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[So getting used to this new kind of technology was certainly an… experience. He still isn’t really comfortable with the idea of a video recording of himself, and even an instantaneous voice transmission is beyond the level of tech he’s accustomed to so text is the way to go. Unfortunately, he’s using this like some sort of magical LinkedIn, so it’s a very formal letter style he’s got going on.]

Hello,

My name is Jayce Talis. I’ve noticed there’s a few buildings here that seem to be laboratories. If any have availability to lend a room or two, I have research and device development I would like to work on. Ideally if there’s any access to a forge of some sort, that would be preferred, but not required. I have a personal reference if necessary to demonstrate good character.

[He notably does not say anywhere that there will probably be explosions.]

Thank you for your time.

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[He knows it's a joke, but there's a weird swell of anxiety that runs through Jayce at that teasing. It's fine. He's an adult. It shouldn't bother him anymore.]

I'm sure that if there was a way to do it myself, I would have. The gemstones are the only way.

[Ahhh, it's so ironic that that's even the term he's using.]

You know, that word is goddamn hilarious. It's the exact opposite where I'm from: the gemstones are the ones born talented, and magicians are just talentless people trying to keep up with them.

That was how that brat explained it, anyways.

[Oh, he understand now.]

That seems a little harsh.

Twelve year olds are harsh.

So what are you planning to do here? Continue your research?

I'd like to. There has to be something here I could find interesting. After all- what powers all of these buildings? The lights, the machines? Where does the food come from, why is it endless? There must be something that generates energy here. Magic seems like the obvious answer to me.

It's possibly a combination of things.

The wind turbines generate energy, but they aren't powering the place. You could probably look into the ley lines everywhere, they'd be a natural starting point if you're focusing on magic.

There's ley lines? Why didn't you say so??

[Accelerator, that is THE place he needs to be right now!!]

I'm not that kind of psychic.

[Another joke! He's hilarious.]

I have no idea if anyone's tried using that power for anything, but I'm guessing it could be harnessed mechanically. I'm still new to magic, so I don't know what kind of limits exist.

[He's been able to manipulate and use ley lines back home, but that was using his ability. Not everyone has that advantage.]

Anyways, they follow the rivers flowing through here.

[That kind of joke should get at least five head ruffles.]

The rivers, of course.

[Written like he's mad at himself for not even thinking about it.]

I don't have any devices to measure the strength of the natural magic there yet. I'd need to know if they even register to any sort of frequencies that could be measured- and a way to verify from an independent source. I could probably pick up some pieces to make a detector from the store, maybe the junkyard...

[That's an idea. He'll have to start mapping that one down.]

Did you say you are... "new" to magic? Do you mean learning about it?

[OR COULD YOU USE IT THE WHOLE TIME AHHHHHHH]

[Vander is on it!]

The flow of it is definitely measurable. I wouldn't have known they were there if it wasn't.

[Accelerator doesn't doubt there's some way to engineer a device to measure it. If technology back home can measure stuff like AIM, and he can measure it with his ability, it isn't outrageous to think it's possible.]

Learning and using it. Before coming here I had only known about it for a couple of months, and only used it a handful of times. I've spent most of my life thinking magic only existed in fiction.

So you can track the flow of magic by the ley lines…

[Sounds like he’s reiterating it for no reason, but he’s just processing it. If he makes his device, and then based on Accelerator’s own verification of his readings, double-confirmation. And once the magic flow is measured, it can be utilized. God, this is so much easier than having to fight tooth and nail to get any research involving magic done. Every step toward progress was a struggle in Piltover.]

You can just learn to use it? How

How?

I can track any kind of magic, ley lines or otherwise, as long as vectors are involved somehow.

[Just to clarify, since he figures Jayce would appreciate a more precise explanation.]

I can only explain how it works where I'm from. Chances are there are different laws governing it here. You still want to know?

Vectors?

[The obvious follow up question. He’s going to ask about every single thing he can, sorry Accelerator.]

Of course. I want to know everything.

[He's going to send this as a private message, since it's long and may end up getting somewhat personal.]

Vectors are a mathematical property of something that represents both magnitude and direction.

Okay. Remember I'm not a damn expert, I'm just relaying what was told to me.

There are different processes a person can use to cast magic back home. The most common one is to use your own life force, life energy, soul, or whatever the hell you want to call it. That doesn't matter, it's all the same energy that's flowing through you. The process refines that energy into magic, same as refining coal or crude oil into something usable. This is done by manipulating your body functions, which can be done in a bunch of different ways. Breathing techniques, fasting, meditation and warm-up exercises were the examples given to me. "You manipulate bodily functions such as the flow of blood and rhythm of the organs to bring them to the values you want." Her words, not mine.

