hisdarkmark | Thirty-Fourth Hex [Voice/Action]

[Draco Malfoy was starting to go a bit stir-crazy. After four straight days of snow, then cold, then more snow, and more cold, he had realized that staying in the confines of House 25 wasn't doing him any good. Hence today he's decided to head to the Battle Dome and test his programming skills. He's gotten pretty good at it, he likes to think.

When his journal clicks on, anyone viewing it will get a good glance of the front of a large manor.]

So...you really can recreate anything, can't you. [He's going to go ahead and walk down the path toward the front door of the house, and as he enters into the front hall he's going to continue talking to the village at large. This may just be a test to see if he can continue communication inside a simulation.]

How are the rest of you coping with the snow we've received over the last few days? I'd like a few back-up plans in case this doesn't serve to satisfy. At least when it was warm I could fly a bit, but this is starting to get ridiculous.

[And he's going to turn down the halls, wandering through the maze that is the manor with the ease of someone so familiar with the area. There are the sounds of other footsteps behind him, but if he hears them he doesn't seem to care.]

What's next, anyway? They've left us alone for a while...may as well start to prepare for something big to come. What are the chances they've grown bored with us? New Feathers. You might be the next targets. You ought to have a fair warning.

[His attention's drawn away from the journal then as the footsteps stop, and he finds himself facing a masked figure.] I was wondering when you'd turn up. [And he's withdrawing his wand, closing the journal. Though the picture's no longer available, the last thing heard is the sound of a spell firing off and ricocheting around the room.

[Though he'll stay in the chamber for the full allotted hour, he will be taking a break between enemies appearing and after his hour's up to answer anyone who's contacted him via journals. People are also free to find him in the main lobby of the Battle Dome as well after his simulation's over.]

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She's been using it since our first year. [Don't mind him, he actually sounds a bit fond.] It never grows old in its ability to be useful, though I imagine she can change the size of the flame at ease. I've never really given that particular spell much thought. You've a point though, I didn't even think about another power outage. I'll have to talk to her and see what she thinks...if she's willing to give out badges, she can give out flames.

Thank you. The Manor's been in our family for ages.

She's exceptional at magic I must say. It's rather amazing. If she can change the size...we could essentially make back ups for people's houses in theory. I-I'm not sure how long the spells lasts or even how much energy it takes for her to use it. [ The last thing he would want is for her to tire herself to a point that's dangerous after all. ]

You're welcome. But it's just like castle for me and my own family. The memories one must have there. [ Albeit all of his are more or less traumatizing to say the least. But he's gotten to make tons of less scar induced ones over the years. ] If walls could talk I do wonder what the castle's would say.

Brightest witch of our age. Much brighter than several of our elders as well. But don't tell her I said that. [Not that she can't hear this conversation...] Believe me, she'd rather strain herself in efforts to help than worry about her own well-being. She knows her limits. That's who Hermione is.

Probably all of the things you wouldn't want them to say. I didn't realize you were raised in a castle. [Suddenly Helios just became more interesting.]

[ He chuckles in response. ] I swear I won't. Ah, yes, well whatever help she would need...I can certainly pitch in if need be. N-No need for her to have to strain herself, even if-if she's very capable.

[ He considers that. All the things that have happened in the castle. ]You're probably right..

But yes! A bit unorthodox for this day and age but it really wasn't all that different from a regular house.

I'll bring it up to her and see. Reckon she likes you enough...you match her intellectually. In fact she might be thrilled to have someone so enthusiastic. [I.E. it's hard for Draco to really know what Hermione's going to do. He's still learning.]

I suppose not. [A beat.] Though...what year was it for you back in your own world?

And I'm certainly not opposed to working with such two brilliant minds. We might even figure out some new spells and the like if we keep at it long enough. [ And that is an oh so exciting prospect to him. ]

Ah yeah? Um 2010 if I remember correctly. Just the beginning of it, January. [ He remember landing here when it was oh so cold. ] I have to admit the Malnosso should at least provide decent clothing for the people who come in during this season. It's positively outrageous.

...I've mentioned the DA to you, haven't I, Helios? Or rather, has Hermione mentioned it at all? [Yes, ideas are slowly spawning.]

The Malnosso should provide loads of things that they haven't. I hadn't realized you'd been here this long.

Yes she did way back when we talked the first few times. [ It was a long time ago well over a few months. ]

They should and yet they... [ a sigh tired and honestly beyond unamused. ] ...yet they can't even give us a coat or long sleeves when we arrive. [ He looks surprised on his end and then a small smile. ] Two years just a few days ago actually.

I think it may be revived once she gets S.A.V.E in order. Hermione likes to take on several projects at a time.

I suppose that's the benefit of the Welcome Center. They provide those sort of things. [...well color him surprised.] It'll be three for me come July. Funny how time works, isn't it?

You can never take on too much. Well, of course, unless you don't think you can actually keep up with it. But I believe Hermione is more than capable of handling both. Of course you're there as well to help her out.

[ Helios pauses. Three years...that's a long time away. ] Three really? My that is a very long time. But it is funny how it works. Time stops back home and nothing moves forward. It doesn't seem possible really. Time travel, a tricky little thing that.

Hasn't always been the case, but yes, I'm around to help, I suppose.

Really. [It's a bit problematic for him, actually, seeing how he'll be 20 come June.] Time travel is technically possible in our world with certain devices, but it's not common. The real thing I wonder about is why everything is vague for us when we return back to our own worlds, no matter how long we've been here.

She's a smart girl, very intuitive and I'm sure she appreciates the help you can give. I-I know I would if I was in her shoes.

[ A thoughtful hum. ] I do wonder that as well. It-it doesn't seem very important to do so...considering the information isn't, ah, very useful to have back home. I-I'm not sure many people would believe in the stories being told to them.

Things here are different for us. I know she appreciates it.

...in our world, it might now actually be that surprising. But I can see how in other worlds it would appear as though one had completely cracked. Even if it wasn't useful, there are things here I wish to keep in my memories forever.

Different than they are back home, you mean? Ah, well, I suppose that goes for everyone here. But I'm not sure if...many people appreciate it. Depending on what you're used to the changes here might not even be that drastic really. [ A sigh. ]

To be able to keep the memories of this place, I would like to do so. If mainly because of the people I've met here and learned so much about. It seems a waste, really, to just take it all away like that.

Much. [A beat.] I downright terrorized her. I'd say the changes are quite drastic.

Precisely that. As soon as we go home, it's a loss of progression and I hate falling behind.

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