One Moon ℂ Video

[claimyourself]

[This is the first time Lena's made a post of her own, and she looks nervous. For any who haven't met her yet, she looks like your average teenage girl, albeit with one vivid green eye and one gold eye. Probably not too unusual around these parts, though.]

Hi. My name's Lena and--

[She hesitates, sighs, and looks away from the camera for a moment.]

And I was hoping I could get some help? I have this staff from the armory, and I'm not sure how to do stuff with it.

[So clear, this girl.]

I mean, I can do... lots of things. I have powers. I know that's not big news around here, but I was wondering how to use the staff with them, because back home I don't need anything to channel it. But this weapon's supposed to adapt to me? Or something. So I figured it might help.

[She gives the camera a self-deprecating smile.]

Sometimes my powers can be a little unpredictable. That's why I was wondering if anyone could help teach me how to use the staff? Please let me know.

[She's about to turn off the camera, but then she remembers something and the image shakes for a moment.]

Oh, and I don't mind using my powers to help out anybody who needs it. Back home I had to keep it hidden, so it's kind of nice to not have to do that here. Umm, I can control the elements, levitate stuff, create things... Just ask and I'll see if I can help.

Comments

[claimyourself]

In my defense, I was pretty overwhelmed with the whole "being kidnapped" thing. That woman was telling me to pick something, and I didn't know there were other people here with magic powers yet, so I didn't want to tell her I didn't need a weapon, so I just grabbed something.

But now I guess I'm supposed to have a connection to it, or something? I don't know. It wouldn't hurt to practice. It'd give me something to do.

[solitaire]

_{( He smiles, then nods. He has a feeling that even if any of them had been in a better state of mind, they'd still have ended up with weapons. The Initiative seemed set on them. )}

What kind of staff we talkin' bout, here? _{( Since he knows his way around a couple. The magic thing is beyond him, though. )}

[claimyourself]

Oh, I'll show you.

[It almost looks like she's handed the tablet to someone else, as it follows her to another part of the room. Really, she's just levitating and moving it. The staff is leaning against the wall. It's a plain, medium shade of wood with carved decoration at the top, like something out of Lord of the Rings.]

Here it is. I'm kind of worried that I might blow it up accidentally, which is why I was asking for help.

[solitaire]

The blowin' up would be something though, no? _{( And it might be okay afterwards, like his weapon. They are funny things. )}

Y'planning ta fight with it? Or just use it as a way ta channel your powers?

[claimyourself]

Just to channel, if I can. Like I said, my powers can be unpredictable.

[solitaire]

Shame, that. The hittin' is the fun part. But I guess if ya don't like unpredictable...

[claimyourself]

By unpredictable, I mean destroying things, so yeah, I don't like it.

[solitaire]

So try whackin' folks with your new stick, an' if they don't blow up, maybe you're doin' it right.

[claimyourself]

I was hoping I could use my magic and, you know, not go beating people up?

[At least she looks amused, lips curving upward.]

[solitaire]

Did ya not get the memo that we're fightin' a war, petite? _{( Not that he's encouraging the child solider thing. Not at all. )}

[claimyourself]

A war fought with magic would be easier for me than to physically attack someone. As you've said, I am pretty small.

[solitaire]

Maybe you're on ta something, there. I prefer side-steppin' the fights ta begin with, though, so maybe you can tell me how that works out.

[claimyourself]

If I get into one, I'll let you know.

[solitaire]

In that case... make sure you win.

[claimyourself]

I don't think anyone gets into a fight thinking they won't win, but I'll keep it in mind.