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[serpentinthegarden]

Hey people.

[The man in the dark shades waved coolly at the screen as he sat on the edge of a small stone fence. It was freezing cold outside but in spite of the clouds that appeared whenever he spoke Crowley didn't seem to notice.]

We've all been brought here, had our powers taken and dolled out to us again in much smaller pieces... it's inconvenient, like being trapped in a baby walker... or trying to save the universe with your hands tied behind your back.

Point is, I need some volunteers who are skilled with Light magic, Healing magic, Animal magic, Kinetic magic and maybe another Elemental magic user who thinks they would be up to controlling sand. Think of it as training.

Also Angel, meet me on the Inn roof before midnight. Not sure it would work with an angel and a demon but if it does we could use some good luck for the new year.

[He doesn't know about the fireworks. Those are going to be a nice surprise.]

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[bakudan_bambino]

It's not really giving off any heat... [Because holding an actual lightbulb for an extended period of time would likely burn his palms.]

As long as they stay in here, they'll handle the cold better. That, or maybe I'd bring in the healthiest and you can keep them as sort of... insurance plants.

[Gokudera's just standing still, holding onto the ball of light and wondering if he can take his focus off. Probably not.]

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[serpentinthegarden]

I can try to warm it up out here later. Shouldn't take much, just a small fire or two.

[ To him the little burned and frostbitten plant already looked better, a little greener and a bit more alert. The other ones Gokudera attended to seemed to respond as well... to Crowley. To anyone else they would likely still have looked like sad little frostbitten plants. ]

That and a good threat or too should have these plants growing like they should be and if they don't...

[ He smirked an evil laugh. ]

It's right back out into the cold for them!

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[bakudan_bambino]

Mnn as long as this place is somewhat insulated, they'll warm up with enough exposure to the sunlight. What'll be most important is that nothing casts shade on them.

[Gokudera tries to make the light bigger, but he's just making the barrier around it larger, which diffuses it and makes it less intense. It is getting warmer against his palms, but it's also the size of a volleyball.]

I'll take them if you're going to put them in the cold.

[Not that he'll take care of them. He may end up neglecting them, but he wants to test out his green thumb... if he has one.]

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[serpentinthegarden]

It's a greenhouse, once it's warmed up you have to open a window to cool it down.

[ Now it was a magically created greenhouse, crafted with wood and sand turned into glass... so Crowley did find himself looking to the ceiling and wondering if he had remembered to put any windows in. ]

You would want a failure of a plant? Suit yourself.

[bakudan_bambino]

I know, so there's no sense in starting a fire since the heat will build naturally.

[He's not well versed in gardening, but getting to use his magic to help in some capacity feels good. Gokudera lets out a little worn-out sigh and the light and barrier he'd created dissolved into nothing between his hands. Sure, it didn't last long, but he's proud of himself for making something that was useful.]

Just to see if I could bring it back.

[serpentinthegarden]

Fire just to get things started...

[ A beat. ]

And terrify the sprouts into shaping up.

[ Plants weren't huge fans of fire.

Crowley struggled with what to do next as the kid had helped him out and it would actually be the right thing to do... but doing what he was considering clashed with his demonic sensibilities. Eventually he stepped forward and picked up the pot with the plant Gokyudera had been working on to pressed it into his hands. ]

Might as well take this one home. It will never make it in my greenhouse.

[bakudan_bambino]

Start them off with fear?

[Gokudera frowns gently at the thought, then blinks at the plant offered to him. He looks down at it and apologizes gently. After all, he did sort of burn one of its leaves.]

Thanks.

[serpentinthegarden]

Naturally. Its better they learn fear early on.

[ It was his way of dealing with plants. ]

Guess... I should thank you for the help?

[bakudan_bambino]

I feel like that might make the grapes taste more bitter...

[But what does he know? Gokudera's not very invested in how Crowley treats his plants. He's excited about working on his own.]

No, I'm glad for the experience and the opportunity to try out more of my magic. [He gives a small, respectful nod in place of bowing against the plant in his arms.]

[serpentinthegarden]

They better not go bitter if they know what's good for them!

[ He warned and a few of the wiser plants took that threat to heart and made themselves perk up the others were in for a rude shock if they didn't shape up. ]

Oh right, the training.

[ He had forgotten about that angle ]

Well you did that. Lesson's over for now. Better get some rest.

[bakudan_bambino]

[Gokudera can't tell that his plant may be quaking a little. He just dismisses that as his own slight shaking from the cold weather.]

Yeah... sure. Thanks, again.

[And he turns to leave. Going forward, he can just make light for his own plant. If Crowley needs his assistance at any other time, he has his username from the network.]