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[varmint]

I'd like to be enlightened. [ And judging by the way he's expectantly looking at the camera, it seems like he's genuinely interested in you. As if you have a superb, unbidden story to tell...and he wants to hear it. ]

So if you could take a moment of your time to answer this simple question, it'd really mean the world to me.

When was the first time you decided to use your powers? Was it accidental? Intentional? How did it feel? Have you used your powers excessively after that time or scarcely? Moderately, if at all?

And if you haven't used them yet...why not? [It's not asking too much....right??]

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[moonflowing]

To be honest, I completely forgot that we have special powers here.

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[varmint]

[what....that's no fun.]

Have you tried to use your own?

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[alternia_strength]

Define "excessively."

[Says the troll currently in a room filled with batteries, more towels than any sane person could ever use and countless parts that he's drawn, covered in grease while he's downing a stamina potion.]

If Elijah understands 'drawing life,' Equius is almost the very definition of excessive use.

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[varmint]

[UHM, EQUIUS...] I think you may have just defined it.

How thrilled you must have been when you first realized it...[he won't comment on the horns....or grey skin, yet.]

You were, yes?

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[hollowchild]

Shortly after I came here, and quite intentionally. I wanted to figure them out. Now I use them as it suits me.

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[varmint]

So they've only been conveniently helpful to you since then? A fair balance, I guess. How did you use your power in the first place?

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[reaction]

I haven't attempted to use mine. Telekinesis seems like the world's worst power. What am I supposed to do with it, hm? Join the circus? [ He could have used telepathy. It would definitely help him with his need to feed on people because guess what? He's a vampire pretending to be human and it sucks when he can't make his victims forget that they've been bitten. Soon enough the people in town are going to start getting all panicky and scared of everything ever. It's why he's been stealing blood bags from the hospital. And again. Telepathy would have been useful there. Telekinesis? Not so much. ]

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[varmint]

[As someone who was "gifted" with Telepathy rather than Telekinesis Elijah can safely agree he feels a bit of relief at the notion.] Oh, I'm sure with an attitude like that your power won't get you very far.

You could also frighten small children, play pranks- [oh my god, THE BEST PRANKS. But Elijah keeps that to himself.........]

...reach items in high places. Honestly, if you gave it a go once in a while, you might surprise yourself. [This young man seems reasonably promising, and Elijah just met him!]

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[gandrtails]

I haven't found a chance to use mine yet. It seems pointless to waste energy on nothing.

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[varmint]

Is that what you'd consider your ability to be?

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[trouser_chimp]

I haven't used mine, since they are weak and of no use to anyone.

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[varmint]

I doubt everyone would attest to that. What would your power happen to be?

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[5thchild]

I never used it because I never needed to.

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[varmint]

Not even for your own curiosity?

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[nukeoleptic]

Oh! Um. All the time. Every day, definitely. I help out at a flower shop, too.. maybe it's cheating a little, but ehehe.

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[varmint]

You happen to be one of the few who seems to find use in their powers. How well do you think you'd manage without them?

[caladvwlch]

[ Thanks for the reminder. ]

There has yet to be an opportunity which warrants the use of my powers.

[ Maybe if someone she cared about got run over by a car or something. ]

[varmint]

[Maybe...Elijah would if he knew....!]

Why don't you make one?

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[daddyslittlelady]

[A smiling face appears on the screen, accompanied with a demure inclination of her head. Curtsying to the bracelet would just make the scenery bob about, after all.]

I do hope this isn't terribly forward of me, but you seem familiar, mein Herr. Have I seen you about the Loki district, perhaps?

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[varmint]

[Elijah is immediately stilled once the woman inquires...because he's not sure he's ready to admit that he has been meandering about the Loki district. He was trying to keep a vaguely low profile...] You might have, that is for sure.

[And cue one polite smile.] I'll be residing...around that area for the remainder of my stay. Are you a resident as well?

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[gymnast]

The first time I used mine was a day or two after I got here. Someone else in my house offered to show me how to use it. [ As much as one can show charm. ] I've practiced with it since then but I haven't really used it at all outside of training. Can I ask why you're asking?

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[varmint]

As someone who was unwillingly brought here, with no knowledge or experience in ever having such surreal powers? [He gives a little amused hum.]

Oh, you must be good at what you do.

[pratentious]

You seek the answers to rather private affairs. To what ends would you seek this enlightenment?

[varmint]

I wasn't aware the powers distributed between everyone here were considered private. [But if they are, he'd be all the more interested in your answer.]

No great ends, I assure you. I was hoping for reference...concerning my own gifts.

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[fluturi]

[A shrug.]

Mine sucks, therefore I don't really use it at all. What's the use of it? It does nothing for me, honestly.

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[varmint]

"Nothing"?? [He finds that very hard to believe...powers are suppose to be a big deal!]

Not a single thing? Not to open doors, boil water, turn sand into confetti?? [ok maybe he's making fun here.]