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[a_cute_batata]

WHO: Luz Noceda
WHERE: Network
WHEN: 5/18
WHAT: Luz reacts to her new regains!

Video UN: linda_bruja


Does this happen often? I've been here a few days and I have the owl staff! He was in a freezer, with little hat and scarf and everything!

I mean, its technically not mine, but the person who it does belong to...um, is probably not able to use it right now, so I'll be taking care of it! I missed you Owlbert!

If you guys see anyone zipping around, it's probably just me!

[In the forest/ OTA]

Despite what she said, Luz was actually not flying Owlbert around where anyone could see her easily. She knew that it was lucky that she had him to begin with, and she had to be careful. The last thing she wanted was anyone to confiscate the staff, especially when it didn't really belong to her anyway.

For right now though, Luz is keeping low to the ground, getting some flying in. She missed this, being able to have her powers and being able to use them, since this place seemed to put a damper on that. At least here, with no one around, she could mess around all on her own. Hiding her magical abilities made her feel more and more depressed about being here so long.


[Cafe/OTA]

She thought with the latest regain, she'd actually be feeling pretty good. Then she got one other regain, taped onto the bathroom mirror. She's hastily grabbed it before Eda could see, putting it into her hoodie, her heart sinking a little when she saw it, but holding it close.

Now that she was away from everyone, she unfolded the picture and stared at the three people there who she was missing.

Willow, with her sweet enthusiasm and good vibes. Gus, smart as a whip and always willing to lend a hand when he could.

And Amity. Her Hermosa. Gentle. Strong. Wonderful.

Luz couldn't help dabbing her eyes, missing each of them and unable to hide it right now.

Comments

video; un: imahoot

[traaaaaash]

Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean, "zipping around"?

Re: video; un: imahoot

[a_cute_batata]

Doesn't Hunter do this?

You know. Flying.

[traaaaaash]

Oh. That thing can fly?

Well. Guess I shouldn't be surprised, given what you've told me about that place you're from.

[a_cute_batata]

Yes. He certainly can! You might even say that he'll warm up to you, specifically!

[Boy, it might be hard to NOT have Owlbert see Eda as she was right now, and her not recognize him. Or would ne not be affected? It was REALLY hard to tell which way it would go].

At least you don't think I'm lying to you. There's a LOT of magic going on in this world.

Video; un: ecraig

[fiddlestick]

Eheh, he was in the freezer? That poor little guy! At least he had some winter clothes from the sound of it...

[Sounds hecking cute though]

It happens sometimes, yeah. My staff was just in a closet though.

Re: Video; un: ecraig

[a_cute_batata]

As long as he was still a wand form, he's ok! Though I wonder why they'd choose a freezer.

[Oh, Luz almost died when she saw him, girl can't help it].

So question. You've seen Hunter with his staff. Does he fly with it?

[fiddlestick]

It's hard to say. These things seem to appear in random places, honestly.

[Is it spirit realm shenanigans? Most likely]

Hunter? I don't know, I haven't seen him flying. But it's not like I watch him 24/7.

[a_cute_batata]

Huh. Weird. At least they dressed him warmly then.

I see. Dang. Well, does anyone around here fly?

In the forest

[hootheart]

Tiera also likes to spend some time in the forest. For once, neither of her owl siblings is with her, and she's flying under her own power, gliding through the trees with a pair of ghostly green wings faintly sprouting from her shoulders. She notices the other shape, and starts in surprise to see that it's a whole staff instead of another owl. Landing on a nearby branch, she lets out a confused hoot, trying to call out to either the owl staff or its rider.

Re: In the forest

[a_cute_batata]

"Hmm?"

Luz hears the hoot and pauses, slightly moving higher until she spotted the girl from before, where she saw Hunter and that long haired girl die.

"Oh, hi! I remember you!"

Luz rises up until she finds a branch sturdy enough for her and hops off the staff. It reverts into Owlbert, who hops onto Luz's shoulder and also gives a hoot greeting.

[hootheart]

Tiera looks slightly surprised at seeing the transformation, but lets out a few more cheerful hoots towards Owlbert. She's kind of curious as to what his deal is, but won't pry!

"Also remember," agrees Tiera, using her phone app once more. "New companion?" She gestures at Owlbert.

