They're 18? But, we know what happens when they turn 21. We know that it's never actually been stopped, but I had an idea and that's where you come in. The merge, it, deals in one of them absorbing the other - and their energy. Is there something, a conduit, that could ... take the energy instead? One that might -- leave them both alive.
[Bela knows that there's someone in this restaurant who could likely answer those very questions, if the rumors about the Colony are true. But that would likely entail a quid pro quo that Bonnie wouldn't be able to afford.]
Their energy is still their's. It doesn't matter where the energy to, losing it would still kill them. It's not as though there's some external energy that's possessing them.
The Merge is a curse, Bonnie. It's a punishment. I know the twins didn't do anything wrong - this happened long before their time - but it isn't as simple as diverting the magic. You're going to have to dig deeper than that.
It wasn't cast by the Gemini Coven. It was cast on the Gemini coven.
[She swallows, weighing her options because sending Bonnie in the crosshairs of the Colony is dangerous enough. She may be a powerful Bennett witch, but the Colony has been pulling the strings for almost as long as her bloodline has been alive.
Still, David is at least semi-trustworthy. And given what he's generally up to, he might be sympathetic to her cause.]
And if you want clearer answers, you might be better off asking the man at the bar.
He's here because he and I are friends, and our goals align. But he's the warning, because the higher ups sometimes like to believe that I work for them and only them.
[Which is not the case.]
The coven is called the Colony. They're not good people, Bonnie. If you're going to follow down this road, you need to be careful who you trust.
I wouldn't go to them at all if I could help it. But if it's about the Colony and wanting to undo their magic, David is likely your best bet.
[She trusts David to a point. She knows he's only going to make alliances that suit his own ends. But Bonnie could be a help to him, rather than a hinderance.]
Just be aware that even he won't do something for free.
She thinks you can. Beneath the accent and her not being happy about the physical in-person warning, she's complimentary. But, if I ask, am I opening myself up to my own warning?
I think that depends on what you're asking for, as I'm not entirely sure what a Bennett witch would want from me.
[Which is playing his hand a bit, because Bonnie hadn't given her last name, but let's be honest. There are only so many witches of her caliber named Bonnie. He can feel how strong she is.]
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( She really just wanted to get him into trouble.
Elijah just brings his hands up. It's fine. He's heard worse... And back to Bela. )
About our thing.
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[They would have at least addressed that much, before agreeing to meet in person.]
What can I do for you?
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( She lets Bela piece it together. )
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[That is a tricky one. It certainly is easy to put the pieces together.]
You want to stop the merge.
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( She knows it's a long shot. )
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[Bela knows that there's someone in this restaurant who could likely answer those very questions, if the rumors about the Colony are true. But that would likely entail a quid pro quo that Bonnie wouldn't be able to afford.]
Their energy is still their's. It doesn't matter where the energy to, losing it would still kill them. It's not as though there's some external energy that's possessing them.
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( And not just objects... )
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[And here's what she knows about this one.]
The Merge is a curse, Bonnie. It's a punishment. I know the twins didn't do anything wrong - this happened long before their time - but it isn't as simple as diverting the magic. You're going to have to dig deeper than that.
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( And it feels like this might be that, too. )
What is the punishment for?
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[Some things are much harder to find, and can get distorted with time, the longer things go on.]
Though I'm fairly certain that the term punishment is used loosely.
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( Maybe?? )
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It wasn't cast by the Gemini Coven. It was cast on the Gemini coven.
[She swallows, weighing her options because sending Bonnie in the crosshairs of the Colony is dangerous enough. She may be a powerful Bennett witch, but the Colony has been pulling the strings for almost as long as her bloodline has been alive.
Still, David is at least semi-trustworthy. And given what he's generally up to, he might be sympathetic to her cause.]
And if you want clearer answers, you might be better off asking the man at the bar.
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( First she needs to learn about him before she decides on using what he can be. )
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He's here because he and I are friends, and our goals align. But he's the warning, because the higher ups sometimes like to believe that I work for them and only them.
[Which is not the case.]
The coven is called the Colony. They're not good people, Bonnie. If you're going to follow down this road, you need to be careful who you trust.
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( Or, would she? )
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[She trusts David to a point. She knows he's only going to make alliances that suit his own ends. But Bonnie could be a help to him, rather than a hinderance.]
Just be aware that even he won't do something for free.
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( Elijah flips a hand, ordering some dark, single malt. )
I'll... be right back, then.
( Now she's approaching the powerful witch sheepishly, but with resolve. Her head tilts up with power, intent. )
David.
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Bonnie.
[What can he do for you?]
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( A shame, really, that she has to talk to you. But, you have to work at what she might need. She needs to size him up before outright asking. )
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And you think I can?
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( Hmm? )
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[Which is playing his hand a bit, because Bonnie hadn't given her last name, but let's be honest. There are only so many witches of her caliber named Bonnie. He can feel how strong she is.]
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Are you familiar with the Gemini?
( She keeps back, coven. Another quick, probably pointless test. )
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[He reaches for one of his fries and pops it in his mouth to punctuate the question.]
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( He's so flippant. )
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