002 | Powers and abilities

[mrfancyhat]

Who: Chuuya Nakahara
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Twin Roses
When: August 6

[Here is a little redhead, glass of wine in hand, who appears to be right-side up, yet in the background everything appears to be… upside down? The kitchen is upside down, apparently.]

Question for all of you. It’s been brought to my attention numerous times that some of you don’t come from a world where people have fancy kinds of powers.

For those of you who do, what kind of powers have you experienced? How do yours work? I’ve heard some say theirs are elemental based, while others are based on magic.

For those of you who don’t, have you ever wondered what having special powers is like? There has to be something more interesting than, say, if you were invisible, you'd spy on someone.

[And then he cuts the feed.]

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[sylphid]

[When Fie answers, the view behind her is the same as his: her ride side up, everything else, upside down.]

Spying people is fun, but it can get dull if you run out of newcomers.

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[mrfancyhat]

Wait a minute. Are you saying... Have you spied on people here?! And more specifically... me?!

[That's how he took it, and is sure that, knowing her, is exactly what she's saying.]

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[sylphid]

Of course I've spied on people. You've seen me work, I've obviously had stealth training. And no, not you. You're easy to read already.

[All very matter of fact here.]

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[mrfancyhat]

Tch! You only think I'm easy to read because nothing where I have to be absolutely serious has ever happened.

[He doesn't count the heist as "that serious" of a thing.]

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[lord_wizard]

[Not sure if he's showing off or if this is just normal]

Are there sorts of powers you consider not fancy?

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[mrfancyhat]

[Chuuya nods.]

Once there was a guy in my crew who had the power to make small flames with his hands. I think he thought it was cool, but it was sad, really. A lighter would have worked just the same.

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[lord_wizard]

So fanciness is a factor of power, then?

[Sometimes he asks questions because he really wants to know, and other times he does it to be obnoxious. All the better when he can accomplish both tasks at once]

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[mrfancyhat]

[Chuuya laughs at the question.]

But of course! What's a special power if not something fancy? That's part of what makes it a special ability, after all. If it isn't fancy, then it probably isn't anything special!

[pb_n_jocular]

There a reason you're so interested?

[There's a general knowledge about biotics - especially where the Asari are concerned - in her own world, but she's wondering here if she should play it more close to the chest.]

[mrfancyhat]

I might be looking for some competition to spice things up!

[He's mostly kidding, but he won't say no to some competition either.]

[pb_n_jocular]

Oh a competition huh? You getting like, a whole thing together or is this just one on one?

Giant celebrity death match would be amazing. Imagine the ratings spike that'd give us! [She's only half kidding.]

[mrfancyhat]

I wasn't planning on it, but that's not a bad idea either! And yeah, that would be amazing! I'd pay money to see a giant celebrity death match!

[He laughs!]

More seriously, though, is the need to keep my skills top notch.

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[maledictus_semper]

If I were invisible I could sneak around and spy on you all...

[Please, Ardyn. Don't.]

...alas, I can't so will remain in the public eye so to speak. Good to see you again, my hat friend. Might we share a glass or three together sometime and practice our powers with one another?

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[mrfancyhat]

[Chuuya grins, always happy to have wine alongside good company.]

That's a great idea, Ardyn! When do you want to get together?

[maledictus_semper]

[Ardyn is always pleased to see you, buddy.]

Hm, how about...now? Seize the moment as they say!

[Since this guy loves showing off and sharing good times with his hat friend.]

Where shall we meet?

[mrfancyhat]

[Seize the moment is something he can agree with!]

All right! Come over to SS Twin Roses and take advantage of our new lounge room. Relax and enjoy the view. We've got lots of windows to choose from!

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[ginger_firebird]

[This is certainly a familiar kind of topic for him.]

Exactly how do you define fancy powers? Would powers brought about by special tools count, or do you mean the kind people are born with?

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[mrfancyhat]

[Special tools? That piques his interest.]

What's this about special tools? Tell me more so I can get a better understanding of what you mean.

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[ginger_firebird]

Devices that allow one to either enhance what they can already do. Sometimes a little machinery is all you need to gain the upper hand.

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[ecclesiophobic]

Magic doesn't exist in my world. [To his knowledge, which is ironic considering the aptitude for it he was born with.] The abilities we have are, to the best of our knowledge, the result of evolution.

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[mrfancyhat]

[A world without magic. It's a weird thing to hear, despite knowing that it is the case for some.]

That can be said for everything, right? Isn't everything the result of evolution in one way or another?

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[ecclesiophobic]

Everything I know of, but we're talking about magic and that's not something I know a lot about. Fairy tales, mostly. [He thinks of Bigby, and finds himself missing the wolf with a sharpness that he'd thought dulled.]

You know, our communications officer knows a bit more about the subject than I do.

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[goldenglasses]

How... how does the wine stay in the glass? [Because yes, this is the most important part of this post. Also Vash assumes it's Chuuya's powers but acting like an idiot is much more fun.]

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[mrfancyhat]

Gravity!

[He smirks.]

Maybe one day I'll put you and your french fry ass on the ceiling.

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[goldenglasses]

Well, if you did that I guess I would have to walk down the walls to get to the floor! [That's how gravity works, right?] So, I'd rather you didn't do that, please!