futurology | text | un: Sasaki

It's occurred to me that since our membership shifts and our backgrounds vary so much, it might be good to compare what we're capable of. More to the point, I was thinking we might be able to help each other pick up relevant skills, if not hone the ones we already have.

If people are looking to train or think they could help others, why don't we discuss that here? I know at least a few of us don't have backgrounds in combat, for example. On our first day here I met someone who wasn't familiar with firearms but might get good use out of the skill, for another.

In my case, I have experience training others and can help with hand-to-hand combat. I can work with people ranging from average human strength to well above it. I've got some skill with swords and knives, but I wouldn't compare that to someone who specializes in them, and that's something I'd like to work on. In terms of non-combative skills, if someone wants to work on something like cooking, I'm reasonably helpful there.

Let's see how we can help each other improve.

[ooc: Please feel free to thread-hop/jack here, that's what this is for!]

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It's not easy at all, I'm afraid, but I never would have suspected you had trouble with it.

[ it's a little ironic, maybe, that someone who can barely contain her own emotions only have a problem with it when it's suddenly everyone else's. ]

It's a... very recent development, I guess. Another gift [ gift? ] from ALASTAIR.

Ahh~ How cruel of ALASTAIR to give you a gift and not leave instructions. [he clicks his tongue in mock disapproval.] That's so careless.

[ she bristles a bit. since her talk with lloyd, in which the man had taken such care to reassure her of their choice to give her those healing powers, she has felt incredibly loyal and protective of them... ]

Th-They probably didn't have the time to, that's all...!

[as carefree and irreverent as always:] Of course, of course. But that still leaves you in a bind, does it not? Maybe I could be of some assistance.

[ the sudden shift from defensive to hopeful in her tone is probably jarring. ]

—C-Can you really...?

If the problem is you're overwhelmed by the emotions around you, then learning to filter them with someone who has complete control over their own emotions is your best chance for success.

Is that who you are, Mr. Urahara...?

[ it's difficult to tell if that strange note in her tone is wariness or uncertainty. ]

Can you teach me how to do that too? Control them?

[it's the mark of a broken man, a man who has to be impartial and cold and guarded to protect others, even when he's hurting individuals. he wouldn't wish that kind of lifestyle on anyone, but he'll hardly be going that far.]

It's nothing special. It's just a matter of figuring out how to compartmentalize.

Edited 2016-10-31 21:17 (UTC)

[ she sounds almost breathless for the opportunity. ]

I'll do my best, I promise.

You're a very clever woman, Olivia-san~ I'm sure you'll figure it out.

[ ah, no pressure. ]

Th-Thank you, Mr. Urahara...!

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