[audio] - USING ALIAS TANITH PONTA

[kestreldawn]

So, I hear there are ways for us to learn how to control our .. well, for lack of a better word, powers. Information on such an establishment would be appreciated.

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[text to her private inbox rather than the post directly]

[candor1]

i was just on my way to tell you
i may be getting a new job at the heropa organization for import education
helping imports with their new powers seems to be their focus
so far i like what i see - will let you know as i learn more

-- id like your thoughts on one aspect of this in fact
the school is in heropa
so i either need to move there or register for porter access

[he doesn't want to stop living with Kay and Jyn.

And there's no objective reason not to Register.

But perhaps understandably… the prospect still makes his skin crawl.

But this seems like an opportunity to… use the skills he actually has, and use them for… peacetime. Helping individuals. Directly. Not hurting them.

Some of them skills learned at the cost of childhood, used to help others defend and preserve theirs…?

…and why do these superstitious thoughts keep occurring to him, he swears this is not who he was before Scarif—

(that could be why)

—but the school's acronym, for Ackbar's sake, is HOPE.

Maybe also why he goes ahead and responds at all, even if respecting her new alias (her readoption of, he'll ask about later) rather than waiting to speak in person. He needs to hope, now, that old security precautions… really are… optional.]

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[kestreldawn]

oh? life of a baker not really suiting you? and here i was, hoping that i'd get to reap all the benefits of your failed attempts at baking sweets.

[She lets her eyes linger on the portion of text that reads "so i either need to move there" for a long while. Minutes, perhaps. She sets her jaw and manages to come up with a response, trying her hardest - her very hardest - to ignore every ounce of self-preservation that's beginning to scream out somewhere in the back of her mind just about now.]

if you think moving there would be easier ..

though i also don't see any obvious disadvantage to being registered, either. i'd thought about it for a while myself, whether i'd stay registered or not; so far, i have. i'd weighed the pros and cons, and the pros are far more numerous. i've lived the life of barely getting by; i'd rather not have to do it again if it's unavoidable.

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[candor1]

definitely not easier

i want to stay with you

["And Kay", thank you? / Yes, mental Kay]

no of course not - you shouldnt have to

theres only one answer - i have no real reason not to and many real reasons to register

i guess its just hard to - reconcile with - my ideas - idea of myself

just wanted to run it by you first to

i dont know

being stupid

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[kestreldawn]

[Every piece of her visibly relaxes in her chair. She's completed her allotted work for the day, as she always does, within the first hour. She's absently swiveling back and forth in the chair now.]

not being stupid, stop.

very much appreciated that you want my opinion and take on things. it isn't lost on me, what that means.

i don't think you'd be betraying any part of yourself, your choices, or your purpose if you register so as to take advantage of what being registered means. it doesn't mean we have to become "superheroes" or soldiers. we never have to fight again. they've made that clear. all it means is that we aren't going to cause upset or trouble for the government, and as such, we are rewarded with housing, porter use, etc.

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[candor1]

[Telepathy? The way he relaxes, where he is, too? …Maybe, but not necessarily. Her words would do it either way.

A bit of wryness definitely comes through the ether and/or text]

'not cause upset or trouble for the government' - crux of it

[But of course the goal of the Rebellion had been to create a government that didn't need fighting. That would serve and could be uncompromisedly served.

He'd just never gotten to experience such a thing.

Hard as that made it to trust that such a thing really could exist, especially in the form of one other than what he'd specifically been fighting for…

…it's certainly worth testing out.]

but certainly dont want to if theres no need - that was the point of the alliance - and if there were need it would be the compact broken anyway

this helped thank you

[bindsthedead]

There's an organization in Heropa that focuses on helping people with that. You could also find a tutor whose powers are similar to your own.

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[kestreldawn]

Do you know the name of said organization?

I suppose that second option is also viable, though I don't know how readily I am to suddenly reveal all of these things to an entire network of strangers.

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[bindsthedead]

It used to be called the Xavier Institute, but they changed the name- Look up Kotetsu Kaburagi, he'd be able to tell you more.

Well, if you know what your powers are, and the need to master them isn't pressing, you could try training on your own until you find someone with similar powers.

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[kestreldawn]

Kotetsu Kaburagi. Duly noted, and appreciated.

I know what they are thanks to the file given to me, and I've discovered two of them. The third has yet to present itself.

The thing is, these sorts of things aren't really .. common where I'm from. So I've no real idea how to begin to train myself on this sort of topic. Physically, yes; I can do that 'til I collapse. But mental powers, not as much.

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[bindsthedead]

I see. I've... had my abilities for as long as I can remember, so I can't be much help when it comes to adjusting to them.

But meditation can be helpful, I've heard.

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[glassfall]

I would like to know of the establishment, as well, if you happen to learn. I only just arrived nearly a week ago.

[audio]

[kestreldawn]

Absolutely; would be glad to pass along information, should it prove to be good and reliable.

I suppose some sort of welcome statement is in order. How've you been adjusting so far?

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[glassfall]

Thank you.

I've been... adjusting. Everything is so different here than in my own world. How long have you been here?

[audio]

[kestreldawn]

About a standard month, I think. A standard month and a day.

Still learning and adjusting myself, so don't expect to learn it all in a day or even a week.

What sort of world did you come from?

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[glassfall]

I see. I'll keep that in mind.

I came from the sort of world where fairies and witches are strangely concerned with the life issues of one young woman.

[Well... this young woman, at least.]

[gravedangers]

That would depend on what you want to use them for.

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[kestreldawn]

I don't have any real purpose in mind outside of just .. staving off going insane, for a little bit longer.

[gravedangers]

Mind reading abilities?

[kestreldawn]

[Well, that's upsetting. She really needs to work on giving away as little information as possible.]

Amongst other things, yes. Similar for you?

[gravedangers]

It's a branch of magic known to drive individuals to certain eccentricities. But one I may be able to help in.

audio ; id says blue beetle ; this is a bit late, so ignore if need be!!

[khajidont]

[ The voice that comes over the feed is a bit tinny, a bit robotic, as if being filtered through a mechanical device. ]

Looks like other people have set you up, but there's plenty of us outside the school who're willing to lend people a hand. I try to help people who need it, so long as they've got powers I'm familiar with. D'you mind saying what you've got, or is this on a need-to-know basis?

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[kestreldawn]

[Jyn debates how much to reveal; she doesn't want to broadcast what she's acquired, as it's really no one's business, but it also doesn't help if she isn't at least somewhat specific in order to get the best feedback possible.]

Two mental powers, one physical - but the physical hasn't manifested yet. Or, at least, I haven't figured out how to make it happen.

[khajidont]

I can't help you much on the mental side of things, but I think I might be able to help you out on the physical side. If it makes you feel any better, getting powers to work in the first place is usually the hardest part. You're not alone there.

[kestreldawn]

[She's noted the kindness and offer of assistance; she's still chewing it over, so she decides to take another route.] Did you come in with powers or did you acquire them upon arrival?

[khajidont]

I got lucky and came in with 'em. It makes it easier, not having to adjust to new powers and a new world all at the same time. Why?