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[esper_flight]

It's hard to believe I've been here for two birthdays, already. At least this one ought to be quieter....

[As opposed to the one where she, you know, died. Those who were there for that can guess the reason for the relief in her voice.]I think I'll investigate the battle dome sometime this afternoon. Who has tried it? I'm interested to hear about

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[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

I've tried it about six times.

[ An extended and very awkward pause. He hates to admit it, but... ]

I lost all six.

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

What happened? What sort of fighting was taking place?

[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

It's this place and this body. I've grown so used to relying on what I am, my skills have suffered.

It has all sorts of things, from basic undead and demi-humans to monsters the size your house. None of them are real... the place most likely utilizes illusions or hard light holograms.

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

But anything we remember, we can recreate? What about our powers? Does the power cap still hold?

[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

It does. None of my magic works the way it should, and when I tried to remove my limiters...

[ He drifts off for a moment. ]

I should be able to go at full force for seven minutes. Here, I can only maintain about three.

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

...oh. Well, I guess it was too much to expect them to lift it for us. Even with that, I'm still glad we have that place now.

[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

I sometimes suspect they cannot do as much in the first place...

But it should be all right now. With that place here, we can learn how to use what little we currently have.

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

It definitely sounds like a step up from the barracks.

...are you there now?

[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

Yes, I am...

[ He doesn't want to admit this, either. ]

Recovering in the medical facility.

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

If you need more healing, I can help.

[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

Ah--no, no, I'm perfectly fine! I pushed myself too far and had my magic backfire, is all.

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

Well...as long as you're resting...but really, I don't mind.

[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

Do not worry. Both I and my pride have taken worse blows before. And besides...

A birthday is like a holiday, right?

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

Sort of? I've seen people celebrate them before, this is just the first time I've been able to do it.

[ Voice ]

[shred_the_sky]

But it's a special date, yes? You should spend it happily, not by worrying about well-deserved bruises.

[ Voice ]

[esper_flight]

I don't mind; if I can help friends by using my healing magic, that does make my day happier.