Fears & Dramatics: Theatrical Illusions
Smokeus Alarmus Operatus
Incantation
Burn the bread.
Raise the wand.
The ceiling sings for me.
Encore. ENCORE.
OPERATUS.
- Crime
- Stays strangely calm and theatrical during kitchen disasters.
- Casting time
- As long as the toast keeps burning
- Mana cost
- 1 slice of very black toast (it doubles as the baton), 1 ceiling soprano
It always begins the same way: our tiny wizard cat, conducting a ceiling smoke alarm with a wand like an orchestra, over burnt toast. Casting time: as long as the toast keeps burning.
The toast burns, the alarm sings, and a tiny conductor in a pink hat takes a bow. The mana bill arrives right on schedule: 1 slice of very black toast (it doubles as the baton), 1 ceiling soprano.
Scholars agree it is impossible to stay mad at a face that round.
Counter-spell
1. Give them an approved high spot near the kitchen, like a cat tree or shelf, and reward them for using it.
2. Keep counters clear of food so there is nothing to win up there.
3. Never leave hot stovetops or knives unattended with a curious cat around.
4. Gently lift them down and redirect, every time; consistency beats volume.
