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I have a duster again.

I hope you guys realize how long it took me to type this up.

I need some sort of anti-murphyonic field creator or something because I had to start it over about six times.

It was worth it to announce the coat though. You are awesome, Mercy.

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But would everyone have the same hallucination?

Evocation and Thuamturgy. I'm better at Evocation.

The Deities are capable of mass mind-control. So why not this?

...Evocation and Thuam-towhatsis?

Mass mind-control is something that can be accomplished through magic. It's against the Laws but it's doable. And easier than trying to get everyone to hallucinate the same thing with drugs.

Evocation is the quick and dirty magic using a focus like gouts of fire, or mini-tornadoes or ice darts. And Thaumaturgy is creating a link between an object and a person. Think voodoo doll. Or a tracking spell. There's other kinds like Kinetomancy for energy and movement or Verisimilomancy for illusions. My specialties are evocation and thaumaturgy.

The 'Laws'?

That's ... wow. [ He's fought with and worked with beings with similar powers. In his world, they're called Contractors. They pay for using their powers with an obeisance. But it's against his training to reveal that. Instead, he affects awed surprise. ] So can anyone learn these abilities? Or do they have to be born with them? Naturally gifted?

Laws of Magic. Like don't try to control someone's mind or the wardens try and execute you.

You're born with them usually but they don't manifest until you're a teenager and there are varying degrees of magical ability. Anyone can do a ritual. That's like putting a coin in a vending machine and a set outcome happens but you're usually using something else's power and you have to be careful or that something else might start using you. I see a lot more warlocks who do ritual magic.

...If that's true, the Deities would be at the top of the execution list.

I see. [ Tucking the details away. ] So do you sell spells or potions non-wizards can use? Or is that not something you approve of?

If this were my world, yeah they probably would if they were wizards.

I sell potions occasionally. No love potions though so don't ask.

[ He feigns a bashful smile. ]

No love-potions, sir.

I was more interested in protective spells. Or tracking spells. Against bullies.

[ He uses the word bully. But he means enemy. ]

Tracking against bullies? That seems kind of counter productive. Is someone picking on you?

Just to know if they're nearby.

You might say that. The City has it's share of predators.

[ Hei is one too. But, as always, he's up against stronger opponents. It's in his best interest to utilize all the resources he can get. ]

Hmm, sort of an alarm spell or something? Make you sneeze when someone has ill intentions close by? Most potions only last half an hour to an hour once you drink them. And you'd only be able to do a spell if you had magic already. I guess in my position I'd do a speed potion so I could get away fast or a veil to hide.

A sneeze-alarm might be too much. I'd go off everytime I was in a crowd. [ This is Hei's way of saying no one has perfectly good intentions. ] Especially if people were hit with an immorality curse or something.

A speed potion and veil don't sound too bad. [ They would make nighttime recon easier. ] Is there any way I could use those?

You have to get away that often hmm? I can sell you a thermos of each. The potions would be good for about a week or so veil thermos would be good for about an hour so if you want to divide it up for usefulness feel free. Speed one good for about a mile.

I like the sound of that. I'll take two of each.

How much would it cost?

[ Insert whichever price. ~~Mun doesn't know City currency~~. ]

Groovy. Drop by the Magic Shop tomorrow and I'll have them ready for you.

[Assume he sent you an agreeable price]

All right, sir. Thanks.

Oh! I didn't introduce myself. I'm Li Shenshung. You are?

Sure thing. Glad someone's making use of my services.

Harry Dresden.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Dresden.

[ A rueful smile. ]

And who knows? This might not be the last time I use them.

[ Particularly if the potions are effective. ]

You too Li.

Heh well I hope you don't need em that often but I won't complain about income.

Take care with the speed one. It won't change you physically so if you aren't careful on turns and stuff you could hurt yourself.

[ He nods, as if intently absorbing the advice. Except he's met Contractors with similar abilities. Speedsters relying on hit-and-run tactics to compensate for lack of offensive power. ]

I'll keep that in mind.

It'd be messy running at full-speed and smashing headlong into a pole.

... yeah, messy and gooey. There's a wonderful mental image, try to look where you're going.

I'll be careful, sir.

And thank you.

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filter

Harry does not know how to filter XD

Oh Harry, he'll have to teach you x3

Harry's just happy he can get messages out on these things at this point

We shall teach you the ways of gadgets & gizmos, Sir Dresden

This sounds painful for everyone :)

All the more fun >:3

Harry makes his first personal sale. He is gleeful.

Hei has alot of enemies. Expect recurring visits xD

Harry will gladly be your dru... er potion supplier

Huzzah! His very own dru.... potion dealer on speedial! xD

He's an eighteenth of the way to being a rock star.

Now all he needs is long hair and groupies! \^^/

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