Living in a tower as magical and secluded as mine means one thing: unexpected guests. And let me tell you, they come in all shapes, sizes, and motives—though most of the time, they have something to do with trying to get their hands on something they shouldn’t.
Now, how does one handle such uninvited visitors? It’s not always as straightforward as slamming the door in their faces. Sure, I could do that—I've had my share of weird and uncomfortable moments—but I tend to take a more... creative approach. After all, when the stakes are high and people have *ahem* questionable intentions, a little finesse is often required.
Step 1: Memory Wipes (Because Who Needs to Remember Anything?) When guests arrive who think they're clever enough to sneak into the tower without being detected, the first thing I usually do is... well, erase their memories. Yep, you read that right. A little spell here, a flick of the wrist there, and suddenly, their reason for sneaking around is completely wiped from their minds. They’re left with nothing but a vague feeling of confusion. Works like a charm—pun intended. It’s a neat way to keep things calm, with minimal mess.
But I have to admit, it’s not always a perfect solution. Sometimes, the intruders get a little too confused. I mean, how do you explain to someone who’s just forgotten why they came to the tower that they should just go on their merry way? It can be awkward. But hey, at least I don’t have to deal with the fallout.
Step 2: Talking It Out (When All Else Fails) If memory wipes aren’t an option, or if I just feel like doing things the old-fashioned way, I usually try to talk things through. Some people break into the tower because they’re desperate, others because they’re curious. And occasionally, some just need to get something off their chest.
I like to think I’m a pretty good listener. And sometimes, offering a little therapy can go a long way. Instead of resorting to harsh punishments, I sit down with them, get them talking, and calmly discuss what led them here. The goal? To help them realize that whatever they’re after—whether it’s the Heartstone or something else—it’s not worth getting themselves caught. The trick is to get them to talk long enough that they start questioning their own motives. It’s actually pretty effective. A little understanding goes a long way when you’re dealing with someone who’s made a mistake but doesn’t want to admit it yet.
Step 3: Father’s Approach (Not So Much a Talker) Now, my father, Alembert, is a different story. He doesn't do "talking." He doesn’t bother with memory wipes or gentle persuasion. No, when someone breaks into our tower, he skips straight to the consequences. His method is swift, direct, and—frankly—deadly. When he feels the need to take action, well, let’s just say it’s not about asking questions.
I’ve learned to be... tactful in these situations. Sometimes I can talk him down, point out that we don't need to kill anyone, but when his temper flares, there’s not much anyone can do. He believes in securing our safety at all costs, and if that means making sure no one leaves with the information we don’t want them to have, then so be it. In those moments, his decisiveness can be terrifying.
Step 4: The Long-Term Solution (Keep Everyone in the Dark) And sometimes, the best way to handle a breach isn’t to confront it head-on at all. No one really wants to hear the truth all the time—especially when the truth is that they’ve wandered into a heavily guarded tower filled with magic and secrets. So, we sometimes let them go. After all, they won’t remember a thing, right? We can go about our business, and no one’s the wiser.
I guess it comes down to this: I’d prefer to avoid confrontation and keep the peace. But I’ve learned that not everyone operates the same way. Whether I’m wiping minds, talking them down, or, on rare occasions, letting my father handle things his way, I’ve learned to adapt. After all, you never know who’s going to show up unannounced at the tower door next. And it’s always better to be prepared.
— Sarra
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