asgardeventide | The Magic of Movement

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Um... Hello!

[That's odd... The room behind her looks a bit different from usual. In fact, the room's overall shape is quite different from the norm. Although there are familiar items in the background, many of them appear to be boxed up, with the exception of a bird cage containing her pet hummingbird and a few beaten plush toys snuggled between her sleeping gusk and Cyndaquil.]

It took a while, but Aladdin-sa-- Umm, Aladdin-kun and I have moved now. We're in the Odin district now! Even after the earthquake, it looks like mostly everything's okay. Only a couple of my things broke, but I can replace them, so it'll be alright.

[Even if that list... included the glass in some of her picture frames as well as her favorite tea set here, aha...]

I'm still unpacking, but... If anyone wants to visit, please do! I'd love to make tea for anyone who wants it!

[And then her expression becomes serious.]

Um... For the people I met in the mirror... I also wanted to apologize. That spell-- it was one my Master taught me, just in case I needed to protect myself. It... It brings out the worst fears of whoever steps into it. So...

[She bows deeply - a near 45 degree from the waist, maintaining that pose for a good while before standing straight again.]

I decided... I'm never going to use magic like that again. Magic is supposed to help people; I don't want to hurt anyone with it ever again. If... If there's anything I can do to make it up to you, please let me know. I'll do my best, whatever it is-!

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[So that's another confirmed to the list of those who don't want him to bloody his hands here.]

Then let's work so that it isn't necessary, even if it means teaching you other ways to defend yourself.

[Did he really expect any different?]

...I'll defend myself if I have to, but--

I want to find a way to keep myself safe that won't hurt anybody else, either.

[And she is adamant on that.]

[He didn't, but there were always surprises.]

Does that include all form of weaponry?

...Weapons are for hurting people.

[So yes, she will be refraining from any and all weapons.]

Weapons are what you make of them. [But very well, he will listen to that. It didn't mean she couldn't be taught, it just limited them immensely.]

... Where would you say you are strongest?

...Where?

[She... wouldn't consider herself strong anywhere to be honest.]

If you can't think of anything, then consider if I were asking another person: what do you think they would answer?

[For Eyes personally, he's still boggled at how she has managed she has become this close to him. Though that's not quite the strength he's looking for.]

Umm...

[That... doesn't help very much. Do people even talk about her at all...?]

Maybe... My healing is really powerful?

[Definitely not what he was looking for, but if she considers her healing powerful he'll let her have it.]

But when surrounded by people who want to hurt you, is it really the first thing you would try?

[Oh. Um...]

...I'd try to run?

[But she's no good at running, either.]

[... Maybe he will have to keep a closer eye than he has been.

Please stand by as he visibly rubs his temples, Hibiki.]

[She can sense your disappointment, Eyes.]

I'm sorry-!

[She's useless in these situations, as usual.]

Don't apologise. [it was the last thing he wanted to hear from her right now.

In truth, handling someone of Hibiki's gentle nature is an experience he isn't sure how to navigate half the time. The only ways he knows how were not options.]

I just have no idea what to do at times like that. I just sort of freeze up...

And those times will only become more frequent. That is why it's important to prepare now, even if it's to just run.

You mean like... practice running?

If we need to practice literal running, then yes.

If that's what it takes... I'll start trying to run more-!

[Hibiki do you even know how to train...?

(No, she does not.)]

... You mean building muscle before straining yourself.

[He may be a twig but he's a fit twig!]

[A twig who forgets to eat.]

...Building...?

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[It's amazing he's still alive.]

Strengthening yourself, because if you go headfirst into any situation without being prepared there will be a world of hurt to pay.

Does it really hurt that much?

[She's young and reasonably active still, so she's never really noticed any pains like that - well, unless she took a tumble.]

Only the pain that can come with exercise. [He tilts his head at the feed, eyes softening ever so slightly.]

You'll do all right.

...?

[Eyes, she's having a hard time reading you.]

So... it's okay if I practice?

The Magic of Movement

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