After the events of the television show, Presto decides to stay in the fantasy world they found themselves in. Between Varla, his budding magical education, and his lack of any real ties in their home world (his group foster home wouldn’t miss him), staying there is a no-brainer to him. Before long he meets and becomes an apprentice to a true wizard, Elminster Aumar. Elminster sees potential in Presto and begins his magical education with a tour of their world and countless others. Presto begins to realize the greater shape of things and understands that magic is not an animal to be tamed, but an unpredictable force to be touched carefully. Magic is both an art and a science, requiring great preparation and study but also creativity, quick wits, and courage to do what others cannot. It requires laser focus to make sure that when one touches the arcane it is done with subtlety and precision. Unfortunately, Presto has always had an problem with focus which he only started noticing as he grew older. As his home plane progressed and he learned things from it, he realized he likely suffers from what they refer to as ADHD. Though he’s found ways to cope and is an accomplished and impressive wizard, his focus can waver, even in the middle of important eldritch experiments and castings. When this happens, unpredictable things can occur, and the stronger the magic involved, the more extreme the effect can be.
He tried in vain to keep a relationship with Varla, but much like many other long-distance relationships, it was strained from the start. Eventually both realize they are better off pursuing their own lives, but Presto never again seeks a relationship. Who has time when there is evil to overcome and an endless study of infinite worlds and the power to reach them? He’ll never forget his first love, though, and Presto always wondered how she was doing and what their life would have been like. In times of stress or loneliness his heart pushes him to reconnect, but there’s never enough time.
Bobby: Presto always considered Bobby a friend, though he also felt awkward about being close with Bobby and not terribly close to Diana. As Bobby grew older, however, they became closer friends. Presto was always impressed by Bobby’s ability to act immediately without worrying about consequences or the effects of those decisions. However, Elminster taught Presto that his worrying about the future is not a curse, but a blessing. When one wields as much power as a wizard, one has to think about the far-reaching effects of individual decisions. Presto understands this, but can’t help but be jealous of Bobby’s easier approach to life in their world: Either it’s a friend to greet or a foe to be smashed.
Eric: If Presto ever had a bully, it was Eric. Presto did his best to fend off Eric’s jabs, but eventually Presto realized that a lot of his anxieties were encouraged by Eric’s behavior, and he never entirely forgave Eric for that. They were still a part of the same friend group, but they never became close, and they always had a sort of rivalry. Presto always secretly hoped that Eric would be awed by his abilities so he could finally feel like he won.
Hank: There are two "older siblings" in Presto’s eyes, and they are Hank and Sheila. As a kid, Presto looked up to Hank, admiring him while being friends with him. Hank was everything Presto wanted to be: strong, charismatic, good-looking, and well-respected. A lot of how Presto acted (and, let’s be honest, still acts) was trying to impress Hank. Even now, with near limitless power available to him (as long as he doesn’t lose focus on what he’s doing), Presto still craves the approval of Hank.
Diana: Diana is the other half of Presto’s admiration. She always seemed to succeed at anything she tried, and had a strong confidence in her abilities and her friends. There was no doubt in her mind, while Presto’s was riddled with it. It didn’t help that Presto had a tiny childhood crush on Diana. As an adult the crush faded into a forgotten background, but Presto still respects that Diana has the grit to achieve whatever it is she desires. He views her as a truly good person and has the utmost confidence in her.
Sheila: Sheila was the one of their friend group he never really connected with. When they were left alone it always felt a little awkward, as if they just didn't have anything to say. Presto never really understood why, and wished he had made more of an effort when he was younger. Now that everyone is older, it feels like it's too late to change anything. But who knows? Stranger things have happened.
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