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[sciencesquid]

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[sciencesquid]

[The problem with rules and guidelines is that in order to have them, something needs to function objectively and be reproducible. Monster magic is different for everyone, so Beck can be frustrated all he wants, but it won't solve a damn thing.]

That's your best bet, yes. I hate to say it, but this is a trial and error sort of situation. Thinking about it will only lead to overthinking and slow the process down.

['There is no try, only do', pal.]

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[thegreatmysterio]

[If looks could kill, Quentin would have Otto six feet under right now. He knows the guy was a physicist, those nerds are all about parameters and variables and whether or not a black hole will eat your face.

Quentin is conveniently forgetting that he is also a nerd here.]

Wonderful. Grand. Do I need to worry about this kinda thing blowing up in my face, any sort of... backlash if I fuck up? Or the worst that'll happen is a strained wrist from this circling bullshit? Trying won't... [He gestures awkwardly, face scrunching in annoyance as more green 'magic' follows his fingers.] I'm not gonna hit 'empty' and launch myself at somebody, right?

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[sciencesquid]

[... Alright, that 'hitting empty' is a good point, actually. It's possible that Beck using his powers will lead to increased hunger. Otto doesn't know for certain that's how it works, but he wouldn't be surprised if it does.]

I don't know. [Because he has to be honest about this.] Would you like to see me do it first, so you can try to mimic it? I've fed recently, it shouldn't be a problem for me.

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[thegreatmysterio]

[Thank fuck, Otto can pick up what Quentin was putting down. The gnawing feeling has already become a constant buzz in the back of his head. He doesn't want to see what happens if that feeling takes over everything.]

Please, I'd appreciate it. While I know I have to... feed at some point, I'm not interested in it happening because of outside circumstances. Plus, between you and me- [He makes a gesturing motion between them.] Kinda like being able to come here without people thinking I'll go at 'em. But, so-

[Now Quentin makes a small sweeping motion to the grass around them.]

Care to demonstrate, doc? Give a few pointers?

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[sciencesquid]

[Honestly? It's refreshing for Otto to hear Beck employ this much common sense and care for his surroundings. Even if it's still to some degree rooted in selfishness, it's better than a cynical 'to hell with other people' attitude. Maybe he's learning after all.]

The pointer, as I said before, would be not to think too hard about it. It isn't something to be explained, but rather, something to do. Like taking in a deep breath. Only...

[He turns to face a nice, open space of grass and holds out a single hand. There's no sparkles for him, no glow, nothing. Mushrooms simply pop up from underneath the soil and continue to grow. They get to about six inches in height, some a bit bigger and some a bit smaller. The circle they form is perfectly round, which is something that brings Otto great satisfaction. He struggled with getting them all to grow in such a way it didn't make the circle a bit lopsided, before.]

Like this.

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[thegreatmysterio]

[Quentin's more than familiar with selfishness, Otto. It's one of his top three emotions even now.

For the moment he's watching Otto, only giving a slight nod to show he's listening. He can't risk interrupting when this is the one faerie he does know that could help him with this. He needs all the data he can get.

So, half-instinctual, and half fucking.... goddamn magic mumbo-jumbo. Sure, fine. Fucking... whatever. Octavius even managed to get the shit perfectly circular. Which, thinking about that-]

...Does it have to be a perfect circle, or some variety is allowed as long as it's round and a closed circuit? Is it always the same mushrooms, or do they also act as some kind of... indicator, for lack of a better word? Because if I've got this- [A small little finger waggle that makes some green twine between his fingers, and he grimaces at it.] And you don't, that's- gotta mean a bit of wiggle room is fine, right? It's not an all-or-nothing deal.

[If asked, he is absolutely not asking for reassurance right now. Nope, no way. Never in a thousands years.]