There’s a reason for that, I think. *flips the book open and starts scritching with the pen* Emotion is at the base of everything. Start with having any emotion, say happiness, and add the intention of making something from it. That’s really the basis of all magic, down to the roots.
I never thought about it that way, really.
It’s a bit of an abstract concept compared to the way people think these days. But think of what motivates people to turn to magic in the first place. They feel a strong emotion, and want to do something about it.
*sips more tea* For me it was more a case of being chosen. The magic was /there/, waiting for me. There was rarely anything I wanted that badly. Emotions are *shrugs* simply the largest part of who I am.
*laughs* That’s true for everyone, isn’t it? We wouldn’t function as we do without emotion. What do you mean by being chosen. You never did explain to me what you were talking about with…knowing things about people that one time.
*laughing a little, holding up one hand* I can’t answer all of that at once! I’ll start with *aaaand managing to spill the tea* ooops. Shit. Guess I’m doing laundry after this wears off, too. Anyway … *sighs* I’m an empath. I can know what people feel.