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[flowerette]

WHO: Percival Graves and Raina
WHERE: Some classy bar in Maurtia Falls
WHEN: Backdated to this
WHAT: Raina meets up with Graves to discuss her more mystical abilities.
WARNINGS: None so far!

[ Raina doesn't often openly discuss her clairvoyance. But in her opinion, she can never have enough magical allies. And if this gets her foot in the door, then perhaps Percival Graves could be useful to her and Chilton in the future. It's an investment that's worth making.

Decked out in her typical floral print, Raina heads into the bar she had designated, scanning the crowd for a sign of the man she was talking to on the network. And whether he's already there or he's just walking in the door, Raina approaches him with a most charming smile, extending her hand. ]

I always feel the network doesn't do anyone justice.

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[gravedangers]

You would be a shining example of that observation.

[Rather than shake her hand he takes it like a gentleman, stopping just short of pressing lips to skin before releasing her as Raina meets him at the door. Still in his 1920s best, overcoat slung over one arm as he lets her lead the way.]

I trust I didn't keep you waiting.

[flowerette]

[ Raina smiles brightly, flattered by his words and more than accepting of the little kiss to her knuckle. She shakes her head. ]

Oh, not at all. I only just arrived here a short time ago.

[ Gesturing toward a corner table, Raina leads the way over, settling into one of the seats. As someone comes to them to take their drink orders, Raina opts for a pinot noir and awaits Graves to put in his own before watching the waitress head off. ]

So have you had any luck meeting fellow magic users?

[gravedangers]

Not as much as I would expect. In my world, magic is...well, omnipresent. Here? It is difficult to hind, unless they are frightened.

[Which..well, magical people being too scared is something new for him, at least from his tone.]

But what is there to be frightened of?

[flowerette]

People knowing their abilities.

[ Raina answers with an idle shrug, casting a glance toward the drink when it arrives. Her fingers wrap around the stem of her glass and she meets his gaze then. ]

It does give others a certain power to know your powers. In some ways, it's an only line of defense. But when it comes to magic, I can't imagine losing any ground by letting others know about it. It isn't as though it loses any of its strength. And in many ways, it might make someone all the more intimidating.

[ She takes a sip of her drink, eyes lingering on Percival Graves. ]

Clairvoyance is mine.

[gravedangers]

Ah, prophecy. Still magical, in my experience.

[It's a compliment, and he makes every effort to ensure it comes across that way. Any variation of magic is a welcome relief in this strange new world.]

Voluntary or does it come when it pleases?

[flowerette]

Every night when I dream. Sometimes the visions are as clear as you and I. Other times, they're far more hazy or symbolic. There have been moments when I'm gripped by visions when I'm awake. And one instance where I was able to access visions voluntarily with the aid of someone else's ability.

[ Raina did miss Blue and her oracle enhancing power. ]

So the potential is there. I just need someone who knows their way around the ropes to actually teach me.

every night in my dreams, i see you i feeeeel you. sorry

[gravedangers]

Divination was never one of my favorite subjects.

[It's easily admired. He's far happier making his own rules than playing along with some destiny he hadn't chosen for himself. ]

But I attended the classes like any student. There's the basic interpreting of symbols and the like...though, often, the most literal translations always sounded just as likely to me.

HAHA I DID NOT REALIZE!!!

[flowerette]

Could you teach me what you learned? I don't even know if your world's teachings would line up with my ability, but I also don't think it could hurt to understand it a bit more. So far it's only been prophecy. I haven't tried things like interpreting tea leaves or what not.

[ Raina reaches over to take a sip of her drink, studying him quietly. ]

I could pay you, of course. We've only just met and I don't expect you to do anything for free.

[gravedangers]

Of course. It will be refreshing to teach something of use.

[Folklore teacher. They made him teach folklore. To muggles. What is this new form of torment.]

For payment...well. Opportunity will arise. But have you noticed any other abilities? Peering into minds, anything of the like?

[flowerette]

At the moment, no. But funny thing about these abilities is they always have the option to grow and blossom.

[ She holds out her hand and produces from it a white rose to demonstrate her point. The rose unfolds and opens before it twists and becomes a tiny snake of a vine. And then, a second later, the entire thing rots away and disintegrates as though it was never there. ]

I started out only with the ability to create flowers. It's since evolved into all forms of plant life. There's no saying what my clairvoyance could become under the right instruction.

[ Or a port out, more than likely. ]

[gravedangers]

[He watches with fascination. Encouraging plants to grow was a school of magic of course. But the whole show? Novel. Which meant interesting, the very kind of magic he had been looking for when he approached the network.

He looked back up to meet her eyes with a genuine smile in place.]

When can you start lessons? My time is remarkably free. For now.

[flowerette]

Any time. I make my own hours at work. The blessing of working in research. Are you a bit more of a night person or a morning person, is more the question?

[ Raina doesn't doubt this Percival Graves is going to be remarkably busy very soon. A man who dives head long into research rather than expecting the network to answer questions for him is one who takes initiative and likely one who will grow within the confines of this world. ]

[gravedangers]

[He chuckles, appreciating the enthusiasm. And what was there not to be enthused about? Seeing the future, even the tiniest glimpse, held potential beyond measure. For his part, he wouldn't be the fool that passed such an ally by.]

Evenings it is. Unless that will cause problems at home.

[flowerette]

Oh, Frederick will be understanding. It's not as though he doesn't have a few evening endeavors of his own.

[ Whether that's a special patient or some other engagement. The two of them are quite often working until the evening hours more often than not. ]

I do look forward to working with you, Percival.