*smiles and hugs her*
"I am happy Eria, I have my kids, I have Val and Tan, you play sports or pick a instrument to play, as long as your happy, I'm happy."
*nods to her*
"You don't have to wear it, I just thought if it gets hot out, it would be more comfortable. If it helps, I think it looks good on you, but I am happy you tried it on, and we'll buy one, just in case you get curious again."
*smiles*
((In response to the edit, I would have clarified, ok how many verser Jhiaxus's are there currently in the multiverse? :P ))
J
((He told you the multiverse is a spatial reality, not subject to time; every action occurs at the same point as every other action)) Eria blushes and asks if you think she should wear skirts.
((You can't science yourself out of a direct question, sidestepper :P))
*smiles*
"I think it's about what you like, but if your asking me for an opinion, it would be nice to see you in one, once in awhile."
J
((your question was, "Currently, how many Jhiaxi are there in the Multiverse". the answer is that time works differently in different universes, so the question does not have a different answer from the first; all the Jhiaxi that were, are, and will be are in the Multiverse currently.)) (the trying on occurs at home, with everyone present.) Eria agrees to wear dresses sometimes since you like it. Tan giggles and says, "I don't care how much you like it. I wear pants. On the other hand, if you want me to wear something special to bed," and Val slaps her arm. "Small ears, Tani!" she scolds. (ge roll 9) Jewel takes you aside and says to you quietly, "Drawing. I read something about Eria earlier that reminded me. She used to love to draw, sketch, paint, color, anything like that. She was really good at it, too. I haven't seen her do it in a long time, though."
*shakes his head at Tani (new nickname)*
"That's why you were cast as the inappropriate aunt." *grins* "Although the kids are older than all of us combined."
*smiles seeing Val being a mom, liking the dynamic they have*
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*nods and smiles*
"Thanks Jewel, that really helps, if you want something let me know. I know you like more adult things, and I want you to be happy."
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*The next day when Eria comes in to spend time with me when I'm working, will have drawing paper, sketchbooks, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, and paints with small brushes sitting on a table near where she sits*
"I thought while I read and sign, you might want to draw, so we can work together."
*smiles at her*
((I am not ignoring Luc, but most of our quality time comes at training, speaking of which is Val picking up on what Tani and I are teaching? I also pull Tani aside, and ask her to teach me how to shape change. If she asks, I explain that in order to fulfill two wishes of mine, I need to become a Sayian, and I need to have a Snakeman teach me eye powers. I ask here if she knows of one in particular who would be willing.))
J
Here goes... /// Tani tells you, "Actually, I'm twenty three draconian rotations old." /// Jewel responds to you, "Sure, actually, I'd like a hundred foot long rope, three quarters of an inch thick ought to do, and a twelve inch blunt hook." /// Eria thinks for a moment, then sits and tenatively picks up a charcoal pencil and touches it to the page. You take your eyes off her to pay attention to your work, and in less than three minutes she cautiously places in front of you a charcoal sketch of yourself, seated at your desk, poring over a paper with a pensive expression on your face. She makes perfect use of shading and perspective, and the image looks better than many professional works you've seen that took considerably longer. /// Nic loves the training. (((It took me a moment of wtf is Luc, but I got it.))) Of the kids, he embraces it the most, followed by Eria, and lastly Jewel. Valera is doing well working on the basics of style. (Which style?)
*looks Tani up and down*
"You don't look bad for 23 billion" *grins*
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*smiles at Jewel and hugs and kisses her forehead*
"Not going to happen, but I still love you."
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*looks up and shocked*
"Wow that's really good, and really fast, you should make these of everyone so we can frame them and put them up in the castle." *smiles and hugs and kisses her cheek*
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*smiles at Val and the rest*
*Hands Val some weights, 100lbs worth*
"Train with those, will build up your Strength, Agility and Stamina quicker."
J
Jewel is irritated, but she couldn't have really expected your answer to be yes. /// Eria sketches several more; her brother, sister, and both Tan and Valera; she then sketches a large, frightening, familiar looking shadow with an unfamiliar little girl unclothed and running away from it, followed by a sketch of what is obviously a terrifying Vize; she seems to become more confident, and thus better with each picture. The two final sketches she does are different from the others; the first five are realistic still-lifes, but in the final two, the focal points are larger than life emotional messes, which express the artist's feeling even more accurately than a realistic image could. All seven images you now have are of a quality that might belong in a museum. /// Val agrees to wear the weights.
