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[actualwizard]

[The video clicks on to just Billy's face and he moves the camera back quickly because no one wants to see him that close up. He's sitting on a couch in a room with book shelves behind him and he smiles awkwardly at the camera.]

Err. Hi. So. I had been thinking recently, what with all the stuff this place has been throwing at us and everything, maybe it was time to have a place for the people who come from worlds with magic who can use it or even who want to learn to study or train. We have a fitness room, and a training center but no magic studies room. So uh, I made one.

[He pans the camera around the show everyone the room, before the camera comes back to his face.]

Its not much yet, but I was hoping that anyone who is interested would come and contribute what they know from their worlds. A place we can meet and teach each other or just hang out and discuss whatever. Its on the first floor next to the training center. I'll be here for a while but anyone is free to stop by whenever.

[There really wasn't much else to say so he shot the camera another grin before turning the video off.]

{OOC: video, text, voice or action welcome}

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[hashtagging]

Anyone?

And how are you doing?

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[actualwizard]

Yes, anyone. We could all use the knowledge.

I'm...better. How are you?

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[hugedork]

[ When the video comes on, Bruce looks a little rumbled and there's a clear science lab behind him. ]

Hi, uh, I'm Dr. Bruce Banner and I've actually been curious about science, myself. Would you mind if I come and observe? I've been thinking about asking people here if they wouldn't mind allowing me to watch them perform some of the magic they know so that I could gather some data about it.

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[actualwizard]

Hi Bruce. Everyone is welcome. As long as the people you're observing don't mind. I don't mind if you want to observe me. I'm going to be hanging around here a lot probably, stop by any time.

[Billy grins at him. He'd had a few conversations with Bruce the last time he was here but they hadn't been very close. He's always liked him however.]

You're from the same world as Steve right? [Always better to be sure.]

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[ofletters]

That's a great idea, Billy. There've been enough network mentions recently about magic, and you're right; we didn't really have a good space for it, before.

[ a+ initiative ]

Gotta ask, though. Is there someone supervising, or... y'know, making sure the fresher-face recruits aren't blowing up the floor?

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[actualwizard]

Thanks! Yeah, I figured it was about time.

[He laughed slightly at that mental image.]

Yeah, I'm working on putting up wards so that at least any damage we cause will be contained to the room. I'm hoping we have some experts in here when the beginners want to practice something. I should make a list of rules.

[That no one will probably follow but at least it's there.]

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[luckynumberthree]

So that's what you were doing over there, huh?

[ Simon looks intrigued and interested, as he'd noticed Billy working on something near the training center and the gym but hadn't had time to investigate for himself just yet. ]

Well, look at you being all busy and productive. I'm impressed. Although should I be worried about mishaps and stray spells with you practically next door?

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[actualwizard]

Yup! I see how you volunteered to help me do the heavy lifting.

[He raises an eyebrow at Simon teasingly. He used magic for the heavy lifting, don't be fooled.]

This is what boredom gets you, productivity. I'm gonna have wards up, but maybe if you're lucky I'll let a spell go through to turn you into a frog or a newt. I hear you get better if its a newt.

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[mindbend]

Will you be teaching others magic yourself?

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[actualwizard]

I would like to, if I can and people want my help. I don't know how much of an expert I would be in some areas but I can teach what I know.

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[donotcallmethis]

[Helena is still wearing her tiara the closet gave her. She is queen of something, okay?]

I would like to learn this magic.

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[actualwizard]

[Well that's a tiara. But he's not one to judge, if someone wants to wear a tiara then more power to them. He smiles at her, a face he doesn't recognize. He wonders if she's new here, he's been so preoccupied with this he's sure he's missed some arrivals.]

I'm not sure how much I can teach but I can try. Do you have magic in your world?

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[krmvgivv]

....are those all books about magic?

[Dipper stares, mouth hanging open. It's like all his dreams come true.]

Are these the kinds of spells anyone can do or is it one of those things where you're either born with it or you're out of luck?

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[actualwizard]

Everything I could find or think to look for. I'm probably missing things.

[He doesn't miss the look of awe on Dipper's face.] You gonna come by and read them?

And that depends on your world. I think. I know I was born with my magic, but I think in other words anyone can learn. You're welcome to come see what you can find.

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[malefice]

[ Kol learned of Billy with his clairvoyance on Loki. He knew the man had wanted to introduce them, but neither ever found the time. So now, Kol decided to take the initiative. ]

You're Loki's friend, are you not? I'm Kol. He's mentioned you before - said you were powerful but unpracticed. [ It doesn't seem to be an insult, he's used to witches not knowing how to use their magic to its potential. ]

I've been teaching him - and he's shown me a few tricks.

