"abracadabra" is overrated :P

[magicianoftheworld]

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STELLA YARROW

so basically this girl is a Spiral avatar that has parents who are magicians so they let her grow up thinking magic is real and stuff. And then she gets Spiralled but she goes about her avatar life without being malicious because she believes magic is this amazing wonderful thing that everybody loves

she feeds off of fear by performing tricks and having people slowly realise magic is real. she gets confused anytime they freak out because why?? would they be scared??

kinda inspired by coco from wha . that's her face claim too

twirls

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

[He rubs his eyes, he can see somewhat better now, at least where Stella is. He tries to stand, but it doesn’t go very well.]

I’m a- a little hurt. But just a little. I can’t see very well, I think that happens when you pass out. But I’ll be alright. Don’t worry about me.

You did absolutely brilliantly tonight, by the way. Didn’t miss a single cue! Very impressive for your first show.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!! I-

{ No, she has to be serious about this! }

I can talk about it laterrrrr.... should I call someone? What if you trip and fall on your way down?? Who should I get?

[ben-maxxing]

[He shakes his head]

No, no I’ll be alright. I just need a few moments. Tell me about what you did, it’ll help I think. Did you have fun?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh! Yeah, I had lots and lots of fun!! It was so exciting! I thought it would be really scary but it wasn't, it was just like the practice, just with so many people gasping and cheering me on! It was wonderful, thank you thank you for letting me do this!!

[ben-maxxing]

Of course, thank you so much for being here. It wouldn’t have been nearly as wonderful without you.

[He tried to stand up, succeeding this time]

Alright I think I’ve got it now. Shall we go down? I’m sure your mums are waiting to congratulate you!

[magicianoftheworld]

Ok, if you think you can!! Uhm, my moms were super duper busy tonight, so they couldn't come, so I can stay for a bit! Or go home, if you want me to.

[ben-maxxing]

You’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like! After all you ought to celebrate your first big show! Everyone downstairs will be very impressed I’m sure.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella grabs Ben's hand excitedly, grinning }

Ok!! Let's go then! I want to see everyone! Everything was so cool!! I gotta talk to the actors too!!

[ben-maxxing]

[He leads her around, greeting everyone and handing out compliments. Stella was absolutely showered with compliments as they went]

[magicianoftheworld]

[ She's overexcited and giggly the entire time, constantly bouncing around and clasping her hands together. By the time mostly everyone's gone, she's completely exhausted ]

[ben-maxxing]

[He waves the last of the crew goodbye and turns to Stella]

Top work, kid. You did absolutely amazing.

[He glances towards the door]

It’s pretty late out, do you want a ride home?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oooh. Yeah. I'm getting sleepy and all. And I want to show you how the theatre looks! From the outside. I don't think my moms would be very happy for someone to come inside this late...

[ben-maxxing]

That’s alright, come on then let’s get you home.

[He drives her to her theater, parking out front of it.]

Here we are!

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!!

{ Stella gets out on her own well enough }

Bye Ben! I'll see you soon!

{ And with that she ran off to the inside }

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

[He rubs his eyes, he can see somewhat better now, at least where Stella is. He tries to stand, but it doesn’t go very well.]

I’m a- a little hurt. But just a little. I can’t see very well, I think that happens when you pass out. But I’ll be alright. Don’t worry about me.

You did absolutely brilliantly tonight, by the way. Didn’t miss a single cue! Very impressive for your first show.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!! I-

{ No, she has to be serious about this! }

I can talk about it laterrrrr.... should I call someone? What if you trip and fall on your way down?? Who should I get?

[ben-maxxing]

[He shakes his head]

No, no I’ll be alright. I just need a few moments. Tell me about what you did, it’ll help I think. Did you have fun?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh! Yeah, I had lots and lots of fun!! It was so exciting! I thought it would be really scary but it wasn't, it was just like the practice, just with so many people gasping and cheering me on! It was wonderful, thank you thank you for letting me do this!!

[ben-maxxing]

Of course, thank you so much for being here. It wouldn’t have been nearly as wonderful without you.

[He tried to stand up, succeeding this time]

Alright I think I’ve got it now. Shall we go down? I’m sure your mums are waiting to congratulate you!

