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Kevin Armstrong ([personal profile] tarnishedavenger) wrote in [community profile] piper902020-04-20 03:58 pm

001: Group Introductions - TEXT

[During a lull in the party, Armstrong taps out a quick message to the network. Not that private one, he doesn't trust it. They can answer whenever they like, so long as he gets an answer. The trick would be wording it.]

So, we're all in this for now. You've had your welcome cake, but you can't meet everyone in a party, no matter how hard you try. But, since we've all been encouraged to sign up with Jorgmund, I figured now would be a good time to get some introductions done. Talk about any specialties we might have.

Share information that we feel comfortable sharing. This isn't to pressure anyone or to force out any dark secrets.

[Not where watchful eyes can see, at least.]

Besides, I prefer doing this to making a cute information sharing game.

So, please, make your own threads within this post to keep everything organized.
ahtohollaback: (pic#13895173)

text, over several messages as she accidentally hits "post" too soon because she's nervous.

[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-04-21 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Hello

I'm Elsa

, and I am the queen of a kingdom called Arendelle that is far away from here. It is very different from this place. I have ice magic that I used to have to hide but so many people here have powers too. Besides I already froze the lying alarm they put me in so it's not exactly a secret. Being here has made my magic weaker somehow. I will do my best to answer your questions.
Edited 2020-04-21 02:26 (UTC)
becauseimacoward: (38)

TEXT

[personal profile] becauseimacoward 2020-04-21 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
Did they punish you for freezing it?

It could be important information to have -- how tolerant these people are to damage caused by them, regardless of intention.
becauseimacoward: (25)

[personal profile] becauseimacoward 2020-04-23 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Dojima actually has to take some time before replying back. Those bastards...of course they're not playing around, he imagined that already, but knowing it happened just makes his blood boil.

Eventually, he replies:

They could have weakened your magic on purpose, to keep you from breaking their place too much. Be careful.
ahtohollaback: (quixotic 31)

[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-04-25 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I will.
Thank you.
It's frightful to think of a power that could do that.
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[personal profile] becauseimacoward 2020-04-26 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Their technology may be beyond what some of us understand.

Power? No, most likely technology. Probably.

Maybe.

Can a power do that? Do you know anything about powers?

Better ask the counsel of someone who seems to at least not be completely ignorant about powers, he figures!
ahtohollaback: (quixotic 05)

[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-04-29 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
I only know about my own. I also know a little bit about magic, at least the way it worked on my world.

If it were possible to suppress powers with magic, I would know. It isn't.
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[personal profile] becauseimacoward 2020-05-01 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
Then they used means that aren't to our reach. Therefore, reversing anything they did is essential.

He already has a pet theory -- with no proof at all, but...it's a possibility.

It could be the collars
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[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-05-02 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Be careful talking like that. We don't have any privacy. They want us to be happy to be here. They want us to be compliant.

[She is trying very hard to say-without-saying that she agrees but their communications are being watched.]
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[personal profile] becauseimacoward 2020-05-03 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Dojima sighs when he reads that message, before replying:]

I'm sure they already know how I feel. During the interrogation I did say a few things I shouldn't have.

[And earned a shock from that, indeed. Apparently Jorgmund and he are...well, in bad terms, but effectively managed to rope Dojima into some very, very teeth-clenched kind of cooperation with them.

As long as they know they got him cowed, things should be fine, even though he absolutely hates it. Hard to argue with the people who control of the collar!]
ahtohollaback: (pic#13895283)

[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-05-04 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Still, I don't want you to be punished for talking to me.
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[personal profile] becauseimacoward 2020-05-04 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Such consideration. Dojima takes a moment before responding -- someone seems worried. Most likely, not without cause.

...

He has to yield.]


I'll be careful. Thanks for the warning.

[It'll be difficult, but he'll actually try]
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[personal profile] reydacted 2020-04-21 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
You're a queen??

[ That's totally besides the point of what Rey actually wants to ask but she seems a little enchanted by it. ]

I don't have magic... well, some people called it magic but it isn't magic really. But it's weaker too. There are things I used to be able to do but I can't anymore.
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[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-04-23 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I am.

I'm sorry you lost some of your powers. Is it weird that it feels better knowing it's not just me?

Someone else said that Stuff can mess with powers. It sounded like he heard it from somewhere. Jorgmund, maybe. If they were telling the truth, that might be the reason why we've been weakened.
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[personal profile] reydacted 2020-04-24 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
No, it makes sense... it makes me feel better too and that there might be a reason. To know I'm not alone even if it's not ideal.

Why did you have to hide your powers before?
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[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-04-25 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I used to have trouble controlling them. I was afraid that if people found out what I could do, they'd think I was a monster, or that they were in danger because of me. And they were right. I was dangerous back then.
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[personal profile] reydacted 2020-04-26 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh. It takes Rey a good long moment to respond to that because, hah, being scared of the power inside of you is apparently every young Force user's MO for at least a little bit.

And it helps her be a little vulnerable with Elsa. ]


I had to learn about my powers too.
My teacher... well, during our first lesson he told me my powers were dark and he was scared of them, so I understand where you're coming from.

It's... a little scary, isn't it? Maybe more than a little.
ahtohollaback: (quixotic 22)

[personal profile] ahtohollaback 2020-04-26 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
It's terrifying. I didn't understand how to stop, and the fear only made it stronger, harder to control. There were accidents that hurt people I loved.

But then I came to understand it. I finally realized what I was missing, how to melt the ice I made. My powers are a part of me, and they're nothing to be afraid of. Even my people accepted them.

I hope your teacher understood, too.