Training Log 3: Revelations

[crypddyd]

As we have more newcomers again, I will be holding another training session. It will be the same place as before- the part in Limbo. There will be refreshments as well, so even if you do not wish to spar please feel free to come and observe!

[It's that time again! Lion has his little (now a bit beat up since he keeps using the same space) claimed track of land in Limbo set up- wide spaces for people to pair off, a fold-out table with snacks and chairs for sitting and chatting. And of course himself off to the side with his lance in hand- willing to take all challengers and give tips and advice to anyone that comes to him!

He does though, go seeking someone specific out during all this: Chiron]

My friend, may I speak with you in private for a moment?

[There is no feeling of dread here that's just your imagination!]

((ooc: As usual this is a mixer post, so feel free to toss up starters as desired! I will have one for Lion as well if anyone wants to poke him in specific- but use this as a chance to show off- I mean try out new powers you've gained since last time!))

Comments

[ourtomorrow]

Nothing.

[ Slumped shoulders look even sillier when one wears pauldrons. ]

[phantasmagorial]

Oh, that's...

[ Okay, no. Come on, Rei. You can work with this!! ]

Um– m–maybe we can try and work it out together? I'm sure if we tried training, you'd get some sort of instinct for what it could be!

[ourtomorrow]

So I hope.

[ He looks thoughtful. ]

But what should I try...? It didn't activate against Esme.

[phantasmagorial]

That was a dangerous fight, too... hm.

[ Rei mirrors his thoughtful expression as she mulls it over. ]

Could it be that it's not a combat suited power...?

[ourtomorrow]

There are tasks for us to do in Undersides besides fighting?

[ He's definitely not going to shirk from fighting, but he wants to contribute in the way he can be of the most assistance! ]

[phantasmagorial]

I'm not sure about that, necessarily, but...

[ She trails off for a moment, trying to work out how to say this in a way that isn't Alarming. ]

I have memories of being able to fly, I think, even if I can't do it now. So it could be something like that?

[ourtomorrow]

A power that helps without only having use in combat.

[ Is he on the right track? ]

[phantasmagorial]

Right. Even if it's just something as simple as flight, then I think it could be really useful. Of course the hard part is going to be figuring out what it actually is...

[ And they're kind of back to square one, huh. ]

Is there anything you remember being able to do in your life that we could consider?

[ourtomorrow]

I don't think...

[ Though.... ]

--Wait. There was something. But my memory starts right after...

[ The hand not holding the whip curls itself, trying to recall what it'd held, what had felt so right. Think. What were the feelings, in the memory, before his brother came back into the room? He'd flashed back so vividly. Exhilaration. What kind? The kind that comes after a big accomplishment, a thrill of a special experience - ]

I might have had an adventure.

[phantasmagorial]

An adventure... [ she nods to herself, looking determined. They can work with that! ] That's a good place to start.

Do you remember anything about it?

monarch wandering around an underside trying to teleport and then realizing he's got esp by accident

[ourtomorrow]

[ Monarch looks down at his hand, lifts it, continues to curl it in imitation of the size of item he's thinking about. ] Some sort of object let it happen.

[ Work through this. The memory starts with hitting the ground in his brother's bedroom. If he doesn't remember going through any doors, then... ]

I might have been transported? That's not a useful guess, is it.

he's gonna get a headache!!

[phantasmagorial]

Maybe that's your power? Some kind of teleportation? It could be similar to what Chiron can do.

it's not a mari character until they've given themselves a migraine via poor life choices

[ourtomorrow]

Possibly.

[ He sinks deep into thought, not trying to be awkward but it just, sort of, happens sometimes,, ]

[phantasmagorial]

Maybe we could try that out, then? I could find a spot for us and we'll see if you can move to it with your powers.

[ Sounds reasonable! ]

[ourtomorrow]

[ It doesn't feel right; the item he'd been holding had seemed so important to him, in the moment. But she's being so helpful, and it's not like Monarch can go by that, can he? This is his only lead. He needs to try. ]

Got it.

[ He smiles, grateful for the help and hoping it won't be for nothing. ]

[phantasmagorial]

Alright then... hm...

[ She looks around for a moment and then makes her way over to a little pile of bricks some ten feet away from Monarch's original spot. ]

How about here? I think this could be a good start.

[ourtomorrow]

[ Beginning small makes sense. Monarch inclines his head again, stares at the spot. When that doesn't work, he closes his eyes and pictures it. Tries to will himself going from here - to there. Move. Move!







A cricket, now paying for its grievous sins of an unknown nature, chirps. ]

[phantasmagorial]

[ Rei just waits patiently for him, with a smile on her face.

And she waits.

And waits a little more.

Just a little more waiting.

...

Still waiting. ]

... do... you feel anything starting to happen yet?

[ourtomorrow]

[ Monarch shakes his head, which sets his mop of hair floofing in the breeze. ]

This wasn't it....

[phantasmagorial]

Are you sure don't feel anything at all?

[ Rei looks visibly disappointed. ]

I was so sure we were really on to something...

[ourtomorrow]

[ Monarch looks disappointed too, but rallies for Rei. ]

Your logic is sound. I just might not have remembered the right thing, yet.

[phantasmagorial]

... Mm. Hopefully. I keep forgetting because it feels like we've remembered so much, but we're still all working things out, aren't we?

[ And not just about their memories. ]

Do you want to try again, or should we figure something else out?

[ourtomorrow]

[ Monarch lifts his whip to indicate it. ] Practicing what I know I can do is probably more useful. Until I remember more.

[ He's really got...nothing to go on in those memories. Most of the longest one is taken up with being confused and resentful.

And he doesn't want to use any powers that came from feelings like that. ]

[phantasmagorial]

Right. Sticking to what we know is probably going to be best for us.

[ But she still wants to be helpful, so... ]

Maybe we could try sparring a little?

[ourtomorrow]

You're okay with it?

[ Like, he killed an Authority with this whip after lion traded crits all thread, stop shouldering everything yourself, stupid child. He would be lying if he said he wasn't a little nervous about sparring with it.

But that's all the more reason to practice, right? He knows he can cause damage. What he needs, for confidence, is control. ]