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thisavrou2017-06-21 10:18 pm
welcomeprofessor) wrote in thisavrou2017-06-21 10:18 pm
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[The video feed here is set up very much like he's filming an orientation video; he knows little else other than strict formality here, but...when it comes to his school, he would say he finds the professionalism appropriate.]
The purpose for this is twofold, so I suppose I'll just get started.
Over the last few weeks of getting settled into this environment, learning its...well "intricacies" is a small word for it, perhaps eccentricities is better, I believe now more than ever that we need some tangible return to normalcy. I would like to have the school-- [and with the video feed he links something that looks very much like an old-school brochure, (which will very much omit the whole "subbasement" part of the post (and is not icly-literal).).] --up and running within the month. We have the faculties and facilities for a number of traditional subjects: literature, biology, philosophy, physical education [though it might sound like he means something very different by this] and a few other outliers, but we are still very much in need of some help in the history and mathematics departments. (Though I'll take more esoteric lessons under advisement).
[He pauses then, and his demeanor shifts entirely, shifting from cold to amiably warm like he's flipped a switch.]
As for the second point, and no less salient: it is my understanding that I am not the only one of my kind here, and that we are not, perhaps, the only ones particularly gifted. For those of you who may not identify as mutants, I would love the opportunity to speak with you about the nature of your powers.
[He pauses to consider that request for a moment, and follows up with an addendum:]
If any of you are comfortable doing so.
The purpose for this is twofold, so I suppose I'll just get started.
Over the last few weeks of getting settled into this environment, learning its...well "intricacies" is a small word for it, perhaps eccentricities is better, I believe now more than ever that we need some tangible return to normalcy. I would like to have the school-- [and with the video feed he links something that looks very much like an old-school brochure, (which will very much omit the whole "subbasement" part of the post (and is not icly-literal).).] --up and running within the month. We have the faculties and facilities for a number of traditional subjects: literature, biology, philosophy, physical education [though it might sound like he means something very different by this] and a few other outliers, but we are still very much in need of some help in the history and mathematics departments. (Though I'll take more esoteric lessons under advisement).
[He pauses then, and his demeanor shifts entirely, shifting from cold to amiably warm like he's flipped a switch.]
As for the second point, and no less salient: it is my understanding that I am not the only one of my kind here, and that we are not, perhaps, the only ones particularly gifted. For those of you who may not identify as mutants, I would love the opportunity to speak with you about the nature of your powers.
[He pauses to consider that request for a moment, and follows up with an addendum:]
If any of you are comfortable doing so.
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[ To say the least. ]
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I...was born under unique circumstances. My twin brother and I were each born with an extra half of a soul. That soul...belonged to the God of Destruction, the Archfiend Diomuhr. He's the source of my powers, my...possible mutation, I guess.
He still exists within me. He's also probably the reason I have no mana and can't use magic, something of a rarity where I come from.
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[ The important part: ]
Do those powers only extend as far as enhanced physicality?
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[He shrugs.]
I never wanted my powers and I've been too scared to really push myself to find out the scope of my abilities. I'm afraid that if I do, Diomuhr will take control. He's already almost taken me over once before when I let my rage take hold.
[Darin rubs uncomfortably at the back of his neck.]
But I've seen what my brother can do. I saw him level an entire city. Wipe it from the face of the planet and in the barren landscape, erect a tower of bone and blood and stone; crafted from the inhabitants and the buildings of the city itself. He assembled it like it was nothing...like he was building a sand castle.
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Few of us want our powers at first, and those that do--well. I believe an abuse of power is a temptation for all of us, gifted or no. But that's the whole purpose of control: understanding the extent and when to stop.
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[Darin's gaze was distant. In reality, he was looking back at a time almost twenty years ago. A time when his brother, Dromas, told him that they should flaunt their powers. That they were, by birth, better than everyone else.]
[Darin couldn't hide his grimace at the thought.]
I've always been afraid. Not for myself, but for those around me. Plus, if I just started flaunting and testing myself...I'd be hunted down like a monster.
Now, I'm torn between keeping myself sealed up and restrained...or...
[He lets the implication hang.]
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I know you're right...
[Another few moments of uncomfortable silence.]
I want to learn what I can do. If I can better understand myself, my powers...then maybe...
...Maybe I can find some sort of healthy balance. I can stop living in fear of hurting those around me.