video | username: pearl

[beyourrock]

[Pearl was a little apprehensive at first to go ahead about this. But when she thought about it, this would be beneficial to many people here. Especially for people who were not used to missions, or even fighting for that matter.

Swallowing hard, Pearl lifts her head and sets her 'communicator' on a rock in the outskirts of the city. Out of harm's way. Once it was perfect, she starts.]

Greetings everyone of ALASTAIR. My name is Pearl, and I wanted to offer my assistance.

[In her hand, it looks to be a sword, held confidently. She bows in greeting to the jewel, shifting awkwardly. This was so different than what she's used to. Heck, she didn't know if it was even working.

Behind her, another 'Pearl' comes up behind her, with a sword as well, about to strike her over the head with it. But in one swift movement, the opposing Pearl falls to the ground, flickering. Pearl lowers her arm, the sword having penetrated the hologram, which fizzles out of existence altogether.]

I have experience when it comes to swordsmanship, and as well as experience with the use of a spear. I wanted to gather if there would be any interest for some training. We all come from many different backgrounds, myself included. I want to make sure everyone has a chance to defend themselves.

For now, I'm gauging interest. Also, if anyone else is interested in hosting some training as well. I don't... mean to be the 'head' of any group. I merely wish to help where I can. This would help immensely for what might be on the horizon for us.

If anyone has any questions, please let me know. And if you wish to speak to me in person, I'm just on the outskirts here.

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[beyourrock]

That's correct.

I can do other things, but I prefer my swords, spears, and holograms the best.

[grunehexe]

What is it that grants you such powers? Magic?

[beyourrock]

Magic from my gem gives me these powers. All Gems have similar powers as I do.

[grunehexe]

What is a "gem" as you reference them?

[cause it can't mean like... stones........]

[beyourrock]

Gems. Like rocks.

We're sentient gems.

[grunehexe]

[... different... worlds... yes...]

How is it that you come to be sentient? Are you originally a gemstone with no consciousness who somehow becomes aware? Are you born or created?

[beyourrock]

We're created in the ground, thanks to our homeworld.

We just... are sentient. The body I have now is a projection with mass.

[grunehexe]

What is your homeworld? By "home" world do you mean to imply that you have traveled to other worlds?


So you mean to say that your true form is of a gemstone with the ability to create an illusion with biological propensities?

[beyourrock]

Homeworld is where I originated from. I've lived on earth for over 5,000 years.

My true form is my gem, but there's not much I can do when I revert back into my gemstone. The only time I do that is to reform.

[grunehexe]

How old are you exactly? Have you been conscious for every moment? Or do you hibernate to conserve energy?

So your true form is unable to produce movement, and that is why your people can produce these "projections with mass"?

[beyourrock]

My, you sure do ask a lot of questions.

My kind is very complicated. This current form of mine took two weeks to reform, and I'm more than satisfied with it, until I have to reform again.

[grunehexe]

Is it not usual to be curious about such a thing? There are no sentient rocks in my world to my knowledge.

[usually that might should be taken as a sign to slow down on the questions but HOW CAN SHE?]

What causes the need to reform?

[beyourrock]

When we are extremely damaged. The last time I had to reform, I was struck down by my training program by accident.

[grunehexe]

Struck down how? How would you quantify "extremely"?

[beyourrock]

A fatal blow in human standards. I was pierced through the abdomen.

[grunehexe]

So you are able to survive such things because your "true" form is not damaged? Are you connect to your projection in a sensory way?

[beyourrock]

Our form becomes unstable due to extreme injuries like that, depending on how well we can take on damage. We take refuge inside our gems to take time to regenerate. Sometimes it takes a few minutes, hours, days, and even weeks.

[grunehexe]

Are you able to feel pain as a rock? To see and hear?

[beyourrock]

I think that's enough questions for one day.

[grunehexe]

[Was it... Something she shouldn't have asked? There's an actual delay before this reply as opposed to the previous rapid fire messages.]

I apologize if I overstepped boundaries and trod on something unpleasant.

It was not my intent.

[beyourrock]

It's alright. Gems are complicated, but we have human forms so we can interact with others. That's all I can really say.

[grunehexe]

I see.

If I may, I intended originally to ask if you had any experience with smaller weapons.

[beyourrock]

Smaller weapons? Not so much. I specialize in swords and spears.

But that's why I'm also looking for other people willing to teach.

[grunehexe]

I see. I will wait, then.