[center][color=3CB371][h1][b]Caster[/b][/h1][h2]Bellagio Fountain, The Strip[/h2][/color][/center]

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There was never a response to her Masters mental entreaty, though Casters ever-present smile didn't fade for even a moment. Instead, the Gardner patiently listened to the speech about modern thaumaturgy. It seemed that steadily, surely, slowly, Caster was beginning to animate bit by bit.

 The words of her master surely were constructive, but infected by this modern eras general decline and march toward apocalypse. Still, she learned a little bit about her true nature, so that was more than enough for her.

[b][color=3CB371]"Really, now. Those modern mages have to advance structure to go forward, which pushes thaumaturgy away from the 'origin point' its trying to recreate in the first place."[/color][/b] Caster glanced at the water show, but by this point it was clear she had lost any interest in it. After a moment, she continued. 

[b][color=3CB371]"It's a paradox that can only be resolved in one way. For me, that happens to be   a b j e c t   d i s a p p o i n t m e n t."[/color][/b] Casters smile seemed almost strained for a moment, and her tone certainly betrayed it in every way. 

But such ill will wasn't directed at anyone present, thankfully, and it passed as quick as it had come. 

Then, Caster half-sighed. It seemed she had resigned herself to expand her Masters education.

[b][color=3CB371]"Water and Life are the same thing. The 'origin point' is in its own nature through metamorphosis- just like living things, the base materials won't change, yet the shape and form does. Liquid, Solid, Gas. Life operates in the same cycle, dear."[/color][/b] She tilted her head, as if she had just thought of something.

[b][color=3CB371]"Why, doesn't that adorable little graveyard cult of yours have a similar philosophy? But, it seems our friend has finally decided to send something more. . .substantial, so I'm afraid our interest should shift to them."[/color][/b] The Magus from the Age of Gods turned her attentions firmly toward the newcomer- Titania's familiar. 

Caster regarded the familiars comments about lost siblings almost gleefully, yet with no lingering hostility. 

[b][color=3CB371]"Oh, don't worry yourself. It's just, exhibitionism is something I intend to teach my master first-hand. Spying is off limits until then, you must understand."[/color][/b] Her smile persisted as the familiar continued its entreaty. When both creature and master pointed out the bleeding, Caster blinked and straightened up a bit. 

[b][color=3CB371]"Apologies, darling. You see, it's those little details that usually escape me."[/color][/b] Great Magic was enacted, the land subordinated, the mana claimed. The scion of Demeter realigned the remaining parts, absorbed the blood around her, and constructed a suitable replacement arm within an instant. 

As if nothing happened, she continued speaking.

[b][color=3CB371]"Our position is a matter for my cute little Master to advocate, though I shall decline in her place regarding the candy. Still, I just must ask your name before you two continue. Politeness is an important custom where I come from."[/color][/b] Her perpetual smile almost seemed to intensify with those words. 

Not bothering with the familiars response, she stepped away to close in on her master- revealing a small flower growing where the Magus had been standing. It was a happy little thing, a primrose swaying to and fro with the wind.

. . .Except, there was no wind tonight. How uncanny.

Regarding her Master, she leaned in close enough for someone to mistake it as a kiss, but it was more in line with whispering some words into the Knight-Captain's ear. However she chose to only mouth the words, instead using their mental link to speak.

[i][b][color=3CB371]"Mankinds original farming tools were made out of human bones. Speak to me as if I'm a child again,"[/color][/b] [/i]Caster referred to Kamila's comment about bleeding in the car, an abnormal glint in her eye.

[i][b][color=3CB371]"And I'll give you a very personal demonstration in their creation."[/color][/b][/i] Caster leaned backward, cooly extracting herself from the Knight-Captain's personal space. The Magus gave her master a wink, briefly ruffling their hair with an almost palpable affection. 

With that, she casually strolled a few paces away to watch and wait for the show to end, her master to finish talks, or to get bored- whichever came first, really.