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[evocation]

But now we have proof, and... Now we know exactly what we're looking for, right? It can help us understand our powers better.

[hiyakai]

Sure, I guess it's useful to know where our powers originate. [ wait for that but— ] But I don't think the gods are gonna be our Yoda.

[evocation]

Maybe not, but... You know, it means our powers aren't just normal magic. There's more to it, right? And you got to see them.

[hiyakai]

These powers were never normal magic to begin with. We don't need gods to tell us that. [ he motions at his chest. ] It doesn't feel natural, like... something that has been forcibly shoved inside of us and it's now clogging up the part of us that does matter.

[evocation]

[Her head tilts slightly, and then she realizes she's still holding his arm and lets go.]

Wait, you know what magic feels like?

[hiyakai]

Yeah. [ he doesn't say anything for a moment and then— ] I'm a witch. Or at least I was one. Not entirely sure what I'm classified under now. The line's been kinda blurred ever since I lost my abilities. Can a witch still be a witch if they can't use magic anymore?

[evocation]

[Kyna perks up immediately. Quite literally, actually—she stands up on her tiptoes a bit. Her face always lights up when she finds out someone else could use magic back home. She can't help it.]

Holy shit, me too. And yeah, duh, of course you are. It's just... you know. Locked away or something.

[hiyakai]

[ he

was not expecting that, so color him surprised. ]

Wait— [ a slow smile begins to spread across his face. ] Seriously? You're a witch too? [ he can understand that excitement reflected on her face because, truth be told, he is incapable of not feeling the same way when encountering another witch. like what are the freaking odds? ] Guess there's more to you than meets the eye, Kyna.

[evocation]

[Kyna bursts out laughing.]

What's that supposed to mean, jerk?

[hiyakai]

Look, you were like a total goody two shoes in the Aerie. And not that I'm saying witches don't go by the book, but... [ he waves his hand vaguely. ] you didn't exactly standout. In the nicest way possible. Which was sort of the problem.

[evocation]

Hey.

[She actually does sound a little offended now.]

I always stand out. Just because I don't have the pretty bad boy thing going on like you did doesn't mean I don't stand out.

[hiyakai]

[ okay, now he's arching his brow at her. ]

Pretty bad boy thing?

[evocation]

[She lets out a long-suffering sigh, like this is a ridiculous question.]

You're pretty, but everyone was intimidated by you because of the Quarry bullshit. It's a thing.

[Duh!]

[hiyakai]

[ it's his turn to release a good-natured laugh, shaking his head in mild amusement. ]

Thanks. I've never been called pretty before. [ no comment on the quarry bullshit though. ]

[evocation]

[She squints at him, almost suspiciously.]

Are you bullshitting me?

[hiyakai]

[ he splays open his hands. ]

No lie. [ why would he bullshit about something like that, kyna? ]

[evocation]

What, were you hiding under a rock your whole life?

[Wait, what was her point here?]

Anyway, I'm awesome. That's what I'm saying.

[hiyakai]

More or less the equivalent of one.

[ cue eye roll. ]

Yeah, sure. You're the coolest.

[evocation]

[She knows he's being an asshole, but she beams at him anyway.]

Thanks. Now tell me about your magic.

[hiyakai]

Come on, Kyna. You can't just ask me something like that out in public. [ he fans himself with his left hand. ] Wow. So shameless.

[evocation]

Oh my God. Do you want me to buy you dinner first?

[hiyakai]

Well, since you offered... Yes.

[evocation]

[Okay, she walked into that.]

What do you want? Red Wings?

[hiyakai]

Anywhere with burgers, fries and alcohol will work.

[evocation]

So Red Wings.

[She loops her arm through his instinctively and heads for the door. Sorry, Kai.]

Tell me on the way.