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[fthisgetmecigs]

[ There's a zoom in of orange-red before it moves back to resolve itself into a long-haired man with an eyepatch on his right eye, an unlit cigarette perched on his lips. He sounds slightly agitated when he speaks. ]

Let me get this straight. I got straight up magicked or whatever here to play hero? Didn't ask for this but here we are. If it wasn't for th' fact that I was kinda in mortal-fucking-danger a few minutes before and suddenly not, I'm gonna guess this ain't a hallucination. Feels solid enough.

Anyone want to give me pointers?

[ He seems to be taking this well... Is it suppressed? Is it because he's been through a lot before this? Who can say?

There's a deep sigh. ]

So yeah, before we get to the good shit and someone gives me the cliff-notes...Anyone got a lighter?

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[fthisgetmecigs]

[ Forgive him - He is an idiot. ]

Eh... [ He shrugs. ] I figured it'd be worth th' ask but wasn't expecting anything. [ A pause. ] Thoma? That a friend of yours? Take it you ain't a winter person.

[ He tilts his head a little, thinking it seems like. ] Ice, huh. [ There's a bit of an ironic laugh. ] Of course I come from a place that's always Winter and I got the ability t'make ice. Shit, that's so stupid.

[mistsplitter]

Thoma is indeed a friend, yes. I'm a Spring power holder, so I am gifted with the ability to use the element of wind. It's quite an adjustment, as I am more accustomed to ice back home.

[ But this isn't about her! She's got a newbie to try and help out. ]

I don't believe there is a specific reason how otherworlders become affiliated with a certain element. That may not be the reason why you are a Winter power holder. Though that may actually also be why.

I hope you will be able to get used to these new abilities without much issues.

[fthisgetmecigs]

Maybe I should meet 'em...Get some tips on it. And you said ice back home, did y'have a setup like this back there?

So the assignment is arbitrary. Got it. Ugh, the worst fucking kind of choice.

[ There's a pause for a moment as he thinks if anymore questions to ask. ]

Got any tips for someone tryin' out their abilities? Do I gotta wiggle my fingers or something? Say some magic words?

[mistsplitter]

A setup... It's quite different, but there are some things that are the same.

It's not quite "magic", where I am from. Instead, I would call it more of a... gift, I suppose. One that helped me move forward in forging my own path.

[ That doesn't really say much, though. ]

I find that having a clear mind and a clear image in your head as to what you'd like to do helps. For example, holding out your hand over a glass of water as you imagine freezing it, might be something you can try doing.