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[ late in the afternoon, there's a video post on prismagram from 1stQadrMargaFan... ]

—Ah! I believe it is working. Hello!

Although I have been here for... some small time now, I have yet to introduce myself to the users of Prismagram at large. So I am doing so now. I am Titus Alexius! No doubt we shall be well met.

[ neither the facial features nor the voice is particularly definitive as gender presentations go, but perhaps the name serves as enough of a hint that he is, in fact, a dude. at the moment, he's lounging on something or other while the camera hovers over him. ]

To be honest, I also just felt like talking to someone. And what is better than talking to someone if not talking to a great many someones at once?

You know, it is a little hard to tell since the people here are typically very kind to me anyway, but I have noticed that I become quite a bit more popular during Cordis moon cycles. And perhaps it is my imagination, but I believe even that effect may be heightened currently. I wonder whether it's because of how silky and majestic my tails are!... or perhaps they are simply mirroring my energy, since I too have been feeling immensely fond of... [ he frowns thoughtfully ] ...well, everyone.

Speaking of my tails, I had to completely destroy some of my clothing to accommodate them! It really is lucky money is so easy to get here. But look! [ he sits up, and the camera moves around behind him as though on an expertly controlled drone. the new angle shows off his tails, which really are something, even if the number of other people affected by all this means they're not exactly one of a kind. (or nine of a kind.) they're a burnished golden color at the base that fades into snowy white, then blood red... and their level of fluffiness is unreal. this change in the view also shows off his outfit, which includes something drapey and white, elbow-length lace gloves that madonna probably wore at some point during the virgin tour, and orange glitter jelly sandals. it also reveals the silver rapier that he's waving around somewhat languidly; it's these movements that seem to be controlling the device, sort of like a magical selfie stick.

soon he flops back down and the camera takes it place hovering over his face. ]

Anyway, I suppose that's... ah.

[ something occurs to him abruptly, which evidently breaks his concentration and causes the device to fall out of the air onto his face.

after a moment, the jumbled image rights itself; he's now holding the device in one hand (and covering his unfortunate nose with the other). ]

Pictures! I need someone who can make pictures. Please respond if you are capable of this.

Oh, and also, as you can see, my magic is somewhat less reliable than usual at the moment. I am certain it's because I have not been moonlacing enough, so please respond if you are capable of that, too.

[ and the video ends! ...but the event catch-all was only just beginning.]

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The connection to the rukh necessary to perform magic is innate, but the techniques of magic must be practiced and learned...

What kinds of powers and abilities do you mean?

Everyone's Quirk is different. Or, most people, I guess. Sometimes kids inherit one or both of their parents'. Although I guess sometimes it skips a generation...but almost everyone has one, even if it isn't strong. Mine is called Half-Cold Half-Hot.

[He doesn't really want to use much Chroma, but an example is pretty useful, so he holds his right hand up in front of the camera, letting a glove of ice form over his fingertips, before setting the camera carefully on the table--he appears to be standing in a kitchen--and clasping that hand in his left, melting the ice into steam, not a single drop of water hitting the floor.]

I could do more, but it seems like my quirk is tied to Chroma now, and I don't really have enough for anything else, if it's not an emergency.

What's the rukh? Is that the source of magic in your world?

[ titus watches intently, tails waving (they're just barely visible behind him)! ]

I see, I see! But doesn't it hurt your hand to do that? It looks as though it would hurt. [ of course, titus could easily create ice and then instantly sublimate it, but damn, he wouldn't do it on himself. ]

The rukh are the source of everything in my world. They create life and all natural phenomena, and they are present in everything, from the tiniest mote of dust to the vast ocean. Magic is the art of communicating with and controlling the rukh through a system of ceremonial orders. ...And I too have found that my facility with it is tied to chroma, but... I have not found myself particularly limited even so. Are you running very low on it?

No, it doesn't. I mean, I feel the cold, a little, and heat when I use my fire, but it doesn't hurt or burn or anything.

[Although he does have to regulate his internal temperature...but that's not something he's going to just divulge. Instead, he's going to pick his communicator back up, looking a little thoughtful as Titus continues.]

So, like atoms...

[Man, that's an interesting way to look at magic. If a spell is really just a command to make atoms shift and arrange themselves into new configurations...he feels like this is beyond him, but it does sound interesting.]

I'd like to learn more about your magic, if you don't mind. I'm not so low on Chroma I'm going to fall over or anything, but I'm not just...you know.

[He's not sleeping with anyone, is what he's saying. Even though he did spend that one night with Midoriya. But that was literally just sleeping! So. Handholding and the occasional cuddle it is. At least it's kept him going.]

If you're running low, I might be able to help, a little at least. Especially if you'll tell me more about the rukh, and how magic works in your world?

Oh, yes! Let us help each other. It's my personal conviction that everyone should always have enough chroma to use whatever abilities they like with complete impunity. And I shall be happy to tell you whatever you wish to know about magic... and you, perhaps, will tell me why magic is considered a storybook invention in your world even though these "quirks" do not seem especially unmagical.

[ he goes back to levitating the device with his wand so that he can cross his legs extravagantly, rest an elbow on his knee, and rest his chin in his hand. ]

...Where shall we meet?

You're right. They do kind of seem like magic, if you don't know what they are, and there are theories about that--

[Okay, he should probably nerd out a little less like this, especially if they're going to be meeting up to talk anyway. He thinks for a moment, considering. Where would one normally do this kind of thing...]

I don't really go a lot of places. Most days I'm at the library, or training down at the beach. You're welcome to come to my apartment, if you want, I have tea and snacks, or if there's some place you know that's good to eat?

[Snacks are high on his priority list, okay.]

Oh! I love the library and the beach!
But if you have tea and snacks already, it would be silly to let them go to waste. [ in this case "go to waste" means "go uneaten by me personally" ]

Please give me directions, and I will be right over!
Would you like me to bring anything? Additional snacks, perhaps, or something like that.
Also, by the way, what is your name?

In that case, I'll make sure I have something ready. Here's the address--you can just tap the number and your phone should give you directions. You don't have to bring anything, but if you want to bring more snacks, you can.

[Oh, right. Introductions. Whoops.]

I'm Todoroki Shoto.

I am delighted to meet you, Todoroki Shoto!
...I think I have said it already, but in case I did not, I am Titus Alexius.

[ he hops up and gets underway, but then pauses. ]

There is one more thing I probably ought to ask, but I'm not sure if I should wait until we meet up... in any case, I shall not be long.

Just Todoroki is fine. And yeah, you said.

[He's not really much of one for manners at the best of times, honestly, so it's easier than trying to explain the nuances of honorifics.

That last comment earns Titus a curious glance, as Shoto wonders what he might have to ask that's so urgent it can't wait.]

Whatever you need to ask is fine. Is something wrong?

Todoroki, then.

Do you like guava?

I...don't know. I don't think I've ever had it before. But I'm not really picky about food?

Oh, how wonderful!

[ he smiles warmly, as though this casual statement is in some way a deeply heartfelt personal affirmation. ]

Then I shall only be a moment.

[ to be continued on the next exciting episode ]

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