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[Kaveh takes a moment to think about this. What else should Cid know about Alhaitham before talking to him....]
...just, despite his temper and personality, you can trust him. He hates lying and he's unnecessarily blunt with his opinions, but he's loyal, and while he never does kind things that don't also benefit him, it doesn't mean he doesn't do them. He's just weird and sideways about it.
...just, despite his temper and personality, you can trust him. He hates lying and he's unnecessarily blunt with his opinions, but he's loyal, and while he never does kind things that don't also benefit him, it doesn't mean he doesn't do them. He's just weird and sideways about it.
[HE TALKS ABOUT ALHAITHAM A NORMAL AMOUNT.]
...I suppose so.
[It's Complicated, but cid doesn't need the entire storyyet.]
...I suppose so.
[It's Complicated, but cid doesn't need the entire story
We met when we were still students at the Akademiya. A lot happened since then, but we still ended up roommates.
Excited? Who said I'm excited?
[Kaveh you are fooling literally no one.]
[Kaveh you are fooling literally no one.]
[ The video is starting with a very disappointed looking Nimona. ]
So were you ever going to say that turning into an Eikon is also killing you?
So were you ever going to say that turning into an Eikon is also killing you?
[ .... ]
A dragon told me.
[ The problem with that is: is she talking about Dion or an actual dragon because there's a lot around right now. ]
A dragon told me.
[ The problem with that is: is she talking about Dion or an actual dragon because there's a lot around right now. ]
[ A small shrug. ]
I've known he could turn into a dragon for a while and he knew I could too, I just didn't know that meant he was an Eikon. So it kind of started as casual conversation.
He explained some. That Priming takes a toll on the body, and there's semi-Priming which does less damage, but really, anyone who uses magic drains away their life and turns people to stone. Probably just the basics.
[ "Probably." ]
He also said that if anyone was looking into how to fix it while you're in some other world and there's a possibility of finding a way to not die, it'd be you. So how can I help?
I've known he could turn into a dragon for a while and he knew I could too, I just didn't know that meant he was an Eikon. So it kind of started as casual conversation.
He explained some. That Priming takes a toll on the body, and there's semi-Priming which does less damage, but really, anyone who uses magic drains away their life and turns people to stone. Probably just the basics.
[ "Probably." ]
He also said that if anyone was looking into how to fix it while you're in some other world and there's a possibility of finding a way to not die, it'd be you. So how can I help?
[Dion what did you tell this girl—
She'll be able to see the dry weariness on his expression before there's a flicker of an amused smile.]
While I appreciate the enthusiasm, this is no small task. The fact that this world affects us differently only complicates it.
She'll be able to see the dry weariness on his expression before there's a flicker of an amused smile.]
While I appreciate the enthusiasm, this is no small task. The fact that this world affects us differently only complicates it.
[ What can she say, she's got the sort of personality where people tell her things. First Barney, and now Dion. ]
The more people you have working on it that you can trust, the better off you'll all be, right? Something something, many hands, something, lighter load. I also kinda like my friends when they're not statues.
[ Gloreth has a statue... a very large one that stands at the center of the Kingdom brandishing a sword. It's quite a painful thing for Nimona to look at. ]
The more people you have working on it that you can trust, the better off you'll all be, right? Something something, many hands, something, lighter load. I also kinda like my friends when they're not statues.
[ Gloreth has a statue... a very large one that stands at the center of the Kingdom brandishing a sword. It's quite a painful thing for Nimona to look at. ]
[Ha ha...]
Fair enough. But the problem does come down to the fact that it's a curse based on the use of our powers, even with the tattoo. It helps, but it's only natural for us to immediately draw on our own natural reserves. Normally it only really advances should we need to use high level spells, but for those with more advanced conditions, even constant use of normal spells can take a toll.
So, while the end all solution is to not use magic at all, in a world like this that's not practical. So all that's left is figuring out some counter spell or relic that either removes that little "curse side effect" completely or seals it away somehow. Short of that, something that can slow the progress.
Fair enough. But the problem does come down to the fact that it's a curse based on the use of our powers, even with the tattoo. It helps, but it's only natural for us to immediately draw on our own natural reserves. Normally it only really advances should we need to use high level spells, but for those with more advanced conditions, even constant use of normal spells can take a toll.
So, while the end all solution is to not use magic at all, in a world like this that's not practical. So all that's left is figuring out some counter spell or relic that either removes that little "curse side effect" completely or seals it away somehow. Short of that, something that can slow the progress.
Okay, but what about some sort of relic that lets you draw on a different source of magic so you aren't using your own reserves? That's probably an easier stepping stone on your way to curse breaking or sealing.
Hey Cid, thanks for welcoming me to the crew.
Needless to say, I used some of my money to buy fabric with, and I figured that I would make a suit, especially for you. Don't ask how I got your measurements, but it should fit you perfectly.
You can fight in it, or go on a date with it. Your choice! Maybe both, but I hope it's to your liking.
-Rin
[The suit is hanged nicely on the door for him to see and try on, if he wishes. None the less, he'll notice that the material is quite flexible, and not stuffy at all. So, if he wishes to be stylish, or go in a date, he can do both.]
Needless to say, I used some of my money to buy fabric with, and I figured that I would make a suit, especially for you. Don't ask how I got your measurements, but it should fit you perfectly.
You can fight in it, or go on a date with it. Your choice! Maybe both, but I hope it's to your liking.
-Rin
[The suit is hanged nicely on the door for him to see and try on, if he wishes. None the less, he'll notice that the material is quite flexible, and not stuffy at all. So, if he wishes to be stylish, or go in a date, he can do both.]
[A small shake of his head.]
I considered, but it would be a small stepping stone as we'd be just moving the what we're relying on to a relic. There is also the question if we could find one that could accommodate all of us and how much power it could hold if it's something we keep on our person.
There is still also the issue that our bodies will inherently choose to use what it's familiar with, which is our own personal reserves. Aether is a part of us just like blood and bone are.
I considered, but it would be a small stepping stone as we'd be just moving the what we're relying on to a relic. There is also the question if we could find one that could accommodate all of us and how much power it could hold if it's something we keep on our person.
There is still also the issue that our bodies will inherently choose to use what it's familiar with, which is our own personal reserves. Aether is a part of us just like blood and bone are.
[Well this is a nice surprise, and he won't waste any time in trying it on, surprised by how well fit it is. And once he does, he'll shoot Rin a text.]
You say not to ask, but now I have to know as I haven't felt anything this well tailored in quite some time.
You say not to ask, but now I have to know as I haven't felt anything this well tailored in quite some time.
A small stepping stone is better than not moving forward at all? Maybe there's one out there that acts like a charging station. Fills you up on something close enough to your magic so you aren't going into danger territory. One that you could keep on your ship or something.
[ If Aerith and Cloud sending troll things can possibly result in gnomes appearing in the next month, why not put it out there for some potential overwatcher in the world? ]
Like... what makes the magitech so adaptable to everyone's powers? Who's to say that you couldn't build some magitech device that does the opposite? Maybe people will donate to save a life.
[ If Aerith and Cloud sending troll things can possibly result in gnomes appearing in the next month, why not put it out there for some potential overwatcher in the world? ]
Like... what makes the magitech so adaptable to everyone's powers? Who's to say that you couldn't build some magitech device that does the opposite? Maybe people will donate to save a life.
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