[Jamil shoots him an exasperated look. But at least it's a reaction!]
I don't need magic to crack a walnut.
[...But it's probably a good idea to test what he can do regardless. It would give him a rough gauge of his "family's" reaction, if nothing else, to see if there's been any change to his restraints. Jamil holds out his right hand, palm up, and imagines a ball of flame hovering in the center of it, a few centimeters above the skin. It's a basic magic exercise, taught on the very first day of Practical Magic back in freshman year, intended to strengthen both visualization and control. Done right, it should be about the size of a baseball and perfectly contained. Anyone with the hope of passing their first semifinal should be able to do it in their sleep.
Jamil can only manage the size of a large candle flame. He releases a shaky, bitter exhale at the sight of it and snaps his hand shut. Well, at least that's consistent with what he's been able to do previously, which means the band hasn't been adjusted in any way yet. He isn't sure at all how to take that.]
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I don't need magic to crack a walnut.
[...But it's probably a good idea to test what he can do regardless. It would give him a rough gauge of his "family's" reaction, if nothing else, to see if there's been any change to his restraints. Jamil holds out his right hand, palm up, and imagines a ball of flame hovering in the center of it, a few centimeters above the skin. It's a basic magic exercise, taught on the very first day of Practical Magic back in freshman year, intended to strengthen both visualization and control. Done right, it should be about the size of a baseball and perfectly contained. Anyone with the hope of passing their first semifinal should be able to do it in their sleep.
Jamil can only manage the size of a large candle flame. He releases a shaky, bitter exhale at the sight of it and snaps his hand shut. Well, at least that's consistent with what he's been able to do previously, which means the band hasn't been adjusted in any way yet. He isn't sure at all how to take that.]