19th Spell ~ [Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[ Finally, Merlin addresses the network after coming back to the City. Those who knew him before might notice that he's gotten a bit older and, if you're perceptive, that there's definitely some added weariness to his eyes. But it's not quite that noticeable, either. ]

The City's the same as always, I see. But I guess a week doesn't really change that much.

Dancing's at least a pretty nice curse.

I don't know how many of you knew I was gone, but I'm back now. Have been for a while, actually. Who's still here and how are you doing?

Oh, and apparently Christmas coming up soon? We don't celebrate that back home so... I'm a bit curious what it's like. But I'll find out, won't I?

[ A pause, followed by a cheeky grin. ]

Maybe I should be worried about it? This is the City.

Comments

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Nah, I can see it.

[harrydresden]

Most magical time of year for most kids. Heck Santa supposedly squeezes himself down chimneys and rides a flying sleigh etc. Not all accurate but the big guy is plenty magical.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

He... squeezes himself down chimneys?

[harrydresden]

That's how the story goes. "Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;"

[destinedtobeunpopular]

That's... one way to get into a house, I suppose.

[harrydresden]

Well when the doors locked there aren't many options that don't involve property damage. Although it is actually kind of impressive that he would have magic left after crossing a threshold uninvited. I wonder if children's expectations count as invites.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[ Perks. ]

You need invites?

[harrydresden]

Well, if you cross a well established threshold without one you leave most of your magic at the door. Which is usually good for the people inside. Harder to get dead fast, and keeps spirits and vampires and stuff out.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

That's unfamiliar to me.

[harrydresden]

Uh... so can vampires and ghosts just mosey in then?

[destinedtobeunpopular]

We... don't have so many of them, never heard of vampires, but, yeah, I suppose.

[harrydresden]

That's... a little terrifying. I base most of my wards on my threshold and it's saved my life a couple times. I swear I felt one here. This whole new world thing is screwing with my brain.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Yeah, we have to get used to reacting to strange noises, I suppose.

[harrydresden]

That... is not a problem. It also explains why the curses can make it past the threshold even warded to the gills.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

I'm pretty sure they also just have really strong magic.

[harrydresden]

Which is disturbing on a lot of levels.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Yeah. A bit...