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[divineliar]

Just read the newspaper this morning. Mages in Fayren, please try to stay calm. There was a threat against you, but panicking is just doing what they want.

[That's probably easier said than done, Loki knows, but that's not all he wants to say.]

I've made a new protective. It should help anyone run away from danger. Of course, it doesn't entirely protect anyone, but the chances of running away and calling for help rise a lot. There might still be issues with the item, but I'm working on them.

Because of the news, I've decided to hand them out to anyone who feels threatened; mages or anyone else who uses magic - even those who don't have special abilities. I can make them a lot with my powers, and they're easy to carry with you.

You can pick them up from Trick-and-Treat whenever you can or ask me to deliver them for you.

[It was originally meant as a prank item, but he could easily modify it as a defense mechanism.]

I also want to investigate this "Hands of Decay" group and stop them as soon as possible. Any tips are appreciated.

(ooc: The item in question is a small pin that can be attached anywhere - in clothes or hair for example. It's devised to explode when there's a danger near and sent a (pink) fog around that you can use to escape with. Of course, it might get triggered with smaller reasons like suddenly someone surprising you from behind, which Loki is working on - but he wanted to get the item out as soon as possible.]

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[Video]

[guardsdogs]

Ka...

(I'm scared.)

[His "ears" are lowered and he's curled up as much as he can, hiding behind his sleeves. But he's worried about Loki.]

Ka bara bara. (I want to help.)

[Video]

[divineliar]

I appreciate it. Though, if it gets too dangerous for you, don't push yourself too hard.

[Video; Private]

[divineliar]

[Once the conversation with Lucy has gotten further, Loki sends Anubis another message.]

Hey, mind if I ask what kind of powers you possess? I don't think we've discussed that.

[ Video/Private ]

[celestial_wizard]

We saw that as well. Natsu and I are going to be investigating - if this 'Hands of Decay' group hates mages so much, they'll might try to target anyone from the guild. We'll let you know if we find anything out. [ Or if they need help. ]

[ Video/Private ]

[divineliar]

I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to attack a place that had a large amount of mages. Yet, one place would be easier to protect as well.

Right, I'll share my information with you, if I come across any.

[video private mode]

[fatedefyingwill]

[There's a lot of things Fang will just let float on by. However deaththreats that could potentially aim for a certain someone dear to him? Oh no that's when the goofy air is put away.]

I'd like to take ya up on that offer.

[video private mode]

[divineliar]

Very well. Will you pick the item yourself or would you like me to deliver? Whichever the case, I will need to explain how it works a little.

[Video]

[skilledwithwords]

I'd like to take you up on that offer. More so for those who work in my shop. I don't know how well known it is that I'm a mage but I don't want anyone who works for me to get in trouble because of it.

[She's at her bookshop enough that she's worried it will be a problem.]

[Video]

[divineliar]

I can provide items for them as well as for you. The more protection the better, since you can't tell what kind of underhanded methods they'll use to get to the mages.

Should I come by your shop to give them? I can give the instructions at the same time.

[Video]

[beautifulmidboss]

Thank you for doing this. This is certainly a rather concerning chain of events.

If you do need any support finding the people concerned, I assure you that you will have my backing.

[Video]

[divineliar]

It's the least I can do. Even though I don't feel like it's enough, it's a start.

Thank you. I'm sure I'll need all the help I can get.

[Video, locked]

[redsnowangel]

Mind if I come grab a couple? Know a couple of mages who it'd be a pain to see get hurt.

[Totally not worried about Fai or Sakura, honest.]

[Video, locked]

[divineliar]

Of course. Are you sure you don't need one for yourself as well? You never know, they might target the friends of mages as well.

In any event, would you rather pick them up for have me deliver them?

[Video, locked] and have the 3rd one

[goddessinthefog]

Do try not to make yourself a target, Loki.

[Video, locked] accepts everyone

[divineliar]

They're easier to take care of if they come after you.

[Loki no...]

[VIDEO]

[aphotic_auror]

"Oh aye? And... what sort of defensive mechanism could possibly be inherent in one of your "pranks", there, Loki?" Maria's amusedly stern face appears in the video feed as she says this. "I mean, seriously though: I do have some advice on how to deal with these "Hands of Decay" bastards, who are apparently killing people who use Magic.... Which is sort of like a reverse-Death-Eater, if one thinks about it! I mean, seriously: the Death Eaters are all for the purity of the magic of Bloodlines, of course, so... Yeah, I'm certain I could, in fact, manage to come up with a few tips to hunt those bastards down!" She smiles slightly and winks at someone off-camera, before the transmission cuts off.

[VIDEO]

[divineliar]

I'm not spoiling the details on a network that could be viewed by the offenders. Though I'll have it said that some pranks work for unimaginable things.

[There have been a lot of serious pranks that could have been very dangerous, had he developed them enough.

He'd also point that he can do more than just pranks, but he doesn't feel like it.]

Yeah? If you have ideas, I'll listen. Though if you'd rather wink at your buddy there, be my guest.

[Video]

[psychic_supremecy]

[Have a distrusting stare.]

The matter is already being investigated through official means.

[Video]

[divineliar]

[Have a frown right back at you.]

I don't see why multiple parties couldn't investigate the matter.

video;

[strawberrypenguin]

I shouldn't really say anything since I don't actually have magic. However, do you want me to help in delivering?

video;

[divineliar]

I'm still giving you one of the items, just to be careful. Though let's talk about deliveries once you come to work.

video;

[firefandance]

I'm planning on investigating myself. If I find anything, I'll be sure to let you and anyone else know.

[This worried Yukiko a bit after all.]

video;

[divineliar]

Thank you. I'll be sure to keep you updated as well.

Just be careful, we don't know what's counted as a mage in their books.

[ video ]

[reedfate]

If they are truly targeting wizards in Fayren, then it is likely that we will be targets, as well.

If you need any assistance, you may visit Yuuko and I at the Mysterious Wish Shop. I'm willing to read your fortune.

{ Yes. That's what he's offering to the war effort. Your fortune. }

[ video ]

[divineliar]

It's quite possible, yes. The "power" they think they hold, might go in over their heads.

[Loki looks a bit confused at that.]

... read my fortune?

[ video ]

[aceparagon]

Do you require any other aid, sir? Understandably, this doesn't sit too well with me.

[ video ]

[divineliar]

Any help would be appreciated, of course. What kind of things are you good at?