[OPENING] magical training log

[spellslash]

Who: Brie, whichever newbies want to show up.
Where: The beach.
When: Day 4
Open/Closed: OTA

[It's about noon on the island, based on the position of the sun. The newbies have had a few days to settle in, but that doesn't mean they've fully mastered their newfound abilities.

As much stock as Genette puts into telepathy, Brie is more concerned about their other newfound gifts. She's aggressively tried to wrangle as many newbies as possible onto the sandy shores of the beachfront area for some magic practice.

She's got a list of everyone's magic -- only a few vague notes, limitations are for you to discover -- and she's handing out missions for magic training. If you want to participate? Feel free. If you don't? Suit yourself.

But understanding your magic isn't just an activity that benefits the group. Learning your magic's abilities may be what stands between you and survival, which is something she makes perfectly clear.]

Comments

[mapsio]

A) MISSION START

[Her mission seemed simple: create a barrier that can withstand three hits without dissolving. She had already found out previously that a strike from a boar took it down pretty readily.

This would absolutely be a build up exercise.]

Hello, excuse me! Do you mind coming over here for a moment? I need a quick favor if you don't mind!

[Yes, you. She's definitely talking to you.]

B) What do you mean we have LIMITS?

[....and the limitations of her powers are going to hit her hard. The more she brings up the barriers, the less effective they get and the more tired she becomes.]

I shouldn't stop practicing so soon.

[She seems a little frustrated at the situation. Recharging for a while would usually work, but what if she didn't have time in the heat of a fight or the middle of trying to protect someone?

This just wouldn't do!]

B

[sundays]

[To be honest, Chiaki's running around with... his excess energy - though he does stop when he overhears her, turning his head toward the sound and offering a grin. He's bad at talking to girls, yes, but also he seems to forget... who he's talking to... when he goes into senpai mood.]

Don't be so hard on yourself - it's just the first day!

Are you alright? Do you need water? I can escort you back to camp if you'd like...!

[mapsio]

[Haru is usually the one going into senpai mode, but it's almost a welcome feeling when someone turns the tables on her in this way.

She stops what she is doing for now, letting her barrier down gently]

I'm okay, but I think I should probably get something to drink.

[She looks relieved someone stopped her before she decided to try and over-exert herself.]

[sundays]

[He grins easily at that, setting his hands on his hips - ]

Then I'll fetch you some right away!! If you promise to take a break at least until I return with it? You can resume after a bit of rest, just to be safe!

[mapsio]

[Well, he makes it hard to say no! So she's going to find something (a log maybe) to sit on while he goes.]

I'll take a break then. Thank you for offering to get me some water.

A

[needmetoo]

[Even under the best of circumstances, Xion isn't used to so many people. Isn't used to so many people noticing her. So she jumps when she's called out to.]

Me? [There's no one else nearby. Yes, her.] What... what can I do?

[mapsio]

My mission was to let someone strike my barriers until they can hit it three times without it breaking. Can you do that for me?

[Definitely you, and definitely asking right off the bat.]

I promise it won't take too long!

[needmetoo]

Okay...

[It does sound simple enough, except, with how much she's still learning her water magic and without her magic from home...]

What should I hit it with?

[mapsio]

Well, do you have a power you could practice too? One you could hit with?

[Haru wasn't afraid or anything. It would be fun! Right?]

a

[5kotai]

[ Lots of people are volunteering around for training, so Gokotai will do his part and be a volunteer! It's not like he's encountered anyone with dangerous magic abilities! What a relief. ]

Um, okay! What do you need to do?

[ Since he seems to be the one she's talking to, he'll hop right over. A little nervous, but more curious about what to do, really. ]

[mapsio]

Okay, so what I need you to do is when I make this barrier is to hit it as hard as you can. I have to make it last for three hits.

[She seems pretty okay with this? Almost offering herself to be a punching bag of sorts...]

Is that okay with you?

[5kotai]

Okay!

[ Good thing he has a weapon thanks to special circumstances! Wait, uh... he'll peace bond the scabbard to his knife really quick and just strike her barrier with that.

Preparations aside, he's nervous? Just a bit? He knows how to spar properly... but yes, this sweet young lady is asking to be a punching bag. ]

If I hit you on accident... I'm really sorry...!

[mapsio]

Please don't worry about it.

[She says this as her barrier is hit and breaks within the first hit. It really is kind of frustrating that she can't keep it up for very long right now.

She takes a step back in case he decides to hit again, bringing up another barrier.]

Go one more time!

a

[butsubutsu]

[ He's surprised about being addressed, but the excitement quickly shows on his face when he realizes why she approached him. Helping is probably the best thing he could do here, feeling more confident with himself being able to offer someone a hand. ] Y-yeah! Sure. What's up?

[mapsio]

I need some help practicing my power. I can make protective barriers and I need to make one last for three hits.

[So basically, she's asking to have attacks thrown her way.]

If you don't mind maybe hitting the barrier when I make it?

[butsubutsu]

Oh, sure, I can definitely help with that!! How hard do you want me to go? I don't mind helping for a little longer, if you wanna try more than just a few hits.

A!

[doublesharp]

[Mr. "I'll do just about anything to help people" over here is more than happy to assist anyone, and he's quick to smile broadly upon turning toward the young woman calling out to him.]

A favour? Sure, if it's something I can do!

[It probably is, given that she asked a perfect stranger, but still!]

[mapsio]

[That is perfect then! She is happy to help too, and maybe if he is helping her it might help him as well.]

I'm practicing my power right now and I have to make my protective barrier last for three hits. Do you think maybe you could help me with that? I just need someone to help me test the limits of what I can do today.

[doublesharp]

Wow, a protective barrier! So you can do something like that? That sounds really useful!

[Naturally, he's quick to nod and clench his fist in a motivated manner.]

Okay! Do I have to hit it, or are you going to put it in front of me?

B

[secrowtary]

[It's nice to see someone who's practicing hard instead of just messing around, really. There's time for training as well as for some rest, though. And it's apparent the girl could use some of the latter.]

There's no use to push yourself too hard either.

[He offers a smile and, more importantly, a bottle of water.]

You've done well.

[mapsio]

[She's stopping her practice just in time it seems. She's been at it for quite some time without a break. It felt like this when she first got her powers at home too. She was never quite skilled at it until she's practiced a lot.]

Oh, thank you. It seems I really lost track of the time.

[She's going to take the water appreciatively.]

[secrowtary]

Time flies when you're working hard, I suppose.

[Isn't it supposed to be fun not work, though...well.]

It's heartening that some people take this seriously, but it's important to rest. Who knows what awaits us tomorrow.

[Hibiki nods a few times before adding one more thing:]

From what I've seen your presence will be a valuable asset to your partner or team, too.

[parodeity]

Sure. What's up, Haru?

[ dave will amble over and raise his eyebrows. ]

[mapsio]

Good afternoon!

[She has a strange request, so be prepared??]

My magical power includes barriers, as I told you the last time. My mission was to keep a barrier up for three hits without it dissolving. Do you think if I make a barrier you could hit it for me?

[parodeity]

Oh, sure, no problem. You want me to hit as hard as I can? My bro John is better for brute force, but I can do that.