public channel, day 100

[kingsroads]

[ When Strange starts talking, it's after a pause, like he's mulling over his words before he says them. ]

I think it's obvious that the realm the carnival resides in is exceedingly magical. People can learn spells even if they come from a world without magic and those with magic can find their talents pulled in ways they weren't expecting. [ exhibit A, Tamaki. exhibit B, Childermass. ] I think that it's also obvious that there's opportunity for a bit of chaos, especially from magic that someone from a non-magical world has just learned.

[ says the person who generally causes 75% of the magical chaos to begin with. Still, there's nothing condemning in Strange's tone as he talks about people messing things up...if anything, there's a hint of awe. Magic is awesome, after all, and he's so pumped that people in the carnival are picking up spells. ]

Most of you know me already but for those who don't, I am Jonathan Strange, magician and nightrunner. Obviously my duties to the carnival come first, but should anyone with magic, whether from their home or the carnival, want someone to practice, discuss, or explore magic with, I'll gladly offer my help! [ because he is a huge nerd and wants to see how everybody else's magic shakes out. ]

Of course, the offer of discussion extends to all the carnival. [ He can't help but laugh a little, tone obviously chipper. ] After all, you can still talk about magic even if you can't perform it!

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[amusicaladventure]

TAKE IT OFF!

[Ash isn't here to help.]

[Okay seriously thought...] I didn't need permission! But hey, I want to get into something with you that might be a little dangerous. And not in the spirit of taking anything off, before you ask.

[kingsroads]

[ Ash, that has absolutely nothing to do with the conversation. >| ]

Dangerous how?

[ because he...isn't saying no to dangerousness yet, but Strange has picked up a little bit of caution in the past few months. ]

[amusicaladventure]

Probably no deaths, could lead to some dangerous results that we might have to figure out how to undo?

[Ash, on the other hand, is going down a path she normally avoids the hell out of, because the last few months have taught her that working in close quarters with other people for extended lengths of time practically demands it.]

[kingsroads]

As long as you take the blame for any dangerous results, go on and continue.

[ He's obviously teasing, but the unintentional snow day isn't too far from Strange's thoughts. Let's not get on even thinner ice (eyyyyyy) with certain people. ]

[amusicaladventure]

Sure, sure, Mr. Freeze the Carnival. And speaking of freezing the carnival, that's what I want to get into. Metathaumaturgy. Me using my magic to alter yours directly, or vice versa.

[dorkypantsuit]

Magic is for squares.

[kingsroads]

And I suppose you'd say your psionics are better?

[ said in a very teasing tone of voice. Psionics ain't shit! ]

[dorkypantsuit]

Much better. I don't need to mutter anything to use them, just one example.

[Sir you are so very very wrong.]

[kingsroads]

But they're just so...dull! And so limited. I doubt you've anything with your psionics that's remotely close to the traveling spells I can do.

[whattaprick]

Just don't break the Carnival doing it.

[ NEVER LETTING IT GO, STRANGE. ]

[kingsroads]

It happened one time!

[ NEVER LET HIM FORGET IT. ]

[whattaprick]

And it could still happen again. [ Lambert just doesn't appreciate how much caution Strange has learned over his time here, alas. ]

How much does magic from another world have in common with yours?

[kingsroads]

It depends on the world and it depends on the magic. After all, though I haven't seen much of it in practice, my world has faerie magic as well.

[promnibusanctis]

I believe I have already accepted this offer but will do so once more, just to make it very much official.

[Helen says this with all the enthusiasm she had the first time around. Her voice does take on a more thoughtful tone as she continues.]

As a scientist, there is nothing that makes me happier than discovering something new and I should think that magic applies. Our scientific laws are only there because we haven't yet figured out how to break them - ethically or not.

[kingsroads]

I hope you don't mind if I ask you a bit more about your science sometime later, by the way. I'm afraid anything about scientific laws is a bit out of my wheelhouse--oh, I certainly know the theory, but your world is likely a tiny bit more advanced than mine.

[ or around two hundred years more advanced, no biggie. ]

And who knows, perhaps your science could help my magic and vice versa!

[promnibusanctis]

Absolutely not, we can't learn a thing if we don't actually collaborate. If there is any place for the former, I would imagine it would be here. I'm not breaking any rules of multiversal travel that I am aware of, so, why not?

[Different universes, for the most part, and the man's encountered microwaves and all sorts of things from the future already. It makes little difference at this point. Ah, how Nikola would laugh at her now and have his hands in all of this if he were here.]

There is every chance for both, Strange. Every chance.

[kingsroads]

I've never given much of a thought to the rules of things like 'multiversal travel' anyway--I'm certain if we were messing something up, the Ringmaster would let us know.

[ Mr. How Bout I Do Anyway over here with regards to magic. ]

[atouts]

I hope you at least plan on being careful with whatever magic you decide to practice and explore with.

[ Discuss is left out because whatever, talking won't kill him. ]

[kingsroads]

I've already come up with one contingency plan should the horrible happen—I'm certain I could come up with another if needed. [ it's said in a jovial tone of voice before, ] So yes, Childermass, I'll be careful.

[atouts]

As much as I appreciate the effort you put into that, Mr. Strange, not having to use it in the first place is always preferable.

[kingsroads]

Obviously, I agree. After all, no one wants to use their last resort as soon as possible.

[mylastchance]

[Well... It's worth a shot, right?]

You've never found a way to stop someone from doing magic have you?

[kingsroads]

Why on Earth would you want to do that?

[ says the person who has done some worrying things in his quest for magic ]

[mylastchance]

[Ah... Suddenly uncomfortable.]

Well... You know if someone used magic on accident a lot or something.

[kingsroads]

Then it sounds like that person needs training, not to stop using magic altogether.