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[drizzle]

[It's been an entire two months that Nike hasn't used the network in the slightest. She was dedicating most, if not all, of her time to work. She was beyond exhausted at this point. To the point she may seem paler, less energetic, and thinner than usual. Today, especially, her voice will sound subdue and forceful as she begins to speak to the network.]

Hey! I have a question to ask. It's something that has been on my mind for a while and...I don't think it's information I can easily find. ...I think. [More like she has been feeling too lightheaded to, but details!] It's about those nullifier things. I've seen and heard of them, but it wasn't until participating in the last swear in that I realized they're pretty powerful in completely suppressing our powers.

[A short pause to catch her breath, hide that fact that she has been having trouble breathing lately. More so than usual.]

...so I was wondering if there is a way to get a less powerful version of it. Like, for example, a version that won't completely dull my senses. [A beat.] Something similar to what I have back home would be nice...

[Another pause as she thinks about her next request.]

Also, um...would anyone be interested in escorting a girl home today? I would like the company...well, kinda... [Oh great. Now it sounds like she is lonely, doesn't it? She hates asking for anything, but oh well she can take the embarrassment just this once.] T-Thanks for listening...

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[monge]

[Just hearing "nullifier" causes Komasan to panic, he picks up his comm without even really thinking before he rattles on.]

W-Why...why would you want one of those things, zura?!

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[drizzle]

[His panic response to her request will leave her feeling a little off guard and pensive in finding a good way to respond without alarming him more than she already has. It doesn't help she has a bit of a headache to boot.]

A-Ah, it's okay, Reliable-nii! I was only wondering if there was a better option to that particular item. I sorta need it...just without sealing my powers away entirely. I still need it and all. Right?

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[monge]

You...you don't need it, you're perfect just the way you are, z-zura.

[Komasan has absolutely no idea why she needs it, so of course he can only assume. A lot of people, including himself, need their powers to be who they are. Why...why would Nike try to change herself?]

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[resipiscent]

[A nullifier...?]

A power dampener. You might have better luck having an imPort make it for you than trying to get one from the government.

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[drizzle]

A power dampner...? [That's quite a mouthful. Compare to nullifier or her Limiter. A force chuckle will be given though.] I never knew it had another name to it. I should've asked you before recording. I already had someone panicking over it.

[Just as she forgot to ask, she forgot to filter this from him and Kagami too. She can't always be relying on or needlessly worrying neither of them. Then again, he sounds calm compare to her first responder.]

I was hoping someone already had. With so many different kinds of powers and natural geniuses living all over this world, anything is possible, right? [Now the real question is: how long will it take to make one if it hasn't?] ...is there anyone you recommend to ask for help?

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[glowsferatu]

I have one. The story's a bit complicated, but it's stuck at a setting of 67%.

What sort of senses are you looking to dull?

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[drizzle]

67%? That's more than half. Are you surpressing your powers or senses?

[She won't ask for too many details since the word 'complicated' was used; however she was curious about whatever she is using to make the 67% surpression happen.

It'll take a moment or two for her to offer a genuine response. Debating over if she should be entirely honest or simply honest.]

...the ones in my surroundings that almost no one else can hear or feel. I...I'm having trouble keeping it from overwhelming me as of late. The city and this world is...pretty crowded if you compare it to the one I'm from...

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[historiology]

I can walk you home! Everything okay?

[Is she worried about her powers? Or maybe someone else's? Still, she might prefer to talk about it in person.]

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[drizzle]

[Oh, there's a voice she recognizes off the bat. At least, she can be honest with him over this issue.]

If you're able to, then I'd appreciate it. Um... [How to explain without alarming him over it?] I'm alright for the most part. It's just that...there was a small mishap at work today...that now has me a week off work...?

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[dejerate]

A nullifier? Hm. I've been asking around a bit myself. I'm not sure how easy it is to get one though. The government and those Soviet guys have them, but.....

[It's not pleasant.]

You had something back home that could help control your powers? The weather stuff?

[That was probably more specific to her whole weather thing though, right? Not necessarily something that might be able to help Mika back to being a human again.]

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[drizzle]

As far as I know, they're only used when you're under house arrest like Kagami was. I don't know if they'll give me one if I ask or if they could be adjusted. I thought it'd be a good idea to ask if anyone knows anything about alternatives to one, you know.

[The idea that those in Russia had one doesn't surprise her entirely after learning about the fiasco that took place early this year.]

Right! I'm wearing it right now. They keep me from losing control and protect me from my surroundings all at once. I can't take them off. [While she can't wear a second or third pair at once due to reasons concerning their significance back in her country.]

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[blahblahboom]

Huh? You what a nullifier?

[Thinking. She didn't like what the last swear in had done to her, even if it was in the rules of fairness. But]

I don't have one, but I can probably make something. It'd just take some time.

