plot drop 9
location: cardinal hill carnival and fun fair
their hands are stuffed in their jacket as they wander around the carnival, trying to figure out what they want to do next. levi had already ridden most of the rides, they weren't sure if they wanted to get food or go on one again. lemonade didn't sound appealing to them right now and they already had their rite of passage dessert; a funnel cake with strawberries on top.
they pass by several carnie games as they ponder their decision, but suddenly a chill runs down their spine and their head snaps up. their magic is gone. immediately, levi wonders how long their magic has been missing for and if they've only just noticed it now. they had gotten used to the constant buzzing of magic in their body, it felt as natural as breathing. but this, this felt different. it felt unnerving and discomforting.
they look around the carnival, noticing that there's not as many people around. the once crowded fair is now uncharacteristically empty, the only people levi can hear are distant shouts. they hear a scream and they whip their head toward the sound, spotting a few people running away from the gravitron.
with that, levi moves slightly closer to the ride and plants themself firmly down on a bench, determined to see what the chaos is about.
it's not long before the police and emergency services arrive, and levi catches a glimpse of a body bag being hauled out of the gravitron. as they watch their posture tightens, fists clenching and unclenching in an attempt to relieve some stress. the buzz of their magic is back, but they can't help but feel a pit in their stomach at what they just witnessed.
"what is going on?" they whisper to themself.