Iskaulit Mingle - Problems with Psychics

[notzubats]

Who: Anyone on the Iskaulit!
Broadcast: If you'd like?!
Action: Iskaulit!
When: Today, as Sora's augment glitch starts.

[It's your average day on the Iskaulit. Absolutely nothing seems out of place initially, but without any warning- you might find yourself or your friends experiencing some problems. What's up on that?

In other words, it's an Iskaulit mingle with a twist! Come on in everyone! You don't need to interact with Sora to have it effect you, so feel free to start your own threadstarter! Or talk to Sora, that's cool too. ]

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[save_the_souls]

Right... [Yeah, he's not so sure. But-]

Well, as long as it could help Clay...

[That's what matters to Allen]

[nerdeology]

The worst they can do is refuse you.

[Logic! It's so sensible! Fear it.]

[save_the_souls]

Or shoot me with a party cannon.

[Logic has no place in Ponyville get out of here you dirty wind seraph]

[nerdeology]

[HEATHEN MONSTER, HE IS A WATER SERAPH AT HEART!!!

also wtf is a party cannon]

So... is he not able to change back on his own, then?

[save_the_souls]

[YOU'RE THE WIND, WHOOSH]

Well he can, in theory.

It's just it takes channeling and focus, and well...he's new to magic, and staying focused isn't exactly his best ability.

[nerdeology]

This whole switching-abilities thing is really inconveniencing everyone.

[AKA this is literally the worst.]

[save_the_souls]

[He holds out his hands, or rather hand, in a bit of a slight exasperated gesture]

You think so?

[nerdeology]

Yeah, about that. Why does a power trade glitch involve taking your arm?

[They've looped back around, and he's not missing the opportunity.]

[save_the_souls]

[Ah right, questions. Fun.]

It's because my Innocence is my arm.

[nerdeology]

Your... arm.

[That is definitely not the response he'd expected. Someone had been too busy being a dragon/dead to hear about that.]

Is that normal where you're from?

[save_the_souls]

[Okay, that earns Mikleo a bit of a look.]

... Do you mean Innocence or disabled people?

[nerdeology]

[HE DIDN'T EXPECT THAT]

...I mean, Innocence taking the place of a body part...

[save_the_souls]

[Sorry bro, it's a bit of a sore spot ok. But at least he eases up a little]

Not really. Most Innocence comes in the form of "Equipment type". That means it forges into special weapon an Exorcist can wield, like ... a magic hammer, for example.

I'm a Parasite-type, that means my Innocence is connected to my body. We're the rarest type...or were, rather. In my case, my Innocence acts as my arm when I'm not using it, since I... well. [obviously lack one]

[nerdeology]

I see...

[It's probably rude to pull his notebook out and write this down... he'll refrain for now. Committing it to memory, though. It's very cool.]

Innocence is pretty versatile, isn't it? Are those the only two types, or are there more?

[save_the_souls]

Mm, very. Innocence manifests differently for each user.

There's three types, actually. The last is Crystal-Type, it's like a cross of the two other types. It's forged into a special weapon, but they use their blood to do it.

[...Yeah. It's gross.]

[nerdeology]

[YEAH, SOUNDS LIKE]

Isn't that dangerous?

[Blood is kind of important!!]

[save_the_souls]

[A shrug with his good shoulder]

Probably. Your resolve has to be very strong to wield that type, so only a couple Exorcists ever have.

[nerdeology]

That's... understandable.

[About as much as anything Exorcist-related can be understood for someone not involved, anyway.]

Is there anything you need help with while your Innocence is missing?

[The question is asked a bit more carefully this time; after Allen's surprising response when it was brought up before, he'd rather not cause offense.]

[save_the_souls]

No.

[It's instant, as if it's a defensive reflex more than anything else. And he seems to notice that, as he eases up a second later and tries again]

...Thank you, but I'm alright. I know how to function with one arm.

[nerdeology]

[The follow-up is gentle, but Mikleo still feels somewhat chided, though understandably.]

I'm sorry... my intention was never to offend you, but I'm obviously clumsy with my words.

[save_the_souls]

[He frowns]

No, it's not... It's not you. You haven't done anything wrong. It's just-

[ ... ]

Where I come from, people aren't always ... [He pauses and bites his lip] Well, I always found it better to be self-sufficient.

[nerdeology]

...Oh. I'm sorry for speaking so carelessly, then.

[Even if it's a misunderstanding, he's mature enough to take responsibility for his own words.]

I won't pry, if it bothers you.

[This is new territory for him, and he's admittedly curious. Even so, he sure as hell isn't going to be more rude when it's obviously a sensitive subject.]

[save_the_souls]

It's fine. You didn't know.

[It's not like Mikleo knows anything about his past. It was something he kept close to his chest, and for good reason. And so, he offers an apologetic smile.]

I appreciate that. [Since he knows Mikleo, he's the curious sort] Sometimes, I think...well, some things are better left forgotten.

[nerdeology]

Anyone can sympathize with that sentiment, I'm sure.

[Some people have more to forget, but it's common enough to have regrets or unpleasant memories. He gets the message loud and clear, and he's glad he'd more or less asked first.]

I hope your Innocence returns soon.

[save_the_souls]

[He gives a little nod, appreciative that Mikleo isn't going to pry further or doesn't seem hurt by him refusing to disclose more.]

Thank you. I hope you get your water abilities back soon too.