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eustace "passively fuckable" granblue fantasy ([personal profile] lockedon) wrote in [community profile] aionchat2022-04-13 08:19 pm

KENOMA | voice, forward-dated to the onset of tdm dreams

[ Hello resident Kenomies, guess who???

Actually if you have no idea who this asshole is, that's okay, because rest assured he doesn't want to get to know most of you either. Unfortunately, business calls, and for the sake of not looking like an absolute gaggle of buffoons in front of the Regent a second time, everyone's neighborhood-(un)friendly furry is here to begrudgingly use Mind Twitter™ to make a public briefing.

It's largely voice only, because Eustace prefers to keep things impersonal, and shot through with an undercurrent of business-like terseness. ]


I'll make this quick. Many of us here don't have the experience to engage in a fistfight, let alone any sort of actual war. [ Or whatever the hell is going on here with the Regent and their plan for world destruction. ] For those of you with no combat experience but wanting to learn, Ciel and I are willing to teach you. Both of us are skilled in hand-to-hand combat, battlefield strategy, as well as various weapons. Emet-Selch has also volunteered his services, if you're looking for something outside the usual sphere.

[ Like magic, maybe.

But wait, there's more! From a different person no less. Still voice, and maybe some may recognize this one as part of a very exclusive club of Kenomas who not only did NOT get chewed out by the Regent, but also seemed to have gained their approval?? She’s sounding just as serious, but oddly also gives off the vibes of a science teacher of some sort, hm…]


I am not well placed to teach it, but I do have experience and understanding of magic. The possibilities in Horos are far greater too, the Regent themselves have said that anyone can develop powerful abilities regardless of their beginnings. According to Xishen, Aion powers don't adhere to any particular ruleset, they are mainly reflective of the person developing them: their wants, their needs, their expectations, towards themselves and the world around them. Those of us who already have supernatural powers merely retain traits we used to have in our previous lives.

Knowing that, we can help each other form ideas for personalized abilities you may wish to develop. They do not necessarily have to be combat oriented either, having combat oriented application is enough. For example, conjuring light: such a power would be most practical in navigating across low visibility spaces, but can be used to blind someone else in a pinch. Ways to harness it inwards instead of trying to influence your environment outwards can also be effective, such as reinforcing your own body to become stronger and more durable if you were mainly used to physical brawls before. Don’t be restricted by ideas of magic if you only knew it as fiction before, there’s much that can be done.


[ Eustace is happy to let Ciel explain this particular bit, because he sure as hell has no practical experience in this department. He's already moving on to cover something else anyway. ]

Additionally, preparation includes researching the opposition. If you know anything about the Pleroma, especially about any skills or powers they have, let the rest of us know.

We’ll start things off and group them by individual, prioritizing the strongest ones in combat. Please feel free to add names or faces, it’s fine if they’re a stranger as long as you remember what they look like and the powers they exhibited. I’ll be making a physical copy of notes for what we compile, it will be available to reference on demand.

[ Thanks for being the minutes keeper, Ciel. To close everything out, there's one last switch back to Eustace. ]

If you have any questions, ask.

[ There are indeed such things as stupid questions here, but at least the Regent won't be the one judging you for them. Maybe.

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OOC NOTES—

TL;DR: IC training offer/regain ideas power brainstorming/Pleroma shittalking powers notes comparing 3-for-1! We can handwave the training montages, for the two other points threadjacking is highly encouraged! Pleroma info compiling will happen under its separate TL, feel free to add new TLs under that with a name or url to someone’s icon (because why bother learning what the enemy is called, right) in the subject line if it’s someone your character would ICly want to draw attention to, it’s what Ciel and Eustace are doing based after their own PVP experiences. As per mod clarification to communion, this transmission will “float” around for about a day, which should give characters the opportunity to pitch in on whatever topic they want. We hope this all made sense! Feel free to ping us in the Discord/shoot us a PM with any OOC questions.

Also just in case: black = Eustace, blue = Ciel. ]
galdorleod: ([blond] kindness)

[personal profile] galdorleod 2022-04-14 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That's probably true, but Howl was being facetious from the start. If he's going to improve his standing in the eyes of the Regent, he'll do it with his actions. They made it clear that weaseling out of or into things is not going to work here. ]

What about you?

