Kirk

Story journey

Available supplied sources reviewed through October 24, 2026. Identity and chronology remain qualified where the sources do not resolve them. Two supplied texts are summaries whose original stories were unavailable.

19 sourced milestones

Oldest source date first, across all arcs. Source, publication and collection dates order the readings; they do not establish when events happen within the fiction. Accounts keep their action order and original date qualifications. Dates without an established year follow the dated stories.

1. Magic SparkSource date: 2018-12-06Original writing prompt[WP] You are a magic show competition. The other magicians have had decent tricks and illusions but you obviously know how they work. Now it is your turn but you have one advantage over all the others.... you know REAL magic.Original prompt source ↗

   Kirk approaches the stage convinced his offensive spells will outshine Emily's card tricks. His lightning ignites a curtain, and he has no useful spell to extinguish it. Emily saves the performance area with water and explains that the contestants are using magic to have fun rather than prove superiority. Kirk follows her offstage and receives a stream of cards in his face; the competition result is not shown.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Magic Spark” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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2. Hand DeliveredSource date: 2018-12-13Original writing prompt — “Hand Delivered” (moment reader)[WP] An up and coming magician, mastering the arts of slight of hand and misdirection, becomes famous enough to be recognized and invited into the Society of Magicians. The magician discovers that all the other members perform real magic, and not illusions.Original prompt source ↗

   After Emily extinguishes his competition fire, Kirk asks her to visit the Society of Magicians so he can leave apprenticeship. He admits he has no friends and needs a replacement candidate before his training can advance. Emily agrees to attend as a favor, but Magus Grimmley refuses to promote Kirk unless she is willing to join. Grimmley offers both full student status if she stays, and Kirk squeezes Emily's hand and pleads. Her answer and his promotion are not shown.

   Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Hand Delivered” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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   • Read Magic Spark
3. HandoffSource date: 2019-01-21Original writing prompt — “Handoff” (moment reader)[WP] There was a sound at night that woke her.Original prompt source ↗

   Kirk tries to stop Emily from entering Magus Grimmley's quarters because he has only just become an apprentice and fears expulsion. He goes with her after she suggests he can claim to have caught her sneaking. When they discover Grimmley's television and a multiverse pizza delivery, Kirk kneels and promises he saw nothing. Grimmley nevertheless gives both children the choice of leaving with the delivery worker or being killed; Kirk's final choice and departure are not supplied.

   Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Handoff” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read Handoff
   • Read Hand Delivered
4. AlterNet ViewpointSource date: 2019-03-25Original writing prompt — “AlterNet Viewpoint” (moment reader)[WP] You've just arrived at a new school and everything's fine so far, although something feels peculiar about it all.Original prompt source ↗

   Kirk attends school with Emily after their expulsion from the Magus and work delivering pizza. He misses practicing magic and doubts that the school is normal, pointing to a boy's portal-filled locker. When a violet-haired Mundo invites them to practice against Coach Luna's team, Kirk rejects the offer and tries to leave after she laughs at their claim never to have entered the AlterNet. Mundo then reveals that the school itself is in the AlterNet.

   Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “AlterNet Viewpoint” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

   • Read AlterNet Viewpoint
   • Read Handoff
5. Hand PickedSource date: 2019-06-12Original writing prompt[WP] Achievement Unlocked: Tutorial Complete!Original prompt source ↗

   At school with Emily, Kirk chooses Wizard for his AlterNet character and is enclosed in a black nano sphere while character creation proceeds.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Hand Picked” (moment reader): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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6. Star StruckSource date: 2019-10-06Original writing prompt[WP] You've lived your whole life thinking you were the last person on Earth, as you were sitting in your home you hear the doorbell ring, you open it to discover someone asking "You ordered a pizza?"Original prompt source ↗

   Emily says Kirk is her usual pizza-delivery partner, recalls that he forgot to reclaim portal cards a couple of times and needed rides, and explains he is absent because Mundo assigned more training with Frost and Keys.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Star Struck” (moment reader): Scene-local sequence only; wider fictional chronology unknown. Source date is not an in-world date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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7. Hand-mouth CoordinationSource date: 2021-02-21Original source context[CW] Smash 'Em Up Sunday: Fall / 230The original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗

   After listening to Emily rehearse for an hour, Kirk tells her which jokes he thinks should be cut and asks why her magic-show rehearsal contained only jokes.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Hand-mouth Coordination” (moment reader): Unknown order relative to other stories; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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8. Mettle DetectorSource date: 2021-09-21Original writing prompt[WP] This battle would be a true test of mettle.Original prompt source ↗

   Kirk worries that no Fearleader has run a dungeon although Emily volunteered them for Halloween. After the other teammates agree, he accepts the plan and joins their first test.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Mettle Detector” (moment reader): Unknown order relative to other stories; source date is not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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9. Sunny & HonestSource date: 2024-08-21Original writing promptOne would think a healer would the the weakest of the party, but when a powerful healer is alone, all their magic is focused on themself, and boy you better hope you can hurt them faster than they can regenerate the damage

   On third school day Kirk worries his team lacks damage/tank, having ignored Molly's Healer tank build. After Emily urges him to inspect it, he duels Molly; strongest instant lightning barely dents her regenerating health, so he forfeits. Molly then asks Petunia for DPS, indirectly confirming concern about damage.

