[He's barely even lifted his wand to get the flames rolling out onto the coals before Bruno speaks up. The Northern wizard looks up towards him, brows raised.]
[ Oh god, please don't let his spell have backfired on him. It had such weird parameters, to begin with. ]
You're planning something, Solomon. Don't pretend you aren't. I'm literally a seer, I can. I can dig into it on my own if I have to but I. I'd rather you just talk to me, okay?
...I do...? Shoot, should I try sounding angrier...?
[ Ah, but he isn't good at that. He also isn't any good at lying, meaning he has to quickly think of a way to explain without actually, uh, explaining. Well. Give him a second. How about— ]
[ Can't wait to see what happens to Bruno when he inevitably casts his tracking spell again! ]
...that you're up to something. Look, I wasn't trying to track every single tiny thing you did, okay? I only wanted the spell to let me know when you were up to something and now I'm here, so fess up.
I mean, you know I don't blame Akira for everything that happened, but you? You messed up pretty badly and you know it.
[ It isn't a nice thing to say but Bruno is, if nothing else, an honest man. ]
So yeah, maybe I wouldn't say it's a trust thing, but I'm worried. If you make a choice that hurts other folks, or hurts you? I don't want any of that. So, yeah, yeah, I think you are doing something suspicious right now.
And I have given thousands of years of my own. So please, trust me in knowing what I'm doing.
[A beat, while he lets Bruno have whatever panic attack he needs over that info, before he continues.]
There is a situation I gave my word that I would look into, and that situation has been escalating. This has nothing to do with the others this time. [As far as he knows, at least.]
[ Whhhhuuuuh... what? Bruno needs that beat, although it's less of a panic attack and more of a long, blank stare. Thousands? Thousands?! ]
...how are... how's that...? [ Of course, in this world, he's been told wizards can live that long. It might be that way in other places, too. ] So you're. You're not, like, in your twenties or...
[ Hoo, okay. ]
Okay, sure, but. But why do you gotta be so secretive about it? I mean, the. The situation, not the age. Thing.
I'm not. I was around there when I stopped aging. Mn... maybe. Probably? [He waves a hand, dismissing the idea before it goes too far.] But that was a really long time ago. I've stopped keeping track.
[Sorry about the mini crisis there, Tio Bruno.
He considers the question with a hum and a thin frown towards the fire. But eventually, he shakes his head.]
Sorry. If I can see it through, I'll explain. But if you managed to track me, then that means I don't know who else might be doing the same. There's just some things I have to make sure gets done by my own hands, so I don't hold any regrets.
[ He can't believe Solomon is so much older than him but looks so much better, that isn't faaaiiiir. ]
I. Look, it isn't like I don't understand how that is. Trust me, I do! But what if something bad happens to you? How will we know when to look for you? Or help you?
[ Tatara? Hello? Why is their sage approving mysterious missions? ]
You don't want... Solomon, you couldn't even tell I was tracking you for two weeks. You aren't whatever all-power magician you were before, not anymore. You should want help!
[And with Solomon's wand still in hand, he barely has to move it.]
Manu Propria.
[Since we rolled 18 against Bruno's 6:
Bruno will feel Solomon's magic drape around his throat like a rope that's pulling far too tight, before the sensation immediately fades into coolness. Have fun with the hex, buddy.]
[ Bruno gives a jerk, sitting upright fast in the chair when he feels the magic wrap itself around his throat. He grabs for it but there's nothing there, physically, for him to get a grip on. Sure, there is a flicker of panic that crosses his face, but once he realizes he isn't dying, well.
He jolts up out of the chair to stand, stepping towards Solomon and opening his mouth to demand to know what he just did but...
Nothing comes out, since that would be talking about Solomon. That isn't something he can do anymore, for now. He'll try again, twice more, before giving the sorcerer a certified nasty look for what he's done. ]
¡Hijueputa!
[ Well, at least he can still say that about Solomon! ]
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I'm sorry?
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You're planning something, Solomon. Don't pretend you aren't. I'm literally a seer, I can. I can dig into it on my own if I have to but I. I'd rather you just talk to me, okay?
