text; conner.j

[defensemechanisms]

Let's suppose hypothetically back home you could do something a bit unnatural, and since showing up here it isn't working anymore

How would one go about getting that fixed

Asking for a friend

Comments

[rank1]

Train until they manifest again from sheer will and determination.

[defensemechanisms]

Seems like I've not got another alternative until graduation, whenever the hell that's gonna be

[rank1]

Fuck if I know.

So what are these hypothetical powers?

[defensemechanisms]

Shielding
They get you too, mate? Have you got one?

[rank1]

Shielding seems pretty harmless, they're being chickenshits.

I've got the Force, but I care more about having my katana taken.

[Shit was expensive.]

[defensemechanisms]

my thoughts exactly

the force as in, what, star wars? seriously?

[rank1]

Before I say yes, what's your take on the Force? Energy field? Literal superpower? An extension of life found in everyone?

[defensemechanisms]

I dunno, a bit of your classic summoning a lightsaber from across a cave, these aren't the droids you're looking for

[rank1]

Yeah, not my speed. I'm more into the intense powers of concentration and valor. I'm a powerhouse on the battlefield.

[defensemechanisms]

Don't suppose you could provide some examples on how exactly intense powers of concentration and valor look in a fight?

[rank1]

Isn't it right there in the fuckin words? You fighting guys that play it safe, get distracted?

[defensemechanisms]

To be perfectly honest, mate, most of the people I've fought were concentrating pretty intensely at the time. Wouldn't exactly call that a power. Granted, I can't say all of 'em had valor, but it wouldn't have done 'em that much good.

[rank1]

Sure, but I'm the kind of guy people hunt down just to fight. Guys go to their graves for a chance to beat me. You reach that level and it just hits different.

[defensemechanisms]

Ah
Got it
Knew a bloke like you once

( did not... particularly... care for him...

no offense )

[rank1]

[Travis is oblivious to how off-putting he can be.]

Yeah? There's no one like me.

[defensemechanisms]

Sounds like something he'd say.

[rank1]

So what else was he like?

[defensemechanisms]

Bit cocky
Boastful
Challenging
Took things too far at times
Kind of a dick, actually, if I'm honest

No offense, maybe you're not, haven't ever met you, have I?

[rank1]

None taken. Tracks pretty decently, actually.

You in Dorm 2 or are you the new guy in 1-10?

[defensemechanisms]

10
Unless you're asking so you know who to beat with a pillowcase full of soap later, in which case
Dorm 2

[rank1]

I'm Travis in #2.

[A thing that feels physically painful to type, and he now must reflect upon.]

And don't worry about it, if I'm gonna beat the shit out of you, you're gonna know ahead of time.

[defensemechanisms]

Appreciate that, mate. Thanks for the heads-up.

[rank1]

Any fuckin time, bro!