*Can't do anything but smile at Jewel, I know the real her is in there, I just need to free the curse, and it will all be worth it*
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*pulls Eria into my lap and compliments each picture, even the two bad ones*
"You remember Daddy dealing with the bad man? You won't have to worry about anything like that happening with me around. You are my little girl, and you unlimited potential. I will make sure you grow up happy, healthy and ready for what the world has to offer."
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*Did Tani agree to teach me how to shapeshift, or recommend a Snakeman to learn from.
J
Tani would like to know why you would want to be a saying. As for a Serpent, she says, "Maybe you should try Snow; she was the original Serpent." /// Eria is happy to be snuggling safely in your lap, and points to the picture of Reim, "That's from a dream I keep having. I don't remember you doing anything to any bad man?"
*Hugs her, it's ok, going to have to make sure that dream doest't come back*
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*I need to be a Sayian, in order to work to being a Super Saiyan, and then the next 3 levels, it's a powerful ability. Would Snow even want to talk to an All Ruler after what happened with her? Either way, Vize is attacking Eria in her dreams again, this time I'm not killing him, I'm going to yank him here and strip him of his powers, then I'm going to chop off his balls with a lightsabre. I need you to be elsewhere in case it's a trap to get him inside, although I think the chances of anyone getting past David and Shane slim to none. *programs his phaser rifle for maximum stun* I'm probably going to strip his powers by magic. He should have left well enough alone.*
J
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Tan really doesn't know what a Saiyan is, let alone a Super Saiyan. She thinks one of the Eldest might know. As for Snow, "Whenever one of the old All-Rulers is deposed, their soul is confined into a sword. Touch the sword, and you can communicate with them and even channel their abilities through yourself to a certain extent. Find the right sword, find Snow. I've seen Bloodfang on Alex's hip before; he's red on the handle and white on the blade, and I've seen Zero before, too, but it's been much longer since then." /// What exactly are you doing about Reim? The summoning will likely work, and then you're stunning him with your rifle; and what then? /// (inte check: 16) It is worthy of note that Reim probably doesn't have his memories anymore, either, and since many people were resurrected, the insanity you gave him was probably healed when his memories were blocked.
*looks to Tani*
"So no one told me if I die, with the Power Guardians dead, that's what's going to happen to me, awesome. So what happens to the sword? Maybe the library has a description of the other swords. Very frustrating, anyway need to deal with Reim again and not have someone kill him a second later. He rezzed and forgot the insanity, or maybe I should fix the problem. He did get corrupted by a resurrection spell gone bad. I dunno, this has become very complicated."
*Just going to teleport him in, stun him redo the insanity, and teleport him back out, then worry about the rest*
((Alright. We're talking about a 1@1 sal, your bias is 12 so 24, your attribute is 31 will power (I believe), your rsv is ... 26, so 92, minus 50 for the skill being as it is (likely the penalty is worse than that for taking a time factor skill and making it instant, but minus fifty is a nice round number), to 42, 23 target value, +20 for point blank range, to 39. Here's the roll. 27.)) ((Oh, wait, we need to use the phaser, we'll use the rifle skill you already have until we hit professional level, 22 28 20 26 20 = 116 -23 = 93, still a chance to miss, 82 will not miss.) You summon him, shoot him, drive him insane, and banish him. And then?
*I get Tani back and do research to find Snow's sword and find an Eldest, hearing I will be put into a sword, if this doesn't work, is freaking me out a bit.*
J
Tani thinks you're funny. While the two of you are researching, she closes the book, keeping the page with her thumb, and leans across the table to you. "You realize, if you become a sword, I wouldn't let you stay that way. I would find away to pull your soul from it an resurrect you." The two of you find that all the All-Rulers are one-handed longsword. Zero is a black hilt with a blue blade, Bloodfang is a white hilt with a red blade, Celeste is a blue hilt with a black blade, and Snow is a red hilt with a white blade. According to this book, Zero is in the ancestral home of the draconians in the possession of Ru Hen Ri, Bloodfang is in the possession of Sefyr, the whereabouts of Celeste are unknown, and Snow is in the possession of the Serpents in their swampy homeland. After searching a map, it is easy to find where that is.
*sighs at Tani*
"No one tells me anything, of course I didn't know, I would have thought if people could they would, and not keep them as weapons."
*Looks at that descriptions*
"Well we know it's out of date Sefyr gave Bloodfang to Alex, but hopefully the rest are where they are at. So which eldest would I need to talk to, to learn of shapeshifting? Might as well do both when we are out."
