[closed] The log of beautiful hair that has nothing at all to do with anything

[flaredo]

Who: Yang Xiao Long (flaredo) & Abe no Sousei (deontology)
When: IC 11/25
Where: Out and about
What: An unanticipated aura lesson
Rating/Warning: Shouldn't be any!

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[ It's not actually rare for Yang to be thoughtful. It is, however, rare of her to show it, and so she doesn't. While she's making the usual rounds (listening for info, keeping an eye out for anything odd, catching up with the more familiar faces), she's also considering something.

She hadn't known whether aura would work for people outside of her world (even Yata's was something a little different), until she'd attempted it with Hinata. Which had made her think... she could do it for other people too, couldn't she? She should at least bring it up to Komaeda, since Hinata was his boyfriend; he could probably use a little more of a defensive edge. But training it here... it only seemed to show faster results in ViViD.

Maybe if--

And it's then that she spots the waving ponytail of someone jogging up ahead.

It takes a few seconds of squinting to verify the owner of that ponytail, and then she perks up and brings her palms to cup around her mouth. ]

Souseiiiii! Back it up a second!

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[flaredo]

Yeah, I am.

[deontology]

But this is of no value to you.

[flaredo]

Trust me, it's value enough. So, deal?

[deontology]

[He's not sure how to feel about that, but... ultimately, it's a good deal. He does want to learn something more useful. As of right now, his lack of onmyouji skills has been more harmful than anything, and he's sick of it.

Perhaps he can improve like this, and be less of a burden.]

...Fine. It is a deal.

[flaredo]

Perfect!

[ And she's beaming, before she places a hand on his chest. ]

Now, close your eyes. This can get a little blinding.

[deontology]

[... wow personal space, Yang???

He feels a little uncertain, though he sure doesn't look it--but after a moment, his eyes do slide shut.

Fine.]

[flaredo]

[ She'll start to glow, not that he'll see, her voice growing soft as she recites the following: ]

For it is in passing that we achieve immortality. Through this, we become a paragon of virtue and glory to rise above all, infinite in distance and unbound by death.

I release your soul, and by my shoulder protect thee.

[ ... And when he opens his eyes, Sousei will be glowing your color of choice. ]

[deontology]

[He will be glowing bright red-- okay, no, that's a lie, it's got to be dark blue.

And that's...weird as heck, really, but he's used to some weirdness, so instead he just lifts a hand, eyebrow arching.

????

what]

[flaredo]

That'll fade in a second.

[ As her glow fades, she's bringing a hand up to rub at her forehead, wobbling only slightly. ]

Anyway, I'll show you how to train it, but you'll have to keep at it. Okay?

[deontology]

[And fade it does, weird as that entire thing was. He slowly tilts his head.]

Do not overdo it.

[Obviously, he's going to keep working at it. That doesn't even deserve questioning, Yang.]

[flaredo]

I'm fine! For some reason, I just get a little dizzy when I do that.

[deontology]

["for some reason".

ok, yang. ok.]

If you are willing to teach, I will learn.

[He's a very avid student, honestly.]

[flaredo]

I wouldn't get this far if I wasn't going to help you with it! It'll mostly be inside the video game, though.

[deontology]

I see.

[That's...curious, but it fits what he's heard. In other words--]

Abilities are simpler to use in ViViD, and more difficult outside of the game. [but still...it's a weird thought. How do they manage that, exactly?]

[flaredo]

Exactly! I'm fine with it out here, but Hinata trained faster in ViViD. So whenever you're up for a trip!

[deontology]

Fine. If now is an option, then I would prefer that.

[After all...]

It would be more worthwhile for me to already have the knowledge needed to practice.

[He's just too diligent to accept anything else. He'll probably just work it into his daily routine.]

[flaredo]

As serious as ever... okay, then, jogging detour!

[ She'll even lead the way. ]

[deontology]

[And he will follow... because he's curious, admittedly.

And of course he's as serious as ever, why was that even a consideration!!

Sheesh.]

[flaredo]

[ A girl can hope!!

But no, she'll lead the way, get them both logged into ViViD, and once she's decided on a good spot... ]

Okay. You don't get a weapon for this part.

[deontology]

[Why...... why not....

He glances down at the sword at his side, but...she's the teacher here, and he has to respect her methods.]

Would you like me to remove it?

[flaredo]

No, it's fine. [ flapping a hand. ]

Just don't pull it out or anything! You're shielding with just your soul today.

[deontology]

Understood.

[with just your soul...that sounds so painful and dangerous, Yang???

nonetheless, he'll patiently wait for instruction.]

[flaredo]

Okay, so earlier, you probably realized you were glowing.

[ Hopefully. ] That's your aura. Once you get better control of it, it'll act like a shield to protect you from major harm. But for now, you've got to learn how to manifest it.

So first off, close your eyes and think about when I unlocked it. Did you feel any different?

[deontology]

[He closes his eyes simply at that, but he's at least in tune enough with himself and his body to not struggle to answer that question. It's different from tapping in to that latent onmyouji power, but...

Nonetheless.]

Yes. [do you want him to describe it??? or is just knowing enough.

He's not a very chatty student, is he...]

[flaredo]

[ Describing it would have been helpful, but Yang already knew he'd be stupidly succinct. If he knows the feeling, that's good enough. ]

Then focus on that feeling and try making it stronger.