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You... can? [ Her eyes are wide with curiosity, wondering how she might do such a thing. But in all honesty, she will take as much help as she can. ]

I know there's... mixed opinions on what we did to Maul. Curses are serious business, and it wasn't something we took lightly. But other than that and temporarily jinxing his tongue to the roof of his mouth— [ ... yes, she did that once. But these were... not as terrible as they could have been. ] I suppose I want to warn in advance. He's still someone you care about, after all.

... What do you mean? [ She would absolutely like to be clued in there. ]

I'm just... I'm quite sad for you. It's not fair for you, and the fact you both vouched for him. I really thought he was trying. It... it feels like he's betrayed you both. [ Her relationship with Varian is... very complicated. But it's not as if she doesn't care. And she... does know about Varian's past. ] Please make sure he's alright, Usagi.

I don't go advertising it... but, yes.

Anyway, just let me know when and where. I'll be there.

When he first told me about the curse, I told him he didn't get to be mad about people taking his threats seriously and defending themselves for it. I had to explain remorse to him because he literally never felt it before.

Thank you for telling me. And I suppose... some people must think I'm absolutely insane for still supporting him after this. I'd understand if you were pissed at me for it and didn't want me around.

And... I don't know what happened or how, I mean, I now know WHY I guess... Maul got... split up. Every emotion he has in a different body. Imagine waking up to the sound of someone having broken into your kitchen and there's... pink Maulberry Milkshake version of him, with strawberries instead of horns in bright pink clothes making me breakfast and profusing how much he loves me and then not wanting me to ever leave his sight.

I finally did and was headed to his place to figure out what was going on only to see ANOTHER him all in red throwing people into walls or slicing off limbs for just existing around him.

Both of them had crystals around their necks. I had to kill that version of him, the... rampaging one. And I was left with a red crystal afterward. When I got to Maul's place, the REAL him was in a coma.

He's my next call after you three. [Since they're in danger and Varian definitely ISN'T.] But I will, thank you for caring about him, Luna-san.

... I think the sooner I get this all sorted out, the better I'll feel really. Come whenever you're available. [ She'll send Usagi some directions from the nearest lamp location to her home in Gaze; there's no number on her house, but it's marked with a pale blue door that should be relatively easy to find. ]

I can understand wanting to stand by the people we care about, even when it's very difficult. I can't really fault you nor be upset at you for it, Usagi.

[ She's quite as she listens to Usagi explain, her brow furrowed deeply. This is... perhaps not entirely unheard of. But it is a lot. Maul splitting off into the different facets of himself? It makes her wonder if this was accidental, or intentional. But Maul's gloating does make her suspect it was the latter. ]

Breaking yourself apart like that sounds like Dark magic, to me. Not natural. It's possible he found something from Trench itself that would... well, it sounds like he cheated his way out of the curse. [ Oh, she's not happy with that at all. ] I'm sorry you had to deal with him like that, and even kill a version of him like that.

[ That couldn't have been easy for her. ]

Varian and I are... complicated. But it's... no one should be betrayed by their friends like this.

I can come over now, then. [She begins getting ready, grabbing her purse, jacket, snow boots, everything she needs for the quick trip.]

I... thank you, Luna-san. [If there's a sound of relief in her voice that Luna isn't just cutting all ties with her because of this, there is.]

This is a giant mess he made... just... And... I don't know, maybe everything will burn down because he has to fix it himself this time, but it's clear what Varian and my trying to help have done. [In that, it seems they've been no help at all. Well, no, she KNOWS that's not true. But she's... tired. Just like Varian, she's exhausted. Because it's as Luna said, it's as Varian said, it's as dozens have said. Maul seemed to keep NOT listening and with every inch of progress forward, he runs a mile back. She knows what this is, it's self-sabotage, but that doesn't make it any less exhausting to be a part of.

It doesn't hurt any less or make her feel any like she's partially to blame for this, insisting Maul had changed, trying to get everyone to see.] I can ask my clients about the magic he might have used to break it. Or... mnn, that cult of his might have an idea. [Stars above she freaking hates that cult of his but she might be able to get something out of them.]

No... they shouldn't. [She lets out a breath.]

Brilliant, thank you. [ She'll be calling up to Peter to let him know they're having company (the nice kind), and she'll need to be outside for a bit to work on Wards. He's... not coping well with this. ]

There's nothing to thank me for. His actions aren't yours, Usagi. [ He is a grown man making his own choices, with little regard for those he cares about and those who care about him. She truly can't blame her or Varian for trying their best; they only want something better for him. Merlin, that was kind of part of the whole reason why they cursed him. Not just so he could stop hurting Sleepers, but to let him actually be a better person.