   Original record’s chronology note — “Sunny & Honest” (moment reader): Within the narrated scene; order relative to other stories unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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10. Meaningless. Fun.Source date: 2024-09-16Original writing prompt"Your words as are meaningless as your ideals. Shall I make your life meaningless as well?"

    Kirk worries about an unannounced Dark Lord challenge until Emily reminds him they are having fun. After fleeing rare boss, he learns friends collect procedural dialogue for possible year-end play and agrees another attempt. He consciously challenges assumptions that friendly teasing means rejection; no victory or play completed.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Meaningless. Fun.” (moment reader): Within the narrated scene; order relative to other stories unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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11. Sunny RageSource date: 2024-10-24Original writing prompt“So mermaids and sirens are two different species?” “Just so. My people, what you call mermaids or merfolk, share a common ancestor to you humans, making us distant cousins. What you call sirens, however, are fish that evolved to look and sound like humans to attract their favorite prey.”

    Emily reports Kirk accepted Saturday challenge for whole team after Eph insulted friends, despite trying not to react. Molly chooses not veto but considers revoking his authority; Kirk absent and future match unplayed here.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Sunny Rage” (moment reader): Within the narrated scene; order relative to other stories unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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12. Rain. Untrained.Source date: 2024-12-15Original writing prompt"Have you ever seen the rain?"

    Seeking Blazing Rain upgrade, Kirk repeatedly fails sorceress NPC trigger. Asks Emily rather than mod, discovers spell unequipped, laughs at own oversight, equips it and starts challenge. Final destruction/upgrade not shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Rain. Untrained.” (moment reader): Within the narrated scene; order relative to other stories unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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13. Promise. Balanced.Source date: 2025-05-08Original writing promptThe ring you looted from the boss promised power, relentlessness, and unyielding strength. It delivered. What it didn’t mention? That you'd lose your flesh. Now you’re a skeleton with glowing eyes and cursed strength… and no idea how to turn back

    After winning a legendary ring in a raid, Kirk finds its automatic Skeleton Form grants strength and magic immunity at the cost of all MP. Molly's troubleshooting confirms that relogging does not dismiss it; Petunia discovers the fine print says only removing the ring turns it off, spoiling several builds he had planned.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Promise. Balanced.” (moment reader): After a four-team raid during the school year; temporary game form, no bodily death. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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14. Sage PerspectiveSource date: 2025-05-15Original writing promptWhen the grandmaster sage dies, all master wizards and witches gather to vote for their successor. You have never cared for the lofty title and only came to cast a vote. However not only are you nominated, you end up a frontrunner in the election

    At Molly's request, Kirk remains with Petunia over pizza. He learns their chef Greg nearly became Grandmaster Sage but withdrew because he did not want its title and formalities. The teammates' uneasy silence becomes comfortable while watching the ceremony, without romantic interest.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Sage Perspective” (moment reader): Lunch during school-team acquaintance; exact order relative to other lunches unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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15. Failed VictoriouslyCollection date: 2026-08-28Original writing prompt[WP] You were supposed sacrifice yourself to hold them back to let your people flee, but you didn't die, you ended up killing all of the enemies. You were expected to die, so nobody told you were they were going, you're now alone in a city filled with the dead.Original prompt source ↗

    Kirk destroys all enemies with Flare Condor and celebrates, then learns the quest required his sacrifice and respawn. He apologizes to the team and remains flying while they finish without him; no completed team outcome is shown.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Failed Victoriously” (moment reader): Explicit local school/exercise sequence only; collection date not fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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16. Mecha. Lit.Collection date: 2026-09-21Original writing prompt[WP] You're transported to a LitRPG world, and you prepare to shock your party with your ability to exploit the system for your benefit without violating the rules... until you realize everyone does that, and it doesn't prove you're some otherworldly traveler.

    Kirk stops Dennis joining the Frame-only mission, explains mechas and beams into his condor to face the larger kraken.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Mecha. Lit.” (moment reader): Mission start only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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17. Weaknesses. Stellar.Collection date: 2026-10-01Original writing prompt[WP] "Just because it has no weaknesses doesn't mean it's invincible. You just have to work for it."

    Kirk thanks Rigel through party Whisper for the event-rules update.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Weaknesses. Stellar.” (moment reader): Remote communication only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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18. Redline. Rocked.Collection date: 2026-10-11Original writing prompt[WP] "I got a bunch of candies" "I got several chocolate bars" "I got a potion for breathing underwater" "I got a dagger, but I think it's cursed"

    Kirk seeks company, joins classmates/Redline girls and buys a25-point Breeze Bag after remembering personal points differ from team donations. His pull is a rock, provoking shared laughter.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Redline. Rocked.” (moment reader): Sunday evening during Brujaja; no mechanical loot effect inferred. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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19. Devilish IntroductionCollection date: 2026-10-16Original writing prompt[WP] “Can I help you?”The author supplied this exact prompt. Its original authorship and permalink were not provided; public posting has not been independently verified.

    Kirk meets Redline Devil Monica after the Breeze Bag gathering, learns she is also Diablito and hears her account of bad/good luck cycles. She asks to see/help maintain his condor; his fear of being targeted remains internal, with no actual attack.

    Original record’s chronology note — “Devilish Introduction” (moment reader): After rock-pull gathering; maintenance visit and relationship not completed. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.

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