{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.

[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.]

[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.]

[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.

[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.]

[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.

[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!]

[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?

[littlesurvivor]

Well, a lot happens here. I take it you must be pretty new though? I'm Clementine. I guess I can try help if you have any questions, I've been here.....a while now.

[littlesurvivor]

Sure! You know where I am. I'm usually around from dinner onwards.

[She's still attempting to get the hang of this, figure out the limits and adjust from this as opposed to the healing she previously had. Weapons are easy, a given almost but other things she is still getting used to in terms of her abilities and how to use them.]

[littlesurvivor]

Exactly. It happens, but it's pretty rare for the most part that I can tell. I could make weapons, animals to help fight. I know I could run out of ammo, it's why I am looking into other weapons to learn as well. I can't just rely on my pistol. I want to figure someone to help me get the hang of it, is all.

[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.

[littlesurvivor]

From healing to shadow control. It'll take a bit of adjusting.

[digophelia]

It is a strange one, but it has it's moments of usefulness.

[ She loathes having shadow control. ]

[littlesurvivor]

It is strange. Very different from the healing I used to have. But at least this is something I can use to fight. To defend myself, once I get the hang of it.

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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.]

[digophelia]

I do hope that you're careful; if not, sometimes shadows tend to run amok and you'll find yourself physically drained.

[littlesurvivor]

I know, if you use a power too much it makes you tired. It happened once or twice when I had healing too. I'll keep it in mind though. I just forgot you were in Hel and all too.

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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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[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.