dreamcrystals | 2nd Card {Voice}

Um. So. I'm glad we figured helping out with the Wizard and all. I just wanted to let everyone know. I have figured a couple of new cards. Gale and Record. I guess with the storms, the winds earlier. And the focus of positive memories with the wizard. It was reminding me of them. I'm not sure if these and Flight, I might be able to use to help out more?

[She pauses here, considering for a moment, as Kero in the background reminds her to be careful. Not that everyone can see, but she gives a nod in response, softly saying that she would.]

If anyone wants, I can show you. I just figure. It's best to let everyone know? I'm still adjusting to being more open about this, but. It seems a lot of people here are used to this. Having magic or some sort of powers. So. It doesn't seem like such a big deal? The same with Kero-chan, I guess. That people know about him now. That's okay. Just -- again, taking some getting used to is all. I'm so used to hiding my magic, having him pretend to be a stuffed toy. Now he doesn't have to. Or, at least. He doesn't have to worry if he says something. Or if he goes around as his True Form. It's like a lion but with wings.

[Kero's voice can be heard piping up 'and I breathe fire and fly. And talk, of course.'

Sakura closes the journal as she turns back to him again.]

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Is magic not all that common where you are from?

Not really that common, no. Most just figure magic is in stories, fairytales or movies or books. Or video games. Not something real. And I don't want to worry my family if they were to find out the truth exactly.

They are supposed to worry about you. Keeping such a secret from them is more detrimental than it is sparing them.

I know they are supposed to worry. I just don't want to add to that.

If I can help it. I mean, I guess they kind of know, a little at least.

Be warned. When you believe that you are not adding to it, you truly are. They worry regardless, only they do not know why they are worried in the first place.

The secretive behavior and the burden of deception are easy enough to spot.

Hm. I mean. I guess they probably might know something is up again? Just not necessarily exactly what it going on? I just know. onii-chan has his work and university. And dad is busy with work.

The point still stands. Their worry will not cease merely because it is "out of sight, out of mind."

I don't mean to worry them. I just. I know dad has some amount of magic now. Onii-chan did before giving it up to help Yukito-san. I just don't want to add to things. I'm handling it.

What if failing to mention it to them also puts them at risk?

I'm not trying to put them at risk. I just figure, the less they know or are involved, the better they are protected. At least in theory. I've tried to be careful. It's not just my dad and brother, but other friends I haven't told either. I do have some that know, but. Kero-chan said to keep it quiet.

[Kero had said in keeping it a secret as best she could. At least back home. She is sure he had his reasons for warning on that.]

This still doesn't seem like sound advice. I will not understand why humans think to keep important matters that involve others close to their hearts.

I figured. Kero-chan probably knew what he was talking about. I'm not entirely alone. Some of my friends know. So I can talk to them. They can help. If I need it. And, I suppose my dad, onii-chan probably know some. I'd be surprised if Yue-san, if Yukito-san didn't talk to onii-chan about some of it, given they're together.

[ There are a lot of words there that Xiao simply doesn't know. Context and meaning is lost on him for the moment. ]

So your companions know but not your own blood relations?

Yes. At least. I guess, they know more. Compared to onii-chan. And dad. So I am not entirely alone in it.

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Sender: Xiao

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