VIDEO; UN:ODINSON

[deemed]

So we are to fight. [Odinson is freshly bathed, his hair tied back in a knot. There's a new light in his eyes at the promise of this. Killing robots is a task well-suited to him. This he can do.]

Being newly-come to this group, I know few of you, and few of you know me. I would know the skills and knowledge of those I will fight alongside. Or die alongside, if this enemy is truly so formidable. [The half-smile that follows indicates he doesn't quite believe that's a possibility.]

Myself, I am Odinson, of Asgardia, God of Thunder. [There's the slightest hesitation there, for anyone who'll notice such a thing. Something unsaid.] I have fought across the nine realms of my universe, and will fight here with hammer or blade or my fists until the enemy is routed or I am slain. If any wish to spar or learn to fight in the days before we are summoned to Oska, you have only to call on me.

Likewise, any tacticians or those with knowledge of Oska or the enemy, share your knowledge. We ought have some plan before we are shipped back. [Is that sarcasm???]

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video | username: olivia

[winces]

[ when she speaks, her voice is soft and timid, and her eyes do not lift further than his chin. to hear that they must fight once more makes her weary, but she knows it important that everyone know they can count on each other. ]

My Lord, my name is Olivia. I am not the strongest fighter, but I can wield a sword and use my fists if I must. For healing, I am better suited. [ a pause. once, she would not have figured her second set of powers suitable to battle. but after woodhurst... ]

That, and emotions.

[deemed]

Well met, Olivia. Where I am from, a good healer is worth her weight in gold. [And they are always needed, even by the gods.]

What do you mean by 'emotions'? Are you an empath? [He knows of people who can read and manipulate emotions like psychics can read minds.]

[winces]

[ she is mildly bolstered by his reassurance, giving her a little more strength behind her words. when he makes mention of her empathy, she both perks up and shrinks back in wariness. she is excited to hear he knows what she can do, but also worried that, by knowing that, he would distrust her. ]

Yes... I suppose I am.

[deemed]

[Odinson, by default, has some distrust for anyone who doesn't fight with their strength of arms as he does. It's part of Asgarian culture, where the strong wield their swords and gain honour, while the weak hide behind their magic.

But he's learned that there are advantages to magic, to skills that don't involve a sharp edge or a strong arm.] Do robots have emotions, I wonder.

[winces]

[ her lips purse slightly, looking as if she wants to say something, only to think better of it. ]

I don't know if it can be so simple, my Lord. [ the variety in "robots" within their own team has her doubting it can be quite so generalized...

regardless— ]

My powers a bit more peculiar, in that I manipulate the body into reacting to certain emotions... I think that is what triggers them.

[deemed]

[He looks thoughtful, trying to understand] You could cause a man to feel an emotion? Cause the enemy to panic, bolster the hearts of your allies?

[winces]

...Essentially, yes. [ though her dancing had been able to do the latter well before her alastair-given abilities. ]

What comes of that is their own mind's doing — I can only affect their body.

[deemed]

I see. A well-trained soldier could suppress the emotion.

[Still, that sounds interesting.]

[winces]

Should I come across one who cannot be affected by my powers, I won't do anything to risk harm to the others.

[ but her words pretty much imply she hasn't met one, yet. ]

[deemed]

'Should'? It does not happen often?

[winces]

[ she fidgets a bit. ]

I have only had these powers for a handful of months, and I do not like to use it often. But when I have had to, I've not come across any real resistance...

[deemed]

All the better.

[Though... something in Odinson's tone might indicate that he thinks that he would be less affected by her powers than others have been.]

Do you think you could use this power against the robots we face?

[winces]

[ tall, blonde, and smug... olivia is getting a major case of deja vu. ]

I have yet to attempt them on inorganic beings. I'm not entirely sure if it's possible. [ but magic is weird like that... ] I suppose I will just have to try.

[deemed]

[Faith in his ability to punch things is not something Odinson lacks, for sure.]

And if not, then your healing arts will not go unneeded.

[winces]

[ there is a hint of wryness in her voice. ]

I pray that there will not be much need for them.

[deemed]

A prayer I cannot guarantee, though I will do my best.

[winces]

[ oh right... because he's a god.

she touches two fingers to her lips, looking briefly humbled. or maybe she's just trying to stifle a little laugh. hard to say. ]

I thank you, My Lord. Please do not hesitate to call upon me should you find need for my abilities.

[deemed]

Likewise, you have only to send a prayer and I will do what is in my power to assist you.

[winces]

[ she inclines her head in deference. ]

I will consider myself blessed. Till then, My Lord.

[deemed]

Until then.

[He returns he gesture and cuts the feed.]