fourth entry ⊗ magical inquiries

[flamekthunder]

Sender: Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: Sealing and Teleportation Magic

I have two inquiries to those who are familiar with magic.

RE: SEALING MAGIC
I'd like to know if anyone knows a way to cast some kind of sealing or restraining magic on an accessory or item that could be used to suppress one's own magic or curse. If need a more specific situation, an emergency case where one's powers are running out of control and needs to be contained. The ideal goal would be that it could affect nightmare energy, but that might be more difficult without further knowledge.

[He is definitely asking for specific reasons, but good thing there have been several occasions where things went wildly out of control last month that it won't seem too random.]


RE: TELEPORTATION MAGIC
Similarly, I wish to create some kind of portal that would allow me to easily traverse between my home and other locations that I currently own with potential to add on in the future. [Because it's about time he just accepts he owns these dogs and getting to the Corgi Tree and the Flowers home more instantaneously would be ideal. Though already future proofing? What could he be considering...] Ideally it would be a door with a function to change the location.

This might be a complicated request, if it's even possible, but even just information on how it might work will be appreciated.

[He'll get his portal door one way or another—]

Thank you.

Comments

[mysophobic]

[ Ah. The explaining bit is always so...difficult for him. ]

Well in my world my powers are more along the lines of a curse? So...if we use them too much we sometimes lose control and can turn into monsters.

[ This is fine. ] I'm not going to let that happen here, if I can help it, but it would be nice to know if there was a way to...stop me? If I do turn into a monster.

[flamekthunder]

[...This is sounding very close to Phantom who he's asking about this for, so this person would definitely benefit if something is made.]

Are there no current methods? Short of killing you I assume.

[mysophobic]

[ Shigeru winces on his end before letting out a shaky sigh. ]

Yes that's right. The only way I've ever heard or seen of a fully transformed phrobiest being taken down was by...fatal wounds.

[flamekthunder]

[As he thought. And he knows that was fairly direct, but he's not really one to mince his words for matters like this.]

What would lead up to the lack of control? Does nightmare energy affect this any?

[mysophobic]

Well it's more of an emotional and stressed out type of situation? At least from the two times I've...experienced it. Phrobiests who use their powers too frequently tend to feel the effects as well, but not to the point that I have. [ Though now that the nightmare energy has been brought up, he's actually even more worried?! ]

I think nightmare energy might affect it. I haven't personally experienced or been affected by that here. What...what is it? Does it happen often or is it some weird type of affect that this place causes?

[flamekthunder]

[.....Hoo boy. A lot of questions he wants to ask, but he'll take things one at a time.]

Nightmare energy is just another form of dreamotion energy, however as its namesake, it's solely based off nightmares. It's more destructive, volatile, and corrupts those exposed to it, and just like dreamotion, any individual can create it. However, it's only dangerous if you're exposed to it in great amounts and for extended periods of time. Having a nightmare or two will produce an insignificant amount, but were you to have nightmares every day then the worse it is.

[mysophobic]

Oh I see. I never even considered that a possibility. I...have had a few nightmares since arriving here? But nothing like you've said. Is there a way to...keep nightmares from happening? I mean like magically or something like that?

[flamekthunder]

As of this moment, no. However it's not impossible something could be developed.

Until then, the only best suggestion I can give is to make sure you have support from others, using positive dreamotion energy, and ask for help if you feel troubled. Keeping things bottled in won't help and only make matters worse.

[...Like he's one to talk—]

I would also suggest visiting the Mikotoba clinic and ask if you could have some Glowing Dawn flowers. They can help repel nightmare energy to some degree.

[mysophobic]

Well everyone here seems super friendly and nice so the support isn't a problem. [ It's having that support know that he turns into an eldritch terror monster that's the problem... ]

Yes you're right! Talking to people about your problems is definitely the better alternative, especially in this case. I'm not very good at it but there's always a time to learn and grow, right? [ They're both ones to talk. ]

Dawn flowers. Okay. I'll remember that. I was thinking of taking up a position there anyway. Or, well, at least asking if they needed help. Healing and medical aid is my specialty.

[flamekthunder]

Sounds like you're already moving in the right direction. As long as you keep those precautions and remain aware, you should be all right until we figure this out.

You also said earlier that the real threat is if you overuse your powers, correct? What are they exactly?

[This "phrobiest."]

[mysophobic]

I'm really grateful for you going through all the trouble to find this out. Not just for me but for anyone else who might be affected in the same way. I'm sure people really appreciate it! If there's anything I can do to repay you...I'm a good cook and I can clean too. So if you ever need help with anything like that, feel free to message me!

[ But, ah, his powers...how does he really explain them. ]

My powers are a bit...weird, I guess. I can basically break down or reform things on a subatomic level? I can heal pretty much any kind of wound, barring those that are fatal. The problem is that when I use them something called a 'gate' appears and the more strain and stress we're under the more our gates deteriorate. This deterioration leads to...death, usually, but sometimes we turn into monsters.

[flamekthunder]

None of that is necessary. Being able to prevent or stop any of these cases is more than enough. However I'll keep it in mind.

Feel free to read any of the replies and suggestions that have been given so far and contact them personally if you feel up to it.

[He can't really say he's being completely selfless in his goals, either, so would feel a bit weird accepting such thanks. But he won't fully reject out of courtesy.

