Witching 101
 
Day 17, Research Project: Blue Tide
 
“Finally resolved the ‘dusty specimen cabinet’ issue. As it turns out, my sealing measure had sprung a leak, allowing dust to enter through the pipe whenever it wasn’t running. I have adjusted my procedure for this and added a new pipe to the mechanism, allowing it to funnel air through for a two-stage sealing process. Results thus far have been promising, but I have tasked Gomorrah with observation.
 
I’ve returned to my studies on physical attraction with an outfit that I find rather comforting, though in a way I can’t quite understand. Perhaps it is the typical depiction of a witch in Equestrian culture and history, powerful sorcerers and creators of hexes that exacted vengeance on all who wronged them. I find comfort in the ‘powerful sorcerer’ part, of course, as I have no necessity for cursing someone if they become a problem.
 
That is why I have assistants, after all. They do make quite nice test subjects at times when I require a tougher specimen than what I have off-hand. Splint, Steel and Vegas do continue to impress as well, though I will gather my personnel review papers before I enter that tangent.
 
Now, to invite Splint over and start looking into the magics of the Underworld. Perhaps this will inspire him to draw on his latent talent?”
 

 
Author’s Note  
Day 4! And a point about the above notes: though Splint is an earth pony, he does come from a place where demons are able to use magic. He’s just incapable of it himself, same with his sister. Horizon does have her ways, though… maybe he won’t embarass himself?