Were you intent on facing Estinien yourself?
vapour: (Default)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
He sounds like a lot of fun to fight not gonna lie.

... Still, I can respect you being the one to fight with him since you made a claim first. If you want to fight him alone, I won't butt in. [ Childe sounds a little disappointed but otherwise sincere in his claim he won't get in Howl's way just for a chance to fight with him.]
lachtara: (Crowd)

[personal profile] lachtara 2022-04-14 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Can he handle more friends?? ]

Not gullible, but predictable. Disappointing.

She and her friends will happily play the role of do-gooder to any who tells them of their woes without consideration for the bigger picture.
vapour: (pic#15123388)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ no idea he's never had more than one before.... or zero apparently according to discord.]

Ah, predictable is a lot less interesting for sure. It can be used to our advantage, nevertheless. She sounds practically inconvertible, as it is.
lachtara: (Party)

[personal profile] lachtara 2022-04-14 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Predictability is boring.

Though I would not give up on the idea. Even the most stalwart 'hero' has their limits.
vapour: (pic#15040731)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
... True. [ He's not sure if he's like to believe that or would like to believe the opposite, honestly. this is a true conflict of deals for childe in what he wants a hero to be versus what they are only capable of being. ]

Will she fight us first if we don't engage?
vapour: (pic#15074487)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
We're still gong to have to play it by ear for us to see how much of a real 'war' we have found ourselves in. You may be able to avoid active fighting if you still wish to, but you will have to learn self-defense so no one on the other side takes advantage of your beliefs.

I would recommend a polearm or a staff for you.
vapour: (pic#15074390)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm. So, do you not believe he is trying to 'help us' as he claims or simply that his way of helping is no help at all?
galdorleod: ([blond] hidden smile)

[personal profile] galdorleod 2022-04-14 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He thinks it sounds fun? Fighting, killing? Gross. This man is no different from the wizards who threw away their humanity for the King of Ingary's stupid war. No wonder he's one of the pets.

But Howl is ever able to keep his true feelings close for the sake of propriety. He knows there are certain things expected of him here, at least for the time being, and he intends to at least attempt to meet those expectations. For his own sake.

So when he responds, he's cordial. Childe may be able to sense his reservations but what's important about decorum is the very appearance of it, not its genuineness.
]

I would not go so far as to say that I am making a "claim". If you truly find yourself with an opportunity to disable him, you should do so. There are only so many among us with the ability.
Edited 2022-04-14 23:19 (UTC)
vapour: (pic#15074390)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Howl's pretty on target there with his thoughts, although Childe less likes killing and more killing just has to happen sometimes in the process. His job back home isn't a pretty one. ]

I am not really one who disables opponents. If I disable them, they can't fight freely, and I can't learn from them.

The best I can do is distract him depending how long it takes you to weave magic to disable him. I won't do it on my own.
lachtara: (Look Off)

[personal profile] lachtara 2022-04-14 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Most likely, no. She seems to only engage those who show themselves as aggressors.
vapour: (pic#15074511)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Came off clever and mentally sound to me, even if it's a bit of a shame he would rather not put his abilities to use.

I suppose I missed his demeanor in my encounter with him, though, considering what everyone else has reported?
galdorleod: ([blond] sway smile)

[personal profile] galdorleod 2022-04-14 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I won't be "weaving magic", as you say. When it comes to my abilities, it's more likely to be similar to the clash between you and I.

[ the feathers, the speed, the taloned feet, the extra two feet in height. ]
vapour: (pic#15074532)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
... I'm here for the fights, personally, but if most of them don't want to be considered the aggressors, then that's a huge advantage to those of us lacking combat abilities.
vivificantem: (042. there in my savior's love)

[personal profile] vivificantem 2022-04-14 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
For what it's worth, I, uh... [He kind of hesitates for a moment. Give him a second.] I don't die very easily? At least not to my knowledge. Again, not really something I can test here without being put in some kind of weird situation, but that was the state of things back where I came from.
vapour: (pic#15074547)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-14 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ just wait until he uses his foul legacy form, then he'll be tall again against howl, too. :c]

Ah ha, if you're going to use that form, then you won't need a distraction. Of course, you'll have to use more of your strength against him than with me, but I think you have the capability to do what you want now that we fully recovered and everything.