[magicianoftheworld]

Ok, if you think you can!! Uhm, my moms were super duper busy tonight, so they couldn't come, so I can stay for a bit! Or go home, if you want me to.

[ben-maxxing]

You’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like! After all you ought to celebrate your first big show! Everyone downstairs will be very impressed I’m sure.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella grabs Ben's hand excitedly, grinning }

Ok!! Let's go then! I want to see everyone! Everything was so cool!! I gotta talk to the actors too!!

[ben-maxxing]

[He leads her around, greeting everyone and handing out compliments. Stella was absolutely showered with compliments as they went]

[magicianoftheworld]

[ She's overexcited and giggly the entire time, constantly bouncing around and clasping her hands together. By the time mostly everyone's gone, she's completely exhausted ]

[ben-maxxing]

[He waves the last of the crew goodbye and turns to Stella]

Top work, kid. You did absolutely amazing.

[He glances towards the door]

It’s pretty late out, do you want a ride home?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oooh. Yeah. I'm getting sleepy and all. And I want to show you how the theatre looks! From the outside. I don't think my moms would be very happy for someone to come inside this late...

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

[He rubs his eyes, he can see somewhat better now, at least where Stella is. He tries to stand, but it doesn’t go very well.]

I’m a- a little hurt. But just a little. I can’t see very well, I think that happens when you pass out. But I’ll be alright. Don’t worry about me.

You did absolutely brilliantly tonight, by the way. Didn’t miss a single cue! Very impressive for your first show.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!! I-

{ No, she has to be serious about this! }

I can talk about it laterrrrr.... should I call someone? What if you trip and fall on your way down?? Who should I get?

[ben-maxxing]

[He shakes his head]

No, no I’ll be alright. I just need a few moments. Tell me about what you did, it’ll help I think. Did you have fun?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh! Yeah, I had lots and lots of fun!! It was so exciting! I thought it would be really scary but it wasn't, it was just like the practice, just with so many people gasping and cheering me on! It was wonderful, thank you thank you for letting me do this!!

[ben-maxxing]

Of course, thank you so much for being here. It wouldn’t have been nearly as wonderful without you.

[He tried to stand up, succeeding this time]

Alright I think I’ve got it now. Shall we go down? I’m sure your mums are waiting to congratulate you!

[magicianoftheworld]

Ok, if you think you can!! Uhm, my moms were super duper busy tonight, so they couldn't come, so I can stay for a bit! Or go home, if you want me to.

[ben-maxxing]

You’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like! After all you ought to celebrate your first big show! Everyone downstairs will be very impressed I’m sure.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella grabs Ben's hand excitedly, grinning }

Ok!! Let's go then! I want to see everyone! Everything was so cool!! I gotta talk to the actors too!!

[ben-maxxing]

[He leads her around, greeting everyone and handing out compliments. Stella was absolutely showered with compliments as they went]

[magicianoftheworld]

[ She's overexcited and giggly the entire time, constantly bouncing around and clasping her hands together. By the time mostly everyone's gone, she's completely exhausted ]

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

[He rubs his eyes, he can see somewhat better now, at least where Stella is. He tries to stand, but it doesn’t go very well.]

I’m a- a little hurt. But just a little. I can’t see very well, I think that happens when you pass out. But I’ll be alright. Don’t worry about me.

You did absolutely brilliantly tonight, by the way. Didn’t miss a single cue! Very impressive for your first show.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!! I-

{ No, she has to be serious about this! }

I can talk about it laterrrrr.... should I call someone? What if you trip and fall on your way down?? Who should I get?

[ben-maxxing]

[He shakes his head]

No, no I’ll be alright. I just need a few moments. Tell me about what you did, it’ll help I think. Did you have fun?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh! Yeah, I had lots and lots of fun!! It was so exciting! I thought it would be really scary but it wasn't, it was just like the practice, just with so many people gasping and cheering me on! It was wonderful, thank you thank you for letting me do this!!

[ben-maxxing]

Of course, thank you so much for being here. It wouldn’t have been nearly as wonderful without you.

[He tried to stand up, succeeding this time]

Alright I think I’ve got it now. Shall we go down? I’m sure your mums are waiting to congratulate you!

