2nd Force Field [Text]

[ultra_vi]

[All that's on the scroll is a message, the writing a bit difficult to read.]

Need help. Invisible. Intangible. Don't know where I am.

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[want_a_vacation]

*Invisible and intangible, and he just got swapped into someone else's body...oh no.*

Um...I think I might know what's happening. Is this what you normally look like?

Text/Private

[ultra_vi]

[Well of all the ponies Violet had been expecting to answer her...it certainly wasn't herself.]

Yes, that's me!

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[want_a_vacation]

You're in a spiritual form right now. If you focus on the physical world, people should be able to see you again. You'll still be intangible, but I should probably wait to explain how to get back to a solid form until you're actually near my body. It'll be easier for you that way.

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[ultra_vi]

Okay...

[Focus on the physical world...what does that even mean? Does she just focus on being visible again?]

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[want_a_vacation]

*It's like focusing on different distances. The more she focuses on the world around her and wanting to interact with it, the more visible she'll be. But she'll still be intangible.*

My physical body should still be sleeping at the Commune. Do you think you can make it there on your own?

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[ultra_vi]

[Well, she's trying.]

Maybe. I can get to the commune anyway, but I'm not sure where your body is.

[Or even who you are.]

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[want_a_vacation]

*It shouldn't be too hard once she gets the hang of thinking in terms of observing both the physical and spiritual world?*

Just meet me at the front of the Commune. I'll explain a bit more in person.

*He doesn't entirely trust the privacy of filters, and he's a little uncertain about explaining where he might be spied on...*

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[ultra_vi]

Okay. I'll be there soon.

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[want_a_vacation]

And I'm sorry about all this. I didn't think there was any way hanging around outside of my body overnight could actually cause trouble for anyone.

*As promised, he'll be hanging around in front of the Commune. He looks distinctly uncomfortable, but that's to be expected of someone in a body they're not used to...right?*

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[ultra_vi]

Well, I can't say I really blame you. It's not like you knew we were going to switch bodies.

[She finds him - or rather, herself - easily enough. And while she was still intangible, she was at least somewhat visible.]

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[want_a_vacation]

*He gives a weak smile when he sees his own translucent form. His ears twitch uncertainly, as if he's nervous about something.*

I would say you'll get the hang of controlling your visibility, but hopefully you won't be like that much longer.

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[ultra_vi]

[That worries her, of course.] I won't?

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[want_a_vacation]

Well, hopefully you'll be back in physical form soon, and won't accidentally project your spirit while we wait this out.

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[ultra_vi]

...yeah, I'd prefer my spirit in my body, thanks.

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[want_a_vacation]

Unfortunately, I think the best we can manage is your spirit in my body. As far as I know, possession isn't on my list of powers.

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[ultra_vi]

[A sigh.] Well, it's better than nothing, I guess.

Any idea how we switched in the first place?

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[want_a_vacation]

Not really. Sometimes things like this just happen here. Just be glad you didn't end up a sea serpent.

*He sighs and rubs his forehead.*

But...before we get you solid again, I should explain my Ethers. We don't need you accidentally setting one of them off.

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[ultra_vi]

...Good to know.

[Making a note of that in the future.]

Ethers?

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[want_a_vacation]

They're a common type of power from my world, based on nanomachines. The most important thing you need to know is that they respond to mental commands, and one of them is shooting lasers.

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[ultra_vi]

[She blinks.] Shooting lasers?

[Yeah, that wouldn't have been a good thing to find out on accident.]

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[want_a_vacation]

Yeah. I don't have a lot of combat related abilities, but...well, anyway, the point is that you should be careful.

You might also feel a presence in the back of your mind. That's a Persona. You can summon it through an effort of will and it has its own abilities.

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[ultra_vi]

A Persona...?

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[want_a_vacation]

It's...kind of like a fragment of the consciousness that can manifest in the form of a mythological figure. It's an ability I picked up in the last place I was stuck.

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[ultra_vi]

Oh...kay...

[She still doesn't quite understand.]

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[want_a_vacation]

Don't worry, I haven't quite figured out how it all works either, aside from it being tied to Jungian psychology. Just don't freak out if you hear a voice in your head, they can be chatty sometimes.