mylittlejamjar | Eighth Duel

[Yeah, the only response Margulis is going to get from a certain URTV stuck in the red unicorn body is unhappy noises and the visual of Margulis's room....well, ceiling. The scroll is on the floor.

Someone has noticed that connection to UDO. Thanks for the warning.]

Edited 2014-10-26 22:48 (UTC)

*Well it's not like he expected it to be relevant.*

Kukai?

*And then it clicks. Gaignun's a URTV, and one who hadto deal with an U-DO infected parasite...*

I would say not to move, but it seems unnecessary. Just make certain the door is unlocked.

[You are just damn lucky he is the one male URTV who is non-reactive to U-DO, or else Saori would have to build a new house after the resulting explosion.

However, the door is unlocked.]

*Not like the wavelength would've swapped bodies withyou. But he walks in a ccouple minutes later, with a surprisingly sympathetic expression.*

Kukai?

[Surprisingly not under the bed. Mostly. He did however manage to wedge himself in that corner between the bed and the wall. Protection without being too enclosed. Right now he's just a big red blob of misery, one that's covering its eyes and maybe scrubbing lightly. He isn't ready to talk yet though.]

*He'll just trot over to stand next to the bed. His tone isn't his usual matter of fact, but rather the calm patience of someone trying to be a steady and stable presence for someone in distress.*

It's not the same thing as an infection. What you're feeling is the traces of my connection to the Zohar. It's no threat, assuming you retain my body's natural resistance.. merely a presence that's incapable of harming you at that level.

'm not worried about it hurting me. [That was one thing he could focus on. He'd always been immune to U-DO's effects. Really what was bothering him was its connections to daddy dearest]

I just can't...not again... [Gaignun knows he's not making any sense, but putting more effort isn't where his head is at right now. He's still trying to make himself believe he's not still stuck with Dr. Yuriev]

It's not something that can be turned off, any more than your most basic powers. And that's all it is, the effects of an ability inherent to my body. It's of no more significance than that. You're in no danger here.

[You know Margulis, it must be weird seeing 'Frustrated URTV' written all over your own features.]

Logically I know that.

*Well, not like he's never been face to face with himself before. Or even seen someone else occupying his own body...though that'll be a Story to tell.*

Then you should also know that all you're doing by dwelling upon your fear is giving it power. Now why don't you get out of there and we can find something to keep your mind occupied until you calm down.

*Yes, Gaignun, you're not seeing things. He's actually offering you a hoof to help you out from your hiding place. You...uh...you look kind of stuck.*

[Well, Gaignun wasn't stuck per say...but Margulis's body was built like a brick wall and panic pretzeling could get kind of convoluted.

He'll take that hoof, but Margulis can probably feel the pulse pounding behind it.]

Thank you. I...don't think I like this very much.

*Hey, he's flexible! But it is a lot of bulk to get used to.

He does notice Gaignun's pulse racing, but he declines to comment on it. Instead he just helps Gaignun out of his corner.*

Think of it from this perspective: at least enduring this means that there isn't someone unaware of your body's capabilities occupying it. For that matter, it means we don't have to worry about someone using my body without any awareness of how to control an Ether network this time.

[Gaignun is used to bulk, but he's also used to it being a little more spread around. Thanks extra 3 inches of leg.]

I suppose so. Being in Prospero really served to highlight the differences between my constitution and that of a normal humans...

Wait. What do you mean 'this time'? Has this happened to you before?

In Exsilium. There was an incident with the transporter and Nakagawa and I wound up trading bodies. Another thing I'm grateful for: I don't have to worry about you hitting my head on everything.

*There's a little bit of wry humor in his tone. As genuinely frustrated as he was swapping with someone so short, he can't help but tease Saori for her height now and then.*

[Give him a minute to process this, though Paschar will find everything in there coming to a screeching halt during this. Then the mental imagery which delights him. But only the imagery of Margulis in a tiny body squeaking angrily as Saori has fun being tall.]

You switched with Saori? That must have been...oh dear... [que snickering]

It was an experience, I'll say that much. Our powers are different enough in nature that we both required some adjustment. Though I suppose now I should be thankful that it gave me experience in dealing with enhanced strength that I can't alter the degree of.

On that note, try not to set anything on fire while you have access to my Ethers. And I'll ask you to refrain from using Reuben should you have to fight.

Oh right, you're a fire user...and don't worry. It's been years since I used a blade and it never got up to sword level. I wouldn't even think of using them. Right, right, powers. Um. You know the drill for most of it but one thing. Did Albedo ever tell you about when I exploded his arm? Please try not to do that, it thankfully requires line of sight though.

Edited 2014-10-29 01:31 (UTC)

Fire and lightning.

*And a frown.*

Hmph, even more reason to be glad there are few things here that can cause me to truly lose my temper without justifying violence, then.

One last thing. Be very careful when you're talking to people. My voice can sometimes have added effects.

[He is SO uncomfortable even talking about this power, you have no idea.]

It works as subtle hypnosis. It can be resisted by those with strong wills or if someone notices it happening but...I don't like to use it often but it does sometimes activate if you aren't careful.

*His wings buzz unconsciously at that. Ugh, he hates mind control in all its forms.*

Well then, I suppose it's my turn for warnings about things that might be activated by mistake. My bloodline isn't as powerful as some, but you've already noticed that the connection to the Zohar is there. I'm not certain what effect it would have here, without the Zohar present, but it's possible for me to mentally communicate with it. My abilities are powerful enough to theoretically control it at a distance, and I'm certain neither of us wants to risk what might happen if that's done without conscious awareness.

No need to tell me about that one twice. I know what U-DO uncontrolled can do. If you don't mind, I would rather stay away from that particular ability of yours anyways.

Heh, fair enough. Most sane members of the Fleet reserve it for traditional displays or necessity, aside from those whose power is too strong for their own safety. I just felt I should warn you since sufficiently strong emotion without awareness of the ability can sometimes result in our will being conveyed to the Zohar regardless of intention.

[He is just going to avoid some very obvious comments here. They have to work together right now.]

That's understandable. I'm just trying to think if there's anything else...Probably nothing of mine that you wouldn't already suspect. Though I do apologize for Black Rider. His puns are a little dated, and need to be entombed.

*He is sane, thank you. He wouldn't have acknowledged his mistakes if he wasn't.*

Hmph, it's not too much worse than Paschar's sense of humor. So long as he doesn't make a habit of offering unsolicited advice, I think I can manage.

[Maybe you are, but Gaignun could point to other Fleet members...]

He does, but I think that's just a persona thing.

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Gaignun your selection of comforting non-smiles is lacking BT

Check the kid icons.

I don't want to use kid icons unless he decides to look like a kid...

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He would have rather had something more like his brother's powers but Nooooo.

He'd rather be a shorty his whole life? :P

He'd rather have a non morally dubious power.

Aren't the illusions automatically morally dubious, though?

Everything about the URTV build is moraly dubious

Because Yuriev.

Yup