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A quick question:

What are the confirmed symptoms for spontaneous combustion?

I remember reading in some books that before some people exploded into flames and died fiery horrible deaths, there were reports of seeing sparks around the person before the combustion occurred.

Is this true or not? I really need to know right now. As in ASAP as in now as in really right now.

[ ooc; ainsley has been given the subset ability of her prestidigitation - triggering a shower/rain of sparkles and glitter and stars around her when she's happy. it activated today so feel free to have your character see this happening to her in public before this post came up! ]

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Well, it certainly confuses my poor dog whenever it happens. Kara keeps sniffing me to see if I have something on my person to explain it. The poor dear.

But so far that's all it does. My main issue with it is that it's so obvious. There's no way to hide it when it happens so when it occurs in public, everyone will see it. And I do mean everyone.

Hmmm. It gives you an excellent excuse to take up stage performance, but have you tried stilling and controlling your emotions? You said that this was affected by them after all. Maybe that could help, at least in the short term, teach you to control it.

I do like the idea of entertaining my students with my magic when lessons are too boring but yes. That has come to mind.

But I still can't believe I can't be too happy now. What a world we live in! Don't get too excited or you might scare some dogs while out on a dog. I wonder if this is how superheroes feel with some of their more peskier powers.

It could prove a bit too distracting in the end. Control is good. And there is nothing that says you cannot be happy. You just need to control it, is all, yes? Perhaps you'll figure out a way, emotions aside.

I would think a superhero must figure it out eventually. Besides, sparkling is hardly a superpower.

True! There's always a way, no matter what, and this certainly isn't a superpower. Not very useful for one thing. I mean who would want to sparkle and have a lightshow as their superpower? No one willingly, I'm sure.

It almost sounds like the sort of thing you might include in a fiction about fairies. Fairies sparkle don't they? I mean, what other sort of self-respecting supernatural creature sparkles?

No offense. I mean, I'm sure you'll find ways to have fun with it.

[ that gets a genuine laugh out of her. that's a good point. what would sparkle besides fairies in the supernatural realm? that's just silly. ]

None taken at all. That definitely lifted my spirits. Fingers crossed something useful or fun will happen. Who knows? They could help us one day!

I will not be holding my breath for that inevitability, but who knows? Perhaps we will be pleasantly surprised in time. And if they do, it will be a pleasant surprise to see it improve our day.

We just gotta keep moving forward. That'll do something for us, sooner or later.

Thank you again for taking the time to have this chat. This means a lot to me since I'm feeling a lot calmer now. [ not happy but at peace. that's a good equilibrium. ]

It is what we end up being there for each other. I think all of us are bound to be a little alarmed at some point, so I'm glad to help there.

I'm glad that there was something good that came out of all this silliness. We got to meet each other and everyone else on the app! If I had to do this all again just to meet you and the rest, I think I'll be willing to do it again.

[ and a few seconds later: ] They're back! I guess they are based on my happiness.

I think, after a few months of the company of some of the people I have known here, I am willing to say the same. I was not initially, though I did enjoy their company.

Good to know. You can gauge this based on that, then. Perhaps warn your employer?

Oh! I hadn't thought of warning them about this yet. I guess I should since I'm planning to make Monday off to gather my bearings. See how they react to this.

[ fingers crossed that it isn't fear or asking if they need to call the cops to help her... she doesn't think she's ready for that much scrutiny yet. ] You can't get fired for sparkling, can you?

I get the feeling that many have not been fired for their other oddities, so I should hope not. Certainly, if you do not control it, it seems a fair case to take them to court for discrimination, yes?

I think so! I just need to prove that the sparkling won't do any harm. Besides distracting my poor students during studies, of course.

Well then, it sounds like you have a solution, and with some time getting used to it, the children should be able to get used to it. I think you should be fine, either way.

I'm only able to think straight like this thanks to you and the rest! I promise to pay you all back in the future for this.

Just be ready to help other people. I imagine you aren't the last who will have moments like these, after all.

I'll do my best to help other people! What's that quote again? 'When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.'

Definitely something to think of in the coming months. [ she almost said years but that was a distressing idea. no need to rain on their parade so let's keep it positive! ]

[Definitely a distressing thought. Chloe was trying not to imagine her college years frought with this madness.]

Definitely. But in the meantime, I should be going. I will speak to you later.

I understand! Take care and don't be a stranger!

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