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May catch-all

🧙 WHO: Gokudera and absolutely anyone
⚔️️ WHAT: Mid-May catch all (training and other stuff that comes up)
🕒 WHEN: Mid... May? Before the event
🗺️ WHERE: Multiple places
⚠️ WARNINGS: violence, mentions of past sexual slavery, language

A. Training Grounds

Larry is sitting out in the middle of the training field, blowing bubbles to contain lit sticks of dynamite Gokudera is throwing into the air. Gokudera has discovered he has elemental magic and is working on what he can with wind, trying to push the bubble back towards his familiar, or up safely away from them both. He’s not successfully done either, and has just been creating useless gusts. The dynamite explodes in the bubble, the bubble pops, and knocks him down. This is getting very very tiresome, and his gusts don’t seem to be getting any stronger or going where he thinks he’s aiming them.

“Fuck... why isn’t it working?” He glares and pushes himself back up.

B. The Red Spring

No new arrivals from Namimori, it seems. Gokudera had spent the day watching new arrivals climb the cliff, wondering if he’d see someone from home. The journey back had been familiar and helped somewhat to clear his mind. But he’s been looking forward to bathing in the Red Spring. He feels partially new to Avalon after his reawakening, gone for years, and his body aged and scarred, when he’d apparently never left Camelot. Anyone who recognizes Gokudera from last month or any time prior will see the difference. Those who responded to his network post will already understand. But for those who have never met him, he’s acting very much like a new arrival.

The teenager lowers into the spring, the trunks he’s wearing keep him decent, but there is nothing to hide the vivid burn scars and long tally-marks down his back. There’s a black leather half-choke collar about his neck, and occasionally, there is a glow from beneath it, against the skin of his neck that looks like it’s burned many times over. Despite the fact that there is electricity attached to his neck, he fully submerges for a moment, then surfaces and decides he’ll play with the more illusory side of his light magic.

If you are unlucky enough to be anywhere near him, he’ll walk right up and offer you his entire left arm. It’s not real. It’s a smoke bomb, a prank, but hey, as far as your character should be able to tell, he just took off his arm and is handing it to you.

“Hey can you watch this for me? Thanks.” And then he’ll be getting out of the water so his familiar can be amused.

C. Wildcard! Seriously. Do whatever.

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[You'll get used to it, just plug your ears or get away from the bombs ASAP to better protect your ears.]

It doesn't.

Sounds like then the illusions and tricks of the eye, convincing your audience what is real when it isn't would be the most interesting. For that, maybe we should focus on producing shields and barriers out of light. Your light magic shouldn't just be light, drawing brightness and bringing it forth, but changing what people see, since after all, your eyes are what tell your brain what you're seeing. Change what they see, and then manipulate that. So... let's not talk about laws. It just sounds so restricting.

[Gokudera gives a shake of his head and then puts his cigarette out, tucking it away so as not to litter. The Red Springs are nice, after all, and should stay that way.]

Maybe we can start with visualizations.

[The odd way that his familiar created bubbles, with their odd swirling surfaces helped him with that, with making them pop when they wouldn't, or make them smaller when they would be big, and then to convince himself what he would do is real until it actually was. Bubbles were good practice for him. But there are other elements that could be useful tools.]

Mnnn I can also fight, but I prefer to set traps and maintain distance. [He fights dishonorably, Zuko has said. He'll probably never forget that.]

Mona, you can call me Gokudera. I'm the right-hand to the Tenth Generation boss of the Vongola family.

I read about that as well, I actually believe I managed to shape a shield back when the weird... Bird... Monster thing had gone amok in the forest not long ago. However I have been unable to replicate its effect again. Regardless you seem more adept and I will follow your guidance for now.

[ Mona takes what he says with respective consideration, thinks on it and leaves any conjecture against it for another time. When she is more adept with Light magic, and not someone who is just beginning to learn. ]

Oh? A lengthy title, hm... From my reading here it sounds as if you come from a Mafia family no? I read they have ties to military or law itself interestingly enough, we have nothing like that on my world. Just Knights and Government enlisted Militia.

