"Well, the supernatural more broadly, but yes, magic. I spent years looking for one very specific thing and found a bunch of less specific ones along the way. Then I found the specific thing and a whole lot else besides. It's all a part of me now, or I'm a part of it. Both, probably."

"2024 is a few years ahead of me. We haven't hit the twenties yet. Global warming's a thing and Tiktok exists but we're still in mourning for Vine." Something about Gansey looks slightly wild, all bright eyes and scuffed polish. "It's all just hiding from everyone who doesn't look. Have you looked?" There's a something in his expression, maybe a barely directed wanting, maybe just a waiting for a verdict when the jury's perpetually out.