I've never been reckless a day in my life. [ he says, like a liar. but he still looks put out by that. ]
The team power is...fine for now. And if I can't change my ability then I'll figure out something else. What I had before here was fine. Nothing needed to change.
[ they don't seem convinced, but it's still rather funny. ]
Believe me, if I could give you your original abilities, I would. Having what you're used to would be far more effective here than learning something new as you go.
It's not even that I don't want to learn something new. I mean I don't, I've been working with what I have for years, but I understand having to try and make something else work. It's just that one...sort of feels like a curse. That's all.
[ thank you phoenix, i, ty, am going to force him to get over it but also. ]
Thank you. [ ...the crux of the matter though is: ] But I understand not using it won't really help us either, will it? If I don't have my own powers, and if I don't have my sword, and I can't use these new powers I'm trying to figure out what else I can do to make sure we're successful. If that makes sense.
Well, that would depend on what happens here. There's no guarantee that any of you would have to fight - at least not much. I understand that you're trying to work with what you have, and that's all that I can ask of you.
The information we need is out there somewhere. I believe that you have the drive to find it, powers or no powers.
Sure. I don't like taking no for an answer. [ that is putting it so lightly. ] So as long as there is an answer out there, I don't plan on quitting just because I'm at a disadvantage.
[ ...hm. ]
Did you choose those three powers yourself? The ones from Amazo...om.
I don't like making you feel worse, but I'd rather you know than not.
Most of my spare time was spent practicing, so I'd say... a month or two? I'm still not the best with the healing, but the offensive aspects of my abilities are simple enough.
Oh. [ he was just being kind of facetious, and so he blinks in surprise at the comment. ] No, I'd rather know, too.
We're not going to be here for that long, so I don't know if I'd even have that much time to practice. [ he has swung around from "i refuse to even look at my power" to thinking about at least knowing what to do with it even if he doesn't use it. ] You practiced with the other leaders? Fire can be pretty intense.
Maybe not, but you're always welcome to a spar in the training room if you want to give it a try.
Sometimes. Some of them have suitable abilities to counter fire. But my other abilities are better for other people, so I practiced more alone when I could, so I wouldn't have to hold back.
I might with a sword, but I don't even know how I'd start trying to use my power. [ maybe he can electrify his sword? who knows. ]
Can I ask what the others have ability-wise? Or is that something I have to ask you guys individually? [ out of curiosity. ] ...I think I understand though. My powers weren't exactly great for practicing around a lot of people either. Not until I got better with them.
[ they shift as if to draw a sword, a blade of fire forming in their hand. they're pretty casual with this flame sword, letting the blade swing through the air (though not at nico) as they shrug. ]
I don't think it's something you'd have to ask them, but I think they'd prefer to tell you themselves. Or would you like others to hear about you secondhand?
...Your original powers. You haven't mentioned what they are, besides dealing with spirits.
the look on his face really does say "what the fuck" as he watches. sweet hades could he actually create a blade of electricity? he's busy looking at his hands, strongly debating things. he should maybe be more cautious around an open flame but he is not. he is just fascinated. ]
...I've been doing my best not to consider it, but no. I didn't think I could just summon it like that. Electrokinesis was never mine. [ he shakes his head. ] I don't mind if they prefer to keep it to themselves, too. I suppose I was just curious now that I know you've all had to learn as well.
[ he does not comment about people hearing about him secondhand because that's likely happened anyway, so. he gets the point. phoenix is asking about their original powers, and he doesn't seem to mind explaining. especially since his pet demon is shifting from one shoulder to the other. ]
A lot of what I can do is tied to different aspects of life and death. I can summon and dispel ghosts. Other spirits sometimes. I can create them, too, if I want. I can raise and control the dead, and I can summon and control bones. Both alone and in the form of skeletons. Normally I can shadow travel to get places as well.
Ah, I've seen similar abilities before. At least, when it comes to spirits. [ the bones are new. ] Shadow travel does sound useful. But, raising the dead... That could be dangerous, couldn't it?
[ he lets his gaze drift back toward the stage instead. very casual. very keeping it lowkey and together. ]
Usually it belongs to children of Zeus. Or Jupiter.
[ OKAY WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE WAY he is just going to focus on the other part of what phoenix is asking and not the way he can hear how his tone shifted. ]
It's useful and I miss it. [ it has been like three days, calm down. ] ...it can be a little draining if I travel too far or use too much energy to do it, but I'd rather use it than other methods. I think it's only dangerous if you can't control what you're summoning. It was...harder when I was younger, but they listen to me now. [ mostly. ]
[ they do not know what this means, but they are concerned with the change in nico's voice. ]
...I see. I'm sorry you've lost them for now, in that case. [ the fire blade poofs away. ] And using those powers doesn't... change anything, for your world? Even when raising the dead?
Technically they're the same person. Zeus is the Greek god of the skies. Jupiter is his Roman self. I don't...know if you have anything like gods you believe in where you're from, but they're really powerful immortal beings who kind of control everything. A lot of mortals think they're just myths, but they're wrong.
[ goodbye fireblade. ]
As far as I know, nothing about it changes my world. [ a pause. ] My father's domain has very clear lines of what is and isn't allowed when it comes to the dead and how souls are judged. The only thing that might change is me accidentally summoning an army of skeletons at the breakfast table because I woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
[ it's a joke, and oversimplified, but no. the world's fine with him raising the dead. it's just everything else messing it up. ]
Ah! Yes, I know the concept, if not these specific gods. [ so nico must be connected to this "zeus" or "jupiter" in some way. that's being filed away for later discussion. ] Spirits of all sorts are considered to be gods of a sort, where I'm from. Many don't believe they're real anymore, either.