[a_cute_batata]

Luz was similarly surprised at the girl's own transformations, but thanks to the Boiling Isles takes all of this in stride. After all, things being not quite human was not a shock anymore.

Not when you've seen a demon walking around that taught music.

"Uh huh! This is Owlbert! I know him from back home! Guess I'm taking care of him until his true owner remembers who he is!"

picture; un: GoldenGuard

[cardinalrule]

[Leave it to Luz to casually drop that she now has a magical bird she can use to fly. Well, he's been here several months and Flapjack's palisman status hasn't put him in any danger, even with Bruno knowing, so maybe it's okay that people start to put two and two together....?

If someone from the Emperor's Coven shows up he'll deal with it. It's fine.

Anyways, he'll send a text to Luz. It isn't any actual text though, it's just a picture of Flapjack wearing the tiny gold scarf Mirabel knitted for him. Look at that cuteness!! He's so adorable and frankly it's some good self-case dressing his emotional support bird up, and Flapjack looks very proud of how dapper he is.]

Re: picture; un: GoldenGuard

[a_cute_batata]

[Huh. She got a text. From...the Golden Guard? When she opens the attachment, her eyes go wide, and she actually staggers back with a squeal].

So cute! It burns!

[Luz immediately sent an attachment of her own: Owlbert in a bowler hat, with Luz being chased by a toy shop cashier in the background, holding a toy man who seemed to be missing an essential part of his dapper outfit].

[cardinalrule]

[Oh Titan it's been like two minutes and she's already committing a crime, he should not be surprised at this.

... It is kind of funny, though.

He'll send another photo of Flapjack. This time he's removed the scarf and tried to put his cloak on him. It's obviously too big for Flapjack though, so he's drowning adorably in it.]

[a_cute_batata]

[It's not her fault clerks got angry if you happen to innocently remove a piece of an accessory to put on a Palisman to pose with! She was going to put it back]!

Aww! Look at him wearing that cloak!

[This takes a few minutes, but Luz finally manages to send another owl selfie, this time with Owlbert making a nest in her hair and her making a goofy face].

video; un: seeingtheworld

[schoolingfish]

I found my own herding staff in a pond, so apparently stuff from our worlds shows up sometimes.

[He shows her his staff.]

Re: video; un: seeingtheworld

[a_cute_batata]

Hey, cool! I'm glad that you found it!

What does it do? Just look cool?

[schoolingfish]

Pretty much! Back home I used it to herd animals on my parents' farm, but here it's mostly just a souvenir of home.

video: UN: trienemybest

[droptheious]

...You zip around on a staff?

Re: video: UN: trienemybest

[a_cute_batata]

By zip around, I mean fly. And yes, it is pretty awesome.

[droptheious]

How does it fly? Does it have any means of propulsion? How do you deal with drag?

In the Forest

[findingways]

There had been a lot going on lately, and Moana is still trying to deal with all of it. While she'd known that things were going to start getting stranger since the Libra app appeared on her phone, she realizes that she hasn't been quite as prepared as she thought she was. And somehow there was still school on top of everything, and she just needed a moment to breathe.

The forest had seemed like a quiet spot to try and sort her thoughts, but as she came across a river, she remembered something that she also hadn't really had a chance to process yet, not since it first happened. But as she held up a hand and concentrated, the water in the river seemed to move with her, and she knew that it hadn't been just a coincidence that time.

So what started out as just a walk to clear her head turned into a sudden practice of her new ability, seeing how much control she had over the water.

Re: In the Forest

[a_cute_batata]

Luz hadn't expected anyone to be here, nor that it would be Moana, of all people. When she heard someone shuffling about though, she was quick to get off the staff and it reverted back to Owlbert, who took his time shimmying up her shoulder and give her an affectionate peck. She smiled, then quietly peered out to see who was making that noise.

Spotting the back of her (the long, luscious hair was pretty noticeable, Luz was going to say hi when she noticed exactly what Moana was doing. Staying quiet, she sat down and just watched for the moment, seeing how well controlled she was.

[findingways]

So far Moana found that she could raise a fair amount of water from the river, as well as sending it crashing down. That did take a good bit of concentration, though. Thinking for a moment, she's struck with a bit of inspiration and raises some of the water again before sending it lashing out like a whip.

With a grin, she cheers, "Yes!" But the motion of her hand sends the water flying upwards.