particular, would be summoned–only that they would have a high compatibility with the crystals, and therefore be able to use that power easily.” Her attention drifts from Mugi to Fennu. “In a way. I would not say you are unwhole. I prefer to think of you all as having a high potential to be much greater than you currently are.”<br/><br/>“That wholeness you are feeling is likely a resonance between the crystal and you. Such a feeling is expected–they crave understanding, connection.”<br/><br/>Her attention drifts, then, to Melody. “Both of those questions are good to ask, and to think about, but not so easily answered. The use of your wands will come to you, in time. And we will guide you. Mostly, you will need time, patience, and will.”<br/><br/>“As for saving our world, preserving it, we need you all to help us balance things. The cycle of Preservation, Destruction, and Renewal is not as delicate as some might think. But, there are those who would upset the scales, and unbalance the cycle. There are those who seek the death of Preservation and Renewal. We need you, more than anything, to be a force for Renewal.”<br/><br/>“There are other organizations at work that we need you to be wary of, chief among them being Le Coven De L’ombre. They are those who would see the world burned with fire and drowned in blood.”<br/><br/>Which brings her to Alexis. “In short, yes. Sometimes, the best way to deal with Destructive elements is to remove them. And the Coven certainly have many plans and schemes in motion–they will not destroy the world through might alone; they will use cunning and guile as well.”<br/><br/>“Aurelia is a preeminent alchemist. Ever since the discovery of black powder two decades ago, she’s been quite enthusiastic about studying its properties. I would not be overly concerned about her. She also makes excellent medicine. If you’re injured, you should search her out.” A pause; consideration. “And if you become cursed or possessed, go to Alethea.” The way Alice speaks of these conditions, one can infer such occurrences aren’t all that rare.<br/><br/>“The last few decades have been explosively fun!” Aurelia budged in, not seeming to mind the casualties she left in the wake of her horrible pun. “Honestly, flambé has honestly been one of the favorite cooking styles I’ve learned in the process!”<br/><br/>“Aurelia, the last time you tried to make flambéed crocswine, you burned down an entire house.”<br/><br/>“And yet, the results were delicious!”<br/><br/>“You’re right, but entirely out of line!”<br/><br/>Aurelia was just about to open her mouth to make some sort of likely futile excuse when their eyes suddenly shifted over to Bridgette’s sarcastic question. A bright and bold smirk then formed across her face. “So you have those in your world? Good, then we don’t have to explain the magical backgrounds out of nowhere. Hey, Alice, we get to skip a few steps!!” She was quick to reply, all of it being entirely debatable just how much she was screwing with the lass bearing the black locks.<br/><br/>Alice let out a low sigh, mostly to herself. She prefers not to skip any steps, as it’s step-skipping that tends to result in Aurelia burning things, however, there might be a point in there somewhere. “The incantations can help you to focus your attention and spirit. If you are skilled enough, you can forgo it. And I do not know if your form will have a microskirt or not–that mostly depends on your own self perceptions and the whims of the crystal you’re attuned to.”<br/><br/>“We will begin practicing properly tomorrow. For now, I would encourage you to take some time to process what is happening, and to focus on understanding the connection you have with your respective wands.” At which point, she turns to look at Aurelia. “Do you think you can salvage lunch?”<br/><br/>“Oh, that shouldn't be much of a problem!” The raving redhead replied with her smirk continuing to persist with a crack of her knuckles. Nonetheless, she was already on her way back into the kitchen and there was little anyone could do about it. At least the fact no one here looked unhealthily skinny was a good sign of her cooking ability.<br/>