[There is a rather ungainly thud as a figure lands, hard, on the ground. Pale trembling fingers sink into the soil to push the boy -- no more than sixteen -- onto his hands and knees. He is breathing heavily, a thin sheen of sweat covering his handsome face -- but that glint in his eyes shows a tremendous amount of lifeThin lips purse together as
(
Read more... )
Comments 379
Hey! Oh my - god! What is wrong with you?
Reply
[It's a soft hiss as Tom quivers, trying to get rid of the pain. He had been expecting some backlash from completing the ritual, but this -- losing his magic -- ]
But should you insist... I am currently in an abandoned city when I should be at the school...a rabid creature just attacked me and --
[Tom finally looks up towards the PCD, before his eyes narrow slightly in confusion.]
... what is this?
Reply
Reply
[It's coughed -- and normally, Tom would fiercely deny such a thing, much to his chagrin, but other people contacting him on this thing seem to recognize that he was attempting to use magic. Perhaps he's among friends.
Or this woman is just an idiotic Muggle fool who doesn't know the difference.
Either way, she will find Tom insane, and Tom will ignore her.]
I was attempting to knock it out when it attacked me -- [a cough] -- forgive me for prioritizing my hand over the rabbits life, I am certain there are more of them --
Reply
On your feet, before you make a mess of yourself.
Reply
... this is impossible.
[It's a breathy whisper.]
Reply
Up, before you attract more of those creatures.
Reply
This technology is impossible.
[His fingers run over the screen. They are shaking. And Tom's voice is faint, forced, and extraordinarily weak.]
... tell me more. How is this possible? Where am I?
Reply
Reply
[Why are people talking to him? What is this thing? Where is he? Why is his magic gone?]
Reply
Do you need assistance, Tom?
Reply
Reply
(The comment has been removed)
[Instantly, almost a hiss. Tom is quelling panic. Panic. Merlin, he hadn't felt panic in -- ever, where is his magic, why can't he cast spells, his chest feels like collapsing.]
What I require is knowledge of where I am and where the nearest telephone or train station is.
Reply
(The comment has been removed)
[The Latin flows easily off of his tongue. Tom closes his eyes.]
Impossible.
Reply
Are you alright?
Reply
Obviously not.
[It's a quiet cough.]
Reply
Reply
[Do not ask question, small she-man. Tom needs a damn owl.]
Reply
Leave a comment