10419/Wiccan in the Yard

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Wiccan in the Yard
Date of Scene: 11 March 2022
Location: Avengers Mansion - Front Yard
Synopsis: Wiccan comes to introduce himself to the Avengers.
Cast of Characters: Billy Kaplan, Natasha Romanoff




Billy Kaplan has posed:
It has been a long day for Billy Kaplan. He literally ended up accidentally and magically swapping clothes with someone while attempting to apprehend a purse snatcher earlier. One of his term projects at school was sent back as incomplete. And one of his little brothers got in a huge fight at school and was suspended. So he is just out in uniform as Wiccan, wandering Manhattan, trying to clear his mind.

It has been a goal of his to go to the Avengers Mansion. He has corresponded with them via email, expressing his interest in becoming a part of their amazing operation. A group like the Avengers certain doesn't need Wiccan, but he would benefit so much by their teaching. So how does one pull that off? Well, go there and ring the doorbell of course. And that is exactly what Wiccan does this evening.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff is currently on one of those rare, quiet days with nothing of any particular import going on. This is a rare time where she's practicing in the front yard. Nothing particularly exciting or that hse really needs to be outside for. She's currently working over on throwing knives. She has a dozen of them, and a few mannequins setup around her. And she's moving to toss the cheap switchblades at them. Thunk. Thunk. Thunk.

So as someone is coming down the yard, Natasha turns her attention to him, speaking. "Hello, can we help you?"

Billy Kaplan has posed:
Wiccan turns when he hears a voice. Okay, let's be honest, there is a part of him who was probably hoping that nobody would be home. You know, nobody home at Avengers Mansion. He takes a deep breath and walks toward Natasha. If he's going to ask the Avengers to trust him he has to show trust too. So...he reaches up and pulls back his magical hood, showing his face fully.

"Hi, um, I'm...I'm Wiccan. Bil-Billy Kaplan. I emailed a few times about coming by?" Oh boy, he looks like he would be relieved if someone would just shoot him right now. "I, uh, I-I wanted to, you know, join the Avengers."

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff would ah over at Billy, "Welcome then to the Mansion. A pleasure to meet you. And email isn't always the.. Best way to get in touch as it gets a rather large assortment of things sent in." Natasha would offer honestly. "And not all of them can be followed up on. So.."

Shew ould tap at her cheek, "All right. I'm not going to be the one that necessarily can get you engaged, but I can answer questions about the team."

Billy Kaplan has posed:
Wiccan clasps his hands gently behind his back. "I have...powers. They sometimes go wrong. I want to be a part of something bigger than me, and maybe to learn to use my powers in a more controlled way." He exhales and licks his dry lips. "This was...this was easier when I practiced it in my head."

He wipes his palms along the sides of his uniform. Clearly the kid is nervous right now. "Maybe I should go. This was a bad idea. I'm really sorry I bothered you."

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff would nod at Wiccan, "I understand. And no, please go on. relax. I know I'm not the easiest to talk to but please go on. Get some of your nerves off." Natasha is very good at putting up the affability that is sometimes required. "I can't promise I can pass anything along, but you can at least get it off your back. Tell me about some of your abilities?"

Billy Kaplan has posed:
With a gentle, casual shrug that belies the gravity of what he says next, Billy replies, "I can bend reality. To almost anything I want." Okay, there's a bomb.

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff would look over at Billy, "I see. How much training have you had over with these sorts of abilities? What origins are they from?" Someone saying so casually that is setting off alarms. Fortunately she's good at being calm.

Billy Kaplan has posed:
"I'm mostly self-trained. I read a lot of books, particularly books from mystic bookstores," Wiccan responds. "I don't fully understand the source of my power. They sort of just sort of...awakened when I was a kid. I used to get bullied a lot. And then one day I could start doing things."

He looks at Natasha for long moments then replies softly, "I don't want to accidentally hurt anyone. I know the Avengers can help me master these abilities."

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff would ah, "So do you know what the origin of your powers is? Mystical? Are you something like a Homo Magi, perhaps?" She would offer. "And please do elaborate more. If they are mystical in nature, have you made connections with the local magic community?"

Billy Kaplan has posed:
"It's mystical-like," Billy says simply. "My powers manifest in a spell-like fashion, but I don't believe they are spells. I think my mind wraps around that idea neatly so that's how my powers manifest. If I do something enough times I no longer need to use a spell to do it. For example, I used to have to use an incantation to fly, but now I can just fly. The more I do it, the easier it gets."

He looks long and hard at Natasha. "You...see the danger in that, right? I'm reaching out here. I need some mentorship before this goes too far."

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff would nod thoughtfully, "Yes, I do. Completely. I would suggest no matter what you get in touch with members of the mystical community. They're by far the best ones to get some initial training from. I'll speak to the other Avengers about you, I just can't guarantee anything nor might we be the best organization purely for mystical training. I'll speak to the others on the possibility of trying to help train you or include you, but I want to be up front I can't guarantee anything>"

Billy Kaplan has posed:
The next sentence out of Billy's mouth is charged with mystical energy, like an arcane echo: "This is my contact information." And when he speaks those enhanced syllables a slip of paper appears in his hand. On it are his name, address, cell number, and email address. He holds his hand with the paper out to Natasha.

"I have a friend who is a witch. She's been helpful."

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff would take the slip< "Of course. When you leave I'll make sure to enter your contact infromation into the database. And is your friend all right with sharing her name as well? I understand if not and you'd want her permission before doing so. I would advise you first of all to try and find other mystics to help train you."

Billy Kaplan has posed:
"I don't feel comfortable giving her name. She has been...persecuted in the past," Billy responds. After he hands off the paper to Natasha, he wipes his palms along his uniform pants. "Thank you for...for taking the time to talk to me."

Natasha Romanoff has posed:
Natasha Romanoff would fold her hands together, "Of course, I fully understand on the matter. I'll make sure to pass along your request and contact information and will see what we can send your way."

Billy Kaplan has posed:
Wiccan tugs his hood back over his head. It seems to almost have a life of its own, casting shadows that make his face unrecognizable while it's up. Then he starts to float in mid-air. "Thank you again." Wiccan, fully uniformed, flies off for home.