Magically cured

[Alva Ren]

*small laugh*

I didn't mean it that way
He's not that bad

He just has funny ideas about guys being able to hold their liquor
I guess it's an alpha wolf thing

Do witches care if someone can drink someone else under the table?

[Shimizu Susumu]

Witches? Not so much usually but it depends on the witch.

I can't say drinking somebody under the table is a talent of mine.

[Alva Ren]

I won't challenge you then

I used to drink so much that I'd throw up, when I was younger, just to impress Rae.
It seems kind of stupid now...

[Shimizu Susumu]

Nah. I don't see stupid. I see... dedicated. And thoughtful.
Besides, we've all been there.

[Alva Ren]

What were you like when you were younger, Susumu?

[Shimizu Susumu]

I was... reckless. Kind of a brat, if I'm honest.

What were you like?

[Alva Ren]

You? A brat? I can't imagine that.
You're so composed and kind now.
Are you just being modest?

I was energetic and mischievous. My brother and cousin and I would always get up to no good together out in the woods near Eagle Ridge.
You know that big rock with all the ugly cartoon people carved into it, at the park out there?
We did that at night, when we'd sneak out of the house and meet up there.

[Shimizu Susumu]

Hahaha! That was you? You're a legacy then!

And yes, I'm afraid I'm not being modest. I really was quite the brat as a child. My mother was so exasperated with me. I don't think she knew quite what to do with me.

[Alva Ren]

I wouldn't go quite that far. More like... public nuisances. :P

I think that's
Cute

I'm sure she's proud of you now, being a hero and all

[Shimizu Susumu]

Oh no, she's the furthest thing from proud, unfortunately.

[Alva Ren]

But why?

You're

Amazing

[Shimizu Susumu]

It's my magic. Curses aren't exactly... approved by our coven.

[Alva Ren]

Not even if you're using them to help others?

[Shimizu Susumu]

She doesn't want me using it, period. But she should know, our gifts can't be ignored.

[Alva Ren]

We can't deny who and what we are. We're gifted. Our talents should be celebrated, not hidden away like it's something shameful.