[magicianoftheworld]

Ok, if you think you can!! Uhm, my moms were super duper busy tonight, so they couldn't come, so I can stay for a bit! Or go home, if you want me to.

[ben-maxxing]

You’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like! After all you ought to celebrate your first big show! Everyone downstairs will be very impressed I’m sure.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella grabs Ben's hand excitedly, grinning }

Ok!! Let's go then! I want to see everyone! Everything was so cool!! I gotta talk to the actors too!!

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

[He rubs his eyes, he can see somewhat better now, at least where Stella is. He tries to stand, but it doesn’t go very well.]

I’m a- a little hurt. But just a little. I can’t see very well, I think that happens when you pass out. But I’ll be alright. Don’t worry about me.

You did absolutely brilliantly tonight, by the way. Didn’t miss a single cue! Very impressive for your first show.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!! I-

{ No, she has to be serious about this! }

I can talk about it laterrrrr.... should I call someone? What if you trip and fall on your way down?? Who should I get?

[ben-maxxing]

[He shakes his head]

No, no I’ll be alright. I just need a few moments. Tell me about what you did, it’ll help I think. Did you have fun?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh! Yeah, I had lots and lots of fun!! It was so exciting! I thought it would be really scary but it wasn't, it was just like the practice, just with so many people gasping and cheering me on! It was wonderful, thank you thank you for letting me do this!!

[ben-maxxing]

Of course, thank you so much for being here. It wouldn’t have been nearly as wonderful without you.

[He tried to stand up, succeeding this time]

Alright I think I’ve got it now. Shall we go down? I’m sure your mums are waiting to congratulate you!

[magicianoftheworld]

Ok, if you think you can!! Uhm, my moms were super duper busy tonight, so they couldn't come, so I can stay for a bit! Or go home, if you want me to.

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

[He rubs his eyes, he can see somewhat better now, at least where Stella is. He tries to stand, but it doesn’t go very well.]

I’m a- a little hurt. But just a little. I can’t see very well, I think that happens when you pass out. But I’ll be alright. Don’t worry about me.

You did absolutely brilliantly tonight, by the way. Didn’t miss a single cue! Very impressive for your first show.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!! I-

{ No, she has to be serious about this! }

I can talk about it laterrrrr.... should I call someone? What if you trip and fall on your way down?? Who should I get?

[ben-maxxing]

[He shakes his head]

No, no I’ll be alright. I just need a few moments. Tell me about what you did, it’ll help I think. Did you have fun?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh! Yeah, I had lots and lots of fun!! It was so exciting! I thought it would be really scary but it wasn't, it was just like the practice, just with so many people gasping and cheering me on! It was wonderful, thank you thank you for letting me do this!!

[devils-of-stardust]

{ Whimsical 12 year old girl be upon ye }

@magicianoftheworld

[Jon frowns.]

Who are you?

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella blinks then smiles }

I'm Stella Yarrow! Hai! Who're you?

[devils-of-stardust]

Jon. Sims. Why are you here?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh, I'm not sure. The magic takes me places sometimes. It's really awkward when it's people's homes, I think it's really rude when it does that!

[devils-of-stardust]

…Magic isn’t real. Grow up.

[magicianoftheworld]

It is! I'm a real life magician in the training! Annnd I'm 12, so you can't tell me to grow up unless you're younger than me!

{ Stella huffs and crosses her arms }

[devils-of-stardust]

[He rolls his eyes.]

You don’t make sense.

[He goes back to writing in his notebook.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ It only takes a minute for her curiosity to take over, still crossing her arms, she walks over, leaning to see }

What're you writing?

[devils-of-stardust]

None of your business.

[He puts the notebook at an angle she can’t see.]

[magicianoftheworld]

Awww.

{ Stella pouts but backs off, beginning to look around whatever small area the room provided them with. }

Is this your room?

[devils-of-stardust]

Yeah. Don’t touch anything.

…Except for the chair, I guess. You can sit on that.

[magicianoftheworld]

Pfft. Boring.

{ Stella still goes to sit on the chair. She gets bored soon and starts playing with... light.... from her hands. What ]

[devils-of-stardust]

[Jon stops writing and stares.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ She either doesn't notice or ignores Jon entirely, smiling proudly when she manages to make a full shape using the light. It's a five pointed star! What the fuck. How is she doing that }

[devils-of-stardust]

What…

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella looks up finally }

Uhhhhh

{ She tilts her head, as if confused at what Jon could be confused about }

Oh! Do you want one? These are super easy to make, I take requests too! It's more of a crowd warmer than anything.

