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[Action] Sorcery 101

Who: Anastasia & Patchouli (Other magicians may show up to observe if Patchy-mun is okay with it)
When: The evening of this broadcast & conversation.
What: Magic. Lots and lots of magic.

[Anastasia was looking forward to the hopes that she can fully unlock her repressed magic, and she had plenty of time to wash up, snack and decide on the kind of outfit she wants to wear to her first day in Patchouli's magic school.

But she was well and ready, dressed in her usual fancy, yet casual dress with all her necessities. She checked the time and saw that her magic teacher was going to arrive soon, so she left her room, moved through the home and stopped at the outdoor deck of the children's home.

As she stood alone in front of the children's home, she watched golden light in the horizon slowly fade as she waited for her teacher.]

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[ Patchouli arrived at precisely at the agreed upon time, flying in from above unaided.

She brought only the things needed to teach magic with her, of course. This girl seemed to have potential, perhaps she will be able to learn from her as she teaches her. ]

Good evening, Anastasia. [ As ever, she spoke with an English accent. ] I trust you are ready?

[Anastasia watched Patchouli arrive via flight. It's nothing new to her anymore. She was almost surrounded by flight-capable people.

The young girl had a smile of contained excitement spoke to her.]

"I... Almost. One moment..."

[Anastasia quickly slipped back into the children's home. A minute later, she was back with one item she had forgotten - a simple house broom with a bike seat fitted onto it.]

"O-Okay, now I'm ready."

[ If they were unable to practice here, there were areas in the main city where they could without bothering anyone. ]

Shall we go?

[In case anything went wrong, it would be a wise idea to practice away from buildings and people.
Anastasia turned her broom sideways and released it, leaving to hover where it was. She hopped on side-saddle and made sure she was secured.]

"Yes. I'm right behind you."

[ She could practice in the library, both her own and the one she's pretty much taken over in Castlevania, but that was simply because they are enormous and everything is warded.

Anyway, she too rises into the air, taking magical flight, and flies off, leading the way... ]

There is a suitable area not too far from here...

[Anastasia took off after Patchouli, but her lift off was a little slower because she can't naturally fly on her own. She was able to keep her teacher in her sights until she can caught up.

Regardless of how long the trip will be, the student wanted to get to know her teacher.]

"Is magic common in your world, Miss Patchouli?"

"It was, once. In Gensokyo, though, it's still commonplace, and there are a few other magicians."

It wouldn't take long before they arrive at an empty lot... And all the way, Patchy makes sure not to go too fast and leave her student behind...

"Similar to my world. It's considered unusual for only my father and I to be able to use elemental magic."

[Anastasia followed Patchouli down into the empty lot. Once at ground level, she flew around the lot, her speed decreasing. Then, she pulls on the neck of her broom to try to slow it down quicker, but only resulted in the broom flipping and flowing her off. She would hit the ground with a yelp.

The girl was quick to get back on her feet though, trying to treat her slip up like it didn't happen. Once she brushed the dirt off her clothes, she stands at attention waiting for Patchouli to begin.]

[ For a moment, she thought she might need to heal the girl and thereby give her a practical lesson from the get go. ]

...Ah. Are you hurt?

[Anastasia quickly looked over herself, where she can see, for any blood but couldn't see any.]

"I think I'm all right. A little sore, but not hurt."

Let me see.

[ Patchouli will take a closer look herself. Besides magic, she has a good idea of how to check for injuries. ]

[Anastasia absent-mindedly rubbed her right arm that she fell on and felt a slight damage to her sleeve. She turned her right side to Patchouli and rolled up her sleeve as far as she can where a small cut on her arm just above the elbow. The cut wasn't bad, but would be a wise idea to clean it anyway.

She doesn't notice her cut as she quietly waits for Patchouli's examination.]

Ah? You seem to have a small cut. Hold still a moment...

[ She produces a small vial of water, mutters an incantation, and magic envelopes the cut, not only cleaning it, but sealing it. ]

[Anastasia watched curiously as water was used to heal her cut.]

"Oh... This is very similar to Holy magic used by knights. Thank you very much."

[She began to very slowly roll her sleeve back down, just in case Patchouli wanted to check anything else or if the treatment wasn't finished.]

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And yet, this needed a reagent to work, in this case water.

Now, you don't seem hurt in any other way, so shall we begin?

"Oh, so it was just a potion."

[Her sleeve was rolled down and she smoothed it out, bothered by the slight tear in her sleeve. She was able to leave it along before she accidentally made it worse.]

"Yes. I'm sorry for delaying the lesson."

Not quite, that was mere water. I simply used it to power a spell that cleansed and healed you. Now, you seem to be fine now.

I believe I shall start by teaching you that spell.

[Anastasia stood at attention, her heels together and hands together in front of her.]

"Yes, Miss Patchouli. I'm ready for the lesson."

[ She likes an attentive student. Patchouli wasn't the best teacher, since she can get into too much detail. Hopefully the starter grimoire she gave her student isn't too advanced. ]

My world's magic is called through spells and reagents, a simple vial of water being one of them. Whichever reagent needed depends on the spell, for instance a fire based spell will need an object associated with fire to be truly effective.

This particular incantation, which I have written down, isn't too difficult to pronounce...

[Anastasia briefly looked over a page in the grimoire just to see what it was like. However, the moment she heard the mention of fire, shuddered in terror as the grimoire slipped out of her hands and fall to the ground.]

"Wait... W-We're going to work with actual f-fire?"

Ah?

[ That was surprising. She was simply using it as an example. The book doesn't quite hit the ground, though, as a hastily cast levitation spell caught it. ]

Fire need not be involved, I was using it as an example. Now, you were interested in that healing spell, weren't you?

[Anastasia put a hand over her chest as she sighs in relief. Fire is far more dangerous to her than it is to most people. Ironic, considering she could use Fire magic, with difficulty, in her home world.

She returned to her in-attention pose, still feeling her heart race.]

"Yes, I am interested... But I think I should explain... Ever since I was brought to this world, I've been unable to use my own natural magic. So... I don't know what will happen, and I hope I won't be a disappointment if I fail."

I see.

[ Well then, Patchouli will know what to expect if she makes the attempt. She will give her some water or something that can be associated with it, so her student can begin. ]

[Anastasia looked at the water in her one hand, then the grimoire in her other hand, then finally looked at Patchouli with a rather confused look on her face, unsure of what specifically she needs to do first.]

[ Well. Patchouli has little choice but to go over to the girl and try to guide her though it... ]

First, the incantation...

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[Anastasia followed her teacher's instruction as closely as she can. She slipped up quite a few times until she managed something that might be the target incantation.

Whether it is or isn't is up to Patchouli's expertise.]

[ She's very well versed in magic, so if Anastasia follows her lead, she would be able to cast the spell... ]

[The spell casting seemed to have been going well up until it suddenly fizzled out.

The girl looked at her own failure, having no explanation or excuse. Something definitely seems to be blocking her magic.]

[ Okay, this was... very odd. ]

...I wasn't quite expecting that. The spell was done correctly.

"I'm sorry, Miss Patchouli... I don't know why this happens. It's just like trying to learn Holy magic back home. All progress in casting just...reset."

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