(Our Planned Skit, Take 3) . The Air Up There

[witheasygrace]

[video]
[The image that swims into view, if you're viewing, is a man's midsection. The man has a white t-shirt on and what looks to be an unbuttoned uniform shirt of some kind over it. There's a moment of muffled laughter as the camera adjusts to its subject's unusual orientation, and the field widens to reveal Keith. He's currently hovering in

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[a_civil_service]

Hello, Keith. [Yuri takes a moment to take in all this. Now that he's beginning to remember how to use his power, he no longer glows when using it as he had at first. Perhaps because of his control, or perhaps because of the nature of his power, he isn't sure.

So, is Keith a NEXT, from his world? He isn't entirely sure; such things might be constant between worlds. He doesn't remember the name, but that means nothing at this point.]

That's quite an impressive talent. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out a way to use it in the service of the common good.

[witheasygrace]

Hi, Yuri. I'm glad you think so too, I've been trying to think of ways to do just that!

I meant I'm glad you were thinking I'd figure out a way to use it to help people, not that you were thinking that I was thinking that it was impressive. But, thank you!

[a_civil_service]

I knew what you meant. [He smiles.] You're welcome.

If you can control the very air, I'm sure you'll be able to use your ability when apprehending criminals--if you believe your control is fine enough for you to be sure of not injuring suspects.

[witheasygrace]

Yes, I think it is. Though I do want to practice, just to be sure of myself-- and because I like it. It feels so natural, Yuri! It's hard to describe. I wish I could really tell you what it feels like to fly, and have you really feel it...

I wouldn't ever want to hurt anyone with my power, that's for sure. Not even if they were a criminal. Or a suspect.
I hope they'll clear me to use my power in the field soon!

[thekoistiger]

A-AH! That's -- oi, Keith! That's a NEXT power! We must be from the same place!

[witheasygrace]

I remember you using that word, Kotetsu! What does it mean exactly?
It would be great if we really were from the same place-- if I could remember that, that is.

[thekoistiger]

It's... hang on a sec, gotta remember what that stands -- ah, yeah! a Noted Entity with eXtraordinary Talents! Or something. The full name sounds kind of dumb, actually. Point is, though, that glow is totally how you know you have that sort of power!

[witheasygrace]

Oh, okay! THat does sound unnecessarily complicated-- NEXT sounds a lot better. I wondered where the glow came from! Do you have it every time you use your power?

[bishonenbunny]

[...Well, it's more than he's remembered. "Barnaby Brooks Junior" is a nice name, and he's relieved that there's no "Bunny" in it anywhere, but there's still so much that he doesn't know.

Shame, he'd rather like to know why he doesn't feel so surprised when he sees this.]

Good to know you've at least remembered that much. It's a rather impressive ability.

[witheasygrace]

Thank you, Barnaby! That's nice of you to say.
I would like to help people with my power in some way, of course-- but I do enjoy using it. It feels incredibly natural, as if I belonged in the air.

I'm sure you'll remember something important soon!
Do you have a job, so that you can earn anemoi?

[bishonenbunny]

I'm still searching for a job, actually. Any recommendations?

[witheasygrace]

Keith considers this question, which takes a moment.]
Well, you seem like a really together guy-- and you're really fashionable, I guess. How about working at a shop? But I know you like to work out, too-- so I would say to try the gym, but that doesn't seem right either...

You seem like you should be someone who makes a lot of speeches, or who might be comfortable making speeches-- maybe you could get a job doing some kind of presentation? Like on video?

[Keith laughs, seeming embarrassed.] I don't think that helped very much!

[deathly_origami]

W-wow...! That's amazing!

[witheasygrace]

Thank you, Yomiko! It's strange to think I could do this all along, but just didn't remember that I could, or how to do it. I do wonder what I did with my power back home, but here I'll try to make it useful.

[deathly_origami]

I'm sure you'll find a way!

Um... what is it like to be able to fly? Can you describe it?

[witheasygrace]

It feels completely natural, like I belong in the air-- it'd kind of hard to describe, Yomiko.
If you want, after I take a little more time to really master my power, I could take you up-- you could find out first hand!

[stinglikeabat]

Now that's a neat trick!

I'm sure that whatever you did back home, it's something to be proud of!

[witheasygrace]

Thanks, roommate!
I hope you're right, it feels like that must be true. Maybe soon I'll know for sure.

Don't worry, I won't use my power when we're running across the rooftops!

[stinglikeabat]

Well, if you ever feel the urge, go ahead and let loose! I'm sure I'll be able to catch up to you one of these days!

[witheasygrace]

Thanks, Joachim! Your distance jumps are really impressive, so I bet you're right.
I wouldn't want to miss my work out by flying through it, though-- so I think I'll stick with my regular "powers" for at least a little while.