[devils-of-stardust]

N-no! How are you doing that?

[magicianoftheworld]

Huh? Didn't I tell you? It's magic! I'm a magician!

[devils-of-stardust]

What the… you’re a magician. People are magicians for their jobs. Okay, sure.

…Do you do the bird thing?

[magicianoftheworld]

The bird thing?

{ She probably knows it under its actual name }

[devils-of-stardust]

Like the one where you take a bird out of a hat.

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh, yeah! I can't do a real life bird, I'm not that far yet, but I can do something similar! I don't have my hat on me... I could borrow one of yours?

[devils-of-stardust]

Uh… no, I don’t have any.

[He does, they’re just old and embarrassing.]

[magicianoftheworld]

Awww man. Sorry, can't do it without a hat. The bird always gets stuck if it's a pillowcase or something.

[devils-of-stardust]

Huh. Good to know.

[magicianoftheworld]

Is there anything else you want to see? I've got to practice!!

[devils-of-stardust]

I don’t know anything else.

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh, ok.

{ Stella pouted but went right back to doing her light thingy }

[devils-of-stardust]

[Jon watches.]

…What are you making this time?

[magicianoftheworld]

A jellyfish! But it flies because it's not a real jellyfish, I think it looks really pretty! I love anything that looks pretty... especially when they're sparkly.

[devils-of-stardust]

Like glitter?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! Exactly like glitter!

[devils-of-stardust]

Hm. I don’t like glitter much.

[magicianoftheworld]

So then what do you like? You have to like something.

[devils-of-stardust]

[He looks away, thinking.]

Cats. I like cats.

[magicianoftheworld]

I can so make you a cat!! Can I try?? I'll try and make it not glittery and stuff. Please?

[devils-of-stardust]

Uh… sure?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yay!

{ Stella clasps her hands together and attempts to Focus. It takes a moment, but what comes out instead is a vaguely cat shaped headache looking thing }

[devils-of-stardust]

[He winces.]

Okay— that’s… sure. Magic. I guess.

[magicianoftheworld]

It wasn't supposed to look like that.

{ She pouts and props her chin up with her hands, elbows on knees }

Aww man, any time I try to make it all not sparkly without a proper set up it ends up like this! Sorry...

{ the vague attempt of a cat(?) vanishes }

[devils-of-stardust]

It’s okay.

[He still looks pissed.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella sits, looking guilty. }

Sorryyyyy. I can go ... I don't know why the magic even brought me here anyways. Maybe it's too early. It does that sometimes.

[devils-of-stardust]

Exit’s downstairs. The one by the photo of an old man on a table.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you.

{ Stella lingers a bit before zipping away }

[devils-of-stardust]

{ Whimsical 12 year old girl be upon ye }

@magicianoftheworld

[Jon frowns.]

Who are you?

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella blinks then smiles }

I'm Stella Yarrow! Hai! Who're you?

[devils-of-stardust]

Jon. Sims. Why are you here?

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh, I'm not sure. The magic takes me places sometimes. It's really awkward when it's people's homes, I think it's really rude when it does that!

[devils-of-stardust]

…Magic isn’t real. Grow up.

[magicianoftheworld]

It is! I'm a real life magician in the training! Annnd I'm 12, so you can't tell me to grow up unless you're younger than me!

{ Stella huffs and crosses her arms }

[devils-of-stardust]

[He rolls his eyes.]

You don’t make sense.

[He goes back to writing in his notebook.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ It only takes a minute for her curiosity to take over, still crossing her arms, she walks over, leaning to see }

What're you writing?

[devils-of-stardust]

None of your business.

[He puts the notebook at an angle she can’t see.]

[magicianoftheworld]

Awww.

{ Stella pouts but backs off, beginning to look around whatever small area the room provided them with. }

Is this your room?

[devils-of-stardust]

Yeah. Don’t touch anything.

…Except for the chair, I guess. You can sit on that.

[magicianoftheworld]

Pfft. Boring.