But reading that "break down or reform things on a subatomic level" makes him stiffen as it only reminds him a certain thing back home and that certain thing wasn't that great. While it doesn't make his opinion of Shigeru negative, he's even more pensive as he ekes out more info.]

So as long as you don't over strain yourself, these gates can be managed.

What happens if you turn into a monster?

[mysophobic]

I know it's not necessary, but you're being so nice and understanding so it's only natural I offer my assistance or something in return!

But you're right. Straining myself often doesn't help either. I've been taking it easy here, thankfully. [ The replies fall short when he's suddenly asked that question though. Shigeru doesn't like talking about it, but he knows this man is just trying to help him and doesn't mean anything by it. But it still gets him to pause and wince a little on his end. ]

Well, I sometimes can't remember what exactly happens. I do know that I turn into something less human-looking and there's a lot of miasma. I also lose consciousness, I think. Something else takes over...which might explain why I don't remember much. It's like being trapped in your own mind only able to watch what your body is doing, without having the power to stop it, I guess?

RETROACTIVE PRIVATE [to when he started asking about Shigeru's powers]

[flamekthunder]

[....So very similar to Phantom.

He can sense Shigeru's unease and he's well aware that he's asking more personal and uncomfortable questions. But while he'll be considerate, Eustace will not shy away from asking the pressing—and in this case necessary—questions.]

And your powers...what happens? You mention you use your ability for healing, but I doubt that would be dangerous to have loss of control over.

[Subtly hinting that he suspects there's something more to Shigeru's abilities than have already been said.]

[ooc: i realized belatedly that Eustace would have kept these questions locked to private ljajf]

[mysophobic]

[ It's awkward and uncomfortable mostly because he's used to being treated like a ticking time bomb back home, and a monster, so there's a lot for him to ease into with regards to his own built-in compulsions to keep quiet about such things. He knows that people here aren't going to judge him automatically, but there's always the chance that they will. ]

Well...my powers can break down and reform things at a subatomic level. So it's not the reforming that's the problem when I lose control it's the...breaking down part since it can affect organic and inorganic things.

[ He's sure Eustace can put two and two together on the major problems this is going to cause. He doesn't exactly mention that when he turns there are black shadow tendrils that disintegrate anything they touch. ]

[flamekthunder]

[......This is. Exactly as he feared. To think he'd actually meet someone with the same powers as Diaspora...

He rubs his brows, thinking how to handle this. At least this is just an individual person and.... ....]

How big of an area do your powers affect? does it require a direct touch or can it affect a larger area?

[mysophobic]

[ The area of effect, ah. Well, that's a hard thing to really pinpoint. ]

I guess that would depend on the phrobiest and their power. For me, it doesn't require direct touch, but I definitely need to see the object I'm working on if it's far away. But I can also work up close and if it's in my grasp then the manipulation is immediate. [ But that's when he's in control. ]

It's a bit...different when I lose control though. I...I guess I get these black tendrils that can reach pretty far and those contain my powers as well. So they can affect a large area.

[flamekthunder]

[...Yep, Shigeru is bumping up pretty high on his priority list.]

How many times have you lost control in the past?

[mysophobic]

Three times at the most. But the circumstances were...they were bad so I...I couldn't really help it.

[ He doesn't want to go into those details at all. Shigeru still has nightmares about Jern specifically so he'd rather not talk about the man if he doesn't have to. ]

[flamekthunder]

[He can sense the hesitation and he also realizes he's hitting very personal territory. But he has to push just a little.]

I know it's a difficult topic, but the more I know, the better I can help you better prepare in case something happens.

[He's still uncertain if he should let him know he's familiar with having such a threat, but he refrains for now, not wanting to cause undue stress or worry on Shigeru's part.]

Of course if it's something that would likely never happen here, then you don't have to say anything. I've gotten the basic gist of it at least.

[mysophobic]

[ It's very personal Eustace!! You can't just go and ask someone about their very traumatic experiences, god!! ]

It won't! I...I mean I don't think it will. The situations that caused it to happen...things like that don't seem to happen here, so...

[ So it's probably nothing to worry about, right? ]

[flamekthunder]

[It's important!! He doesn't want another Diaspora—]

Nightmare energy is still something you'll need to consider.

[Way to dump cold water onto the poor boy.]

[mysophobic]

[ Listen. Shigeru will be fine...maybe? He's fine. Everything is fine. ]

I-I know! I...I'm going to try my best to not let it get to me but having nightmares is something I can't really help!!

[ Maybe if he just talked about his traumas and worked through it he probably could, but he doesn't want to!!! ]

You don't have to worry about me. I'll be fine here as long as I just don't get super stressed out?

[flamekthunder]

[Not convinced and for the very reasons Shigeru is not wanting to do!! But also, understandable. Eustace also realizes he can't "nag" on the poor guy too much as that won't help matters, either, so he'll ease up a little.]

I'll hold you to it, and I'll make sure we work out a power suppressant for you. Just don't keep anything to yourself if you do feel stressed. If you've made any friends or met other people you can trust, let them know.

Worst case you can contact me if you have concerns.

[He doesn't really expect himself as a top candidate since this is the first time they talked, but sometimes a third person is easier to reach out to than those closest.]

[mysophobic]

I will. And thank you again...for all of this. If anything feels off I'll let you know.

[ Even if he is coming off a bit strong Shigeru doesn't blame the other man. At least not there's someone here who's actively looking into how to prevent him from turning in the worst-case scenarios. ]