[ That out of the way she points her finger up rather excitedly. ]

I wouldn't say no to learning about traps either, maybe to catch a bore or something to eat would be smart? No?

[ AH yes, always about food one way or another sometimes. ]

A shield? Like an actual shield? I'd like to have seen that.

[Not said with any doubt, but there is honesty. Gokudera has never tried to mend anything with an illusion. Maybe to conceal a weakness in himself so as not to give an opponent a viable target.]

There's writing about the Mafia in this world?

[He won't deny or validate that assumption that he's in the mafia. It'd be harmful to do so, and will just seem curious.]

Ah, I haven't tried it on any animals, or anything native to this world. Mostly I mean in combat against other people.

Right, I ... Still don't know how it was developed or conducted. Frankly, it happened in an accident. In my attempt to protect another.

[ Mona states which brought up her wonder if Magic often can respond to emotional turmoil. Since she never was able to do so afterwards again. ]

Have you not been to the Archivists home? Quite a number of information there... Ah, then theres the network. More or less, so long as you take the time to look and read. I only said as much because you said 'family.' Mentions of family typically are royal in mention or in the manner of how you said it... I suppose I thought otherwise. Still unsure, thank you for the verification.

[ Mona's eyes light up, her guess work and studying had began to pay off. This advocated for her to study more, when frankly this was in fact all she did in her spare time. ]

Oh! I see... OF course... Yes.

[ Shes a little embaressed. ]

Any guesses as to why it happened? [Gokudera hearing her say she was trying to protect another makes him think maybe barriers were easiest for him to learn considering his will has always been based on defense.

He shakes his head at her mentioning the Archivists home, then gives a hum of agreement when she mentions the network.] Yeah, there's a lot to learn from the network.

There items you can obtain from the traders that will let you trap animals for food. But I'd prefer to go to a butcher for my food or support the economy here.

[He will not tell her that he can't cook. Gokudera could set water on fire if he messed up enough, somehow.]

...

Oh there's a butcher..? [ Mona makes a face, because frankly thats too much money. She would rather spend such expenses on books, potions, anything of the likes for that mater. Not food... Never food even if she were always hungry and craving it. ] On the matter of the Shield, I think I was reflecting on someone from my homeland. Two rather, and in my attempt to help the other and wish that I had such abilities. I envisioned the same shape, and out came the shield like a star. Although temporary, it fitted itself accordingly for the moment. Then dispersed the moment the individual had been cleared.

[ A sigh. ]

.... I haven't been able to after that. My guess, as a scientist is the comfort and ability to protect another would invoke it more ordinarily. Unfortunate in my home world, I wasn't the one doing protection. Much of my combat were quick in maneuvers or leaving behind a decoy. That would combat and distract in my place so I can fight from afar.

Yes.

[He has no idea how often he'll be visiting the butcher, too. But if there is livestock in this world, and farms, then the meat has to come from somewhere and be distributed to the natives of New Camelot.]

So then it's safe to say that in instances where there is trouble, a shield would come naturally, right? [He thinks it's a safe assumption to make.]

In my home world, I had powers that mimicked many different elements, and in this world too, it should seem natural to be able to use such a similar magic. But... I have poor control over my elemental magic. It seems the more I want to do something, the less mastery of it I gain.

That is... Absolutely abhor and unfortunate. I am lucky that on this realm I can control water as wistfully as I could in the other. With some.... Differences. When it comes to light though, it tends to be beyond me oddly. [ Mona says her hands gently clasped together and, when they open a bubble or two forms from within. Floating away gently into the air. ] Do you mind telling me what elemental you control?

[Maybe because Light was his first magic, he's much more comfortable with it. It makes sense if he were to truly think about it, but Gokudera throws himself into trouble and tries to protect others more often than he wins fights. It's more an act of what he is willing to die for, not live for back home.]

I have poor control over a few, but the one I tend to produce most often is uh... electricity. Sometimes lightning... [He doesn't sound happy about this. Probably because he's electrocuted himself and set his own collar off in the act, so he's been pretty hurt and wary of training that element further.]

