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[mithrarin]

Did somebody put love potion in the water again?

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[tiredcharmer]

Considering that I haven't gone head-over-heels for any of my classmates yet, I'd say probably not.

You may have a genuine crush.

[mithrarin]

Might not affect everyone. It didn't last time.

[tiredcharmer]

Have you seen anyone going goo goo ga ga at completely random people lately?

[mithrarin]

No, but I didn't find out till after the fact last time either.

[tiredcharmer]

Okay, but consider: would anybody be stupid enough to try it again?

[mithrarin]

Yes?

[tiredcharmer]

And brave the consequences of a largely-adolescent student body potentially finding them after the whole thing is over?

[mithrarin]

It might have worked out for a few people.

[tiredcharmer]

Okay, fine. If you're so sure it's a result of a love potion, why not take some water down to the alchemy lab and prove it?

[mithrarin]

I didn't say I was sure, just -- it would explain a lot and I wondered if anyone else noticed anything!

[tiredcharmer]

So you checked and it was negative.

[mithrarin]

One person isn't enough to be sure!

[tiredcharmer]

[The next bulletin is just a slip of paper from the anonymous user's test, once again negative.]

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[temptationaccomplished]

That is very
Why
What do you mean again?

How might one know if their classmates are affected? Are there certain symptoms to look for, other than general...smitten-ness?

[mithrarin]

Yeah, the smittenness. I don't think there's any other signs.

[temptationaccomplished]

But might it just be natural?
What makes you think this is the work of a potion?

[mithrarin]

It'd explain a lot. It did the last time.

[temptationaccomplished]

What does it explain, though? It all feels very natural and normal to me. Nothing about the excess of love in the area seems forced or exaggerated.

But I admit I might be a bit biased. Or hopeful.

When do you think this all began?

[mithrarin]

I don't know anything about 'excess of love'.

A little while back? Not as quick as the last time.

[temptationaccomplished]

Some of us weren't here for the first one and have no basis of comparison.

How do would someone know if the person showing signs of romantic intentions is sincere, or if they are a victim of this potion? I need to know if an apology is in order. It's somewhat urgent and terribly important.

[mithrarin]

Good question. Both times it started with being attracted to someone, which is something that doesn't make any sense. Someone I'd known already and then suddenly, strange feelings. No logical progression.

[temptationaccomplished]

Love isn't logical.
And I think it is quite possible to experience just that...naturally. To suddenly be overcome and realize that your world is forever altered, that you're in love with someone you've known in a different context all this time before.

[mithrarin]

That's... definitely overselling the feeling I've got.

[temptationaccomplished]

My apologies. It is a wonderful and frightening feeling if you ever do experience it.

[mithrarin]

I'm not that foolish.

Not putting it down for everyone, just me personally.