02. [video]

[theboywhodied]

[An anxious Cedric appears on screen. He looks from left to right, his mussed hair flying just about everywhere. He taps the screen to ensure that it's turned on---in his mind this somehow serves a purpose. When he's sure everything's working, he waves.]

Hello! This is Cedric again. I've talked about this with one or two of you before. I'm sorry if I'm repeating myself or it's something you've all heard before, but this is something I need to sate my curiosity about. It's just that this world is so different from what I'm used to and there are so many different types of people. If that's even the word you prefer. And sometimes we have conflicts with one another.

So I have to ask: what do you think of people who are capable of using magic? Witches, warlocks, sorcerers, casters, wizards, or whatever you choose to call them. Are they all right, do you think? Or not?

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[holy_prankster]

[He had no doubt that Cedric would do just that. It was something that he could see within the young wizard.]

With all of your magic and power, and you can't find a better way to transport yourself? It sounds rather dangerous. [There was a chuckle on his voice as he spoke, and Sohki gave no indication that the touch was unwelcome as the hand came to touch against his neck. Glancing up towards the stars, he seemed pensive for a moment.]

Every day. I would spend the morning admiring the sun rise on Mount Tai, and the next I would travel to see watch the beauty of the glaciers unfolding high on Mount Kilimanjaro. Remaining in one place too long is something I no longer do.

[theboywhodied]

There are nicer ways, but they're slower. Brooms, for example. They're as fast as Muggle cars, and we get to avoid traffic. But anything instant or close to instant is a little painful or inconvenient.

[He didn't mind, though. The freedom of flying was like nothing else, but perhaps what Sohki felt here was similar.]

Wow. That's got to be quite the adventure. So you've seen the damage to this world?

[holy_prankster]

I can see the benefits of avoiding traffic. My darling Fuuto often complained about the traffic in Tokyo. Mmm it does seem rather counter-productive to go through such painful experiences purely for travel, but it is a rather human thing to do.

[Glancing up to the skies, the kirin seemed deep in thought over something.]

Not as of yet. I have considered as such, but my eyes have seen much throughout my lifetime.

[theboywhodied]

Yeah. But flying---or the equivalent---I don't know, it never got old to me.

[He grins and stands beside Sohki again.]

Feeling ready to head back, or have you got other plans?

[holy_prankster]

[There was a chuckle in reply to the question.]

I best not keep you out for too long. This country isn't safe.

[And with that, he lowered his front half down to his knees to allow Cedric to hop back on.]

[theboywhodied]

Right. It's pretty late.

[Cedric climbed up, more confident this time. He held tight for the trip back home, perfectly content. It had been so long since he'd felt this rush.]

[holy_prankster]

[With another chuckle, Sohki straightened his posture before giving his warning to hold on tight. With that said, he effortlessly leapt back into the sky - taking them back into the city in a single leap.]

[theboywhodied]

[There they were. 'Home' again. Cedric slipped back down to his apartment ledge, patting Sohki's back when he'd let go.]

Thanks for that. Oddly enough, I feel I'm more ready for bed. I've got a lot to sleep on.