Lightning... An interesting element to control. [ Lightning to her were attributed to the Inuzuma Archon. It was rare for her to see those with electric visions but she came upon a few in the past. Along side her water Vision it often always led to... Uncomfortable mishaps. ] I can... Agree with that in many ways. On my world there are those who can wield the same element and frankly, along side myself. With control of water, it often led to..... Trouble some issues from time to time.

I never purposefully used that element. It just came out. But I'd much rather that than fire.

[He hasn't produced fire yet, and doesn't ever really plan on it. The scarring on his back is good enough explanation as to why he may not be keen to use that element.]

Well! [ A cheery but accepted chirp from her lips. ] No matter, practice makes perfect right? All the more reason we should help each other, I do enjoy my studies. As long as you have the time to mind it with me. I will gladly help and wish to be helped beside you.

Right.

[He can't help wanting to agree, especially if she'll be looking towards him for guidance with her light magic. He'll do his best to teach, but he's a better tutor than teacher. Gokudera gives her a soft nod.]

I can make the time. Let me know when you'd like to start and we can figure out how often you'd like to practice from me. [And he can practice from her, but he's not saying that.]

Now is as good as ever, I live within Camelot. A small little place bequeath to me by an elderly lady. She had this... Shop with a attic over it. The shop is unused to this day, the whole lot really. However she was happy to see it have use.

[ Mona explains, before telling him exactly where to find her. ]

If you ever want to stop by, feel free to.

I'm staying with my boss in the inn. I suppose we can train, but should we leave the Spring?

[Gokudera hopes that practicing with his magic will make him tired, will help him rest his weary mind. This is a good distraction, aside from the collar about his neck, which is relaxed, but he fears it will act up when his guard is down.]

I'm looking to move out on my own...

Oh for sure, are there times and places you have within your schedule that best suits you...?

[ Mona mulls over what the other says, she knows how hard it is to want to move out. She just had - destiny on her side. Though some would really call it Luck. ]

I know it can be hard... Have you tried looking around within Camelot yet?

I'm available most afternoons near the beginning of each month. Usually around the time we have new arrivals of off-worlders.

[He lifts an eyebrow at her question and shakes his head.]

It's not hard to find somewhere, but I'm having a hard time telling my boss and other roommate. I've not been doing well since I came back to this world, and I think they might worry about me.

[And he doesn't want his friends to worry, but also can't afford to be completely honest with them. Gokudera's bottling so much up.]

... Well if you'd like I don't mind pitching a place for you at the complex I am in. It could help you get to know the area. I cant imagine what troubles are on your mind, but sometimes just getting new perspective may help. [ Mona rises to her feet. As if readying to leave. ] I tend to be roughly busy for the most part, but the beginning of the month sounds like a timely spot. My nights are full of studies, and I travel about toward the forest. Where the Archivists Library is, sometimes I spend quite a bit of time over there. Basically, the place can be empty from time to time.

[ She shrugs roughly, not having a place to stay is something she can understand heavily. ]

Thank you.

[He won't take her up on the offer now, since he's still got a place to stay. It's just that where he's staying doesn't feel right. Given the relationship with one roommate is painful for him. He's in a hurry to move out but without making it seem that way. Gokudera doesn't want his boss to realize that he's having a difficult time around the left-hand man.]

I may take you up on that offer if things get desperate. Or... if I cannot sleep. It's not as though I'm being kicked out, but I'm accustomed to dealing with my problems on my own.

You don't seem to be a nosy person, so we may be able to get along quite well.

[So far, so good, anyways!]

[ A slight chuckle, it is short. Promptly. ]

Nosy is a good way of saying it, but no. I may be one interested in the truth, but your personal affairs are yourself to deal with. We all have our own baggage to take care of. Well you know where to find me, I didn't think stay here this long myself. I was passing by collecting samples. Let us meet up again? I look forward to our training.

Thanks.

[That's very respectful of her. Gokudera is happy to have his business just what it is. He nods at her farewell, and sinks comfortably into the water, soothed by it.]

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