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[hoaryhosts]

[The comm sort of bounces up and bobs as it clicks on. Stephen is in his usual dusty kitchen which looks a little more cluttered than usual. There are boxes of cereal, oatmeal, a loaf of bread and other miscellaneous food items on the counter, along with a few canned items. All in all, it looks like someone cleared out their pantry in a rush and

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[fishnets]

I do hope that you aren't accusing me of... whatever it is you seem to be so worried about. As I recall, you hadn't even believed I'd be able to teleport into your home. [BITTER BITTER BITTER or maybe just amused.]

[permavid]

[hoaryhosts]

[Oh god an angry woman and he hasn't even done anything this time. slkdfkls]

I assure you, Zatanna, should you choose to randomly appear in my kitchen I would be the last person complaining.

[fishnets]

You say that now... ah, anyway. Yeah. Magic doesn't appear to have the same consequences as it did back home here, but in the same affect, it seems to have... different limitations.

[hoaryhosts]

You could test my words, if I'm somehow unconvincing.

There are significantly more limitations, I agree. But by the same token, there appears to be less permanence to any sort of spell. I believe that's how my visitors have been able to create their pathway.

[fishnets]

You just want someone to help you clean up the aftermath of... whatever happened to your kitchen? [She strains to look and see what's going on.]

Seems to be that way, yes. You're able to teleport, aren't you? Or, you were, formerly, yes?

[hoaryhosts]

I'll make the cause of the mess clean it up, I think. Though I'm sure they'd appreciate the help, if you're offering.

I was, but I never had much use for it. If I needed to be somewhere instantly, astral projection was available to me, and the time required my by cloak was negligible enough to make it more useful to me than teleportation.

[fishnets]

Depends on who "they," are and if I should be siding with them.

I was going to ask if you had attempted to return home at all. That was the first limitation on my skills I noticed.

[hoaryhosts]

Fred and George Weasley. You might have heard of their business venture?

I did shortly after my arrival and clearly, my efforts were more or less for naught.

[fishnets]

We've met on more than one occasion.

Of course. I mean, if you're still here now I... should have known.

[hoaryhosts]

We're partners of sorts, and they apparently have no boundaries.

Would you leave if you had the option?

[fishnets]

Is that your way of subtly suggesting I teach them a lesson?

I'm not sure. I think sometimes it's easier to say I would than others. And you?

[hoaryhosts]

Not at all.

I don't know either. When I left home seemed like it was becoming a very unpleasant place. My current status in the universe causes me to question whether or not I'm still obligated to help, or if it would be better if I avoided the conflict altogether.

[fishnets]

Too bad. Teaching young'uns a lesson is one of my specialties.

I see. And here, you are free of that obligation? Or, at least allowed to decide for yourself what your path may be?

[hoaryhosts]

My father used to say that, you know.

Yes. There's a certain relief in having the ability to bury my head in the proverbial sand.

[fishnets]

I'll have to add "being compared to your father," to my list of turn-offs. Highly unexpected, but at least it's something new.

And how is that working out for you? I mean, are you happy here? [It isn't meant to be prying. Just a check-up on how he's doing.]

[hoaryhosts]

I'd be more concerned if it were a turn on, to be honest.

I am no less discontent than I was back home. There are fewer concerns here, but I do miss my house and my disciple.