Keep in mind that a witch is a fictitious character who lives in a world where communication with demons and spirits is on par with communication with a person, so the witch IS using the imperative because the witch commands the spirits. It’s not just a wish made vaguely toward the future. It’s a command toward a specific spirit.

On Jan 20, 2022, at 9:29 AM, mayqel qunen'oS <mihkoun@gmail.com> wrote:

SuStel:
> Furthermore, mayqel may be
> misunderstanding May you enjoy the
> food as an imperative

Yes, indeed. Perhaps I was influenced by the way the witch in that series uttered the curse. It must have been the tone of her voice.

It's like saying to someone "you want to go to leave the room?" (question), and "you *want* to leave the room", stressing the "want". So then it isn't a question anymore but something else. A statement perhaps? Maybe even a threat (given the right context)?

Anyway, I understand now, so thanks for all the replies.

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