( video; ) un: aeacinos

[illusionistic]

[ So there's only so much training Aeacinos can do on his own, which is why you all get a video of a half human half snake man curled up and lounging near what appears to by the perimeter guard barracks. ]

Would anyone care for a spar? Weapons and magic are both acceptable to use. I feel myself restless without much to do in terms of fighting. It is strange to go so long without having a war to think about.

[ And his tail mimics his own thoughts on the matter, restless and...just impatient seeming. Though his expression turns thoughtful as he pauses to think on something. ]

Back at home I did not have many...hobbies either. So perhaps if you have any ideas on some that would be most appreciated. I am not sure what to really do to pass the time here. But fighting is always something that is enjoyable for me. I am curious to know what you all do to keep yourselves entertained here, if it is not too much trouble to speak of.

[ How many people is he going to get shit posted by...we just don't know. ]

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[Video | UN: threewings]

[heavenfell]

I know how you feel. [They must learn how to live outside of battle. Alexiel is gathering her abundant hair into a ponytail, her slender arms hiding her strength. There is only one who can wield Nanatsusaya.]

I wouldn't mind sparring, but I am strong.

[illusionistic]

You are a warrior then? The idleness of it all is strange...and foregin. [ Aeacinos never assumes when it comes to people in this place. There's so many differing cultures and planets to take from that he doesn't judge based on looks alone. ]

The stronger the better. It makes for a more thrilling fight. [ He says with a sharp fanged grin. ]

I am Aeacinos Ixocia, and you are?

[heavenfell]

I am - or was - one of heaven's finest. [With a frightening amount of power. She can tell her abilities have been dimmed, but she feels no anger. Her battle - her reason for carrying on - has been fulfilled.]

Then I might suit your needs. [She smiles faintly, amused.] I am Alexiel.

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[bottombitch]

[ Is he just... shy about asking people to show him stuff that isn't, you know, violent? Well, not that he can really talk. He used to be big into Rhyme, which was already pretty violent, even if it was all simulated...

No shit posting from this guy, Riverview's favorite resident snek is going to get some genuine suggestions from a nerd boy. ]

Um, I'm not really into that, so to pass the time I usually listen to music or tinker with stuff. Maybe go out to eat...

[ Or, when he's feeling too lazy/comfortable in the warmth of the indoors: ]

Or play video games! There's some that have fighting in them!

[illusionistic]

Go out to eat? By yourself or with someone? [ He isn't big on dating, Aoba! But doing it with friends doesn't seem so bad, and he already eats out by himself anyway.

At the next suggestion he might let out a curious 'hm', arms crossing over his chest as he tilts his head curiously. ]

Video games. We have such things back home, but I never tried them myself. They seems a bit...mundane. But I suppose I may try them here. [ Though his might quirk a brow at the mentioning of fighting. ]

I see. I was not aware of such things. Perhaps I will have to try them then.

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[citrinitas_668]

Hobbies are overrated. They distract from your duty and take up precious time better spent elsewhere. Does your work not keep you busy enough?

[She'll take you up on that sparring offer. Even though the snake bits are kind of freaking her out a bit. You'll only notice a slight twitch and her quick, skeptical glance at the tail, though.]

If you're looking to test your powers, I'm available. It's not easy finding worthy sparring partners here.

[illusionistic]

It is not that my work does not. But I...wish to perhaps broaden my horizons while I am here. [ And unable to return for the time being. ]

It is easier to keep one's mind from wandering when there is something to do. [ Idle hands and all that. ]

You would be correct in that. I have found it most difficult to find those willing to train with me. [ Maybe it's because he's a big ass 35 foot long snake man?! ]

But if you wish to spar know that I do not intend to go easy on you. [ His smile is fanged as he eyes her. ]

What sort of powers do you wield, if any?

[citrinitas_668]

[Oh, powers. This is hard to explain. Maybe she'll just go with 'magic'.]

I can bend matter to a certain extent and interfere with or alter wave emissions, but I'm sure that tells you nothing. Call it magic if you like.

[a pause. she's wondering how fast this guy is, size and all... she can't quite tell just how big he is from the video but it'll be interesting to test her limits with something like this.]

I'll have you know, though, I'm faster and stronger than average humanoid beings. I'd be insulted if you held back at all. Any while we're on it, any special powers of your own I should be aware of?

video | un:minsu

[foxtrots]

I guess eating is my sparring.

[some people eat to live. minsu is not one of these people.]

I don't think I've ever had a real hobby. Playing a piano looks nice though.

[illusionistic]

[ Have a quizzical look at that response. ]

Eating? [ That's a new one to him, probably because he doesn't actually have to eat, but he enjoys food so he does it as a luxury. ]

Hm. Neither have I. I was made mainly to fight and that is all I have known. But being here...I suppose I may allow myself to learn something new.

[foxtrots]

Yeah, it's something that I always enjoy. I bet I could be competitive about it too.

Who made you that way?

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[11calls]

[Sorry, friend, you said the magic word, so have one calm radio-ready voice.]

