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[avicula]

( this isn’t subtle, exactly, but sometimes the direct approach is the most effective. her tone, when dutch addresses the network at large, is crisp, pointed. ) I got the welcome speech loud and clear, but here's two questions for you anyway:

One, who here has heard of the J, the Quad, the Company, or Reclamation Agents? ( if they were telling the truth, the answer should be no one, or hardly anyone. dutch isn’t sure what outcome she’s hoping for: that they were telling the truth, or that this is a slaver ship or one of khlyen’s schemes. no, that’s a lie. she knows exactly which outcome she’s hoping for, but it’s a grim kind of hope. ) Two, I’m going to assume some of you know how to fight. I’m looking for sparring partners, so who’s ready to get their arse kicked?

( dutch has some frustration to work off, and there’s only so much a punching bag can do. )

Oh, and lastly? ( it’s a long shot, but still her tone shifts, something chiding that can’t hide the affection underlying her words. ) Johnnyboy, if you’re here, stop drooling over new tech and find me.

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[fullcowl]

[He settles back into a defensive position, staring over at her.]

I can't risk going all out.

[His body can't take the raw power of One for All. If he goes to 100%, he breaks his bones- he's not going to do that for a sparring session.]

[avicula]

Why not?

( her tone is conversational, but she is curious. dutch is holding back, too, but it's not because she's going to hurt herself. she's more likely to break his bones than her own. )

[fullcowl]

I'll break my limbs.

[Spoken like somebody who's broken his limbs many times.]

[avicula]

( now that gets her attention. )

Seems a bit counterproductive.

[fullcowl]

[It's a strange power, and his body wasn't exactly built to deal with the backlash from those super powered impacts.]

A little. I've been in for surgery a couple of times.

[avicula]

How's it work?

( "that doesn't seem normal" would be rude, wouldn't it? ) Not surgery. I know how that works.

[fullcowl]

[To be fair, it's definitely not normal.]

It's the drawback of my quirk. My body isn't strong enough to handle it at 100 percent, yet. I can manage it without injuring myself at 5 percent now though.

[avicula]

And your quirk is — ?

[fullcowl]

It's a superpower. Mine's enhanced physical abilities.

[avicula]

Can you fight with broken bones if you have to?

( otherwise, what use is the superpower? )

[fullcowl]

I have- My arms suffered for it though.

[avicula]

Long-term?