[Good thing that V is very interested and listening quite closely. When it comes to weapons and their neat little tricks and traits, it’s very serious business.
Even though something about the first explanation makes him actually laugh faintly.]
Spectral blades? Really?
[You mean like the exact thing he used to do as Vergil? Spectral blades, encircling him… Oh, the irony. But the familiarity too!]
And Thunderwave sounds very useful, but I daresay it’s like you’re afraid of something getting too close to me.
[Which, valid.
But right, the charges regenerate everyday. He’ll commit that to memory.]
[ He’s not sure what’s so amusing about that. Perhaps he’s inadvertently stumbled upon a private little joke? Whatever it is, V doesn’t seem keen on explaining right now. ]
I’m something of a— [ vague hand motions ] –glass cannon myself. Having skills that allow me to gain some distance from an attacker are quite invaluable. I thought perhaps you might benefit from the same.
[ Strahd took him from full down to 9 HP in one hit once. Shit’s scary!! ]
[They'll broach that subject one day. Bringing up old abilities threatens to dredge up a whole host of entangled tales that come part and parcel with them; he thinks maybe now is not a good time to expound upon the whole "who I used to be" deal.
But where glass cannons are concerned, he feels you, buddy. For as bold V is in the middle of battle, he still has to remain at a distance. And when a demon does manage to get a hit in? Boy, he sure goes flying.]
You can say what you're thinking. You believe a stiff wind would bowl me over.
[But he's grinning, delighted by his new weapon, so it's clear he's not offended.]
...You're right, though. This is more practical for someone like myself. I'm indebted to you for this.
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Well, yes. That is indeed what I was thinking. I know it’s probably not easy for you to be unable to fight as you used to, so… it was my goal to give you a bit of oomph, as it were.
[ Whether V is offended or not, Declan looks a little apologetic. He’s not sure how much of a sore spot V’s current, oh, condition is to the man himself. ]
Please, you don’t owe me anything. Getting the privilege of making it is payment enough.
[There's no need to look apologetic. He's the human form; he is supposed to be weak and yet utterly enduring. V accepted this the moment he came into proper existence.]
Nonsense. You say that, but I'm not satisfied leaving it at this. [This is a huge gift? Please.] I'll find a way to return the favor.
If you want to consider it an IOU, I certainly can't stop you, but please understand that I personally find no greater joy than pushing my limits.
[ The smile he flashes V is a little wistful. For a second it looks like he wants to say something in particular but he changes tracks at the last moment. ]
Getting to share my achievements with a friend is a nice bonus, though.
[Oh? And what was that look, he wonders? V makes sure the cane is no longer a blade before he tucks it beneath his arm.]
...You're doing well, at least, with that. Pushing your limits. Glad am I to be considered a friend if this is how you treat them. The ones back in your world must be very spoiled, indeed.
Oh, yes! Sophia is masterful with a sword and shield. She's also about this tall— [ He holds up his hand somewhere in the realm of 5'2". ] —so it is absolutely hilarious to watch her destroy her opponents.
I bet she's underestimated often. That's what I like to see the most -- those who have their expectations flipped on its head in the middle of a fight.
[It's so satisfying to see! He's sure this Sophia would agree.]
Well, I think the full suit of plate armor probably gives her away as a fighter, but I have also been shocked to watch her kick in doors and absolutely bowl people over.
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Even though something about the first explanation makes him actually laugh faintly.]
Spectral blades? Really?
[You mean like the exact thing he used to do as Vergil? Spectral blades, encircling him… Oh, the irony. But the familiarity too!]
And Thunderwave sounds very useful, but I daresay it’s like you’re afraid of something getting too close to me.
[Which, valid.
But right, the charges regenerate everyday. He’ll commit that to memory.]
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[ He’s not sure what’s so amusing about that. Perhaps he’s inadvertently stumbled upon a private little joke? Whatever it is, V doesn’t seem keen on explaining right now. ]
I’m something of a— [ vague hand motions ] –glass cannon myself. Having skills that allow me to gain some distance from an attacker are quite invaluable. I thought perhaps you might benefit from the same.
[ Strahd took him from full down to 9 HP in one hit once. Shit’s scary!! ]
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But where glass cannons are concerned, he feels you, buddy. For as bold V is in the middle of battle, he still has to remain at a distance. And when a demon does manage to get a hit in? Boy, he sure goes flying.]
You can say what you're thinking. You believe a stiff wind would bowl me over.
[But he's grinning, delighted by his new weapon, so it's clear he's not offended.]
...You're right, though. This is more practical for someone like myself. I'm indebted to you for this.
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[ Whether V is offended or not, Declan looks a little apologetic. He’s not sure how much of a sore spot V’s current, oh, condition is to the man himself. ]
Please, you don’t owe me anything. Getting the privilege of making it is payment enough.
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Nonsense. You say that, but I'm not satisfied leaving it at this. [This is a huge gift? Please.] I'll find a way to return the favor.
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[ The smile he flashes V is a little wistful. For a second it looks like he wants to say something in particular but he changes tracks at the last moment. ]
Getting to share my achievements with a friend is a nice bonus, though.
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...You're doing well, at least, with that. Pushing your limits. Glad am I to be considered a friend if this is how you treat them. The ones back in your world must be very spoiled, indeed.
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I try my best. That repulsion shield I made for Sophia has come in quite handy.
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Repulsion shield? And how does that work?
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[ Duh! ]
More specifically, when the shield absorbs a blow, the user can expend that energy to repel the attacker backwards. Sophia is quite brilliant with it.
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Oh, so you mean that it's a literal shield. Still, those require strength to wield. This Sophia must be very impressive.
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I bet she's underestimated often. That's what I like to see the most -- those who have their expectations flipped on its head in the middle of a fight.
[It's so satisfying to see! He's sure this Sophia would agree.]
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At least you were in good hands.
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[Not like it was full of horrors and drama and trauma or anything, right.]
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[ #justbaroviathings ]
In the meantime, I believe you have a weapon to acquaint yourself with.
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[He wants to know, though he won't push if they're particularly difficult to talk about.]
But right, right... Meditation, is it? I'll get on it soon. Thank you again for the very generous gift, my friend.
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