[Theo wants to say something else - pick at the edges of the story. What's made gone like that can always reappear, when people with that much power have such astounding abilities. Who's to say that Angry Koala, folklore or not, won't reappear one day if Raíz decides it's time? Similarly, imprisoning Wil any which way would lead Theo to think the same fearful thoughts. He would need it to be undoubtedly permanent. But he smiles, trying to believe:]
I do think it'd be fun to watch him get his ass kicked.
[ She's never seen his face, but she's sure she'd hate it the moment he showed up. If he ever showed up. Hopefully something that will never happen — they've got enough to worry about. ]
We can still have our date. [ Brushing his hair, leaning in to kiss him. She puts her hand over his chest to project a shadow, slowly moving to create a little heart-shaped construct that she can deposit in his hand. Except... nothing happens. Even when she tries again. ]
It just feels like … [ Worry and frustration quickly building up— ] I don't know! I've never not been able to use my powers. That's not supposed to be possible. Raíz wouldn't just let that happen. [ The shift in her expression suggests the thought that immediately follows: would she? ] What the fuck is going on?
[ Quietly, she nods. He's anxious, she's anxious, stuck in the exact same situation for ... the first time, she thinks. Everything this place does always seems to happen to them differently. ]
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[Theo wants to say something else - pick at the edges of the story. What's made gone like that can always reappear, when people with that much power have such astounding abilities. Who's to say that Angry Koala, folklore or not, won't reappear one day if Raíz decides it's time? Similarly, imprisoning Wil any which way would lead Theo to think the same fearful thoughts. He would need it to be undoubtedly permanent. But he smiles, trying to believe:]
I do think it'd be fun to watch him get his ass kicked.
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[ She's never seen his face, but she's sure she'd hate it the moment he showed up. If he ever showed up. Hopefully something that will never happen — they've got enough to worry about. ]
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[Because here he is, reaffirming.]
So much for our Valentine's date too, huh?
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... Uh.
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[He looks down, looks up - waiting.]
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[ Looking back at him, renewed alarm in her eyes, ]
Did they take everyone's powers?
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[Sitting up, reaching for her - pulling to do the same, looking at her hands as he cradles them.]
Nothing? Does it just feel... empty, too?
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[He squeezes her hands.]
My magic went out like a candle. Candles don't go out unless something blows them out. Something's gotta be going on.
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[ It's like one of her pillars of reality is showing cracks. ]
It's not like your magic, or... I don't think it is?
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I mean, the library's alive. We're not just talking small fries here. Maybe Raíz has competition? Or she's in on the gag.
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[ Opening her mouth. Closing her mouth. ]
Fuck, I hate this.
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[He says, heart hammering silently in his chest.]
We'll figure it out together. Yeah?
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Yeah. Together.