{ Stella still goes to sit on the chair. She gets bored soon and starts playing with... light.... from her hands. What ]

[devils-of-stardust]

[Jon stops writing and stares.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ She either doesn't notice or ignores Jon entirely, smiling proudly when she manages to make a full shape using the light. It's a five pointed star! What the fuck. How is she doing that }

[devils-of-stardust]

What…

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella looks up finally }

Uhhhhh

{ She tilts her head, as if confused at what Jon could be confused about }

Oh! Do you want one? These are super easy to make, I take requests too! It's more of a crowd warmer than anything.

[devils-of-stardust]

N-no! How are you doing that?

[magicianoftheworld]

Huh? Didn't I tell you? It's magic! I'm a magician!

[devils-of-stardust]

What the… you’re a magician. People are magicians for their jobs. Okay, sure.

…Do you do the bird thing?

[magicianoftheworld]

The bird thing?

{ She probably knows it under its actual name }

[devils-of-stardust]

Like the one where you take a bird out of a hat.

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh, yeah! I can't do a real life bird, I'm not that far yet, but I can do something similar! I don't have my hat on me... I could borrow one of yours?

[devils-of-stardust]

Uh… no, I don’t have any.

[He does, they’re just old and embarrassing.]

[magicianoftheworld]

Awww man. Sorry, can't do it without a hat. The bird always gets stuck if it's a pillowcase or something.

[devils-of-stardust]

Huh. Good to know.

[magicianoftheworld]

Is there anything else you want to see? I've got to practice!!

[devils-of-stardust]

I don’t know anything else.

[magicianoftheworld]

Oh, ok.

{ Stella pouted but went right back to doing her light thingy }

[devils-of-stardust]

[Jon watches.]

…What are you making this time?

[magicianoftheworld]

A jellyfish! But it flies because it's not a real jellyfish, I think it looks really pretty! I love anything that looks pretty... especially when they're sparkly.

[devils-of-stardust]

Like glitter?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! Exactly like glitter!

[devils-of-stardust]

Hm. I don’t like glitter much.

[magicianoftheworld]

So then what do you like? You have to like something.

[devils-of-stardust]

[He looks away, thinking.]

Cats. I like cats.

[magicianoftheworld]

I can so make you a cat!! Can I try?? I'll try and make it not glittery and stuff. Please?

[devils-of-stardust]

Uh… sure?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yay!

{ Stella clasps her hands together and attempts to Focus. It takes a moment, but what comes out instead is a vaguely cat shaped headache looking thing }

[devils-of-stardust]

[He winces.]

Okay— that’s… sure. Magic. I guess.

[magicianoftheworld]

It wasn't supposed to look like that.

{ She pouts and props her chin up with her hands, elbows on knees }

Aww man, any time I try to make it all not sparkly without a proper set up it ends up like this! Sorry...

{ the vague attempt of a cat(?) vanishes }

[devils-of-stardust]

It’s okay.

[He still looks pissed.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella sits, looking guilty. }

Sorryyyyy. I can go ... I don't know why the magic even brought me here anyways. Maybe it's too early. It does that sometimes.

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

[He rubs his eyes, he can see somewhat better now, at least where Stella is. He tries to stand, but it doesn’t go very well.]

I’m a- a little hurt. But just a little. I can’t see very well, I think that happens when you pass out. But I’ll be alright. Don’t worry about me.

You did absolutely brilliantly tonight, by the way. Didn’t miss a single cue! Very impressive for your first show.

[magicianoftheworld]

Thank you!! I-

{ No, she has to be serious about this! }

I can talk about it laterrrrr.... should I call someone? What if you trip and fall on your way down?? Who should I get?

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

I- I think something did happen. I got stuck and my harness was too loose and I slipped.

[He sits up, everything still incredibly blurry even though he was wearing his glasses. He tries to find her form in the darkness, but he’s struggling]

But I’m alright now, it was just a bad accident, I promise. Are you okay?

[magicianoftheworld]

Yeah! I got really scared though! I thought you got hurt or something really bad.... are you sure? Your eyes are all funny.

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

[Oh come on! You can do better you need to do better there is a kid who needs you right now Ben wake UP-!]

