mental link, day...36? sure.

[headinjuries]

[ Technically, it came up a few days ago, but Sam's been letting something bounce around in his head to see if the possibility gets less troublesome after he sleeps on it. And sleeps on it a couple more times.

or he's just saying it late so the newbies can hear it too, w/e

It's not getting any less freaky. So, out of left field: ]

( So if aliens can hack our emotions, do we...actually know they can't mess with everything else? Memories? Are we actually who we think we are?

What if there is no spoon? )

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[cur]

[ WELL......... ]

( If you're asking after the etymology — it's a bit outdated, admittedly. But it's to distinguish their lack of knowledge regarding the magical world. )

[ Don't make him say it means 'stupid', because it basically means stupid. He's already lost enough points with you kids. ]

[greentech]

( It's not really their fault they don't know, though. You guys actively try to shut them out. )

[cur]

( To a point. Even Muggles who are aware of the magical world remain removed from it; they will never know magic. )

[greentech]

( Why would they need to be removed of it? )

[cur]

( Because they'll never be able to practice it. Knowledge isn't enough, unfortunately. Magic is genetic. )

[greentech]

( Just because someone isn't born able to do something or doesn't want to, doesn't mean they can't study it. It's not like aviation engineers are all pilots. )

[cur]

( That's true, I suppose. I'm sure a few of the Muggles that know of magic's existence have made the effort. )

[ And, after a slight pause: ]

( It's not a novel idea, taking down the walls between our worlds. But it might be better achieved when our politics are— )

[ Less violent? Voldemorty?? ]

( More stable. )

[greentech]

( So I guess things are very unstable right now? What do wizards even fight over? )