*gathers the kids and Val*
"I have to go see a snake about a sword and talk to an eldest, I took care of the Vize problem again, so no more bad dreams for little girls."
*to Jewel*
"Be good for Mom."
*to Eria*
"Keep up the good drawings, I will be back soon."
*ready to go, knowing he will have a lot of paperwork to do when he gets back*
J
Tan suggests that, perhaps, the old All-Rulers didn't have any friends because of the ways they lived their lives. /// Val is a little jealous that you're leaving with Tan and "leaving her with the hard work", but she doesn't argue, understanding that you do what you do. /// Tan first takes you to the Between to speak to Imidge. It's several days journey again; when you arrive, and ask Imidge your question, he responds, "There are several ways to alter yourself; the further from yourself you are altering, the more difficult it will be to alter, and the more difficult to change back once you have been in the new form for a time. I can teach you how to become nearly anything; however, the effects of such a transformation are total, and will alter much of your physical ability, in the case of an Elder, as you are, I fear your strength may drop. What is it about a Saiyan that makes you want to be one?"
*I pull Val aside*
"We have to see someone in a place you can't go, that's why we are training you. We will not take long, time has little meaning there, we will be back, shortly."
*nods and bows*
"Well a Saiyan has the ability to be the strongest, fastest, being out there, able to manipulate energy at will, they get better the more beatings they receive and survive they are the same features as humans but with tails. Keeping the tail is dangerous with a full moon, so it will need to be cut off right away. Initially I might be weaker than I am now, but the increased training they get, they get very powerful, very quickly. I have a feeling, we are going to face the 4 warriors soon when their plans become unravelled, and with being a Saiyan, and occult powers, I can make up some of the time and power Tan has, so they might think twice about dealing with us both."
*pauses*
"I do have a request, if I get both of these powers, I will need to come here to train. Tan brought me here and trained me, making me an elder. She told me you don't normally allow women. I would like my woman Val to train to be like me, I would take responsibility and make sure she was up to snuff. Tan would help too. I figured I might as well ask you direct then risk her facing a squad of us, and getting killed for her efforts. She is good, better than I was in hand to hand than when I came here, but I know you would hold her to a higher standard. She has the golden liquid inside her, as do I, and now I think Tan, if that makes any difference in your decision."
J
Imidge arches an eyebrow; his eyes are covered by his mask, unlike the others, but you can tell by his voice. "Strongest, fastest beings out there? These Saiyans, you would suggest they are stronger and faster than I?" From the corner of your eye, you see Tan shaking her head to you vehemently. "If you wish to learn to manipulate energy, there are those among us who do that." "If you insist on becoming a Saiyan, I will teach you; however, I feel it will be taking two steps backward in your training and would advise against it." /// In response to the question regarding Val, he says instantly, without even considering, "Absolutely not. The Black Ninja are an organization of males only. Speak to Eldest Ursana if you wish to inquire further on this subject and kindly do not bring it up to me ever again."
*smiles*
"That is fine, on both counts, thank you for your time."
*starts looking for the right place to make the cut to get to the snake lands*
"Waits to speak till we are out."
*annoyed*
"One thing I cannot abide by is an ego unmatched. There is *ALWAYS* someone stronger, faster, smarter than you out there, and to think that's not possible, is the sign of a person without humility. I could spend time in there, to I could not improve anymore, but I have things to do out here first."
*points to her*
"Before you start, don't even think of defending him, he broke their own rule with you, once you break a rule, you open the floodgates."
*Not in the mood*
J
Tan sighs and speaks carefully, clearly wishing to not upset you. "He did spare my life - which I'm grateful for - but he did regret it, which is why he taught me to transform myself into a male in the first place." She leaves it at that, walking with you, seeming kind of embarassed that she suggested going to ask Imidge. The caverns go deep underground, but there seems to be some of the same luminescent blue crystal here in its raw form, spiraling in the walls, ceiling, and floor of the cave. Tan quietly warns you to keep your ears open; "Serpents are not usually fond of guests, but they should recognize and welcome you."
*sighs*
"I appreciate that he did, I will use The Inbetween to finish my training, but I doubt we will have any more contact with each other when there."
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*nods*
"I don't even wish to take it, if Snow can teach me, I will train myself on the rest."
J
The travel belowground continues for another twenty minutes, and Tan stops. You see them, too, several serpents who had intended you to take a few more steps so you would be surrounded. ((off to bed, pick up in the morning))
*Stops with Tan*
"No need to get excited, I am Jhiaxus, Disciple of Odin, and All Ruler. I just want to talk to Snow, or whoever is wielding Snow. I am not looking for trouble, just information."