[He gasped, grabbing at the harness and I clipping it, just to get it off. He can barely process what’s happening or where Stella even is, but he manages to grab onto one of the rafters before he falls and pull himself up before collapsing on the catwalks. He looks absolutely terrible, but he’s very much alive. His eyes are still glassy, but he’s looking for her]

Stella? Are you still up here? I’m- I’m afraid I can’t see you.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella gasps and takes a small step back. She paused and fidgets }

I'm here! Are you ok? That was really scary!! How did you get stuck? Did you get stuck? You weren't moving at all, I thought something happened...

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

[He can hear her. He can hear her! He’s alive. Oh god he’s alive and she doesn’t know! Come on Ben wake up!]

[he doesn’t answer her, but his hand moves. It’s not a lot but it’s all he can manage. He just has to pray that she sees it. He can’t see, but the room feels like it’s spinning. He’s coming back, but he’s not okay. He still can’t breathe]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella does! Hooray for the masses! She's assumes it's some sort of muscle twitch and calms a bit }

Oh. Ok. Uhm-

{ But what did that even mean? Had Ben got himself knocked unconscious briefly?? }

Move if... if I should get someone! I don't knowwww.

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben didn’t move. His chest didn’t rise or fall with any breath, and he did not react to her questions. The cable on his harness was snagged on a board, and he was left hanging where he could not reach the rafters and Stella could not reach him. At least physically.]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ There's a bit more shuffling. Stella's growing more panicked now. }

Ben?? Uhm- there's- you're stuck. I can't get past! Please... tell me- something! I don't know what to do, I'm sorry!

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben had, many times, assured her the rafters were safe. Tested them a thousand times. Before the show he had done every check he could on her harness. The was no possible way she could fall, he’d said. And, to his point, he hadn’t fallen either. Just the snag of a board that wasn’t even meant to be there, some minuscule little accident had cost him everything]

[Everything was dark. His lungs did not rise nor fall. But a heart that did not beat and a mind that did not think thought of one thing only. I am dead and the kid is still up in the rafters. Wake up, Ben!]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella ever so carefully attempts to edge closer. It somehow feels wrong, there's tears threatening to choke her and she doesn't know why. This is an amazing event!! Her first show's just done!! She mustn't cry. She can't. }

Uhm....

Mister... Ben? Are you ok? Are you stuck, I can help!

[ben-maxxing]

//open rp!

(Read this first if you haven’t already!!!)

[The show is over, and hanging above it all, still and limp, is Ben Maxx. A simple accident that was expertly planned. A harness that wound up a bit too tight in just the wrong places. A board ever so slightly misaligned to hold a cable taut, keeping its puppet in place. He hangs there now, the light gone from his eyes and the beating gone from his heart. All before he could ever take his final bow]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is just. Standing there. Unsure. She can't move, she's scared of slipping, she's scared- there's something wrong with Ben. Stella's never seen a corpse before. She hasn't even considered the fact he may be dead, just stuck in an awkward position that's about to be really really bad }

[ben-maxxing]

Boo!

{ Oh. It's that kid from before }

@magicianoftheworld

[Ben jumps, but smiles when he turns and sees her]

Oh! Stella! I didn’t know you were here!

[magicianoftheworld]

Hehe. Did I scare you? I bet I scared you! The magic can make me invisible now! I've been here for ages and ages...

[ben-maxxing]

You most certainly did! Might I ask how long exactly is ages and ages? I just got here a bit ago and was about to start working in the rafters.

[magicianoftheworld]

Foreverrrrrr. I was so bored. But my moms said yes!!

{ She jumps a bit }

I wanted to tell you super quickly but I had to wait for so long.

[ben-maxxing]

That’s wonderful! I’m glad! Since you’re helping with special effects, would you like to come up and learn about how our things work?

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Gasp } Yes!! Yes please!

[ben-maxxing]

Alright follow me up, and be very very careful.

[He takes them up a ladder to the rafters where he clips her into a harness attached to a cable on the ceiling. He fits another onto himself and makes sure to pull it taut]

Alright, if you feel that slipping, tell me, ok? It’s very dangerous to be up here without a safety harness, magic or no magic.

[magicianoftheworld]

Ok!

{ She nods very seriously, looking around the entire time }

Whoa... it's all so big! And amazing!

