Shikenshi Training (Brianna/open)

[Brianna Valdyr]

The sigil in her eye activated again as she watched, delighted but also wanting to know the secret.

"It sure seems that way." They seemed like ordinary juggling balls. She wondered what his actual qi was, then, but the distraction was a fun one. But there was one thing that she couldn't place.

"Where are you hiding them all?" The guy had no sleeves!

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Aura Sight – When activated, Brianna can see the energy of the natural world and those in it, as well as their compared strengths. This gives her a general idea without exact numbers, and anything lacking even basic life energy appears as a blank void or blot in her vision. (+10 PER, +10 ENG)

Qi Use 2/13

[Cillian McWolfe]

"A magician never reveals his secrets."

He teased with a wink. The balls continuing to dance between his hands ever shifting colors.

Qi use 7/24

0 level: Smoke and Mirrors - The Amazing Ardan creates an almost invisible fog in a twenty-foot radius around him that allows him to create and manipulate images of anything within that radius. Such images are visual only and have no physical presence but can be used to make duplicates of things within the radius, make things vanish, or even to make images appear to move on their own. These illusions register as genuine to Qi sensory techniques and machines.

[Brianna Valdyr]

"Tease." She smirked as the trick continued. Of course he wouldn't give it up that easily. But she was down for the challenge.

"I suppose this is where you reveal you're just that good?"

[Cillian McWolfe]

"I believe it would fall to you to tell me just how good I am. You are after all, the audience."

Qi use 8/24

0 level: Smoke and Mirrors - The Amazing Ardan creates an almost invisible fog in a twenty-foot radius around him that allows him to create and manipulate images of anything within that radius. Such images are visual only and have no physical presence but can be used to make duplicates of things within the radius, make things vanish, or even to make images appear to move on their own. These illusions register as genuine to Qi sensory techniques and machines.

[Brianna Valdyr]

"Hmmm, well, you are pretty good..." She folded her arms over her chest as she assessed the trick as it got more and more complicated. Trying to track the balls after a while left her dizzy. She wasn't sure how he did it.

[Cillian McWolfe]

"I suppose I have a lot to work on then."

He said catching the balls and pocketing it, letting the illusion drop.

"Sadly I don't have the rest of my props here. So my options are limited."

Qi use 9/24

0 level: Smoke and Mirrors - The Amazing Ardan creates an almost invisible fog in a twenty-foot radius around him that allows him to create and manipulate images of anything within that radius. Such images are visual only and have no physical presence but can be used to make duplicates of things within the radius, make things vanish, or even to make images appear to move on their own. These illusions register as genuine to Qi sensory techniques and machines.

[Brianna Valdyr]

"Don't worry, you'll get there." With a reasurring smile and nod, Brianna watched as the ball disappeared.

"Sounds like you could make some props - or make them. Like the sword you were using." After he got used to it, anyway. Watching someone juggle a bunch of lightning swords? Hell yeah!

[Cillian McWolfe]

"With time and practice, I'm sure. Juggling something like swords is different than balls, however. They need to be balanced just right."

All the same, he'd make the sword materialize in his hand once more!

Qi use 10/24

(Shikenshi) Zap Dragon Blade: A sword with blue flame summoned from the palm of Cillian holds in it the power of the Zap Dragon. Costing one Qi use per post to summon it can then fire Blade Beams with each slash of electricity. These blade beams do Cillians Energy on damage. (Does not use a Qi use to fire a blade beam, as long as the sword is maintained it's power can be used.

[Brianna Valdyr]

"And you're not sure if it's a good thing," Brianna points out, being super helpful. A new balancing act, and he wasn't sure if this sword thing was killing him from the inside or not.

This was definitely not in Cabal's welcome guide to visitors. Or the fine print. Maybe; Brianna wasn't exactly the type to check that far.

[Cillian McWolfe]

"It's too soon to tell if it's good or bad. I need to learn about what I'm dealing with before I start juggling it in a crowd of people."

Make sure there were no unintended consequences. Which brought him back to this. A basic mastery first to expand upon with time. Preferably with people that can see into a soul, and without a ton of civilians around that could be endangered.

Qi use 11/24

(Shikenshi) Zap Dragon Blade: A sword with blue flame summoned from the palm of Cillian holds in it the power of the Zap Dragon. Costing one Qi use per post to summon it can then fire Blade Beams with each slash of electricity. These blade beams do Cillians Energy on damage. (Does not use a Qi use to fire a blade beam, as long as the sword is maintained it's power can be used.

[Brianna Valdyr]

"Makes sense. Better than cutting or shocking people." Her left eye turned red once more, measuring the strength of the blade versus Cillian's own, feeling again how his power dwarfed hers. For all that the people here seemed to be a little off in some way or another, they had power.

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Aura Sight – When activated, Brianna can see the energy of the natural world and those in it, as well as their compared strengths. This gives her a general idea without exact numbers, and anything lacking even basic life energy appears as a blank void or blot in her vision. (+10 PER, +10 ENG)

Qi Use 3/13

[Cillian McWolfe]

"Absolutely. I can think of no greater tragedy. Whatever becomes of me because this is one thing, but I could not live with myself if I caused harm to innocent people."

Qi use 12/24

(Shikenshi) Zap Dragon Blade: A sword with blue flame summoned from the palm of Cillian holds in it the power of the Zap Dragon. Costing one Qi use per post to summon it can then fire Blade Beams with each slash of electricity. These blade beams do Cillians Energy on damage. (Does not use a Qi use to fire a blade beam, as long as the sword is maintained it's power can be used.

[Brianna Valdyr]

"Yeah." She nodded, appreciating someone who would actually pay attention to the collateral damage. "Can't go helping people if you hurt them, too." What kind of hero was that?

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Aura Sight – When activated, Brianna can see the energy of the natural world and those in it, as well as their compared strengths. This gives her a general idea without exact numbers, and anything lacking even basic life energy appears as a blank void or blot in her vision. (+10 PER, +10 ENG)

Qi Use 4/13

[Cillian McWolfe]

"Exactly!"

He was glad they were on the same page. Unforming and reforming the blade once more in his grasp.

"Despite my appearance, I take my oaths quite seriously. I just don't think being a protector means you have to be surly and impersonal."

Qi use 13/24

(Shikenshi) Zap Dragon Blade: A sword with blue flame summoned from the palm of Cillian holds in it the power of the Zap Dragon. Costing one Qi use per post to summon it can then fire Blade Beams with each slash of electricity. These blade beams do Cillians Energy on damage. (Does not use a Qi use to fire a blade beam, as long as the sword is maintained it's power can be used.

[Brianna Valdyr]

"What does your appearance have to do with anything?" Brianna snorted and shook her head, waving the idea of a being a surly bear away. Ridiculous.

"Puh-lease. If you're honest about it, that's what matters, right? We can't all be rain clouds doom."