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[lcnternliights]

closed starter for @mikesmagicmuses (arakos) location: the knightclub

Spencer didn't often enjoy spending time at the knightclub - however, they really enjoyed when Arakos was performing, so they made some exceptions. From the outside it maybe seemed like they had a crush - but in actuality, they were just fascinated by her. They had very little talent of their own, and were often drawn to those that did - but that might have been partly due to their vibration sensitivity.

"How long have you been doing that? Playing, I mean," they cocked their head a little. "I've seen you in here before, but you seem like you're really good at it."

[mikesmagicmuses]

Arakos was taking a short pause between songs, and was about to start another when Spencer got her attention. “Oh, about…“ She pursed her lips and tapped her chin in exaggerated thought. ”A thousand years or so?” She glanced around and leaned in conspiratorially. “Well, more like nine hundred eighty seven, but who's counting, you know?” She grinned, her pointed teeth flashing as she chuckled to herself. If she really had that much experience, all the small flubs she'd made in the song just now wouldn't have been there. “You flatter me, sweetie. What's your name?”

[lcnternliights]

Oh no - that sounds extremely frustrating, Jovi frowned a little. She just wanted something to help pass the time, but the way things were going it sounded like more trouble than it was worth. What kinds of things would you rather go do? I might know people who could help with that. I know tons of different supernaturals. While it maybe wasn't the most ethic was to go about things, Owen had a point - he'd learn way more by doing rather than reading. She continued hovering out of excitement, eyes bright. Oh that sounds so good ohmigod - I'm gonna be so full of energy after too between the sugar and the caffeine.

[mikesmagicmuses]

It's definitely irritating, Owen sighed, mentally and physically. I've been thinking about asking Cooper, the jewelry store enchanter guy, for some kind of future hypothetical apprenticeship, but I've also been looking into witchcraft. He knew he had a decent amount of latent magical energy, but since it hadn't manifested as any specific abilities, he'd have to figure out how to harness it himself. If you've got connections, I won't say no to some good networking. His smile split wider into a grin - Jovi's excitement was always infectious. I'll probably get my usual, but I might snag a sip of yours later, if that's okay.

[lcnternliights]

"I don't know if that matters much - I won't feel it anyway - or is it more like the rejection might actually fuck me up?" Halen would be lying if he said he wasn't excited at the prospect. While he visited Ludwig often, and not only for your standard check ups, he hadn't ever asked for any sort of modifications since he was very little. "What've you got to work with? Anything that will let me fly?" It was the first time he said out loud what he wanted most out of any other ability. Of course teleporting like Jackie would be cool, but that felt too far out of reach. A pair of wings, however? Maybe not so much."

[mikesmagicmuses]

Now that the prospect of actionable experimentation was in sight, Ludwig snapped into full science mode. “Oh, it absolutely could fuck you up. Backfires from magical organs are much more dangerous zhan otherwise. I had one subject with a fire-based transplant who spontaneously combusted after an hour or so.” That had resulted in the most expensive pile of ash Ludwig had ever had to sweep up. “Parts zhat would allow magical flight and hovering are finicky and hard to come by, and wings are much harder to transplant zhan you might think. You have to properly layer and integrate an entirely new series of muscles,” he said, giving his own wings a flap for emphasis. “Most of what I have on hand right now would give more passive effects, like temperature resistance, or enhanced sense of smell. If you want something more robust, you'd have to help me wrangle zhe bureaucracy to make a specific request, or wait to see if we get lucky with whoever comes across my table next.”

[ofdyinglights]

"Because my brain while hungover is still faster than most people's on a normal day," Zarina replied easily, not trying to sound arrogant or smug, but simply stating a fact. Looking over at Arakos, she raised her eyebrows at the other woman before slowly glancing down at her cleavage and then back up again. "I do like them, but I would like to not die between them," she quipped before sighing. "Fine. Just don't suffocate me." With that, she shrunk down and let her wings out, fluttering over to Arakos's chest.

[mikesmagicmuses]

Almost as if to prove Zarina's point, it took Arakos until she'd already shrunk down to register what was happening. “Wait, oh my god, seriously? This is gonna be so funny, let's go.” She pulled her shirt front down even lower to let Zarina get herself situated. “I'm not wearing a bra, so what they get up to is not my business. Just watch yourself.” She walked only slightly more carefully than normal as she exited the bedroom.

[ofdyinglights]

WHERE: University of Magic at Dallas WHO: Owen Bowen ( @mikesmagicmuses )

"I can't tell if I'm more sad or relieved that they suddenly dropped that class from the curriculum," Anastasia pondered out loud as she walked next to Owen. She didn't usually talk much, but she had found that in the company of people who talked even less, she was able to drive conversation. "It was cool, but I was not looking forward to doing that assignment. I don't think I even understand what the assignment was."

[mikesmagicmuses]

Owen sighed and shook his head in agreement as Anastasia spoke. “I'm r-r-really getting sick of… all the uncert-tainty.” There always seemed to be something going on to mess up the new curriculum. The latest culprit had been the third in a series of fae teachers who seemingly got bored and left with minimal notice. “At this point I'm… willing to do any assignm-ment if it… means getting my credits arl-already.” He paused and thought for a moment. "If you have t-trouble next time, I... might be able to tr-try to help out."

