theshabbiestofmen: (Fear ☾I'm not entirely certain that's)
Remus J Lupin ([personal profile] theshabbiestofmen) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2016-01-16 12:08 am

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Who: Remus Lupin
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When: January 14th, early evening

[Remus sits on the floor in James' room, back against the bed, holding the communicator in one hand. The other is tangled in his hair; he pushes his hand through the tangled curls again and again throughout this little speech. Still, he smiles pleasantly enough. This first part is easy, after all.]

Right, hello. My name is Remus Lupin, I've been here a few months, and I've noticed a bit of a trend among those taken. There's quite a few of us with-- well, abilities, for lack of a better word. Abilities that most human beings don't have. They vary, of course, but-- it's an odd consistency. I've met more people with magic than I usually do in a year. Something to think on, perhaps.

In any case: even if it's a meaningless connection-- something that has no significance beyond sheer entertainment value-- I'd be interested to hear what everyone can do. Whether you call it magic or alchemy or even if it's-- god, I don't know, if you have a talent for juggling, I'd be interested. I want to know more about what kind of company I keep.

[His smile fades, now, and he hesitates visibly.]

For example, I, ah. I'm a wizard. Wand and all. I can do magic, which means anything from transfiguration to charms to knowing what plants to use to brew a good cold remedy. It's hardly infallible, but it's certainly useful. And, ah . . .

I'm a werewolf as well. The sort that only changes once a month. It's lasted here, but I seem to have control over it. I take quite a few precautions, so-- so it won't be a problem. I'm not the only werewolf here, nor the only other supernatural creature, but--

[He shrugs. His face is pale, now, the little scars standing out sharply against his skin-- but he forces himself to keep talking.]

I'm used to keeping it a secret at home. And I'm sure others are as well. So I suppose this is a . . . a way to let everyone know. Even if they don't want to tell anyone else, they know they're not alone.

[His mouth twists in a wry smirk.]

That, and I'm tired of keeping it a secret.
beardstrokes: (No gift is more precious than trust)

[personal profile] beardstrokes 2016-01-18 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ He rubs his beard, trying to put it into the right words. ]

I suppose it defies explanation at times. Bringing people back from near death, invisibility of sorts . . . Not being a Nightsister myself, I'm not privy to their secrets.
beardstrokes: (He who seeks to control fate)

[personal profile] beardstrokes 2016-01-21 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
I wonder. The Nightsisters are extremely close-lipped about their secrets.

The Force isn't magic, though. It's life, power . . . you could say it's a bit like listening and taking fate into your own hands.
beardstrokes: (Accepting it is harder)

[personal profile] beardstrokes 2016-01-23 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[ He rubs his beard. ]

I have the ability to peer into people's hearts at times. Plucking out lies, sensing danger . . . it's all part of being a Jedi.
beardstrokes: (He who seeks to control fate)

[personal profile] beardstrokes 2016-01-27 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
It is dependent on one's willpower. I have done it with several people in a crowd or animals, but it is not an easy task. And I certainly would have to be physically present to do it.

[ So, no, he can't do it right now. ]
beardstrokes: (Great leaders inspire greatness)

[personal profile] beardstrokes 2016-02-02 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
It's certainly gotten me out of plenty of tight spots. Never underestimate the power of the mind.