video; un: demon cyborg

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos is sitting on the floor in a small room, with a mix of confusion and annoyance on his face. There's a lot of yellow fabric scattered around, and behind him, a hint of Saitama on a visible side of the floor; lying down, reading something.

The annoyance comes from losing a fight in which cyborg is participating. With needle and thread against a tattered...yellow...rag? He puts away the needle and presents the rag- ah, it's actually a yellow jumpsuit, full of holes though - to the viewers. Some of the holes are patched up, with the different yellow fabric. The color is close enough, but the texture is different so they do stand out. ]

While we still have some time before the mission begins, and I understand that gathering intel, and investigating the museum is our top priority right now, I still have a small request for assistance

[ He tries to fold the uniform without damaging it further ]

Is anyone here skilled in the art of tailoring, or specifically, fixing clothes? Unfortunately, I do not possess necessary experience and knowledge required to save my sensei's hero suit. Contact to trusted tailor would be welcome as well, but since we don't have much time left, I'd rather not have the suit left behind when we get ported back.

[ At this point Saitama just rolls over and says ]

Genos, stop bothering people about unnecessary stuff.

[ Genos, of course, turns back to him ]

It's very necessary, I know how much your uniform means to you-- [ the video ends before he finishes the tirade ]

Comments

[scrap_metal]

I can generate fire and electricity on my own. More options of similar kinds would be of course be a welcome asset but-

I've seen what kind of damage a strong telekinesis can do... [ His face for a moment goes blank, and the emphasis he puts on word "seen", suggests he might mean something else. It's actually a short for "experienced it first hand". But better not to focus on embarrassing memories ] If a spell like this is within realms of possibility, it would probably be my first choice.

[ofobedience]

[Interesting. Giovanni tilts his head in that eerily canine gesture of his, but says nothing. Isn't the type to pry too deeply into other people's business, tending as he does to be too wrapped up in his own convoluted issues to think extensively about others.

Instead, he nods. Sips his tea.]

Then you should enquire about it. One of our number requested empathetic powers...the ability to calm and sooth others during volitile circumstances, and the like. I don't see why telekenises would be out of the question, in light of that.

[The empathy powers something he himself has experienced first hand, used to quiet him and prevent unnecessary violence on his part during the Woodhurst riots.]

[scrap_metal]

They accepted such request?

[ Genos does nothing to hide his surprise ]

It's an... intriguing and unique choice. But I am more surprised they allowed it.

[ofobedience]

[He smiles, and it's a little less sharp than usual, a little less pointed. Not quite fond, but bordering at the edges of it.]

It suits the person who requested it. And yes, they allowed it.

[scrap_metal]

I can see how it can benefit the team, but I wonder where the line is placed when it comes to mind altering spells.

[ purely academic question, of course ]

What if someone requested a spell that puts someone under absolute compulsion to do whatever spellcaster requested. Or even just a simple spell opposite to the one you just mentioned - driving emotions overboard instead of soothing them?

[ Such abilities would still benefit the team. But could also be used internally to benefit of the caster ]

[ofobedience]

[His shoulders rise and fall in a quick little shrug.]

I really wouldn't know, when it comes to drawing the line. I suppose the only way to be sure would be to ask directly.

[A brief pause, as he thinks this over, and then--]

I expect they're just as capable of taking said powers away were they to be abused, however.

[scrap_metal]

If they got good reaction time, then yes, I suppose so. [ But do they even monitor their teams close enough to notice such thing?

He sips on his own tea and suddenly changes the subject ]

How do you like it? The tea, I mean.

[ofobedience]

[He wouldn't be able to answer that question, were it posed aloud. Doesn't know how much they're monitored or how often. But the question isn't asked, another one taking it's place, and - a little surprised at the change of subject - he looks up from his tea. Tilts his head.]

Oh. It's pleasant, thank you. Better than the other kind I've tried, actually.