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[caelestialis]

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! ]

Comments

[megabond]

Sparks and spontaneous combustion? Is something happened to you?

[accordance]

Could you come see me?

[aegist]

i don't think there *are* confirmed symptoms? but i'd ask myself this first: are you sure it's spontaneous human combustion and not a Weird Thing along the lines of super strength?

[caelestialis]

I don't know how but there are sparks surrounding me now.

I think I'm going to die.

[caelestialis]

I'm kind of nervous leaving the closet I'm in at the moment.

It happened when I was in public and people were saying they'll call the police for me and I kind of panicked. So I'm rather unwilling to leave this place. I'm sorry!

[caelestialis]

Oh! I guess I'm back to square one on what on earth this is then.

I don't think it's something like super strength. I don't feel any different or strange, only keep finding myself being surrounded by sparks for some reason.

[aegist]

is there anything you're doing when it happens in particular? some kind of common theme?

[megabond]

Hang on, let's try to think rationally about this.

[But as he said this, he realizes how many events that are out of his rational thinking for a while.]

On second thought, are you sure you didn't just imagine this?

[appraiser]

what books are you reading...?
i'd suggest staying in a pool or a bathtub until you get the information you need, but that would depend on if the sparks are from fire or electricity?
please please don't spontaneously combust (((( ;°Д°))))

[caelestialis]

Not in terms of action. I was playing with my dog, reading some books I've been meaning to finish, talking to some of my students to help with their homework. There is something about them though. Can't place my finger on it however.

[caelestialis]

Admittedly it's a lot of mystery and horror novels. So maybe they're not the best sources of information.

But they're the only things I have to work with right now. They don't feel like electricity when I reached out to touch them earlier. Appearances can be deceiving though. I definitely do not want to explode in a closet! Are you alright? This isn't happening to you or anyone else?

[caelestialis]

If it was a one time thing, I would chalk it up to my imagination.

But it kept happening! In public too. Got to the point that people were saying they'll call the police or something to help me. I don't know. It caused me to panic and hide until I can figure what this is all about.

[aegist]

so you weren't with any of the same people or anything? or thinking about the same kinds of things.

[appraiser]

you've more courage than i do; i wouldn't have touched them
i'm fine and everybody i know are fine, but you! are you in a closet? you should get out of the closet-- clothes are flammable, and if something were to happen, it'd be safest to stay near the front door without a barrier such as a closet door

[megabond]

[He felt like that Ainsley is just kidding around. But judging by her story, he knew that he should believe at this point.]

Okay, calm down before you get another headache.

How did it happen exactly?

[accordance]

Then I can come. Where are you?

[constellates]

ms menodora will be on fire ?!
why are you texting ?!
share where you are so i can come help please !

[caelestialis]

No. After the first time, I sent Kara to a friend to look after her just in case something happened.

Though now that you mention it, I remember thinking how great it was to play with Kara or how nice it was that I was able to help my students. Would that count as a theme?

[caelestialis]

I feel like a headache is the least of my worries, Augustine.

And I don't know. I was doing different things when it kept happening. It feels so random at times, whenever the sparks show up.

[aegist]

so you were feeling good each time? i think that counts as a theme. some other people seem to have emotions-based weirdness, too.

[megabond]

I see... Did this started when you woke up or something?

[caelestialis]

I suppose one could say it was less of courage and more of desperation to make sure it was real.

And oh you're right! I should get out of here just in case something does catch on fire. I would hate to burn down the coat I borrowed from my mother. Give me a second, will you?

[caelestialis]

Documentation? Evidence? I'm actually not sure anymore now that you asked.

I'm in my apartment right now. The doorman, Mr. Locken, will let you in if you tell him you're visiting me. I don't think I locked the door so feel free to just come in. But be careful please!

[caelestialis]

My apartment. The doorman, Mr. Locken, he'll let you right in since I told him you were always welcomed at my place. The door isn't locked, I think, so don't worry about a key.

Please be careful. Okay?

[caelestialis]

[ forgive her for any mistakes in her next text. she's trying to get this all out in a rush. ] Not at first. Happened around after breakfast. I was playing with Kara when it first occurred. After I sent Kara to my neighbour to keep an eye on her, it stopped for a bit.

Then I was reading some books when they came back. When I put the books away and tried to call my parents for help, it disappeared. Only to return when I was talking to my students! They needed help with some homework so I was giving them advice when they appear. There is no way for me to hide any of this.