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But that's just how magic is at home. And... I want to learn it!

[She's very determined, even despite the head pats.]

...At first I only learned because my Master was the one teaching me. [The research didn't matter to her; it was the fact that she was in a kind, caring environment. She wanted him to be proud of her.] But now... I really do want to get better. At all the kinds of magic, both here and at home.

I... I want to be able to help people. To use magic for good.

[2cool4guardian]

And that's wonderful, Hibiki, really. But I don't want you to sacrifice yourself for it.

[Yeah, he can see the head pats aren't working this time, so he just drops his hand.]

Go ahead and learn, but don't use anything dangerous for yourself, got it?

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...I don't think it's possible to avoid danger. But... I'll try to be careful when I use it.

[She's not really the risk-taking type anyway.]

That's just how magic is in my world, so... I think, if I want to find a way to change that, I need to learn how it is right now. And then... maybe I really can find a way that won't need sacrifices anymore. And my friends won't have to--

...Won't have to get hurt so much.

[2cool4guardian]

Sounds like you have a plan. I know you can do it.

[He realizes they're touching another bad topic when he's supposed to be distracting her. Maybe it's time to call it a night. He ruffles her hair before speaking again, he's just addicted to that gesture.]

But I think ti's a little too late to think too hard about that stuff. I've kept you up, sorry, kiddo. Just wanted to make sure you're alright.

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[Well... At least someone has faith in her. To be honest, Hibiki still isn't all that sure she can really do anything, as much as she's determined to try.

She closes her eyes for a moment at the headpat. It's comforting as ever. It's just a moment before she opens them again, looking a little apologetic.]

...Mm, sorry. It's pretty late, isn't it? I kept you all this time...