open ♔ socialization log

[wynn]

 

WHO || Everyone! [ota]
WHAT || Shenanigans.  THIS IS MOSTLY AN OVERFLOW POST for the last social log whoops
WHERE || Anywhere in the castle, surrounding environs, London, Andres, etc!
WHEN || Any time in May/June
HOW || Actionspam

[ The castle can be a happening place, even on more mundane days. This log is for random interactions over the course of these few months. Because not everyone is into parties, ok. Characters who are not currently squired in may also post, as their characters are living in the castle awaiting their ceremonies.  This takes place after the Knights have returned from Dimitris' wedding. 

You are encouraged to start your own threads and tag around, and feel free to threadjack into any on-going threads that aren't specified as 'closed' in the subject lines since people can enter into rooms even in the middle of what's going on. WE ARE BIG ON THREAD-JACKING HERE. You can also specify 'single thread', meaning you want only one response for all participants, rather than multi-thread, where a number of different scenes/threads can be done as replies to the top prompt.]

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[bythedreadwolf]

[ There is sorrow in his gaze at that, and understanding. ]

People forget, when they are afraid, that you are just as they are. They look for salvation in the most likely source, and when they do not find it, their instinct is always to lash out. Or worse, to twist your efforts into what they were not.

[ It is a concept he clearly understands all too well, as his gaze turns shadowed for a moment. ]

[witchwoman]

[She's known so many people to sympathize with her past, but he may be the first to truly understand this part of her.]

I've been lucky that everyone here has made a point to not blame me if I cannot save someone.

[She still blames herself though.]

[bythedreadwolf]

You do not strike me as the sort who would not give their all in the attempt. [ He observes this with an intent look, studying her face. ] Sometimes there are tragedies that no amount of effort or magic can reverse or resolve.

[witchwoman]

[The mention of giving her all causes a sad smile to flicker across her face.]

Giving my all is precisely what my friends don't want me to do. I've had a few moments where the urge to heal was so strong that I nearly followed my patient through the void and into the next life.

[bythedreadwolf]

[ He has a moment of startled realization at that, his expression melting into one of stern seriousness. ]

That would be inadvisable. Your ability to heal is a gift, but as in all things with magic, balance is needed. Knowing your own limitations is something of utmost importance to any of us with the ability to shape magic to our whim.

[witchwoman]

It's something that took time for me to learn. I'm much more in control now. But sometimes, it's hard not to want to trade their life for mine. If you could save someone you hold dear, wouldn't you find it difficult to hold back to save your own life?

[bythedreadwolf]

[ The question has him hesitating, because that's a more complicated question - and answer - than it appears on the surface. ]

Yes. [ He finally gives her the simple answer, meeting her gaze over the counter. ] But you might also take into account the others you could be able to save if you save some of yourself back. The fact that they might be dear to someone else without your ability to save them. Not to mention the one you hold dear no doubt holds you dear in return. Would you want them to sacrifice their everything for you and then have to go on without them? It is a lonely thought on either side of the equation.

[witchwoman]

It's an impossible choice. But one I have faced more times than I can count. I enjoy my work. I am thrilled to have this gift that I can share with my family. But it can be strenuous.