[ He's quiet, obviously turning it over in his mind, and assessing the right thing to ask before he comes to a decision. ]
Two questions: First, are there further choices after the initial decision? Such as picking the ability or item specifically. Second, is this a permanent gain, or will it be one-time use like the boon?
You do have a choice, yes. Should you choose an ability, it will be a single use just as your boon was; if you choose something of mine, it will be more powerful than what I last gave you. An object will remain in your possession, however.
[ closes my eyes as I consider shapeshifting so that I can do another murder and frame someone ]
Are you able to tell me the sort of powers that you have, Despair, or would that be a surprise? [ Genuinely curious, considering the greater strength of that option despite the familiarity of his own. ]
[hm. they consider this, for a few moments, the feathers of their wings chiming against each other as they shift.]
For example... the ability to remove evidence. The ability to borrow the appearance of a deceased participant-- or perhaps the ability to weaken the effects of someone else's boon when it is used. All of these would be within my power.
[ Another pause of consideration on his end, as well, sorting through his own abilities as well to weigh what would be the most beneficial choice. ]
Unless this group of people suddenly figures out how to not mismanage evidence that's right in front of them, especially with so many clear hints given, the removal of evidence may be a moot thing. [ frankly ]
Would weakening the effects of a boon be automatic in response to the boon, or would it have to be a conscious counter? It would be between that, and changing my appearance - whether through my own power, or yours.
It would be automatic, yes, in the event of a boon being used to affect you-- such as the gift I gave you, to force him to sleep. Otherwise, you would be able to choose to use it on an effect not targeting you.
[ NEAT. At least he's thoroughly thinking this through, before actually coming to a decision. But he does, eventually, inclining his head slightly. ]
The boon counter, if you would. Shapeshifting would be useful, but I've no means of defense against the boons here, when I can improvise and compensate where need be otherwise.
It will not be a perfect defense, mind you, but enough of one. Under normal circumstances, it would reduce the effect by half, but for this-- seventy-five percent.
[ He Xuan is used to making deals, unfortunately, given his debt to Hua Cheng - but this exchange feels less like something to repay, so he's less hesitant to give his hand as prompted. ]
[despair places their hand in his, careful of those long, pointed fingers.
and as the contact is established, their wings unfurl. on the inside, there are no feathers, just raw, smooth, void-black crystal, studded with a rainbow of crystal fragments that look almost like stars against that dark background. for a moment it almost looks like some of them form constellations, before they begin to twinkle and glow in random patterns. it's a little disorienting to look at.
he will feel something through that point of contact, like something enters him and quickly settles in, and he'll instinctively know what ability he now has. its name is the arbiter, and it reduces the effect of another boon by 75%. his phone receives a notification saying the same, just in case.]
[ The more threads I see and get with Despair and the more boons I get the more I'm convinced that this is Final Fantasy bullshit...
He takes this process in, unflinching even as he tries to keep his gaze focused as the patterns change and shine, wanting to ensure that if there is something of importance that he doesn't miss it. But the ability settling in at least fills a space that he's used to feeling something in, from that spiritual energy, so while not familiar, it's - not necessarily unfamiliar, either.
There's no move to pull away, allowing them to be the one to severe the connection when the gift is complete. ]
[ At least that more or less confirms to him that the Avatars know the truth of who he is. He flexes his hand once they pull apart before he hums an affirmative. ]
I did. Considering the excitement of today, some confirmation and whatever you're able to divulge would be useful, I think. [ Once again, he doesn't necessarily like dragging things out. So. ] HK-47 stated that he was "good at carrying out instructions." While in that moment I'm sure it was more a direct reference to he and Qingxuan having to survive, the implications are still there - are you able to confirm that he was instructed to kill Tamaki Suoh, or did he freely make the choice to kill as I did?
Far too many of you put stock in the words of a violent automaton.
[with a lazy wave of one hand:]
As I understand it, the thing was eager to kill from the very beginning-- if anything, I am certain it would be instructed to be less so. None of us would have told it not to kill, however, as we do not interfere with your indulgences.
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[they rest their chin in their palm, observing him.]
You have choices. An ability of your own, another ability of mine, or something from your home.
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Two questions: First, are there further choices after the initial decision? Such as picking the ability or item specifically. Second, is this a permanent gain, or will it be one-time use like the boon?
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Are you able to tell me the sort of powers that you have, Despair, or would that be a surprise? [ Genuinely curious, considering the greater strength of that option despite the familiarity of his own. ]
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For example... the ability to remove evidence. The ability to borrow the appearance of a deceased participant-- or perhaps the ability to weaken the effects of someone else's boon when it is used. All of these would be within my power.
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Unless this group of people suddenly figures out how to not mismanage evidence that's right in front of them, especially with so many clear hints given, the removal of evidence may be a moot thing. [ frankly ]
Would weakening the effects of a boon be automatic in response to the boon, or would it have to be a conscious counter? It would be between that, and changing my appearance - whether through my own power, or yours.
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The boon counter, if you would. Shapeshifting would be useful, but I've no means of defense against the boons here, when I can improvise and compensate where need be otherwise.
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Will that suffice?
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I am not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially.
[ hx: does not mean this as a vore joke
snow: does mean this as a vore joke ]
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[they extend a clawed hand, palm up.]
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and as the contact is established, their wings unfurl. on the inside, there are no feathers, just raw, smooth, void-black crystal, studded with a rainbow of crystal fragments that look almost like stars against that dark background. for a moment it almost looks like some of them form constellations, before they begin to twinkle and glow in random patterns. it's a little disorienting to look at.
he will feel something through that point of contact, like something enters him and quickly settles in, and he'll instinctively know what ability he now has. its name is the arbiter, and it reduces the effect of another boon by 75%. his phone receives a notification saying the same, just in case.]
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He takes this process in, unflinching even as he tries to keep his gaze focused as the patterns change and shine, wanting to ensure that if there is something of importance that he doesn't miss it. But the ability settling in at least fills a space that he's used to feeling something in, from that spiritual energy, so while not familiar, it's - not necessarily unfamiliar, either.
There's no move to pull away, allowing them to be the one to severe the connection when the gift is complete. ]
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Now-- I believe you wished to speak of other matters as well, He Xuan?
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I did. Considering the excitement of today, some confirmation and whatever you're able to divulge would be useful, I think. [ Once again, he doesn't necessarily like dragging things out. So. ] HK-47 stated that he was "good at carrying out instructions." While in that moment I'm sure it was more a direct reference to he and Qingxuan having to survive, the implications are still there - are you able to confirm that he was instructed to kill Tamaki Suoh, or did he freely make the choice to kill as I did?
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Far too many of you put stock in the words of a violent automaton.
[with a lazy wave of one hand:]
As I understand it, the thing was eager to kill from the very beginning-- if anything, I am certain it would be instructed to be less so. None of us would have told it not to kill, however, as we do not interfere with your indulgences.