I12DT - Burning Cobwebs

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:29 pm

"It's no worse than what you've done. I'm justified."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:31 pm

"And I'm sure Sam would feel justified as well. We all create our own realities."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:33 pm

"Only Professor McManus can enforce hers on everyone.

And I can enforce mine on you."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:38 pm

"And you do."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:46 pm

"I might. I just want you to see that I'm not just some want to be. I'm a witch, and even if I can't control the same level of cosmic magicks you can, that doesn't change the fact."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:50 pm

"Why do you care so much what I think about you?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:53 pm

"Does it matter?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:58 pm

"I don't know. Does it?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:59 pm

"Yes, don't you see? I can claim whatever I want. I could try to claim myself as a humanoid Dolphin if I wanted to, but it doesn't mean a THING without acceptance of the group. You, Victoria, Sean...I'm just as magic as any of you, but you won't acknowledge it.

This is who I ~am~, who I've strived to be. I've read everything I can get my hands on, practiced daily and nightly, and it's still not enough for people like you to accept people like me."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:18 pm

"Yet you insist to speak with authority. With the authority of frauds and charlatans. I don't fault you for who you are or want to be. I fault you for your choice of who to follow and listen to."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:19 pm

"Frauds and charlatans?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:21 pm

"The things you've read. Who wrote those books?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:23 pm

"Everyone. I don't think there's anything I haven't read that's available."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:31 pm

"And you think something you can pick up in any old bookstore is going to teach people magic?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:32 pm

"I think there can be facts hidden everywhere. And I've done more than just go to Barnes and Nobles, Professor. I have thousands of books."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:44 pm

"Raven, look, I applaud your enthusiasm. I really do. And I don't doubt you've come across plenty of truths and half-truths buried in all of that. But this isn't about soaking up any last shred you can find. You know what I would accomplish if I tried the rituals and spells Victoria does? Not a thing."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:10 pm

"I'm aware of that. That's one reason I've latched onto Voodoo."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:15 pm

"How many voodoo priests do you think have walked around with a sextant, talking about the goddess of the sky and the earth?"

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:17 pm

"At least one," Raven countered.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:33 pm

"Raven, you have to understand that I didn't ban you from the lighthouse because I wanted to exclude you. I might have underestimated and dismissed you, but the site of the old lighthouse was very unstable and I was worried."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:37 pm

"I can take care of myself. Or don't you believe me?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:51 pm

"I do. But you just walked into the kitchen and started helping. I was worried you'd do something I wouldn't account for. That tear at the lighthouse had been the source for a lot of grief for me."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:52 pm

"Yet Victoria helped. And Sean helped."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:56 pm

"Because I know them. Knew I could trust them. And we still sat down together over this to figure out who could help in what way. I am sorry for not respecting your chosen name, but the lighthouse was a delicate project."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:58 pm

"You're always quick with the excuse. With the fast, pat answer. Well, that's not good enough. Not any more."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:00 pm

"If you want respect you have to earn it; there's no demanding it."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:02 pm

"Very well, then. You want me to earn respect?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:05 pm

"If that is what you want..."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:23 pm

"Then I guess we're going to have to show you what I can do. What is it you came in here for? Or, at least you think you came in for?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:25 pm

"Calamus root. I forgot to actually pick any up."

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:43 pm

"Alright, come with me into the back and start grinding it up yourself. Take as much as you want, actually."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:30 pm

"Are you sure I shouldn't pay?" she asks, getting up from the floor.

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:07 pm

"Oh, you'll pay, but the root is free."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:15 pm

"That doesn't exactly sound like you won't do any harm." she says but still follows Raven into the back.

by **Trini Thompson** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:25 pm

"Don't worry, you'll be safe and sound. If you got hurt, that wouldn't be impressive, would it?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:34 pm

"That really depends on who you want to impress how."

by **Trini Thompson** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:00 am

"You said I had to earn respect. I'll show you why I deserve respect. Now, go grate your root."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:15 am

"Very well." she says and goes to do just that.

by **Trini Thompson** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:35 am

"Sing a little something while I'm getting ready, OK?" Raven called over her shoulder as she went into the room where she kept her stuff.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:53 am

As she goes about preparing the roots she starts to sing.

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