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[ubiquitously]

[Action : Genessia]

[Uai had been a nerd for the past week: Checking out and reading huge stacks of books on quantum theory and other physics related texts. He's been trying to confirm if the science here is any different than the worlds he's used to. After a thorough reading, he feels confident that he can use his magic to return to the Living Library.

Yeah, that's not gonna happen. Cut for vomit, because all Uai is going to do is get himself hurt:]

[When it comes to using his magic, Uai tends to prefer wide open areas and being outside. He still hasn't bothered to buy winter clothes, since he didn't plan to stay. So when standing in one of Genessia's public parks, he's under-dressed and about to look like an idiot. Uai's magic doesn't require that he speak any words or do any fancy hand motions, either. So one moment, he's just standing calmly with his eyes closed... and then he's crumpling to the ground, covering his mouth.

For context: When his magic spells don't work, they create a rebound. Usually in the form of a monster, but Uai was prepared to possibly fail this spell. So instead, he absorbs the rebound into himself. The result is a dark aura forming around him, and him vomiting a dark, inky substance. He looks like a damn mess. If anyone approaches, he holds out his hand to stop them.]

Don't... I'm not safe.

[In other news:]

[Video]

Is it normal for the paperboy to assault you with the paper here? And why the hell are the birds swearing? Who is in charge of their social education? Is that a job here, because clearly it should be... Birds should be treated like citizens too. At least, when it means the difference between this kind of uncivilized behavior and investing in their care.

I can't believe I'm stuck in this rotten place... [He winces. A visible dark shadow seeps from a scratch on his cheek, which he attempts to cover with his hand.] ... And does anyone here specialize in fixing... ugh, can't believe I'm saying this... broken souls or auras..? Please?

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[ubiquitously]

You're the one who started this nonsensical conversation about 'witches.' She's the dictionary definition.

[Uai sighs, not quite in the mood to deal with kids.]

Why do you care?

[allforthem]

[crosses her arms]

Well I did care but you seem to not care for any help that I could have given you.

[huffs] Anyway. Your 'aura' looked like corruption-something that takes ahold and makes you a witch-a curse.

[ubiquitously]

You've literally offered no help, at all.

[But ah, right. That. He covers his mouth to hide any more darkness he might cough up, all while shaking his head like nothing is wrong.]

It's not that it's taken ahold. It's... Leaking out. Though, curse isn't too far off for a definition.

[allforthem]

A curse..that's leaking out a shadow aura?

[pauses and raises a brow] What did you mess with, then? Did you dig up an ancient artifact? Do some awful taboo?

[offer your body and soul to a cute cat that's actually a heartless alien?]

[ubiquitously]

[No, it was a cute birb and he has NO REGRETS.]

My magic comes from my soul. If I mess up a spell, I damage myself. [Uai looks down at his hand, but the inky substance is already dissolving back into his skin.] And since I'm a 'curse,' it comes out looking like this.

[allforthem]

[Could there be a magical boy version? Because this certainly sounded like it]

...I guess we're in the same boat, then. I don't think you're a curse, though. Maybe that's something I can ask my friend about.

[pauses] ...Do you have a jewel with your soul, by chance? Just curious! [totally not a weird question]

[ubiquitously]

[Yeah, that’s a weird questions... but Uai reasons with it. It would make sense to put your soul in a hard mineral like diamond in order to keep it safe. But diamonds can’t be lovers.]

Your opinion is kind, but you don’t know much about me yet.

And no. My soul isn’t attached to any jewel. Why? Speaking from experience?

[allforthem]

What? No! Come on, that'd be stupid.

[Sayaka brushed it off a bit, smiling widely]

..Just you know, heard it from some stories, nothing big. [she was going to ask Madoka anyway, though]

[ubiquitously]

Uh-huh... So. Is having a transparent personality your most attractive quality, or will the souls and jewels secret change my mind?

[Don’t be a bully, Uai.]

[allforthem]

Transparent? Nah, my most attractive quality would actually be my ~charm~

[Sayaka smirked] There is nothing to worry about, you just focus on your aura leaking. Knowing this place, there's probably an aura plumber.

[ubiquitously]

Is that so?

[He shakes his head. Being amused, he puts aside his problem for now.]

So. Is your soul a jewel now? What about your body?