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[bedeviledspider]

H- Hey.

[ The wheel of a motorbike comes into frame. It'd be cool, if it wasn't also on fire. Just like the rest of the vehicle, seemingly, which Reilly is sitting on. With an expression that's somewhere between resigned amusement and suppressed panic. ]

On a scale of one to ten, how much should I be freaking out right now? I mean, I've never even ridden a motorcycle before. I just thought they looked cool! And it wouldn't hurt to have a ride, but, as soon as I touched it--

Fire. Everywhere.

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[professorlionface]

Well, I suppose...that would depend on the flammability of the bike itself.

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[bedeviledspider]

Doctor McCoy!

[ Great. Someone from home - well, a place like home - seeing him atop a flaming bike like the freaking Rider. Just what he wanted. ]

It seems... surprisingly intact, to be honest.

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[professorlionface]

Fascinating. [HE IS PRETTY CURIOUS TBH. But the lack of skullface and leather will throw him off for now.]

The flames are magically based, I assume?

Moreover, I should hope the bike is in your ownership. Damage or not, I'm sure anyone else would be more distressed, if you aren't.

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[bedeviledspider]

Not quite the word I'd use, but sure. Fascinating's close enough.

[ Gritting his teeth. ] Is it that easy to tell? Yeah, my powers are magical. Mostly.

It, uh... [ Guilty laugh! ] Actually isn't mine. Yet. I was just looking. But I guess you're right, I don't exactly have a lot of choice now, do I?

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[professorlionface]

You burn it you, buy it.

But, really, the fire not burning you is perfectly normal for that sort of ability of any nature. The motorcycle, an object that is typically highly flammable being spared as well either means your fire simply doesn't burn and is only for visual effect, or magic.

Magic is easy to spot, really. Just look for things that don't make any sense whatsoever.

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[bedeviledspider]

I will, I will! Don't worry.

That's... a very sensible way of looking at it. Although, let me assure you, the fire can burn, but it's not exactly-- [ Bites his tongue. No. Can't say the word "Hellfire". ] Well, it's magic fire, you know? Works by its own rules.

Or, like you said, it honestly doesn't make much sense.

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[professorlionface]

Maybe this is its way of telling you it likes that bike.

...Assuming it's sentient. Never can tell with magic.

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[bedeviledspider]

[ That thought doesn't seem to comfort him much, judging by the way he crosses his arms. ]

It doesn't have a will of its own.

That's. That's not possible, I mean, I can control it. It's a part of me. This is just... I don't know. Some kind of freak accident.

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[professorlionface]

Ah, that puts it in a realm I can more comfortably speak on.

Your subconscious is trying to tell you something.

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[bedeviledspider]

Oh, come on!

Don't you think you're reading into this a little bit, Doc?

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[professorlionface]

Well, your reaction indicated that this sort of thing doesn't happen regularly, so I think there's something worth reading into here!

Though I may, as usual, be reading into your defensiveness as well.

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[bedeviledspider]

I'm not being defensive!

[ He's being really mature. ]

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[professorlionface]

Then consider me thoroughly convinced.

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[bedeviledspider]

I don't know, Doc, I just have these lingering doubts that you're not convinced.

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[professorlionface]

Why, Reilly, whatever gave you such an idea?

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[bedeviledspider]

Well, you did say I was being defensive.

[ He's not pouting but you can tell he wants to. ]

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[professorlionface]

Ah, but can you really blame me? I do, after all, have eyes!

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[bedeviledspider]

[ And, in response, he is going to roll his. ]

It's fine, Doctor McCoy. It was... unexpected, but I have this situation under control.

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[professorlionface]

Does that mean you'll be riding off into the sunset on a flaming motorcycle? Because that's a sight I really wouldn't mind.

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[bedeviledspider]

Sorry to disappoint. [ a thin, sad smile ]

It's... not my style.

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[professorlionface]

The motorcycle seems to disagree.

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[bedeviledspider]

You're talking as if the thing has a mind of its own...

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[professorlionface]

You said yourself that you didn't consciously ignite it.

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[bedeviledspider]

B- But... I'm not... I don't think I have that power.

[ A conflicted expression crosses his face and then he promptly switches to encrypted status ]

Doctor McCoy? Can I ask you something?

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[professorlionface]

Certainly, Reilly. Be my guest!