[ Hunted. It's a strong word, but not too far off from reality. Lux exhales deeply before breaking her gaze, looking up and away from Connor. ]
If by opposing the law you mean simply existing... yes. That's one way you could look at it.
[ Although being asked to explain it in such a pedantic way makes it easier, somehow. ]
I am what is called a mage—someone who is able to use magic. I understand that something like this doesn't exist in some worlds; but where I am from, being able to use magic is... [ Lux pauses, choosing her words carefully. ] Being able to use magic means that you are considered a threat to the people. Those who are believed to be mages might be stripped of their status in society, or exiled. Or... in some cases, sentenced to death. It doesn't matter whether or not you use it for good or for ill, the law is absolute.
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If by opposing the law you mean simply existing... yes. That's one way you could look at it.
[ Although being asked to explain it in such a pedantic way makes it easier, somehow. ]
I am what is called a mage—someone who is able to use magic. I understand that something like this doesn't exist in some worlds; but where I am from, being able to use magic is... [ Lux pauses, choosing her words carefully. ] Being able to use magic means that you are considered a threat to the people. Those who are believed to be mages might be stripped of their status in society, or exiled. Or... in some cases, sentenced to death. It doesn't matter whether or not you use it for good or for ill, the law is absolute.