[ they nod, satisfied with that answer. ]
That is good to hear. And interesting. I can only imagine how useful such a power must be in a fight.
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[ for some reason, they seem amused by the possibility of that. ]
'Fraid not. You can change your team power, if you like, but not your own.
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The team power is...fine for now. And if I can't change my ability then I'll figure out something else. What I had before here was fine. Nothing needed to change.
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[ they don't seem convinced, but it's still rather funny. ]
Believe me, if I could give you your original abilities, I would. Having what you're used to would be far more effective here than learning something new as you go.
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[ don't!! ]
It's not even that I don't want to learn something new. I mean I don't, I've been working with what I have for years, but I understand having to try and make something else work. It's just that one...sort of feels like a curse. That's all.
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Why would it be a curse?
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If not a curse, it's definitely a joke that isn't exactly funny.
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I don't understand. But I'm not going to force you to use it, if it bothers you that much.
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Thank you. [ ...the crux of the matter though is: ] But I understand not using it won't really help us either, will it? If I don't have my own powers, and if I don't have my sword, and I can't use these new powers I'm trying to figure out what else I can do to make sure we're successful. If that makes sense.
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The information we need is out there somewhere. I believe that you have the drive to find it, powers or no powers.
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[ ...hm. ]
Did you choose those three powers yourself? The ones from Amazo...om.
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I didn't. They're just what I have to offer.
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...but that's interesting. ]
Whoever brought you here didn't give you much of a choice for stuff either, did they? [ that seems kind of unfair. ]
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I can't decide if that makes me feel better or worse, Phoenix. [ he shakes his head. ] How long did it take you to master yours?
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Most of my spare time was spent practicing, so I'd say... a month or two? I'm still not the best with the healing, but the offensive aspects of my abilities are simple enough.
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We're not going to be here for that long, so I don't know if I'd even have that much time to practice. [ he has swung around from "i refuse to even look at my power" to thinking about at least knowing what to do with it even if he doesn't use it. ] You practiced with the other leaders? Fire can be pretty intense.
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Sometimes. Some of them have suitable abilities to counter fire. But my other abilities are better for other people, so I practiced more alone when I could, so I wouldn't have to hold back.
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I might with a sword, but I don't even know how I'd start trying to use my power. [ maybe he can electrify his sword? who knows. ]
Can I ask what the others have ability-wise? Or is that something I have to ask you guys individually? [ out of curiosity. ] ...I think I understand though. My powers weren't exactly great for practicing around a lot of people either. Not until I got better with them.
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[ they shift as if to draw a sword, a blade of fire forming in their hand. they're pretty casual with this flame sword, letting the blade swing through the air (though not at nico) as they shrug. ]
I don't think it's something you'd have to ask them, but I think they'd prefer to tell you themselves. Or would you like others to hear about you secondhand?
...Your original powers. You haven't mentioned what they are, besides dealing with spirits.
[ they're curious. ]
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the look on his face really does say "what the fuck" as he watches. sweet hades could he actually create a blade of electricity? he's busy looking at his hands, strongly debating things. he should maybe be more cautious around an open flame but he is not. he is just fascinated. ]
...I've been doing my best not to consider it, but no. I didn't think I could just summon it like that. Electrokinesis was never mine. [ he shakes his head. ] I don't mind if they prefer to keep it to themselves, too. I suppose I was just curious now that I know you've all had to learn as well.
[ he does not comment about people hearing about him secondhand because that's likely happened anyway, so. he gets the point. phoenix is asking about their original powers, and he doesn't seem to mind explaining. especially since his pet demon is shifting from one shoulder to the other. ]
A lot of what I can do is tied to different aspects of life and death. I can summon and dispel ghosts. Other spirits sometimes. I can create them, too, if I want. I can raise and control the dead, and I can summon and control bones. Both alone and in the form of skeletons. Normally I can shadow travel to get places as well.
[ so this whole electricity thing is weird. ]
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[ gently prompting. ]
Ah, I've seen similar abilities before. At least, when it comes to spirits. [ the bones are new. ] Shadow travel does sound useful. But, raising the dead... That could be dangerous, couldn't it?
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Usually it belongs to children of Zeus. Or Jupiter.
[ OKAY WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE WAY he is just going to focus on the other part of what phoenix is asking and not the way he can hear how his tone shifted. ]
It's useful and I miss it. [ it has been like three days, calm down. ] ...it can be a little draining if I travel too far or use too much energy to do it, but I'd rather use it than other methods. I think it's only dangerous if you can't control what you're summoning. It was...harder when I was younger, but they listen to me now. [ mostly. ]
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[ they do not know what this means, but they are concerned with the change in nico's voice. ]
...I see. I'm sorry you've lost them for now, in that case. [ the fire blade poofs away. ] And using those powers doesn't... change anything, for your world? Even when raising the dead?
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Technically they're the same person. Zeus is the Greek god of the skies. Jupiter is his Roman self. I don't...know if you have anything like gods you believe in where you're from, but they're really powerful immortal beings who kind of control everything. A lot of mortals think they're just myths, but they're wrong.
[ goodbye fireblade. ]
As far as I know, nothing about it changes my world. [ a pause. ] My father's domain has very clear lines of what is and isn't allowed when it comes to the dead and how souls are judged. The only thing that might change is me accidentally summoning an army of skeletons at the breakfast table because I woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
[ it's a joke, and oversimplified, but no. the world's fine with him raising the dead. it's just everything else messing it up. ]
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[ they nod, satisfied with that answer. ]
That is good to hear. And interesting. I can only imagine how useful such a power must be in a fight.
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