001: Group Introductions - TEXT

[tarnishedavenger]

[During a lull in the party, Armstrong taps out a quick message to the network. Not that private one, he doesn't trust it. They can answer whenever they like, so long as he gets an answer. The trick would be wording it.]

So, we're all in this for now. You've had your welcome cake, but you can't meet everyone in a party, no matter how hard you try. But, since we've all been encouraged to sign up with Jorgmund, I figured now would be a good time to get some introductions done. Talk about any specialties we might have.

Share information that we feel comfortable sharing. This isn't to pressure anyone or to force out any dark secrets.

[Not where watchful eyes can see, at least.]

Besides, I prefer doing this to making a cute information sharing game.

So, please, make your own threads within this post to keep everything organized.

Comments

[grimbiker]

[And that's not the half of it.]

Before I saw everyone else talking about it freely. In wizarding society there are laws against talking to Muggles about magic.

[He cares about laws! Sometimes.]

And motorcycles are more interesting.

[monkey_wrench]

must be a hell of a bike.

what are muggles? none wizards or something?

[grimbiker]

She flies but she was still more interesting before that.

Sorry, habit. Yes, people who can't use magic.

[monkey_wrench]

that have a story behind it? because it sounds like it has a story behind it.

and, eh, it's cool. [Been called worse.]

[grimbiker]

Only if you think a summer spent fixing her up and enchanting her is a good story.

[Really, the bike was only interesting to start with because the idea of owning a Muggle motorcycle was, and still is, intoxicating to Sirius. Naturally, he thinks this makes it very exciting.]

There may have been a police chase or two but that came after.

[monkey_wrench]

did you ever break your wizard law and end any of those chases by flying it in front of the cops?

[grimbiker]

Why would I end it like that when I can fly away?

[monkey_wrench]

because it's more fun to fly away from cops when they can see it?

and presumably, they can't follow you. unless we're talking about wizard cops

are there wizard cops?

actually, come to think of it, why do you guys hide magic from muggles in the first place?

[grimbiker]

You want me to admit to committing an illegal act in public? Why would I do that?

There are wizard cops. They're called Aurors though they go after dark wizards. They wouldn't bother with a traffic violation. The Muggles can police themselves.

We hide because centuries ago Muggles weren't very fond of magic. Witch burning and all of that.

[monkey_wrench]

i mean, you already admitted to getting chased by the police.

yeash, probably should have seen that coming. didn't really think about it being a consistency between our worlds. but i guess that makes sense.

[grimbiker]

[Note to self: test out video next time. Humor just doesn't always translate. Not that it stops him from trying.]

Oh, that was just a misunderstanding.

Yes, it's a shame. Muggles come up with so many interesting things.

[monkey_wrench]

ah! i get it. i've had a few misunderstandings like that.

well, i guess you get to experience more of how interesting we can get while you're here, too bad it's under such sucky circumstances.

[grimbiker]

Then you're in good company.

You do have a point. I never would have thought I could talk to someone like this.