Fourth Flower

[youngforhisage]

[Video/Action for Goldenrod]

Looks like we've finally made it! It's been a long trip, but my Pokémon and I have arrived safely in Goldenrod. I regret not being able to take it at a slower pace, but hopefully the time we spend here will make up for it.

[He pauses here, looking thoughtful.]

I've been... curious, to say the least. In the time I've spent here, I've heard of a few different worlds, and they all seem to have differing views on the subject of magic. So now, I would like to bring the question to all of Johto - what is magic like in your world? If it doesn't exist, what is it supposedly like? My own world relies on magic, so I can't help but wonder.

[Later; Action at the Breeding Centre]

[Asuma arrives, Reika the Gloom following him as always. He's mostly just checking the place out for now, but he'll probably make his way to the front desk at some point. Bother? Help the guy out? It's up to you!]

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[youngforhisage.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Rose. It was pleasant, aside from the rush.

...Curious. In my world, both illusions with sleight of hand and real magic exist. Of course, the former is a poor substitute for the latter, but it's entertaining to perform. Though I wouldn't be surprised if there were those who used it for less... noble things.

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

That's good to hear.

And yes, unfortunately it is used as such where I come from. Though...both exist in your world? I know well what illusions are like, but...would be interested in hearing about the latter from someone who's experienced it first hand.

If, provided, you have the time of course.

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[youngforhisage.livejournal.com]

I'm taking a break now, so I don't mind describing it. It's always a little hard to know where to begin, though.

I suppose... the main thing is, it allows people to do many things that are normally impossible. However, in order to be able to utilize it, certain rules and formula must be followed. That, and one must have the aptitude for magic in the first place.

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Rules and formula? Hmm...I haven't heard of either being implemented in my world's ideal of magic. At least not 'pure' magic. Alchemy is another story. But then again, I've come to find that alchemy is far more real than previously thought.

So if a person does not possess the aptitude, are they therefor rendered unable to use magic? Would they not be able to learn?

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[youngforhisage.livejournal.com]

They could learn of magic and the theory behind it, but they would not be able to perform it themselves, no. It's an innate power, and without it there isn't much one could do.

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[usedtherapy.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see...how unfortunate that would be. [[Now she wonders if she would have that, or if she would be unlucky enough to be born without.]] Is it hereditary? Or merely luck? And out of curiosity, if this isn't too personal a question, did you possess such ability?

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[youngforhisage.livejournal.com]

A bit of both. There have been records of families who have had the ability, but there are also a few who awaken to magic later in life.

It's not too personal at all. I am indeed a magic user. My job at home was gathering fellows with the same ability, as a matter of fact.