[He can see that detachment in her gaze, which all but confirms his suspicions. But hey, at least now he can do something about it!]
I'll show you! Just give me one moment-- [he says cheerfully, veering over to the closest wall to write against. He spent the time in the queue thinking up the spell, so he's able to make quick work drawing up the talisman-- one large, stylized eye in the middle of one of the sheets of paper, framed on the top and bottom with a series of illegible characters. He's not all that much taller than her, so it's not like he can block his work with his body-- he just has to hope that whatever is possessing her doesn't recognize what he's up to, or else is too polite to attempt to look in the first place.
It barely takes him a minute before he's blowing gently on the page to try to dry the ink, turning back to her with a deceptively casual smile.]
Alright! Thanks for waiting, and pardon the intrusion-- [and he suddenly slaps the talisman against her forehead, holding up two fingers on his free hand as he presses it up against his chest.]
You who were not invited, reveal yourself; your bonds unmake, heed my call. Begone!
[Both of their hair is whipping around in a very anime magic breeze rn as he tries to banish the possession, it's fine. This probably doesn't count for the poor lil maid costume, but let him try!!]
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I'll show you! Just give me one moment-- [he says cheerfully, veering over to the closest wall to write against. He spent the time in the queue thinking up the spell, so he's able to make quick work drawing up the talisman-- one large, stylized eye in the middle of one of the sheets of paper, framed on the top and bottom with a series of illegible characters. He's not all that much taller than her, so it's not like he can block his work with his body-- he just has to hope that whatever is possessing her doesn't recognize what he's up to, or else is too polite to attempt to look in the first place.
It barely takes him a minute before he's blowing gently on the page to try to dry the ink, turning back to her with a deceptively casual smile.]
Alright! Thanks for waiting, and pardon the intrusion-- [and he suddenly slaps the talisman against her forehead, holding up two fingers on his free hand as he presses it up against his chest.]
You who were not invited, reveal yourself; your bonds unmake, heed my call. Begone!
[Both of their hair is whipping around in a very anime magic breeze rn as he tries to banish the possession, it's fine. This probably doesn't count for the poor lil maid costume, but let him try!!]