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blackeyedprince ([personal profile] blackeyedprince) wrote in [community profile] abraxaslogs2023-09-23 11:07 pm

[Open] Autumn Catch-all

Who: Kell Maresh and ... OTA
When: September, October
Where: Castle Thorne, Nocwich, Horizon, Borrel, Nott, all over the place
What: Kell needs to burn all the restless energy after too much fun fighting beasties
Warnings: None yet; Will clearly mark where applicable
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-09-23 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kelson honestly wasn't sure how he felt about a place that was eternal night. He'd survived over a month underground without seeing the sun not that long ago, eating only fish, and he still couldnt bring himself to eat anymore. And for someone who had once blotted out the sun? Well, Kelson was also a giant hypocrite. But, if it was someplace Kell enjoyed, and it seemed, others of the Summoned, well, he could keep an open mind. As long as no one tried to feed him fish.

As for talking too much, Kelson would fill in the moments of silence while Kell recouped his sense of self. For an introvert, Kelson was actually a talker. Maybe it came from years of literally not having a choice. He put a hand on the pendent, making sure it was outside his shirt as much as it bothered him. This was by far the most minor cultural adherence he had to warm too. It wasn't like anyone was sticking people on pikes and watching them squirm.]


Why? Why the limitation to Oleuni Square? What's beyond? And thank you, for showing me around.

[Contrary to Kell, Kelson actually enjoyed the oppressive atmosphere of Castle Thorne. Reminded him of home. That was....a bit screwed up wasn't it?]

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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-09-24 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
That makes sense enough. Neutral ground among two unfriendly parties. Why they were was another topic for a later date. Although he was curious, it wasn't necessary amongst today's venture. This was just about exploring, getting to know the new environment he was in.

"Vampire and werewolves don't like each other. Oleni Square is considered neutral ground." Kelson repeated, to make sure he understood. Also saying it out loud made it more real. Vampires and werewolves weren't exactly a thing back home.

"I wonder how they made the square not dark all the time." Surely there was some magic in it. The mechanics must be fascinating though. He stops for a moment at the door, reaching out to feel the portals energy but it's nothing like what he's expecting, like the portals back home. So. He just goes through it. Which in itself was weird. Not having to do anything.

He got his surroundings and and his eyes adjusted to the dimness. He summoned handfire on instinct before he could stop himself, and crimson light appeared in his hand. Kelson flicked it ahead of them.

"That portal only goes to one place? How does the portal know where to go?" Kelson, was, a geek. " I didnt realize they could be fixed to one location."
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-09-24 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Kelson snorted when Kell mentioned lamps and lanterns. He'd gotten so used to magical solutions to things that it was surprising when they resorted to regular tools. When he got home, not if, that wasn't a possibility, he was going to have to re-adjust quickly. Randomly throwing handfire around was a great way to get killed in Gwynedd, king or no king.

"I've never seen a portal that was limited to only one location. Seems rather wasteful, don't you think? But perhaps their magic doesn't work any other way here. Back home you could go anywhere, as long as you knew the coordinates of another transfer portal. It was only limited by the knowledge and energy inherent in the creation of those portals."

Which was really quite a pain, and the reason he didn't have them all over the place back home. Because someone wouldn't teach him how to do it. "At least they seem welcoming here and don't shy away from teaching the curious." It was a bit of a sore spot really. More than a sore spot. Kelson was still and would be forever pissed.

He glanced at Kell, noting the brief moment of uncertainty. Maybe he imagined it. "Are you alright?" He beckoned the handfire closer to them.
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-09-26 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Kelson remembered one of his bishops indignantly asking 'isn't that what magic is for?!' when he had been told, no, we can't just use magic for everything. But, he supposed some societies did. Just as Nocwich might have real lanterns with real fire, it might have been just as easy for some societies to use magic.

The possibility of the fairness and equity of magical use was one that again, he hadnt thought of. "Things are so different here. Or rather, the magic works differently, and society has changed as a result. This portal seems to...bend two places together permanently. Rather than have one place with multiple possible destinations. And I suppose this way, no one has to do the work. That's what the pendant is for. " Kelson was both getting used to magic doing everything here, and still hesitant. He was used to having to cover it up, especially to those who couldnt do magic. Giving everyone a pendent seemed, almost too simple.

"It was wonderful what could be accomplished when people weren't afraid of magic. So many portals back home were destroyed out of fear or hatred." And he had only half an idea of how to construct one. Maybe he could learn how these worked instead?

He noticed Kell's reaction to his question and let the inquiry die, at least for now. Let them get to know each other first. Trust. And then. Maybe.

"I do, when it's available. I assume there's a shop around the corner?" Way to change the subject Kell. He was on to you.
Edited (elaboration) 2023-09-27 00:12 (UTC)
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-10-09 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
Kelson too would not call Thorne's reaction to magic celebratory. It was quite reminiscent of the Council back home, and he chafed under their self declared authority and conservatism. They treated magic like they were scared of it. Or more likely, scared of possibility. He absolutely hated it, and had quite told them exactly where to stick it when they had dared to offer him a seat on said council.

