{11th Gunshot; Video}

[littlesurvivor]

[It's early evening when she turns on the bracelet to address the network properly since the first time she returned. Again. But this time, it's different. The gem isn't Sigyn's green anymore. Instead, the colour signifies her as being in Hel House now.]

I was wondering...I'm guessing I'm not the only one here that has changed Houses? It'll take a bit of getting used to. Going from healing to shadow control once I came back from being back home again. I know Ellie mentioned Joel can use it too. I've just never been in Hel to remember anyone else off of the top of my head.

[There's a shift of her hand a bit as she manipulates the shadow of her teddy bear into one from a triceratops next to her.]

It's kind of neat though. I'll be able to use it more defensively and offensively than my healing anyway. I need to practice though. Any requests?

[Yeah. Lets just. Focus on the power thing and ignore the implications this particular house has and everything. :lb]

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[faceofbeau]

Can't say I know what it feels like to change houses, but I do know a bit about shadow control. [There's a bit of a smile as he says it, and an understanding look in his eyes. Hel is a- rough- house to be in, when you stop to consider exactly what house it is, and for a kid? And he's more than willing to help out as he can.] I can work with you, show you a few things, if you like.

[littlesurvivor]

Jack! I forgot you were in Hel. But if you know shadow control, I could use some pointers.

[Yup, trying to keep this a bit more light-hearted at least. Even if she is well aware others are probably concerned given the nature of this particular house and her age on top of that.]

[faceofbeau]

I'd be happy to share some, although it might be easier in person. I could stop by sometime.

[And show her the ins and outs of shadow control. Not just the manipulation of shadows into weaponry, into beasts of battle, but also the- pardoning the expression- lighter side. That it can also be used for a variety of other purposes.]

[yamagishi]

[And this is Fuuka just blinking at her]

I didn't know that you can change Houses. I thought that once you were in a house, you would stay there?

[littlesurvivor]

You can, sometimes. It doesn't happen often though. I think with most people it's when they go back home? Or, at least, that's what happened with me. I used to be in Sigyn, but I'm in Hel house now.

[And perhaps a little curious, head tilting. A new arrival? It probably is about that time again. She doesn't think she recognizes the other girl though.]

[yamagishi]

I never heard anything like from the guide!

But I suppose there are still a lot of things I don't know about this place though. I guess anything can happen here?

[And she guessed right!]

[grudgebreaker]

I suppose it's a little late, but welcome to Hel. You're... the first person I've heard of switching Houses, but to be fair, I haven't been here that long. I'm sure it's likely that at least one other person has switched as well.

I've been using my shadow control powers to shape my shadow into a spear, so maybe you could focus on weapons? Spears, swords, naginatas... things like that. It'd cover both defense and offense since weapons are pretty versatile by nature.

[littlesurvivor]

I know there have been others too. It's just not that common, I don't think?

Shadow weapons? I guess that's an idea. I do already have a pistol. And I want to find a decent knife at some point. I'm trying to learn different weapons with training, but that's not the worst idea. It would free up more for everyone else, even if the drawing life people could just draw some for everyone so we have enough.

[grudgebreaker]

Yeah, I figure switching houses too often would lead to a lack of unity among the Houses, so that's not too surprising. But the shadow weapons? Even if there are alternatives like that, you never know what might happen. You might be alone without any bullets or anyone to magic another weapon up for you. Proficiency in making your own shadow weapons means you'll be that much safer. Plus, you'll be able to mold it the exact way you want it to be molded.

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

[Hell, that's where Pitch lives.]

Can't say I know how that feels, but you be careful in that house, okay? There's someone there who's all kinds of bad news.

[littlesurvivor]

I'm not in the welcome house with the rest in Hel or anything, Bunny. I'm still in paid housing in Thor with the Doctor. But....I take it you mean Pitch?

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

Good, I'm glad to hear that.

And yeah, I do. Nothing's changed much for him, when it comes to shadows and powers.

[digophelia]

It seems like you and Mr. Will Graham have been placed in my house. You are still staying with the Doctor and Lee, yes?

[littlesurvivor]

It seems like it. The gem changed colour when I got back before, after going home again. But I'm still staying with Lee and the Doctor in Thor paid housing.

[digophelia]

Then it shouldn't be that much of a shift, depending on what power you've changed to.

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[sestra]

Someone like you is having this power? [The voice is Slavic accented, curious in a somewhat anxious way, and there's a subtle emphasis on the you, but not with negativity - because she's just a child. And children are innocent. They shouldn't be burdened with it.]

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[littlesurvivor]

Yeah? I mean, I used to have healing, but I must have changed Houses when I came back.

[She notes the emphasis, used to people being taken aback or protective given her age. But age doesn't matter back home. You're either alive or not. Surviving. Doesn't matter if she's just a child, a little girl. She's seen and done and been through more than most anyone else her age could be expected to.]

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[sestra]

I did not realize people could be going home and then return.

[She makes a noise, something thoughtful. Helena might think the best of children, but she knows the terrors and horrors they can go through, wonders if something like that leads them to having a power like the one granted to her. There's a stretch of silence that follows before she speaks again.]

Does it scare you?

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[gymnast]

A friend of mine from home has shadow control and he's gotten pretty good at it. I could see if he'd be willing to give you some pointers, if you want.

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[littlesurvivor]

Yeah? If he doesn't mind helping, I'd appreciate it. Sure.

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[gymnast]

I'll send him a message and have him contact you. His name is Isaac.

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[boogerman]

No one ever thinks to ask me.

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[littlesurvivor]

You weren't exactly the first that came to mind. And even if I did ask you, would you even actually help?

[Or would he want to mess with her and make things worse? Use his better practice and natural ability with shadows to overcome her own? She's not entirely sure if she trusts Pitch.]

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[madcuriosity]

You're still going to live with the Doctor, though, aren't you Clementine? And the older Alice has shadow control, I believe! I can try and help?

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[littlesurvivor]

Of course I will. I never said anything about moving, just that I apparently have changed Houses, that's all. I thought she was in Hel, seems I was right. I'll check and see what she says, thanks.

[Yeah. Pointedly. Not talking about the implications of Hel and just what she went through back home with little Alice.]