Within reason. These have all served me well enough over the years. I can't think of anything else I need to add.
But even if I wanted to, it'd have to wait until we got back home. [ "We." Funny how that just comes out naturally. ] The Elemental spells are my own design. The rest are commissioned.
[ Alec goes quiet for a minute, looking at Henry. There's something considering in his gaze, like he's not sure if he really wants to say what he wants to say or not.
[That’s… not at all what he expected. His brows raise higher, clearly showing this on his face.
Fire would be a problem if he ever regained some form of access to his old body. But even now, with this problem downgraded to “aversion”, that’s a very compelling offer.]
That would be helpful. I won’t be afraid of the stove anymore.
[He jokes, so it must be a good sign.]
How? With…
[Well. He glances at the bands of ink around Alec’s arms.]
[ In truth, Alec had been hesitant to even mention it. This kind of spellwork is a bit more in-depth than he's ever gotten with his studies, and he didn't want to gen Henry's hopes up.
Now it's out in the open, and he finds himself strangely up to the challenge more than he had been. There are stakes, now that Henry's in the know. ]
I need to finish putting together the spellwork first. It's a work in progress.
Once I get it working correctly, yeah, you'll need a tattoo. I mean for it to be something that's permanently active so you don't have to worry about it.
[Even if it didn't come to fruition, the idea that Alec even thought to put in the effort? That he considered the idea at all? That counts for something. It's more than most have given him.
He seems to realize that; or the culmination of so many gestures from this man strikes him all at once.]
Alec... If it doesn't work, that's all right, too. You've done plenty already.
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at least in that way]Handy.
So as long as you have room for a tattoo, you can keep adding little shortcuts to your repertoire? Am I understanding that correctly?
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But even if I wanted to, it'd have to wait until we got back home. [ "We." Funny how that just comes out naturally. ] The Elemental spells are my own design. The rest are commissioned.
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You do seem fairly prepared with what you have. And I have to admit, I'm a little envious.
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[ He arches a brow. ]
What, hoping for some sick tattoos of your own?
[ Alec your tattoos are literally just stripes. ]
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[It’s an awful one, actually. Henry is purposefully sarcastic.]
No, I mean that I’m jealous that yours have utility. They’re of value to you.
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Eventually, though. ]
About that. I've been working on a thing.
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But then Alec speaks, and Henry tilts his head a little.]
What kind of “thing”?
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[ It's not a problem so much as an aversion, but whatever. ]
I can't make you truly fireproof, that's a bit beyond me, but I think I can make you fire repellant. Can't hurt you if it can't touch you, right?
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Fire would be a problem if he ever regained some form of access to his old body. But even now, with this problem downgraded to “aversion”, that’s a very compelling offer.]
That would be helpful. I won’t be afraid of the stove anymore.
[He jokes, so it must be a good sign.]
How? With…
[Well. He glances at the bands of ink around Alec’s arms.]
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Now it's out in the open, and he finds himself strangely up to the challenge more than he had been. There are stakes, now that Henry's in the know. ]
I need to finish putting together the spellwork first. It's a work in progress.
Once I get it working correctly, yeah, you'll need a tattoo. I mean for it to be something that's permanently active so you don't have to worry about it.
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He seems to realize that; or the culmination of so many gestures from this man strikes him all at once.]
Alec... If it doesn't work, that's all right, too. You've done plenty already.
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I'll make it work. It's been a long time since I dove into my Elementalism studies. It'll be good for me.
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[He'll trust him either way.]
Would it look like yours? The tattoo.
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[ Alec is just a basic ass bitch, apparently. Or he doesn't give a fuck, which is much more likely.
WHY HENRY DO YOU WANT A COOL SPIDER OR SOMETHING. ]
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He's thinking about it. He is so very clearly thinking
about it.]
I see.
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And what’s that look for?
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[ And he isn't even psychic. ]
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[ Duh. ]
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He shouldn’t give him the satisfaction. But Alec wouldn’t believe him.]
It might as well be something I like. I don’t want just a black band like you.
[Have some artistic tastes, Alec.]
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I just reserve the right to tease.
[ Boyfriend rights. ]
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[Yeah, yeah, flex those boyfriend rights.]
Maybe I’ll design it myself.
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I’ll mock up a few ideas in my sketchbook while you do your research. Maybe get your opinion on a few when I’m done, too.
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