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Is there anyone who is not affected by this event?
[Sometimes a few people are skipped, at least from what he's seen, but so far he's heard of no one but those already without powers to lose being unaffected.]
( [Filtered to the angels] )
[Sometimes a few people are skipped, at least from what he's seen, but so far he's heard of no one but those already without powers to lose being unaffected.]
( [Filtered to the angels] )
I'm not affected. My materia's shot, which doesn't make much sense that it's not working but the electricity's still on. But that ain't part of me. It's just a tool.
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Materia?
Are you able to use your own abilities, if you have some, otherwise?
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Me, though? Nah. I'm fit as ever, though I ain't got no super human strength or augmented self-healing or anything like that. Can't fly, can't do any sort of funny magic shit. Whatever. Haven't tried wasting any bullets yet to make sure my aim's still good, but I don't think it's affected.
From everything I've seen mentioned on the feeds, plain old human is the baseline for what's going on. That means your angel boys and vampires and shinigami and Soldiers are just like the rest of us sorry saps. You ain't gonna see me advertise that, though. Last thing I want is to be noticed so I end up on someone's long list of research for test subjects or some shit.
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It does seem that 'human' is the level most have been reduced to. However you likely have little concern about anyone being interested in harming you for it; those here that are dangerous have little particular interest in humans.
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Materia's crystallized energy from the planet. You can use it to release that energy, like making a ball of fire appear, or even boost your speed or strength if you've got the right one. They're each pretty damn specialized, though, and most are pretty weak unless ya dedicate enough time working with them.
Some people call it magic, but that's just cause they don't know about the science behind it.
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[He is fascinated by this idea.]
Do you have some here, that is functional when the event is not ongoing?
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[He grins. It's an easy enough expression, but there's not much humor behind it.]
I'd show you 'em, but there's not much point right now with the way things are.
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When the event ends, I would like to see them if possible. I would offer to demonstrate something in return, but I have little left to do so with. However, I can show you a ward that may be of use to you.
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I'm guessing that whatever your ward is doesn't work now, either, huh?
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[Reno considers for a moment.] Yanno, that's the second time that someone's mentioned Lucifer specifically, as someone to look out for. What's up with the guy? Is he some sorta big bad from back home or something?
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However, he has no regards for individuals outside of his family, and hates humanity in general. Therefore anyone will be considered expendable if it suits him.
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'ey, but- aren't you an angel, too? That means this ward thing would keep you out also, right? You okay with showing someone else something like that?
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He hesitates a moment before he responds.]
I'm not an angel anymore. The ward would do nothing to me, but I would have shown you anyway. I would likely have little reason to go anywhere you might choose to ward.
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Man, I keep finding more an' more about angels every day, seems like. First, none of you are hotties just waiting for attention, and now you can be kept outta somewhere with wardings and can stop being one? We've seriously gotta update our dictionaries back home if all that's the case. [He grins again with the same lack of humor as before.]
I'd rather steer clear of the sociopaths, though. From my experience, the best way to handle them is to off 'em before they have a chance to do anything big. Sounds like killing someone permanently isn't an option here, though.
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Indeed, that is the main issue. Stopping someone in a way that will be permanent is very difficult when simply eliminating them isn't an option.
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