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[curada]

[Initially, Victor had opted for a video post to explore how the function worked. Now he's settling for text because he prefers the slower pace of the medium, and doesn't feel as pressed to immediately respond. Writing gives him time to think on what to say, and time for other people to respond. Audio gives him a pressure to reply, and he doesn't feel eloquent about what he's saying. This technology is new. It makes him feel ignorant and like he's bumbling through a conversation.

And he personally finds it harder to tell what a person is saying from their voice alone. At least with a video recording one can see someone's lips moving and their facial expressions.

It's a simple enough task to switch to audio, but he won't because he simply hates it. People are free to respond however they like. He doesn't mind if people want to reply slowly or not at all, and is happy enough to be afforded the same courtesy. This is a small problem and he's got other things to worry about, right now.]

Forgive me for interrupting. I would like a minute of your time, if I may.

Upon entering this strange land all of us were given powers. I am eternally grateful for retaining the use of my transmutations, but I fear my third gift requires your consent. The fact I have dedicated my life to saving another has not gone unnoticed by our hosts. They are likely accurate with their description of Power Amplification. But surely they cannot expect me to conduct myself in hit-and-miss experimentation without seeking your consent.

Alas, two words were all they gave by way of explanation. I must say it's a troubling thought that we arrive blind to our capabilities.

This will not do.

Would anyone be so kind and willing as to help me develop this gift?

Thank you.

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text; ID reads Trevor Zeitlan

[gabriel_gray]

I'd be willing to help. Helping people with their abilities is sort of my thing.

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[curada]

Your sort of thing? What do you mean?

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[gabriel_gray]

It's what I teach at Xavier's School, though my work is my no means intended just for the young.

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[flamels]

Transmutations? You're an alchemist?

[Of course that is what stands out to Ed, in all of this. The Power Amplifications not withstanding. Because he's not sure this name rings a bell to be an Amestrian.]

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[curada]

[Alchemy. If there's one bad word Ed could've said to make this meeting go terribly, that's it.]

An Alchemist? Don't be absurd. I fail to see how such a foul heresy could ever be called science. Let alone a form of magic.

[He has strong feelings about alchemy, okay.]

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[flamels]

[How is Ed supposed to know this though.]

It's not magic. It's a science. Really, it's basic chemistry when you get down to it. I just thought since you mentioned transmutations, is all.

[hunter_returns]

I can help - if we can find someplace safe to make sure no one else gets hurt.

[curada]

Do you know of any such place? I fear I am still acquainting myself with the geography of this place. And, well, if your talents are that dangerous... I am perfectly capable of healing any wounds incurred.

[hunter_returns]

One of my powers is cryokinesis. I don't think the city would appreciate a blizzard dropping on them in the middle of the summer if something went wrong.

Or maybe they would? Anyway. I think if we just stick to the edge of the city we'd be all right.

text; comm tag is "Hiro"

[microbrobotics]

whoa. dude. ABSOLUTELY.

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[curada]

Dude? What do you mean?

[What is this slang???]

In any circumstance, I am eternally grateful for your offer of assistance.

[microbrobotics]

its just an expression. sometimes it means "hey you person i think is cool" but mostly it's just like. excitment??? i say dude all the time is what im saying

so hows it amplify stuff. just a straight up power boost or what

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[iamtetsuo]

so you people finally figured out how to ask

[He saw your earlier post, he figures knows what you are. You're one of 'those' doctors.]

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[curada]

[If Victor knew what this guy meant by that, he would be hurt and aggrieved. As it is, he keeps his cool. Nobody knows anything about the other, here.]

You people? What are you alleging?

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[iamtetsuo]

you doctor types are all the same that s what im alleging

[This isn't back home, and this isn't even his dimension, but knowing these two things doesn't seem to really matter in the face of being able to yell at symbols of past trauma]

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[unbreaker]

[Power Amplification...

That's a stellar ability if ever there was one, Josuke thinks. And while he's not too keen on seriously signing himself up to be something of a lab rat, he can't help being curious about what Victor's amplification might be able to do for his own ability to fix things. Could it make possible the impossible, for example?]

i'll help you out if you want! i mean, you already seem like you got a lot of offers on the table, but if you want one more, count me in.

an ability like yours is probably something worth getting the hang of quickly!

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[curada]

Oh excellent. For you to offer your assistance in this matter... is conductive. Yet I fear that this work will require some time. But that's no reason not to try, right?

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[unbreaker]

[Victor's formality sure does make Josuke feel like he's being too casual, but it's a bit late now to change up his game. He'll just have to hope he's not being off-putting.]

well, yeah. but what i meant was...it's not something you wanna put off until the last second! but you're right, i bet it'll take time. hell...it's probably one of those abilities you'll be forever learning about since it's something that involves the powers of other people, too, right?

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[youbastard]

If you want some help I'd be willing to give you a hand. I can heal pretty fast so helping people experiment with their powers isn't as dangerous to me.

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[curada]

Wonderful, really. Just wonderful. But may I be so bold as to ask of the nature of your self-healing?

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[youbastard]

It's something that just kicks in. I can heal small cuts in seconds, deep wounds in minutes to hours depending on how deep, broken bones should only take a day or two.

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[flowerette]

It's excellent to hear someone taking such a proactive step forward when it comes to their abilities. I would be more than happy to help you figure yours out.

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[curada]

Proactive? Perhaps so, my lady. Yet I personally view it as being responsible.

Still, if you are willing to offer aid, I am grateful to receive it. And what sort of help are you offering?

[bindsthedead]

I'd be willing to help you. I have decent control of my abilities, and I've been trained how to regain control if I lose it.

[curada]

Sabriel.

Then I see no reason not to help you in return. Do you truly believe you will regain control so easily, mind?