"Celebrate is definitely the wrong word. Unless we have vastly different definitions of celebrate. I absolutely respect that Thorne encourages the use of magic. It's something I'm obviously not as familiar with, but....they do so in such a restrained manner." There was simply no creativity in it, no room for interpretation. He very much knew the consequences for uncontrolled magic. He just hated that this seemed to be the way so many fell back on.

He looked around the shop as Kell entered, and took the door he was holding to close it after. "Wait you have a shop here?" Kelson took a look to the werewolf and back to Kell, still getting used to everything. The entire shop was adorable. He really hadnt thought a shop could be adorable, it was. He also wondered how the werewolf got through such a tiny door.

"This is lovely. How did you find it?"
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-10-17 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"You just followed a random man on the street in here?" Kelson was rather incredulous. He didn't have the freedom that he thought Kell had back home, but, that still struck him as rather unsafe. "It could have been anything!"

He had to ask. Maybe things were just different in Gwynedd but....that just didn't seem right. "Do you do things like that at home? Just...follow people into houses?" Or general, Kell. He was looking at you like you were a little nutty, and he was slightly worried about your sanity.

"Anyway, you'll have to tell me that long story some other time." He could take a hint. "What type of tea do you suggest?"
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-10-28 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Alright," Kelson would let Kell explain and take him at his word that he didn't just go around following random strangers into buildings, because he really thought he had more common sense than that, despite the location. Maybe Kelson was just paranoid?

"Perhaps something floral? Definitely not fruity. Herbal honestly just makes me think of sedatives." That was probably weird, was that weird? It was still a shame there were no other Deryni here. He couldn't very well put himself out, and hadn't yet asked for someone else too. Then again, the cure for his insomnia probably wasn't caffeine. Go figure.
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-11-11 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Living in Thorne hasn't exactly helped Kelson's paranoia either, however, it is something he'd gotten used too. Reminded him almost of home. Problem was Kelson almost felt more at home in Thorne than he did in Nocwich. Product of their divergent upbringing?

"If you say. I'll trust you. But if you ever offer me an herbal tea and I end up sprawled on the floor, I shall say 'i told you so'." He eyed the tea Kell was pointing too, skimming over the ingredient list and nodding. "Straight is fine, although I'll acquiesce to your recommendations if you would suggest otherwise."
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-11-17 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Kelson, quite obviously, didn't understand Nocwich at all. It was an entirely foreign concept to him, greater divided by the fact that he really hadn't spent much time outside the castle, either here or at home. His life had been pretty planned out. Those plans didn't usually involve him leaving without an armed retinue.

"Usually the herbs go in something else, like wine, to hide their flavors. There are some herbs that you can drink straight though." He wasn't crazy about it. But Kelson also had been on the receiving end of those draughts and welcomed not having to think or feel for a bit thanks to them. It was less assassination attempts or recreation as much as it was very poor coping mechanisms.
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-11-19 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Kelson supposed his coping mechanisms were a bit blunted also due to not having many friends his own age. Precisely one. Not counting his younger cousins--or the older cousin he just executed. He winced outright at the memory. He was used to being flanked by adults, adults who could also completely cure a hangover with a magical touch, but were also more likely to suggest a sedative instead. He envyed Kell and Rhy's freedom to explore.

As for the tea, now he was curious. Not curious enough to change his drink order but, curious. Maybe when he got his confidence up, he'd have to have Kell show him some. " I trust you. No change to my order. I appreciate and bow to your experience. One day you'll have to show me some of those herbals though."
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-12-01 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
Kelson's startled by the blue color of the tea, he wasn't expecting that color but, it was nice. He looks at it for a moment, both intrigued and curious, eying Kell with a smile. "I didn't realize drinks came in that color." But he was ever so grateful Kell started him off on it. He lifted it and held it to his nose first, before taking a small sip.

"It's nice. Not at all like what I was expecting." Of course, he had been expecting to be knocked on his ass, so that wasn't really surprising. And Kelson was ever so glad he wasn't drinking whatever Kell was.

He arched an eyebrow at his companions drink. "Alright....what is that?" Because honestly that one looked like it might knock him on his ass.
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[personal profile] kingforboth 2023-12-17 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Kelson picked up his cup, sniffing the blue contents. It was nice. A soft floral scent. He took a tentative sip, unsure of the heat level and taste. It was....light. Nice. Not at all what he expected. Then again, he hadn't a clue what to expect because he'd never seen a blue beverage before.

"It's actually quite nice." Sorry Kell, he sounded rather surprised. "Although yours does not sound that much. I'm certainly glad you have taken a liking too it, I'm not sure your stomach would say the same. Did they change the recipe to suit the Summoned?"

He took another sip, because it really was quite good, and the nice blue color was such a novelty.

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