Sitting Where You Shouldn't: Barrier Wards
Doorus Indecisus
Incantation
Inside?
Outside?
Inside again?
Hold the door, human.
I am thinking.
NO.
- Crime
- Stands in the doorway, one paw in, one paw out, forever.
- Casting time
- Somewhere between forever and never
- Mana cost
- 1 open door, 1 paw in, 1 paw out, and 0 final decisions
The Spellbook describes the scene like this: our tiny wizard cat, standing halfway through an open door, one paw in, one paw out, human waiting impatiently holding the door. Casting time: somewhere between forever and never.
In. Out. In. The door holder ages gently, like fine cheese. The mana bill arrives right on schedule: 1 open door, 1 paw in, 1 paw out, and 0 final decisions.
Scholars agree it is impossible to stay mad at a face that round.
Counter-spell
1. Pick a door policy, open or closed, and stick to it.
2. Try not to open the door in response to yelling, or the spell gets stronger.
3. Offer play and attention at other times so the door is less interesting.
4. A cat flap or doorstop can end the standoff for some rooms.
