"You don't have to demonstrate the spells," Lorelei says. "We learn silent magic earlier at home than here. It's supposed to keep us safer from the No-Majs," she sighs dutifully, with the air of an often-recited admonishment. She frankly doesn't think anyone really cares about witches and wizards save the very small groups of crazies--and usually, they're good enough at making themselves known before any witch gets close enough to be hurt.
"That's why we moved here, you know. I moved with my brother after our parents died. Because here there aren't rules about who you can know and talk to. Or there weren't."
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Date: 2024-01-04 04:13 am (UTC)"That's why we moved here, you know. I moved with my brother after our parents died. Because here there aren't rules about who you can know and talk to. Or there weren't."