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Halliwell Manor has been empty for several years. The layer of dust that has accumulated on the furniture is unpleasantly thick. There are cobwebs in every corner, waiting to spring themselves on an unsuspecting visitor. The rooms smell musty, like a waterlogged library. Though the garden shows signs of maintenance, the interior is oppressively lifeless. Without people to fill it, the house has become a shadow of its former self. Underneath all of that, the place is the same as the sisters remember. Halliwell Manor looks like home.
Silvers unlock their destiny
in-this-hour
"Huh, does the memory thing affects people that are not direct targets of the effect? And I assume it doesn't erase writing, but if you know otherwise."
"It affects anyone who answers your questions. I'm not sure if it would get anyone who overhears, so try not to be reckless. This is probably also the time to mention personal gain. If you use spells or potions for your own benefit and not to promote Good, it backfires."
ancient-power
"We are going to be responsible. But I'm not entirely sure what is the definition of responsible."
"Another thing to keep in mind. Good and Evil aren't about- anything people do, they're abstract, real parts of the universe. Some things, like demons and warlocks, and Evil, and some things, like whitelighters and witches, are Good. I'm not sure if anyone created the rule, I don't know how the metaphysical forces of good work. Just avoid using magic to achieve your goals unless there's someone you're specifically trying to save. Your active powers count to this too, but not as much, since they're yours."
in-this-night
"Let's focus on keeping alive for now. So, what is up with someone close trying to kill us?"
"That one is just a guess. Piper had a warlock who'd been posing as her boyfriend for months who tried to kill her as soon as she got her powers. Warlocks usually go after witches because they can steal powers, so if someone realized you were the Charmed Ones, they might be willing to wait for them to come in. Any boyfriends you got that you don't trust with your life?"
"No self-respecting warlock would be caught dead without his athame. It's a small knife, probably with a very intricate pattern on the hilt."
in-this-hour
Well, if Felix's horrified/hurt face is any indicator then she has absolutely seen that knife.
"You can try talking to him, with me as your backup. He might have a half-decent explanation."
Beat.
"I wouldn't count on it."
in-this-night
"Well, I would love to know what is the half-descent explanation to have a ritual murder-knife."
ancient-power
Fernanda hugs Felicia.
"Is there a surer way to identify the bastard or is the truth spell our best option?"
"Warlocks are hard to detect until they strike. The athame is a big hint. And I didn't mean there's a chance he isn't a warlock- they have a specific look if they belong to warlocks. You won't see any practitioners with this kind unless they've studied and copied one, which is just as creepy. I meant he might not be trying to kill all of you. I've met some friendly warlocks."
in-this-night
"Also, It bears questioning: would a friendly warlock date a charmed one for friendly reasons? Besides how incredibly hot we are?"
"I don't know how they met, maybe they were childhood sweethearts, maybe he has a kink for dating people who want to kill him, I don't know. They were friendly because they didn't want to kill me for my powers."
in-this-night
"They were not actually childhood sweethearts, but we knew Theo when we were kids. Also, what a great standard for friendliness."
"I made friends with demons that did want to kill me, I think my standards are totally functional and kept me alive, thanks. So. Confronting the boyfriend?"