J
They turn to one another, speaking in what looks to be a combination of sign language and whispers, then one of them runs off. Another steps forward, smiling. "My name is Algae, All-Ruler. We are honored by your distinguished intrusion." Having never as much as seen a serpent before, you now see every single one of these people look as if their skin and hair are dripping wet, but their clothes are completely dry. You see eye and hair colors in a spectrum between teal and green in various shades of lightness. Having mostly had contact with humans, and after your recent discussion with Imidge, it is somewhat refreshing to see as many women in this ambush party as men. "May I take you to see our mistress?"
*nods*
"Good to meet you Algae, this is Tan, and by all means."
*letting them lead me where their mistress is*
J
You are led through their watery underground, past serpent children and non-combatants, and to a large room with a crystal throne, similar to the one you have but of much lower quality; it looks like a knockoff of yours. // Here, a girl of eighteen or nineteen sits, her legs crossed, bouncing her foot slightly. Her wet-looking teal hair hangs to her shoulders, and she turns her bright aqua eyes on you as you enter, to which you instinctively avert your eyes to her hands to avoid being caught in her gaze. Tan nudges you and whispers, "That IS Snow."
*Gets walked into the large room, with a crystal throne*
*smiles*
"Greetings Snow, I am Jhiaxus, Disicple of Odin, and All Ruler. I wish a favor of you."
J
"All-Ruler, huh? Leave us," She says the former to you, and directs the latter to her attendants. Once the room is empty, she says, "Why, Fizgig, it's good to see you again. I like what you've done with your hair." Then she turns to you. "I hope you don't think that title, All-Ruler, means anything. It's nothing more than a huge lie. No special priveledge." She goes to say something more, but everyone realizes Mark has been standing here for a while. He says to you (completely ignoring everyone else), "Hello again, Jhiaxus. I wanted to inform you that I believe I have come to a solution, a way to travel through the scriff to get out of this world. When you are ready to leave, just tell me so."
*smiles*
"I never wanted it in the first place, I made a promise and I intend to keep it."
*To Mark*
"Thanks for your hard work, once I make good on my promise, Tan, Val and I will be ready to leave. I will call for you, it is greatly appreciated."
*Back to Snow*
"I'm just a guy, I don't care about titles, wealth, fame and fortune. When I mean a favor, I mean a favor. I would appreciate of you can teach me to manipulate your eyes like you do. I have a technique I wish to Master, and I will need that ability to do so. I don't have much to offer."
Jhiaxus
Mark hasn't been here for a while.
Snow answers you, "If you want my help, you will trust me. You will prove you trust me by looking me in the eye when you speak to me."
Tan doesn't look like she thinks that's such a great idea, but you know she's got your back if things go south.
*I will look at her in the eyes, not putting up my mind protections*
"I am looking you in the eyes, we have no reason to be enemies, we have never met before today."
J
Her eyes are deep. It seems like an eternity while she simply searches your eyes, and then she says, "The Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. Interesting knowledge to have gleaned from a work of fantasy; I assure you that you are correct, and also that your lover here knows others who know more of such things than she has perhaps let on, but if you wanted to learn from an expert, she's brought you to the right place." She stands, and her demeanor turns even more cold, and, in a sense, businesslike. "First and foremost, you must utterly destroy the person you most care for with no hope of ever seeing them again. Shall we begin?"
*smiles*
"That is a stipulation you have put in yourself, the fiction clearly showed that force of will is another way to do it, two characters have achieved Manegkyo Sharingan, WITHOUT doing that, and probably to spite doing that. I am sick of the games of this universe, in truth, I just needed an example of how you did your eyes. so I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request. Good luck learning that technique without the person who has seen multiple people do it."
*turns to leave*
J
"The fiction was exactly that, fiction; and it is noteworthy that the two you refer to never specifically had stated how they attained their Mangekyo Sharingan. You may go if that is your desire... the one I killed was my father. He had it coming."
*As he is leaving*
"Every fiction is true somewhere. One of them, I can't say, the other one is honorable, and I know that hard work and training got him that achievement. As I said I don't play games anymore, you showed me your eyes, that is enough for me. I don't wish to remain here for a couple of Billion years, I have a promise to keep."
*walks out and opens a hole in The Inbetween*
J
Tan goes through the hole with you. "If you wanted to leave this world, we could have at any time by going from here to another world outside of the dimension trap; I figure you knew that from when I told you we're between worlds, but I don't know if I ever specifically told you."