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Ha. You sound like a doting father, fussing like that.
[His arms lightly cross in front of him.]
What makes you think I'm planning anything?
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[ Ah, but he isn't good at that. He also isn't any good at lying, meaning he has to quickly think of a way to explain without actually, uh, explaining. Well. Give him a second. How about— ]
Let's just say the spirits gave me a heads-up.
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Enjoy the sensation of Solomon's magical ping as he checks...
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My. Have you been spying on me, Bruno?
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Ha... haha, well. Um. Y-yes?
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[He crosses one leg over the other, tilting his head.]
How long did you have that up? I didn't even notice until you said something.
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[ So it's been a bit. ]
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[Note to self, time to apply some more hexes on himself so this does not happen again.]
And what did you learn?
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...that you're up to something. Look, I wasn't trying to track every single tiny thing you did, okay? I only wanted the spell to let me know when you were up to something and now I'm here, so fess up.
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[That much is obvious as hell, but he would rather Bruno say it with his whole chest.]
Am I doing anything suspicious right now?
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[ It isn't a nice thing to say but Bruno is, if nothing else, an honest man. ]
So yeah, maybe I wouldn't say it's a trust thing, but I'm worried. If you make a choice that hurts other folks, or hurts you? I don't want any of that. So, yeah, yeah, I think you are doing something suspicious right now.
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[A pause stretches, his finger tapping against his chin as his smile thins, exhaling slowly.]
Would you take preventative measures if it meant saving a great deal of lives, Bruno?
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Solomon, I've thrown away ten years of my life trying to protect my home and my family. Of course, I would.
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[A beat, while he lets Bruno have whatever panic attack he needs over that info, before he continues.]
There is a situation I gave my word that I would look into, and that situation has been escalating. This has nothing to do with the others this time. [As far as he knows, at least.]
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...how are... how's that...? [ Of course, in this world, he's been told wizards can live that long. It might be that way in other places, too. ] So you're. You're not, like, in your twenties or...
[ Hoo, okay. ]
Okay, sure, but. But why do you gotta be so secretive about it? I mean, the. The situation, not the age. Thing.
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[Sorry about the mini crisis there, Tio Bruno.
He considers the question with a hum and a thin frown towards the fire. But eventually, he shakes his head.]
Sorry. If I can see it through, I'll explain. But if you managed to track me, then that means I don't know who else might be doing the same. There's just some things I have to make sure gets done by my own hands, so I don't hold any regrets.
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I. Look, it isn't like I don't understand how that is. Trust me, I do! But what if something bad happens to you? How will we know when to look for you? Or help you?
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Not for this. I can do it on my own.
Tatara knows where I'm going to be. Trust his judgement if you can't trust mine.
[Just don't come after him.]
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You don't want... Solomon, you couldn't even tell I was tracking you for two weeks. You aren't whatever all-power magician you were before, not anymore. You should want help!
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[Not magician. He hates that word. Demeaning little title.]
I said no, Bruno, and I meant no. Are we going to have a problem?
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[ It's all the same thing? Hello? ]
I mean, I don't think my spell would have brought me here if this wasn't going to be a problem, s-so, yeah, I think we are.
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[And with Solomon's wand still in hand, he barely has to move it.]
Manu Propria.
[Since we rolled 18 against Bruno's 6:
Bruno will feel Solomon's magic drape around his throat like a rope that's pulling far too tight, before the sensation immediately fades into coolness. Have fun with the hex, buddy.]
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He jolts up out of the chair to stand, stepping towards Solomon and opening his mouth to demand to know what he just did but...
Nothing comes out, since that would be talking about Solomon. That isn't something he can do anymore, for now. He'll try again, twice more, before giving the sorcerer a certified nasty look for what he's done. ]
¡Hijueputa!
[ Well, at least he can still say that about Solomon! ]
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[Damn, he needs to still work out the kinks of his hexing if the Spanish is still getting through... oh well. Good enough for now.
He finally lifts himself from his spot next to the fireplace, brushing himself off with an apologetic smile.]
Sorry. Just leave this to me for right now, okay?
No more coming along with my crimes.
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