[ He muses for a moment. ]

This place is open to everyone?

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[actualwizard]

[As soon as Kol says his name Billy knows who he is. Loki had also mentioned Kol to Billy a few times. He had been fairly curious about the other boy.]

Yeah, he's mentioned you a few times too. I wouldn't say I'm entirely unpracticed, but I've had to teach myself most of what I know so It's very chaotic. [Which is one way to describe what he can do.]

Yeah. Everyone is welcome, if figured it would be good if we could all pool our knowledge. And interesting.

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[fireheaded]

[Antimony stares at the room in awe.]

This is lovely! I'd like to stop by, if you'll have me. I'm a bit of a novice, myself, so some proper practise might be good for me.

[Now that she has her blinker stone back, she can get back to practising without fear of burning the mansion down.]

I'd love to take a look at those books, too... There's so many of them. Are they on magic from all different worlds?

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[actualwizard]

Of course! Everyone is welcome. I'm working on get some sort of barrier or wards set up so that we can practice without effecting the rest of the mansion. I wanted a place we all felt comfortable congregating and practicing or teaching others.

[Billy grins glancing back at the shelves of books and then back at her.]

Yeah, everywhere I could think of or whatever the closet gave me. If you see anything missing feel free to add to it. Stop by any time you like.

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[keeperfromtheflame]

[It was a pretty good idea. One that would would have been a lot more interested in, except for one minor issue:]

I'd offer to join in, but...my magic doesn't really work here.

[Her abilities involved controlling the Mist, something which wasn't present in Wonderland. Without it, she couldn't create any of her illusions.]

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[actualwizard]

They don't work here? [That was interesting.]

What are your abilities? If you don't mind me asking.

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[voiceinthedark]

That's not fair. I want to do magic too or I'll never see you again.

Looks awesome though.

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[actualwizard]

You know you can come by and watch. There are very comfy couches here. And there are books to read.

[He grins at Sam.]

Thanks. There was a few times I thought it wasn't gonna work but I'm happy with how it looks now. I hope people come use it.

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[goodwoofjames]

[Sirius opens his reply up with a nice long groaning sound.]

But that sounds like schoooool and it's summerrrrrr.

[He is totally kidding.]

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[actualwizard]

[Billy laughs.]

At least it's fun school? I've reach the point of boredom that even school seems appealing, magic school anyway. There's not way anyone is getting me to do math.

Sometime later Teddy comes down to check out Billy's hard work

[hulk_ling]

[It wasn't that they were actively avoiding each other, at least, that was what Teddy hoped as he peeked his head into the magic room. They both had been busy, Teddy with his drawing and odd crafts that seemed to make him lose track of time and Billy with his training and constant devotion to makiing himself stronger. Teddy didn't think Billy needed to throw himself into it quite so entirely but it seemed to make Billy happy and so, Teddy supported him.

But it wsa when Teddy looked up from his well worn sketch pad to glance at the clock that he realized he had missed their Monday date. In fact, it had been a few weeks since they last had their Monday date. Teddy frowned to himself, not really liking the trend. Wonderland had a way of silently building a wedge between Teddy and those he cared about the most. It needed to stop which meant he should really find Billy.

Teddy poked his head into the room first, not wanting to rudely interrupt if Billy was in the middle of some sort off class or another training session. The room was mostly empty and he let himself in, his fingertips trailing over the spines of the books as he searched the room.

He found Billy curled up on the couch, his legs tucked up underneath him as he was furiously devouring a book. It was a bit strange to see Billy focusing so hard on something other than a comic book but all that meant was priorities had changed and after a year in Wonderland, they had both grown.

Teddy sat down on the couch next to Billy, peering over the book with a smile.]

Find anything interesting?

[actualwizard]

[Billy looked up as soon as Teddy came into view, he knew someone had come in but the fact that it was Teddy was a pleasant surprise. They were both busy a lot and the time when they were attached at each other's hip seemed to be behind them. That bothered Billy in a way but it also didn't. Their time in Wonderland had shown him how to be his own person again, and that he didn't have to be defined by his boyfriend to exist. Somewhere along the way it stopped being BillyandTeddy and just became Billy and Teddy. He was ok with that. He knew it was healthy to not be so reliant on another person, and that also meant when they did spend time together it was that much more special. Without realizing it they were becoming adults.

He grinned at Teddy closing the book.]

A few things, yeah. I have books from worldsI've never heard of, it's fascinating.