Playground Rules (Leon/Ask)

[Lucien DeChain]

In California, in Long Beach, in Neutral Territory, in an overgrown park...

Lucien walked, thinking to himself that maybe this 'eating' thing was improving his attitude towards things. It was definitely affecting his compulsions, that was for sure.

Take that playground, for example, Lucien thought. Before, I wouldn't be able to even stand going near it, what with all the germy kid hands that touched it, and the fine sand that's been messed in too many times to count... Yeah, I've definitely grown.

He gently approached the sandpit, and stepped a foot in. So far, so good. He approached the plastic and steel of the construct, looking up at it with wondrous eyes. He reached a single finger out, and poked it.

Then he ran back out of the pit, congratulating himself on his improvement.

[Mr. Kaar]

Approaching Lucien would be Leon himself wearing his battle gear, well except for his biker helmet. He was however wearing a pair of black shades.

"Hello there Lucien, was it?"

Leon seemed happy, or at least in a good mood.

[Lucien DeChain]

Lucien would turn around, slightly embarrassed at the fact that he was being watched, but still tried to act nonchalant.

"Oh, hello, Uncle Leon. Yes, it's Lucien. How are you doing?" He would smile both at Leon, and at his silliness for insisting on using the first name that each person is introduced by for his mental file cabinet.

[Mr. Kaar]

Leon found no harm in it.

"I am well, just getting some fresh air, and playing hide and seek with my son."

Leon would then add another little bit.

"A little bird told me you are curious about Qi."

[Lucien DeChain]

His son...? Oh, well, that made sense. Though, Lucien hadn't seen any kids.

At mention of Qi, Lucien's eyes would widen, and a slight smile would come to his face.

"Yeah, ah, I mean, yes. I heard from Raikotsu that you use lightning...?"

[Mr. Kaar]

Leon simply shrugged his shoulders as near by street lights and other electrical things began working again.

"Somewhat."

[Lucien DeChain]

"Incredible..." Lucien would say, noticing the simple shrug from Leon igniting the electrical circuits of the streetlights.

"So, as I understand, everyone has a different Qi, and it's manifested into unique abilities? But how do you.. Activate.. One's Qi?"

[Mr. Kaar]

"Well its basically a muscle that doesn't exist, and that you've never used before. You have to completely understand yourself and your life. For most people they use or activate their Qi with an emotion. I myself activated mine off my will to live, and through the feeling of euphoria I get from combat. Though if you want I can give you a glimpse of your own."

Leon would not give him time to answer though.

"Qi can be any number of things Iv'e seen elemental, mental, physical, and even a few that I simply didn't want to believe."

[Lucien DeChain]

As Lucien listened, he noticed that Leon had deflected from the topic of 'a glimpse of his Qi'. Lucien decided that it was best to follow along with him, there would be time for testing later, after he had heard all Uncle Leon had to say.

"That you didn't want to believe?" He pulled from his pocket, a small imitation bird that Raikotsu had given to him, made of his own blood. He held it out to him, saying, "When I first saw this, I didn't want to believe it. What kind of things are out there, that they amaze you?"

[Mr. Kaar]

"I've seen people reattach body parts, move organs around, and even see the future."

Leon would sigh.

"These people are of course very rare, but they exist."

[Lucien DeChain]

Lucien would nod, pondering this. If everyone was different, it made sense that some of them were extraordinary, and some were less spectacular. Lucien was curious about his own, and what ability he possessed...

"I see..." He would say, pausing before continuing with, "You mentioned a way to have a glimpse of my Qi. I'm very curious about my own Qi, and would like to try it. How would we go about it?"

[Mr. Kaar]

"I need to ask you a question though."

Leon would say as his face became a bit more serious.

"For power what are you willing to sacrifice? Having a Qi not only makes you stronger, but makes you a target. Those close to you will be further endangered by your existence. Even just pleasure seekers and fame jockeys will hunt you down for a shot at you. Some will even do anything to win."

[Lucien DeChain]

Lucien thought about this for a long time. Sorting out everything in his brain was a difficult task, more for him than most. He finally came to a conclusion, and spoke.

"If this power would help me in my goal of preserving human life by ridding the world of Sean Barker, then I would give up everything I have for it. As for the others close to me, well, frankly, besides the Crows, there aren't that many. And those that are close know the risks involved. I would not intentionally put them in danger, but I cannot sit idly, either."

After his speech, he would look to Leon with a serious look, waiting for him to reply.

[Mr. Kaar]

"Very well."

Leon would place his fingers in his mouth and let out a loud whistle. And from hiding would come a ten year old young man with tan skin. The sides of his head buzzed, but the hair on the top of his head was pulled back and tied in a pony tail. He had dark blue sapphire eyes, a dark purple tank top and black jeans.

"Are you cheating again?"

The young boy would say, Leon would laugh.

"No, I need you to give me that fruit I had you hold onto."

And with that the kid would walk over and Give Leon a small golf ball sized white fruit. He'd then walk over to Lucien.

"This is called a Gamble Fruit. I do not know what it will do to you, as with Qi, this effects each person a different way. But it should let you feel the muscle where your Qi comes from. You may or may not gain use of it, but it will help you. Or hurt you."

[Lucien DeChain]

As Lucien saw the boy approach, thinking that this must be Uncle Leon's son, he smiled at him. A second later he was handed a... Fruit?

After the explanation, Lucien would look at the fruit, and then at Uncle Leon. Help, or hurt...? I guess 'gamble' is an apt name for it, then...

After much deliberation, Lucien wiped the fruit on his sleeve, ensuring it was clean NO IT'S NOT YOU JUST MADE IT SHINY, and took a bite.

OHMYGODTHISISSSOGOOD.