video; un: dellacacy

[sos_pilot]

Uh, hey all my party peeps. I was kinda hoping to ask for some advice, if you've got any to spare?

Back at that masquerade - major fun, by the way, would do again - we all got second magic, right? I was all, like, score, more magic! Except then I learned my second magic was... dark magic. Hexes, curses, shadow manipulation...

Here's the deal. Back home? I know one person one did all that jazz - especially the shadow stuff - and she's straight up evil... Magica De Spell. One of the worst people ever. I mean, if she ever came here? I'd be giving her nonstop punches to the face. I can give you more deets if you need, but trust me, she's called The Shadow Queen for a reason. Sooo learning that I can now do the stuff she does? Kinda made me feel icky all over. Like, I've never heard of someone using curses for good. Even the idea of using it on my enemies just ruffles my feathers.

But I know that's, like, super prejudiced and stuff! And I also know there's probably a ton of you with dark magic who do awesome work with it! So that's what I'm asking for - how to use my dark magic for good, besides fighting bad guys. I know I'll never turn into Evil De Stupidface no matter what, but, still, every little bit helps. Just whack me with the common sense bat ya'll have.

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[sos_pilot]

Yeah, that's the logical answer. And I know it, I swear I do. It's just... hard for that to sink in, I guess.

[leicesters]

Ah, so you needed a second opinion to tell you what you already knew? No harm in that.

[sos_pilot]

... It's been a while since I've had people I can ask advice for. Or talk to in general. So, yeah... hearing it from other people does help.

[leicesters]

Happy to help, in that case! I've successfully carried out my wicked dark mage deed for the day.

[sos_pilot]

... Hang on, does this mean YOU have shadow magic?

[leicesters]

Uh... Yes? That's what I've been saying from the beginning.

[sos_pilot]

I thought you were just trolling me and trying to ruffle my feathers.

... But I'll admit, I never claimed to be the sharpest tool in the shed.

[leicesters]

[A laugh.] No, no, it's the truth. Although admitting that sort of thing around here tends to earn a fair amount of mistrust, so to get the opposite reaction is refreshing, I have to say.

[sos_pilot]

I'm a trusting sort of person, even when I shouldn't be. What can I say? I just like making friends.

[leicesters]

Likewise. [About making friends, at least. The trusting part not so much.] I guess I'll just have to burden you with the terrible curse of being friends with me.

[sos_pilot]

Somehow, I think I'll manage. It may not be easy, but I don't give up.