For Last Free City

[magic_world_theory]

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Attention, alleged magic users!

[Yumemi waves a glittering golden treasure at the camera.]

I have here exactly one authentic jeweled chalice. As simple baubles are of no interest to me, I propose a deal!

This chalice will go to the first person who can conclusively prove to me that magic exists.


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[Some time ago, Yumemi harassed you into demonstrating some awesome ability or technique of yours for her at great, exasperating length. And now, in the latest Qin/Fae attack, here she is, using some new trick that looks suspiciously similar to the thing she was taking all those readings on!]

HAH! Once again, hard work and rational thinking have won the day!

Now, simple-minded invaders, surrender to me your secrets or face my wrath!


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[At one of those post-victory revelries that Thor is so proud of! Yumemi doesn't seem to be very revelrous, though. She is off in a remote corner of the party, looking grumpy, holding a flagon of something that may or may not be alcoholic, and muttering to herself.]

Fight Qin. Faff around. Fight Fae. Faff around. Fight Qin. Faff around. What's the point? We're just going in circles. Nobody can beat anyone else. Eternal stalemate.
ARGH! At least in grad school, I had a destination!

Comments

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[phobophage]

It's so irritating. We come up with something, and they come up with something. At least there're interesting projects to work on.

Re: 3

[magic_world_theory]

I won't say you're wrong about that, but how long do they expect us to keep this up?

Re: 3

[phobophage]

As long as it takes to achieve victory.

[magic_world_theory]

Don't you get it? There won't BE a victory! We can't attack! We're not even trying! I'll be old befeore we get any closer to ending this war!

[phobophage]

Oh, right, that thing where you Dreamers die of old age. Well, it's not like I'm not working on ways to break their will.

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[lone_wolf_of_southtown]

What the HELL?! You can't just channel chi through a friggin' device! It... it makes it not real chi, or... something!

[magic_world_theory]

Oh, this isn't chi, it's a controlled vacuum energy reaction. BUT, in practical application, it's functionally identical!

[lone_wolf_of_southtown]

Maaaan, you don't even get it! It doesn't matter how much science it's got! It's never gonna get strong if there's no heart in it!

[magic_world_theory]

Is that so? I think you'll find it quite competitive in terms of power output!

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[villain_of_this_play]

You're still on about this ridiculous skepticism of yours? Oh well - it might be amusing aside in this performance.

[magic_world_theory]

Of course! I'm not going to believe in magic based on a half-assed logical foundation.

[villain_of_this_play]

I suppose that does put you above the groundlings. I care not for the chalice, but I shall my way over to whatever suitable place you find fitting to perform my magic.

[magic_world_theory]

Anywhere is fine. We might as well pick a nice rooftop somewhere for proper atmosphere.

[villain_of_this_play]

Hmmm... ah yes, the warehouse district should do. There should be no one to interrupt things at this hour.

[magic_world_theory]

Challenge accepted! I'll meet you there.

[villain_of_this_play]

Likewise.

[About an hour or so, Kuja is at the designated spot, landing on his feet]

Very well, I am here. I must confess, I am curious as to how you plan on debunking science?

[magic_world_theory]

Slowly and methodically. If I can find even one instance of a phenomenon that certifiably doesn't adhere to the laws of physics, then I'll have to accept that magic exists.