[ofdyinglights]

WHERE: The Knightclub WHO: Arakos Kaltora ( @mikesmagicmuses )

"Hey gorgeous," Minnie greeted as she approached Arakos after her set, holding out a fresh drink for her. In her head, she could already hear her friends telling her that she was making poor choices, but as per usual, that did not deter her in any way. She was well aware of the fact that her taste in women was disastrous. "You free tonight?"

[mikesmagicmuses]

Arakos slung her guitar over her shoulder as she climbed down from the stage after her set. She noticed the drink being offered to her before she noticed who was holding it. "I'm never 'free,' sweetheart, but alcohol's as good a payment as any." She winked, touching Minnie's hand a bit longer than she needed to as she took the drink, and downing half of it in one go. "Where were you thinking?"

[kelplovercooper]

"Heirloom," Cooper offered up, there wasn't any judgement in his tone, willing to be patient for Owen to decide what words to use. "Well at the very least nothing has activated it on it's own," he mused out loud. Sometimes he wondered if they should make an effort to track down Owen's magical relative, but he'd never asked so Cooper kept that thought to himself. Picking up the small figure he nodded, "You've gotten better at detecting magic," turning it this way and that his brow furrowed, "Hmmm, I'm leaning towards this being an ability enchantment, though we may have to head outside to test it, if you have time of course."

[mikesmagicmuses]

Owen could feel his face flush slightly at the praise, and he hoped his freckles could hide it. "Classes are teaching me usef-f-ful things, can you b...believe it?" He grinned. With how expensive college was he'd better be learning useful stuff by now. "Yeah, I have time. I was... wasn't about to just drop... it off and r-run." Owen liked spending time with Cooper; he was knowledgeable, and his line of work led to a lot of interesting things and situations. "L-lead the way."

[ofdyinglights]

"да, папа!" Jackie said in response to Sasha's instruction, feeling around in the carpet for any small parts that may have been obscured from their vision, coming up with a few and dutifully placing them on the table. Having done that, she looked back down and resumed tinkering with Snaps as she happily continued their conversation. "So you're working at the club tonight? Does that mean папа один [Papa One] is gonna spend his night at the lab? I've noticed he usually does when you're working."

[mikesmagicmuses]

As Jackie picked up her clutter, Sasha continued into the kitchen and started putting the groceries away. At this nickname, they flinched slightly and glanced around as if expecting Ludwig to suddenly teleport back home from the lab. "Do not let him hear you call him this." The marginal facial movements corrected themselves back to his usual stoic expression. "да, most likely. He used to visit while I work, but less often now. I had to kick him out once," he said matter-of-factly, but with a tinge of affection at the memory.

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ 🥀 ] what are your muse’s standards for a romantic partner? are they realistic? why do they have these standards? (Arakos >8D)

Arakos has zero standards for sexual partners cause she's a slut and likes to have fun, but zero standards for romantic partners cause she doesn't even think about that. It's the vulnerability and commitment issues again folks, I'm sensing a pattern here 🤔

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ 🏉 ] would you say your muse lives up to their potential? are they trying to, or could they care less? [owen]

Owen is definitely trying to live up to his fullest potential. Not everyone is as patient with him as his friends are, so he's trying to prove that he is smart by going through the whole college thing.

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ 🧬 ] how important is family to your muse? [sasha]

He will absolutely kill to keep his family safe, blood-related or not. There's not a lot he wouldn't do, really, but he's working on his self-value and trying to think of himself first at all.

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ 💀 ] does your muse tend to blame themselves or others? [arakos]

Oh absolutely others. Arakos has never done anything wrong, ever, in her entire life.

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ 📖 ] does your muse keep a diary or journal? what do they, or would they, write in a journal? [ludwig]

Ludwig keeps a hell of a lot of research notes, organized in ways only he understands. He also carries around a pocketbook in case someone or something interesting happens.

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ 🚌 ] what haunts your muse? is there any event in your muse’s past that they can’t move past? [owen]

Honestly Owen had a pretty nice and normal life before The Revelation, and doesn't have any specific event-based trauma.

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ 🌊 ] does your muse have any specific fears? is there a reason why they fear these things? [arakos]

Arakos is super cool and chill and doesn't afraid of anything (except vulnerability, and commitment, and lack of control)

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ ✈️ ] does your muse like to travel? have they travelled in the past? where would they like to go? [sasha]

Sasha traveled around a lot while he was still in the circus, and he's definitely come a long way from his hometown in Russia. After the culture shock of America, he's really enjoyed settling down in Dallas with Ludwig. He'd definitely visit Russia again if he felt like he was safe to

[mikesmagicmuses]

[ ⛓ ] has your muse ever felt trapped? by what? [ludwig]

Ludwig just wants to advance the cause of science as much as possible, but he's trapped by silly things like “morality” and “social conventions” :/