Carolina/Perdita | after 'History of the Occult" | PG?
Perdita bristled slightly. She liked, no, was incredibly loyal to the Mage Guild. Hearing criticism towards the organization, even if it was seemingly benign, bothered her. "Considering that this is the first time we've seen open displays of arcane magic in ages, I'd say the Guild has done their best in containing the knowledge." But... A wheedling voice of doubt formed in her mind, but she shook it off.
As she finished writing her notes, she frowned at Vane's turned back. "I know that everything has a price," Perdita replied, "But what, specifically, is the price of the occult? The displays that we've seen recently, the," she paused, "acts that you discussed in your lectures--are there any consequences for the user?"