[ben-maxxing]

It is, very amazing. It took a lot to set up, but luckily I’ve got just about the best crew in the world to help me. Which you are now an honorary member of!

[He takes a small wrench pin off of his shirt and pins it to her lapel]

There we are. Now it’s official!

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella practically bounces off of the rafters in excitement }

Eek! I hope they'll all like me! I can't imagine... it must be wonderful, working with the best crew. Promise I'll be my best too!

[ben-maxxing]

[He smiles, steadying her a bit when the rafters start to shake]

I’m certain you will. But be careful, it’s a grand old building we’ve got but she doesn’t take a lot of stress too well. You’ve got to be gentle with her.

[He moves them across the ceiling, making sure to keep a hand on her shoulder where he can easily grab onto her harness if something were to go wrong. He shows her the light cage and all the different machines attached to it]

This is where all the big effects come from. The lights, the fog machines, anything of the sort is up here. Also a good place to nap during a long stage rehearsal.

[magicianoftheworld]

{ She's doing her best to look super serious and smart about the whole thing }

You nap up here? { small giggle } Isn't that a bit silly? Everything's so tiny from up here! I bet it's really hard to get everything on time! Is it?? You must be super amazing!

[ben-maxxing]

It’s only silly if you’re planning on being exhausted after practice!

[He laughs]

And yes, it’s a lot of work. But thankfully the lights and sounds aren’t my problem in the show. I get all the fun stuff! The ghost, the fog, anything that drops from the ceiling. It’s an absolute blast. Now, to figure out which part of this will be your job. Do you want to be up here during the show or the floor?

[magicianoftheworld]

Ooh, uhmmmm

{ Stella takes a moment to consider }

I think up here is just fine! And I can be with you, hehe! My magic can work very very far. I just gotta know what I'm supposed to do first.

[ben-maxxing]

[Ben nods, moving towards the rafters above the stage]

That’s perfect. Now I’m wondering, that thing you do where the ground lights up under your feet. Can you do that to other people or just you?

[magicianoftheworld]

Others too! But I can do lots more with lights, it's my speciality, so if you need anything else I can help out too!

[ben-maxxing]

[He thinks for a moment]

Alright then, hm. Normally the lights are Ernie and Cody’s business, but we have been trying to figure out how to emulate fireflies for one scene. Could you do something like that?

[magicianoftheworld]

Hmm... if I make a bit of sparkles, I think it'd be good enough! I can try now if you want? Oooh, are there rehearsals? Do I get to go to them?

[ben-maxxing]

You most certainly do. The show is on in a few more days so we’ve been doing them every night, but as long as you make it to a couple and the shows you’ll do great.

Go on and give it a shot. I’ll be able to see what it looks like down on the stage. And if that goes well we can go through the rest of the script!

[magicianoftheworld]

Yay!

{ She nearly bounces before remembering she Absolutely Must Stay Still }

Ok... ok. I got this!

{ It takes a minute, but eventually several small lights appear floating around them, like small stars hung around them. Stella looks at Ben eagerly for praise }

[ben-maxxing]

[He looks around amazed, beaming]

Oh this is amazing, Stella! It’s absolutely perfect!

[He takes a script from one of the rafters and starts flipping through it]

Absolutely incredible. Shall we look at some other places we could use your expertise?

[magicianoftheworld]

{ This time she does bounce }

Yes!! Yes, of course! I'm happy to do anything!!

[ben-maxxing]

Brilliant!

[They spent the next hour going through the script, finding places to put in Stella’s tricks and practicing them]

[magicianoftheworld]

{ Stella is, naturally, overjoyed at the whole thing. Her first performance! Even behind the scenes, her first performance! And she had such an important part too!! It made her feel so overwhelmingly happy, to be able to use something she loved so much to make so many people happy }

[ben-maxxing]

[They finished going through, and Ben took them back down to the floor]

Alright, rehearsal is every night at 6, just make as many as you’re able, alright? This’ll improve the show tenfold I’m sure!

[magicianoftheworld]

I'll remember!

{ She actually notes this down in a small notepad she got from god knows where }

I'll see you, thank you so so so much again for letting me come!!

{ There's a final giggle before she dashes out. }

{ Energetic children. }