Obviously that kind of shit can be dangerous, so from there the safest thing to do is utilize commands that match up with your wishes. Apparently you can do it from nothing, but that's incredibly inefficient, so magicians use commands based off of pre-existing beliefs, like legends or religions. Because people have been using magic for so long they've already weeded out the shit that's useless, so there's already a starting point for newbies to work from. That brat didn't advise coming up with entirely new commands and applications, because it's so much work and magic has basically already been completely optimized. There's no point.

Basic magic is pretty easy to cast with just your body. When it comes to more complicated incantations, magicians use specialized tools. If you're referencing a legend that uses a spear, your magic will be more effective if you're swinging a spear around, too. It's the same as trying to draw a straight line with just your hand, and trying to draw one using a straightedge. More efficient, better results. I have a bit more information about those tools, but that's the important stuff.

Using magic from stuff like leylines works different, apparently. Magicians can also call on pre-existing power from something called a phase. That's activated by invoking it through a person's own magic power. She likened it to a bomb and a fuse: the fuse causes a small explosion that in turn causes a much, much bigger reaction. It's a way for a magician to use a ton of power, but it also comes with its own risks.

Any questions?

[He’s taking notes on this, because of course he is, jotting things down in his latest journal.

“Gemstone” means naturally adept at magic.
“Magician” means someone learning magic through study and practice.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤIronic word use…

Vectors necessary for tracking ley lines (follow the rivers) + magic.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤMake device for tracking ley lines, run test with Accelerator in company.

Vector = magnitude + direction. Different means of casting magic.

Magic use = life force? Probably just body energy, so caloric based trade-off.

Examples provided can break down chemical bonds (except meditation? Conflicting.)

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ"You manipulate bodily functions such as the flow of blood and rhythm of the organs to bring them to the values you want."

Quote provided sounds uninformed on bodily functions. Shorthand explanation maybe?
This doesn’t sound as possible as Accelerator makes it sound. There’s probably a factor in his world that makes it more possible for anyone from there.
“Utilize commands” off “pre-existing beliefs” like runes to the arcane.
Magic use is so well researched in Accelerator’s world that there’s guides on how to use it?

Probably the same case for Runeterra, just not accessible to someone like me.

Tools are used to strengthen connection to spells.
Specific tools preferred for specific spells?

“Phase” would be the arcane, in my world. Seems functionally the same.
Accelerator’s world sounds dangerous.

A minute passes after Accelerator finishes what he's written as Jayce jotted all this down for himself.]

You’ve given me a lot to think about, so just one question for now.

Will you’ll come with me when I run my tests?

[If he ever sees those notes he'll have to make some corrections.]

Yeah, fine. I've got nothing better to do.

I'd be interested in seeing your work even before the testing phase, too.

Of course. I'll need the lab part secured first. I don't think Caitlyn would appreciate me allowing her house to become my playground.

No idea who that is.

But you're not crazy for thinking about taking over an empty building. [He's been skimming the messages here, what of it.] There's a lot of those around, just rotting away. Might as well get some use out of one of them.

She's like my sister. The Kiramman Manor belongs to her.

If none of the places I've been offered work out, I'll resort to that. Of the ones out there right now, which would you say is the least... explosive-prone?

If she's got a manor she must be pretty well off.

Hm.

There's a big circular building called S.T.A.R. Labs to the west of the hospital. From what I've seen of it, it seems pretty reinforced. I don't know if anyone's using it.

If you're concerned about magical explosions and you can't find a building that could contain that kind of shit I've got a lot of points I'm not using.

Couldn't anyone have one here? If you had enough points.

I've been "asked" to find a second lab, for someone who has a casual relationship with safety protocol.

[And he'd rather not share a lab space with Jinx. But the S.T.A.R. Lab sounds kind of ideal for him...]

I guess. But unless you've already got high-end tastes, the basic apartment building that's offered for everyone is just fine.

Oh. If they don't give a shit about safety, keep them away from that place. There's a namesake to my ability there, and if someone who doesn't have a background in particle physics fucks around with it they could destroy everything within the barrier.

[Please keep explosions away from the particle accelerator, thank you.]

I can try.

[But Jinx has broken into his own lab once before, so.]

And the person who had brought this lab and its equipment here isn't around anymore?

I don't think so. I've been around the place a few times, it seems like it's deserted.

Noted. I'll take a look at it.

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