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[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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[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?!

[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.

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?

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.]

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.]

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.

[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.

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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[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?

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?

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...

[ She purses her lips, wondering how much she wanted to get into it. Maybe if she talks quickly enough, the finer details won't stand out. ]

Powers. It was a safeguard. Enough to allow me to remain myself, without the unpleasant effects on my biology full nullification has, but to rein my abilities until I want to use them. In case someone else tried to use them through me. They let me keep it after my probation ended, which seemed prudent given the circumstances under which I was arrested.

[ Never get brainwashed, Nike, it's terrible. Especially never get brainwashed into being a supervillain. ]

So, you're discussing a sort of extra sense, then. I know a bit about that. I can see Space differently than most people, and it wasn't always pleasant before I grew accustomed to it. But it sounds like the density of people is worsening yours. Is it a sort of ambient telepathy?

[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...?

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.]

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.

Don't worry about that. I have an interest in people's powers here.

[Waving it away even though she hasn't bothered with the video function]

It'll take some time and I'll have to study your abilities closely. You'll want it tailored to yourself specifically, right?

[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.

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.

A mishap? But you're okay, aren't you?

[Of course his first thought is that she's sick or hurt somehow. This is Sorey so of course he's concerned when she says something like that.]

[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.

[ 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?

Yeah, he told me about that last Swear In. But I figure there's probably some way to sort of....fine tune them more? If people were worried.

[Yuu himself would have next to no knowledge on how to go about that though. This sort of thing isn't exactly his specialty. Back home the technology advanced differently and all.]

You're wearing it? A nullifier or do you mean something else?

Oh my, and you've been here for some months, haven't you? No wonder your powers are troubling you. [okay it's not] Where can I find you?

[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.]

[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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