I really like reading and collecting stories. And telling them too, I guess.

Can I ask what kind of magic you do?

[illusionistic]

A storyteller then?

[ Interesting. He knows of them in his world but he's never exactly spoken to one before. ]

Water, ice and illusion magic. I am also able to shapeshift. And may I ask what stories you have collected? Are there any from here that have piqued your interest?

[11calls]

More of a reporter, actually. But a storyteller works too.

[It's imperfect, but it helps when places don't have journalists and podcasts.]

That is really cool. What kind of things do you shapeshift into? And there's a few. I'm still working on them. That's my job here, I'm an investigative journalist.

@dodger//video

[smokedout]

[His response is a few days late, at midnight on the 15th, but hey - it happened.

Also, he has an undercut now, that's weird.]

The sparring offer still open? I'm itching to waste some energy.

[Because random late-night booty calls worked out so well last time, right, Dodger?]

[illusionistic]

[ He honestly doesn't seem surprised at all by this?! The haircut or Dodger calling him up at midnight. Luckily Aeacinos doesn't need much sleep but he's amused when he answers. He's lounging in what appears to be the riverbank. It's easier to just take a swim when no one is around than to use the public pools for it. ]

At this time of night? Do you not need to sleep or rest? [ He sounds amused as his tail flicks behind him. Dodger is a pretty interesting man and their past two encounters weren't terrible either. So he figures there's no harm in it. Whether or not this ends in sex is not an issue either but Aeacinos doesn't mind either way. ]

And where would you like to spar?

[smokedout]

Can't sleep, figured this might help.

[He offers a mild shrug.]

You've got a place, right? Might as well meet up there.

[After all, his own apartment has survived enough wreckage from his sparring escapades... and Brink could use a break.]

Video @KingFisherman

[brotrips]

I can spar with you. It's been quiet here so I haven't really done much since coming.

(This is possible a horrid idea considering his appearance and Noctis' past, but he'd already decided Aeacinos isn't a terrible person despite the resemblance.)

Video games are pretty fun if you find the right one. I really like to fish, though.

[illusionistic]

[ Ah he definitely remembers you, Noctis. ]

You wish to spar with me? [ After how he had reacted during their first meeting Aeacinos is both impressed and surprised. His expression conveys both as he leans forward a little, eyebrow quirked as he looks Noctis over. ]

Fishing is something I do naturally. I am a being of the water...born into it, fishing is...a way of life I suppose. Or it was. There are some good spots for it here at least. [ Though he does pause with an amused sort of look on features. ]

You are the second person to mention these video games.

[ Perhaps they were something worth trying out? ]

[brotrips]

If you can handle it. I'm good.

(Part ego, part truth, his statement doesn't hold the bias he worried would appear. The daemon that had changed his life hadn't spoken. Probably, she couldn't, but it felt to Noctis like her focus was solely on ending his life, not on conversation.)

I've found some really good fishing spots. If you know some more, tell me. I want to catch the biggest one possible.

(He also sales fish for a living, but that's secondary; he's making money doing what he loves.)

You have to find the right kind. Multiplayer games are the best.

un: mystearious

[mystearious]

I'd be happy to assist. I'm a Seventh Fonist and I'm skilled with a spear.

... not only that, I sympathize. War was just breaking out when I left home... that was probably the moment I wished to be anywhere else but there. As for hobbies... I'm afraid I don't have many either. Just singing, and even that's only for combat.

[illusionistic]

A seventh fonist? I am unfamiliar with the term. [ Obviously but that doesn't mean he isn't curious. ]

You sing...as a means of fighting? [ He doesn't get it but he'll look at her curiously upon hearing that. ]

War was going on back in my world...I was taken before it could be resolved. There is still much left for me to do back there. But it does not seem as if they are caring towards our plights back home.

[mystearious]

Yes-- It's difficult to display over this, but as a seventh fonist, I'm able to use the seventh fonon. It's... like matter, it makes up the world as sound. Therefore, by using singing as a conduit...

I'm able to heal and fight in battle.

... I'm sorry. I still have a duty towards home as well.

video; un: ragnar

[storradr]

I think we may have discussed sparring. Regardless, I am happy to, though I am merely human with no magic to speak of.

[A smirk. He hadn't taken offence to the comment. In fact, he knew Aeacinos was right. Compared to many of the people he'd sparred with here, he was 'just' a human. No super strength and, more importantly, no healing or super durability to speak of.]

Hunting beasts outside the fence is always a possibility as well if that is what you would prefer.

[illusionistic]

[ Oh another familiar face. Aeacinos will just smirk when Ragnar replies, tail swaying a little behind him in amusement. ]

Perhaps we could but it would not be fair for us to do so I don't think. [ He's without powers and a regular human he's not sure how much of a spar they could have? He doesn't want to hurt the other man of course, and he's never been very good at holding back either. But the other suggestion does pique his interest quite a bit. ]

A hunt? Now that is something we could do. [ His smirk turns into a fanged grin. ] The beasts in the wilds here are quite formidable, I would not mind doing so with you.