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[drizzle]

Mm, I do. One that won't dull all of my senses or powers like the default version does....if it's possible?

[There's a voice she doesn't recognize, and yet one she isn't shying away from accepting help from. On the contrary, she'll be caught off guard by her words.]

Could you really!? It'd be amazing if you could. I don't mind paying for it too. I can't imagine they'll be all that simple to make.

[monster_san]

[oh my, Nike, you look wrung out.]

Ah... are your powers that taxing, Nike-san? I'm afraid I wouldn't know where to find one of those nullifiers, but perhaps a cup of tea would suffice in the meantime.

[drizzle]

[Wrung out and close to overheating, but still forcing herself to act as normal as possible.]

A little more than usual. It isn't like this back in my world. I guess it proves the difference the effects my powers have on a world I'm born into to one I was guided to. [That's her theory at the very least.

The invitation for tea will have her smiling though.]

I wouldn't mind having a cup. Thanks. It's been a while for me. I haven't had one ever since I came here.

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[notyourfathersosborn]

While I can't say that I've actually made one before, I am pretty handy, and if you need one I'll try to make one for you.

As for that second request, you're in De Chima now, right? I'd be happy to escort you anywhere you want to go. I do believe I owe you a tour.

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[drizzle]

Oh, that's right! I remember you once mention making a coat for a friend to use to travel through dark portals with, right? [For Riku, to be more specific.] Can you? I mean, I know you can, it's just...you don't mind to?

[When he mentions her being in De Chima, Nike will smile a bit at that.]

I'm definitely here. I think I'll take up on your offer. To get a better idea of the city. I haven't gotten the chance to go past the imPort housing yet.

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[darkimitation]

[Look who it is, Nike. He's been kind of avoiding her for a while, but this pings him so hard.]

Why are you asking about this? [Because he knows she's aware of what happened with him and nullifiers.] I thought you were stronger than that.

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[drizzle]

[In hindsight, she should have expected to hear that kind of response from Kagami. She really should have. There may be some regret in not having filter this particular post from him and Riku, but, really, she was too tired in hiding right now. Just like she was too tired to argue back.]

...sorry...for not fulfilling your expectations...

[She was definitely feeling weak. It was difficult to act normal or force any of her usual energy when her body was feeling heavy and her head felt too hot to think of anything.]

I'm feeling tired. Too tired to keep going on the way I have. I just...want it to stop. All of it. Just for a moment. I only want to hear the sky's voice. This world's voice, even, but... [She doesn't want to hear even that any more. Not when it keeps rejecting her. Keeps reminding her that it won't accept her.]

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[circulets]

[ He'll change the filter to a private one, just in case she'd be more comfortable that way. Better to be safe than sorry, he thinks. ]

If you haven't gotten any other offers, I'd be happy to take you home. However, if you don't mind, I'm curious to know why you want to dull your powers suddenly, Nike.

Did something happen?

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[drizzle]

[Mikleo was a very smart one. She feels more at ease in talking after noticing the private option to their conversation. There was no need to fake a smile, right? Well, she'll still give him a weak smile that was sincere.]

Sorey offered. I sorta expected for you to join us if he was coming over to get me.

[Now her expression will turn more thoughtful as her gaze looks away for a moment, she knew she looked tired, sweaty, and even flushed as she takes a moment to breath more deeply than usual.]

...I think I may have...lost my initial balance over my powers, so to say, after the last swear in. Everything feels louder than when I first came here. Hotter too. Very hot. It's almost difficult to breath...my chest is beginning to hurt a bit.

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[dualismum]

Why do you want a nullifier, Nike?

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[drizzle]

To take a break, I guess would be the best answer I could give.

[A short pause as she couldn't help take that moment to expand on her thought process a bit.]

I need one to balance my powers a bit. To cut the connection between me and the sky. I just...don't know if it'd still affect me if I remove it afterwards. Do you know of a way to get one though?

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[renamaer]

[Have a very concerned Estellise, Nike!] Nike, you don't sound very well... I don't know if I can help you with the nullifier issue [Well, there was that one time, maybe it could be reverse engineered?], but have you been getting enough food and rest recently?

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[drizzle]

[Oh boy. She didn't expect to catch Estelle's attention and concern too.]

Yeah, you aren't wrong neither. I feel a little under the weather as they say.

[She'll nod her head weakly in understanding over her not knowing much about the nullifier issue. Estelle was still quite new and all.]

Not as much as I normally like. It's been too hot to sleep and difficult to eat as much as usual. I think the summer heat and overworking may be responsible for it. I guess my body is now asking for its payment in overdoing things a bit. [There will be a forced chuckle at that as she is trying to downplay it a bit. It was clear she didn't look as well as she was trying to seem.]