And for Usagi to still want Maul to be a better person? No, Luna can't be mad at her for that at all. ]

... Maul has a what. [ Luna is... honestly quietly horrified. Cults are... not good things, in her experience. You're... going to need to fill her in on that one, Usagi.

She'll be sat wait on her doorstep for her. She's not been out long, she'd rather not be hanging around outside too much, all things considered. But she'll give a short wave when she sees the girl approaching. ]

Thank you for coming so quickly. I think the quicker this is done, the better Peter and I will feel. [ She smiles weakly. ] Particularly Peter, I think.

[Usagi smiles and bows in greeting. She would hug Luna but she's not sure if Luna is the hugging sort, never mind if she'd even want one from Usagi specifically. So, Usagi merely smiles and nods as she looks at the house.

Yes, this is going to be rather simple, all things considered.]

Not at all, it's the least I could do. And I want you and Peter-san to feel some sense of peace in all this, if this helps, then I'm happy to do it.

Do you have any questions before we begin?

It will, I'm sure of it. [ Luna nods, the smile warming a little. At least knowing her home will be safe and will keep those inside of it from intrusions will be very welcome. Granted she's not quite sure what she's going to do about leaving the house, but at least she and Peter can 'hunker down'. Perhaps Maul might see sense yet and realise that coming for her is a stupid idea after all.

In truth, if it keeps Peter a little bit more sane with some peace of mind, then that gives Luna peace of mind. It's so difficult for him, sometimes. She just... wants to keep him safe. Sometimes it's hard when one also wants to do the right thing and can't stand back from people like Maul. ]

I don't believe so, no. [ There's a little shake of her head. ] I suppose I'm just relatively curious about how this works. Or how you're able to do such a thing. Is this blood magic—?

[ It's certainly an interesting power, being able to help boost the abilities of others. ]

Blood magic? No. Um... honestly, my powers as a paleblood are... [She waves a hand. She has no real understanding of those powers and outside of people getting caught up in her dreams every now and then, she hasn't seen them be useful like the other bloodtypes. She shakes her head again.]

No, this is one of my abilities from home. I never used it in Deerington. [Partially because she was pretty sure Deerington would make sure it killed someone if she did.]

I just give you a little bit of my power. It's just something I've always been able to do. [Because she is the moon, she shines from the light of others, made brighter by the light they give and she, in turn, can give that light back.]

It won't hurt. [She closed her eyes and summoned her crystal, the silver crystal hovered and glowed right in front of her heart, a golden crescent moon appearing on her forehead as she asked her crystal to let another use the great light and power within.

She then held out her hand.] Take my hand, Luna.

[If Luna does, a massive surge of power will rush through her, from head to toe. She will feel like light is filling her entire being, and magic and immense power will course through her veins, feeling warm and loving and ancient and endless.

The light will not be invasive or harmful, it is as Usagi said, it will not hurt. The light, the power, will meet Luna's magic as a witch and wrap around it, become a part of it until it feels as if she's always had this much power within her.]

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[ Oh, Luna knows that one. She thinks she's psychic now? Well, the kind of psychic to make prophecies, much like Seers in her own world. But she's not entirely sure, considering it's only happened the once and she doesn't know how or if/when it's going to happen again. ]

So... you act as a conduit of sorts? [ Using herself to transfer power from herself to another. It's a curious thing, and she's thoughtful for a long moment where she wonders just what Usagi is.

There's a soft little sound from her as Usagi summons her crystal, her eyes widening in that same curiosity. Oh, that's beautiful. She stares for a long moment, transfixed: this is something... deeply powerful, too. She can feel that, an ancient kind of magic but something she's not come across before — a strange, warm hum in the air. When she finally moves her gaze back up to Usagi, the crescent moon glowing bright gold at her forehead.

Still, she trusts Usagi with this, nothing about this feels dangerous even with how powerful it is. She quietly takes the girl's hand and it's instant—

Luna's never felt anything like it, her eyes snap shut — a little overwhelmed by the sudden rush of power. But she's warmed by it; it feels peaceful. It sings in her veins; entwining itself with the magic within them. It doesn't feel like something taking over, this something strange and new, but something working in harmony with herself. And then, as if it was there all along.

And with it she feels... a sense of clarity, a wilfulness she's never felt before. As if she could touch the very secrets of magic itself; the old, ancient roots of it that Unspeakables could only wonder about in the Department of Mysteries. She feels masterful; like she has all the skill and confidence she needs to do what needs done. It's... wonderful.

Slowly, she opens her eyes, looks back to Usagi. ]

I think I understand why you never used such a power in Deerington. [ Her voice is hushed, awed at the feelings within her. ] ... Is this... some kind of ancient lunar magic—?

