Charm ❀ 002 [video]

[hexywitch]

[Lily looks a bit bedraggled and ill. She sighs heavily before she speaks.]

I was wondering...do people often just...disappear without warning?

[She bites her lip, placing her hand over her belly, absentmindedly.]

James has been missing for a full week now. He's missed Christmas.

[She wraps her arms around herself. Her face has gone very pale

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[herr_edelstein]

Miss, I am new here myself, but apparently, I was here once before. It is possible that those we care about may leave and come back in time, depending on the whim of our captors.

However, I must note that you yourself seem quite ill. Do you need assistance?

[hexywitch]

That's the second time that someone has mentioned people returning but not remembering their time here. While having him back at all would be wonderful...

I want him to remember.

[She sighs, heavily.]

I'm really not feeling well. But I think I'll be all right. My grandson has brewed me some tea.

[herr_edelstein]

...I empathize, Miss. I wish you speed on your road to recovery.

My name is Roderich, by the way. A pleasure.

[hexywitch]

It's sort of important that he remembers this time. Thank you.

It's lovely to meet you, Roderich. I'm Lily. Lily Evans.

[herr_edelstein]

Again, my condolences. Do you think perhaps he has escaped? Or has he been lost? I wish I could assist you further. Have you organized a search party?

Miss Evans. A pleasure. Might I inquire as to how long you have been here in this place?

[hexywitch]

He wouldn't leave without me. He's just gone. I don't know enough people here to organize a search party...but I don't think he's just wandered off. He wouldn't do that.

The pleasure is all mine. I've been here for about two and a half months now. And you?

[herr_edelstein]

I know several people in the city, if it's a search party you wish to organize. Others from the world I came from, and a few new acquaintances.

[Austria looks thoughtful]

Only a few weeks, since just before Christmas. I arrived in the middle of that blizzard.

[hexywitch]

Do you think it's necessary? That we'll find him somewhere in the city?

I hope you're adjusting alright to life here. I'm glad you've got people from where you come from here. I can't imagine showing up here and having no familiar faces.

[herr_edelstein]

It is possible. Or perhaps outside. I'm told there is a forest that the train leads to?

[Austria briefly wonders what is beyond the forests, but focuses on the conversation]

Adjust? Oh yes. I've been through so many trials in my life that...this was only irritating and a bit jarring. I'm resilient enough. [And made of strong stuff; the Alps indeed.]

As for my fellows, yes. Are there others here who are from your world?

[hexywitch]

...maybe? I really don't think he would have just wandered off...would someone have taken him?

[She's hyperventilating a little bit now.]

Yes. There was James. And then Severus, my best friend. And Albus. My grandson.

[herr_edelstein]

Miss Evans, please calm down. I did not mean to alarm you. [Austria sounds concerned, and a bit alarmed] Panicking will do no one any good at this moment.

Is there anything I could do for you at all? I feel that we should all band together in this place.

[hexywitch]

I just don't know what happened to him or where he is and...he needs to come back. I need him right now.

Just knowing that I've got your support means the world, Roderich.

[herr_edelstein]

[Austria smiles slightly]

What is his name and appearance? I will do what I can.

[hexywitch]

James Potter. Tall, kind of lanky, an impossible mop of dark hair that just refuses to lie in a proper order, glasses. British accent. He's a wizard.

You'll keep an eye out?

[herr_edelstein]

Of course. I still do not have my bearings yet in this city very well, but I have to go out daily for food and supplies, so I will look.

[Austria is taking notes, but stops when she says 'wizard' and regards here with a raised eyebrow]

...Pardon me for inquiring...but...Wizard?

[hexywitch]

He's a wizard. His wand isn't here, so he should have it with him. Magic should give him away, if he practices any.

And me too. Not a wizard but a witch.