Estinien is definitely going to have no problem killing you, though, even if you have no intention to do the same. He's been through a lot to shape him into a warrior capable of victory.
vapour: (pic#15074482)

[personal profile] vapour 2022-04-15 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm... then I imagine you are still difficult to kill regardless of whether it carried over because of our awakening as aions.

vivificantem: (086.  master grant that i may never seek)

[personal profile] vivificantem 2022-04-15 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
Hopefully, anyway.

[He doesn't know how many of the angel's blessings carried over, but...]

I'm not trying to disregard what you're suggesting. I just don't like the idea of taking up weapons against others.
affal: (185)

[personal profile] affal 2022-04-15 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
Amos, is it?

Thank you for sharing your perspective on this. While I must admit I would prefer a more specific method to obtaining these powers, I'm gladdened to hear that it seems to have happened organically enough for you. Especially considering you didn't have any prior experience with such matters.

( regardless of what one might expect of a demon, makoto didn't have any innate magical abilities, so it's a bit of a relief to hear... )
oomfies: 𝑜𝑜𝓂𝒻𝒾𝑒𝓈 (✨ feed.)

[personal profile] oomfies 2022-04-15 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sorry, but Lottie only really bought the whip because historically all sexy people in fiction use whips (Catwoman). ]

Umm.. I guess how to whip stuff good??
oomfies: 𝑜𝑜𝓂𝒻𝒾𝑒𝓈 (💚 anons.)

[personal profile] oomfies 2022-04-15 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oof.. Lottie definitely doesn't want to get dirty. It takes forever to make sure her hair is dried. ]

Supporting the fighters, definitely! Even if I learned fighting stuff I'd probably be pretty slow, so..
affal: (56)

[personal profile] affal 2022-04-15 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
( don't worry about it, ciel, he's just a mistrustful little binch )

Certainly. I am the one beseeching you and yours for help, so I am also more than willing to make clearance in my schedule for whenever might be most convenient for you, Ciel.

My goals are simple enough. Still bereft as I am of any magical ability, I want to be able to wield weapons well enough to be able to attack and defend with at least moderate competency.

( he doesn't really have the terminology to explain specifics in words, so he tries to convey a brief scene to her: a tall man (makoto's retainer, it seems) pressing two very different types of blades into his hands. they're daggers, as he isn't really strong enough to wield anything larger — in his right hand is a long and elegant dirk, meant for piercing, while in the left is a parrying dagger with a cutting blade, a heavy cross-guard, and notches meant to catch enemy weapons worked into the metal close to where the two conjoin. "offense and defense," he had been told by his retainer at the time. )
affal: (35)

[personal profile] affal 2022-04-15 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
( don't worry about it, eustace... he's just got Trauma that manifests as paranoia and mistrust.

since his response largely mirrors ciel's, he conveys the same reply to eustace, just copy and paste his name instead of hers... )
lifespanned: (pic#11709513)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2022-04-15 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
Right? I don't think I could defeat anyone on my own, but if I could make it a lot easier for everyone, I'd be happy... I want to help stop them as soon as possible!

[ ideally... Kill Them™..... but she won't project that over mind twitter for now. Her enthusiasm for putting a stop to the other Aions is enough. ]

You're good at fighting, aren't you, Childe? What's a good way to weaken an opponent for you? Maybe you can give me a little inspiration, haha.
lifespanned: (pic#11709511)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2022-04-15 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ She actually hesitates to answer, thinking about how much information she should divulge. As much as she pretends to have no experience with this kind of thing, she's drawing plenty of inspiration from all the killing and violence she's doled out in the past with pen and paper. ]

Mm, well, if I could control someone for a short amount of time... enough time for one of you to take them out. That's kinda what I was thinking?

[ Similar to the control she could take over others with her Note. It doesn't seem like an outlandish power to her - the Note could force people to do all kinds of things, why shouldn't she be able to learn such an ability here? ]

Anything that would slow them down would work, though. Like poison? I want to stop them from moving around too much. That's all we need to take their shards, anyway.

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