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[ladyofluminosity]

[Luci's voice comes on over the network, and she sounds pretty excited.]

I got something back! Not just some vague feeling or a maybe memory, but an actual power! This is completely unexpected! I didn't think in my wildest dreams that I'd be able to use magic or anything like that, especially like this!

It started earlier, and since then, through lots of experimentation, I've been able to figure out the following: I can make things brighter, and I mean REALLY bright, but not darker; I can make little balls of light in my hands, but I'm not sure if they just stay there or if I can do anything with them--I really don't want to accidentally break something in my room; also, this--

[The video turns on to a bright, glowing blond's face. And arms. And yeah everything. It's almost like there are dancing lights underneath her skin. Meet Luci, resident goody two-shoes, overachiever, and now human disco ball.]

Which is really cool, but I haven't actually figured out how to turn it off yet. So, um, help? Anyone?

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[indy_wannabe]

[stares for a minute before flipping on the video feed]

That's definitely... a thing. How did you turn it on?

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[mood2wiingiing]

just try really hard not two do it?
or just live with being a human flashlight lmao.

[ladyofluminosity]

Isn't it great? And I don't know, it just sort of happened while I was studying. Like a literal light bulb turned on.

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[ladyofluminosity]

Maybe, I don't know. No, I don't want to be a human flashlight, how would I go to school like that :(

[not_good_not_wicked]

Whaaaaaat!? It's been what, two weeks? And you already got a cool one like that!?

[indy_wannabe]

I wonder if you could turn it off by thinking about it like a light bulb.

[ladyofluminosity]

I didn't realize that there was a time frame on getting things back.

[ladyofluminosity]

That's a thought.

[She pauses.]

Nope, no go.

[not_good_not_wicked]

Well there is and you're doing it too fast. Slow down.

[indy_wannabe]

Oh boy. Hmmmm... visualize it being dark?

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[mood2wiingiing]

at least you dont practically cause seizures every time you get mad theres a plus.
you can probably stop it somehow, or just stay home from school forever.
thats a great option lol.

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[shiromadoushi]

Have you tried just willing it away? Or commanding it? How'd you get it to turn on?

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[somesayinfire]

...I feel like I should be blasting some Tiësto or Avicii or something. Oontz oontz.

[ladyofluminosity]

[She looks to the side, making a bit of a face, then shakes her head.]

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[ladyofluminosity]

At least I don't think I do? I haven't left my room yet. I hope not! No I can't do that either, my father would kill me!

[ladyofluminosity]

I'm sorry? I don't know how. I'll get back to you once I can figure out how not to look like a Christmas tree.

Speaking of, do you have any ideas?

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[ladyofluminosity]

I have, but nothing seems to work. And I don't really know. I was sitting at my desk studying, then bam. Instant light show. It's cool, but I can't really go out like this.

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[ladyofluminosity]

...What?

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[somesayinfire]

DJs. Dance music. You know, like. [she begins beatboxing embarrassingly badly.]

Oh my god, am I really that old?

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[ladyofluminosity]

Oh. Sorry, that's not your fault, I don't get out much.

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[somesayinfire]

Hey, no worries. Thanks for not judging me on my beatboxing skills. I'd call myself the whitest girl in the room, but it looks like you've stolen that title from me.

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[ladyofluminosity]

And I'd say that that hurts, but it's kind of true.

Any ideas on how I can turn out this weirdo lights show? I've tried thinking dark thoughts, but I'm not actually good at that. I've also tried telling it to go away, but apparently these lights aren't good listeners either.

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[mood2wiingiing]

no i think youd know if they were that bad lol mine are seriously crazy, i like flash red and blue like a strobe light or something??
i still like the stay home from school option best thats what im going two try and convince dad of if things get any worse for me.

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[ladyofluminosity]

Wow, really? That sounds kind of cool, I want to see :)

My father would never go for it. Besides, I don't want to get behind on my studies.

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[somesayinfire]

You're talking to the wrong person if you're looking for power control. I haven't even gotten any powers yet. Maybe try... I don't know. Turning off all the lights in your house?

Nah, that's an awful idea. I seriously have nothing to go on here.