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Nov. 5th, 2013 05:44 pm
noitatnacni: (sideways looks)
[Remember, remember, the fifth of November; that’s how it goes, right? Except Zatanna has an entirely different reason for keeping that date in mind; today’s the anniversary of the last time she saw her father. That combined with everything that’s happened, from the mess Billy’s Malnosso-influenced magic caused to being powerless on the moon, has her thinking pretty hard about things. Who she is, what she can do—all the things she can’t do.

As usual, she’s on the roof of the newly-renamed Ground building when she turns on the journal. It’s the traditional spot for deep thinking.]


You know, I used to be okay with what I could do. Even if I wasn’t the best, I could still make a difference and help people. Except lately, that hasn’t exactly happened. There are people here who can do such incredible things; it kind of makes me wonder what I’m really doing with my time. I mean, I know we’re not supposed to remember when we go home—but anyone could show up here, right?

[Maybe even her dad—or maybe Fate.]

So I was wondering: there wouldn’t be anyone looking to take on a magic student around, would there? I can already do some things, like create illusions and transform objects, but I need to learn more—a lot more.

[She hesitates a moment, then tacks on something else. It’s a long shot, but she has to try.]

Or even if someone doesn't want a student, I'd be happy if anyone has any advice about beating a Lord of Order.

[And if anyone asks, she can definitely go meet them. Other than that though, Zatanna’s not going to venture out much. Today’s the sort of day where she really doesn’t have it in her to pretend to smile and be okay.]
noitatnacni: (trust me on this)
So does your birthday still count if you technically skipped four months?

[This is an important question being posed over your journals, Luceti. Because if it does count, Zatanna's fifteen today. Not that she's been advertising it a lot. Holidays have been kind of hard on her since Halloween, and today really isn't an exception. It's the first birthday she's spent without her father, and in the superhero business? That's saying something.

She tries not to let it get her down, though--or at least, not to show that it is. Maybe if someone catches her when she's alone, they'll see hints of it. Staring off into space with a frown at some reminder. There's bound to be plenty, since she's raiding the library for books on magic and the item shop for more stage friendly props. The training she does daily at the battle dome (with her birthday being no exception) isn't the only thing she should keep up with.

So at some point during the afternoon, she'll try to find bored people in the plaza, cards in hand. It'll be better than just the "think of your card and I'll name it" bit, promise. Sometimes she sticks to sleight of hand, while others she may employ a backwards chant. Maybe it's not all that impressive in a place where anyone can learn magic, but she doesn't want those skills to deteriorate. It's the one connection she's got to her father, the person who taught her what she knows.

Eventually, she'll head back to Community House 5 when she starts thinking about dinner.]

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