[ Considering the golden crescent moon at Usagi's forehead. ]

Of sorts, yes. [She smiles because her crystal is always a comfort for her. Its light and warmth pulsed in time with her heartbeat, as it was her heart. She smiles brighter, warmer, like a full moon on a dark night, because it makes her happy to be helping Luna, to be able to do something good in the face of so much darkness.]

It is.

[She gestured to her forehead, where Luna's gaze rested.]

It is my magic. It is the moon's magic.

And for 24 hours, it is also a part of your magic. [She gestured to Luna.] Go on then, give it a try.

[ It is my magic. It is the moon's magic. Luna stares at her curiously for a long moment; Usagi's magic is the moon's magic. Belatedly, she remembers Rei talking to her once some time ago about being the incarnation of Mars, or the goddess of Mars. It was something along those lines. Rei didn't get into too much detail about it, but that was the general gist of it.

Wonderings click into place; Rei and Usagi are friends. But she didn't think they'd have connection. It slowly dawns on her just who Usagi is. Luna utters out a soft 'oh', awe-struck. ]

... You're the moon, aren't you? [ And as Usagi says, it's now part of her magic now. She has the moon's magic. There's a... quiet reverence that comes with that, and she raises her wand to stare at it for a moment.

She knows exactly what to do, how to do it best. Emboldened, she turns from Usagi towards her home — steps forward with her right foot and raises her wand to the air. ]

Protego Maxima—! [ A golden light pulses from her wand and fires a silvery-blue flare into the sky. It pulses once more in the air above her home and then spreads outwards, falling like a delicate dust, forming a barrier. Luna speaks more spells to join it: Protego Totalum, Salvia Hexia, Repello Inimicum.

She speaks them over and over, more flares of silver-blue firing off; the magic almost like a silver stream. The spells join one another to add to the protective enchantments as they fall downwards upon the building; it's an impressive sight, even Luna can't hide her wonder at herself. ]

I am. [She smiled, almost with a giggle of sorts, as Luna immediately clued in. But she allowed her crystal to disappear, her crescent moon slowly fading away until it was only a memory.

She watched Luna pull out her wand and begin to do all sorts of spells. She didn't understand any of the words or what they meant but it was beautiful to watch as spell after spell wrapped around the house. She was grateful to know Luna, she was certainly improving Usagi's experience with witches from home, to be sure.

She can feel Luna's magic as much as she can feel her own. And considering Maul's Force abilities, if he happened on Luna's home, he may very well sense her light and what that meant.

Then again, Maul could be an idiot.

Usagi clasped her hands behind her back and watched as more and more spell work was done, wondering what everything would do if someone, anyone, tried to attack Luna now.]

[ Usagi is the moon. Luna wonders if it means there's others, more than just Usagi and Rei. Makoto too, maybe. The idea is not... completely foreign to her; her friend Clarisse is the daughter of Ares, after all. But she's never experienced this before, not been given the power of the moon's magic — letting her borrow it to compliment her own. It's no wonder Usagi wouldn't speak of this usually.

The protective enchantments finish falling into place, the blue-white shimmering for a moment before disappearing to the naked eye. They're still there, perhaps a light iridescent haze can be seen by those who sense magic — but otherwise no longer visually obvious. Luna smiles a little, pleased with herself. ]

This kind of magic is usually only done by the most accomplished of witches or wizards. [ Powerful stuff; Luna might be capable, but she's certainly not like some of her teachers, or older magic users. She still has a lot to learn and practice. ]

I feel like I can do a great deal of good with this. Do some extra things around the house, replenish my potions stocks. Thank you, Usagi. [ Protecting her home is one thing, but if she has the power of the moon for a whole twenty four hours? She really could do all sorts. It's not like she's going to be doing much sleeping anyway. ]

My mum used to sing to the moon, when she was expecting me. Even as lullaby, too. [ There's another little smile there, quietly sombre. ] She always believed it would protect. I'm sure she'd be very happy to know I've used the moon's magic to protect my home.

[If Luna asked, Usagi would be happy to delight her with tales of the others: of Jupiter, Goddess of Protection, Lightning, Thunder, and Plants, of Mercury, Goddess of Wisdom and Knowledge, and all matters of Water, of Venus, Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Metal. She would tell her about Neptune and Uranus, Goddesses of the Sea and Sky, of Pluto, Goddess of Time, and Saturn, Goddess of Death. All of them are wholly magnificent and awesome.

But if Luna does not ask, Usagi will not tell, and even if she does, she will not reveal their other names, that is not her place to do so.

At the mention of being able to do all sorts of things, she grinned and pushed some of her hair back.]

You're welcome, I'm just glad I could help, honestly.

[She leaned forward, smiling.] Luna, should you need it, you will always have the moon's protection. I cannot speak for the moon here, but I can certainly speak for mine.

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