[Okay, he was hoping for the first part, but he definitely wasn't expecting the second. Why does that sound so...nice, to have someone to learn alongside? And why does that make him feel even more awkward? How does he stop feeling emotions, he would like to not feel emotions anymore?]
I am without my normal defenses and abilities here. It is taking some time to 'earn' them back. So, I am looking to learn how to fight.
You were [...] your instructions were easy to follow last time. And I sense that your knowledge extends beyond flower-crowns.
A situation I well understand. I shall warn you that the full level of my skill requires the manipulation of aether, and as such cannot be brought to bear without doing so. If you seek the most capable person here to fight purely with weapons and physical might, that is not me.
But I concede that if I am not at the top of such a ranking, I am still quite high. If you wish to learn from me, I would be delighted to teach you.
[(He has got to ask more about this aether stuff. It sounds fascinating.)]
I do not believe I need the most capable person. I
[Pause.
This is hard. Asking for help. Dealing with life without his powers (which are, of course, the only reason for his existence; even after all this time, he still feels that way; worthless without them). Opening up, even just a little bit. Admitting that he's weak.]
would prefer to learn from someone trusted.
If you would accept my trust, though we have not spoken in some time.
[He might not have his powers, but he still has a sense of who's trustworthy. Doesn't he? He's more experienced than he was before, when he last placed his trust in someone.
[Hmm. He's seen the amphitheater, which naturally feels very familiar, like his old days in the Viridian gym - but it's still in use, so there's a risk of being observed. Not private enough.]
There is an old watchtower on a hill just outside of Stellari. I would like to meet you there.
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Date: 2025-03-26 01:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-03-28 04:56 am (UTC)I am without my normal defenses and abilities here. It is taking some time to 'earn' them back. So, I am looking to learn how to fight.
You were [...] your instructions were easy to follow last time. And I sense that your knowledge extends beyond flower-crowns.
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Date: 2025-03-28 03:05 pm (UTC)If you seek the most capable person here to fight purely with weapons and physical might, that is not me.
But I concede that if I am not at the top of such a ranking, I am still quite high. If you wish to learn from me, I would be delighted to teach you.
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Date: 2025-03-30 06:43 pm (UTC)I do not believe I need the most capable person. I
[Pause.
This is hard. Asking for help. Dealing with life without his powers (which are, of course, the only reason for his existence; even after all this time, he still feels that way; worthless without them). Opening up, even just a little bit. Admitting that he's weak.]
would prefer to learn from someone trusted.
If you would accept my trust, though we have not spoken in some time.
[He might not have his powers, but he still has a sense of who's trustworthy. Doesn't he? He's more experienced than he was before, when he last placed his trust in someone.
Isn't he?]
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Date: 2025-03-31 02:44 am (UTC)[No overthinking, no extra pondering needed. This is a very simple matter, to her.]
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Date: 2025-04-01 03:07 am (UTC)Thank you.
I [...] am willing to begin whenever it is convenient for you.
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Date: 2025-04-02 09:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-04-21 03:29 am (UTC)Then I will see you tomorrow. Is there a place for us to work in private?
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Date: 2025-04-21 01:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-04-27 05:30 pm (UTC)There is an old watchtower on a hill just outside of Stellari. I would like to meet you there.
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Date: 2025-04-28 05:02 pm (UTC)