winds_voice | 4

Entry tags:

4 - [Video]

[Eley is in a thoughtful mood, and when that kind of mood strikes him he starts to question things again... Feelings, usually. Human behaviours too. Today he's realised something and wants to ask the people of Luceti about it. As usual he's sitting on the outskirts of town with his journal on the ground in front of him, pointing up at his face as he looks down.]

Today I come to you with another question. 'Fun' is a concept I have not yet come to understand. As I will need to find ways of occupying myself during my stay in Luceti, I want to ask you all - what do you do for fun?

Perhaps I can give these things a try.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Fascinating... have you tried immersing yourself in literature? Or attempted any of the simulations offered at the Dome?

Hmm, I have not tried either of these. Would you have any recommendations on where to begin?

In your case I would perhaps recommend a simulation. Are you in need of assistance in this endevour?

[He seems a little surprised at the offer.]

Ah, if you would not mind. I am not familiar with these simulations...

Very well. Shall I meet you at the Dome at this time?

[He nods.]

Yes, all right. I will go there and meet you shortly.

Very well. [Spock nods, and the screen goes blank.]

[Spock waits by the entrance of the Dome..]

[Some time later, Eleytheria can be seen coming into view as he approaches the Dome. He'd never really been this close to it before so he takes a moment to look it over before finding Spock waiting by the entrance.

He comes a little closer, though he's still a little awkward when meeting new people.]

Ah... thank you for coming here. What should I call you?

You may call me Spock.

May I inquire as to your own name?

I am Eleytheria. [He pauses.] Though it seems that some have taken to calling me 'Eley' if you would prefer that.

I am ready to enter when you are. I will follow your lead as you seem more familiar with these kinds of machines, unless I am mistaken.

Very well Mister Eleytheria. [Spock is no a 'nick-name' using sort of guy...]

Perhaps we can start with one of the basic target practice simulations. Have you ever used firearms before?

[He has to admit that he's not used to being called 'Mister' and it might surprise him a little bit... but then Spock's suggestion becomes far more interesting to him.]

What exactly is a firearm? I have never heard of such a thing. It sounds... dangerous.

A firearm is a portable weapon used to protect yourself from hostiles. A standard starfleet phaser is mostly used in a 'stun' setting to ensure that death is not the only option.

...used to protect.

[He says, as if trying to convince himself that using them was a good idea. Still, he couldn't help but seem rather uncomfortable about the thought of such a thing, even if only used to stun...]

I am not a being who usually condones the use of weapons. I detest violence. The people I serve are peaceful and that is why I removed them from the rest of the tainted kingdoms. Those who thrived on war and power... [He pauses, thoughtful.] However, even these people use some weapons to protect themselves. Perhaps I should not be so quick to judge.

Indeed. I understand what you are implying. I too do not condone violence, however, I am also a Starfleet Officer, and it is one of my prerogatives to protect those who are in danger.
However, I will not force you to utilize such a device if you do not desire to.
Though I wonder... have you ever had to 'fight' before?

Yes... the kingdom I protect comes under frequent attack by dragons. While the knights of Agkelos try not to kill, sometimes it is unavoidable.

I... cannot say that I have ever been involved in the fight myself. Though I do have means to protect myself, if necessary. Usually I am too far removed from the world to feel threatened. I suppose it might be different in Luceti.

[Spock curiosity is piqued once more... how does wind protect itself?]

May I inquire as to what those means are of protecting yourself?

I suppose one such method would be my lack of form in my homeworld. I am usually invisible to the eye, and so nobody can harm me... at least not physically. My weakness lies in my own drive to fulfil a purpose. If I felt I was not needed then... I would simply fade away.

As I can control the wind however, I can also use it as a weapon. This human form is breakable after all. If I felt threatened I could summon a storm, or a powerful gale to send my enemies away. I could shroud myself in a hurricane or a tornado. I could simply fly away and escape.

I could in Aether. I am not sure to what extent my abilities work in Luceti yet. All I know is that I now cannot render myself invisible and I am here for all to see, or attack if they felt so inclined. It does seem that regeneration is still something I am capable of though, given time.

[Spock listens with apt attention...]

Then perhaps it would be best to start with hand-to-hand combat instead of firearms... What is your suggestion?

[He thinks about it for a moment.]

I could attempt it, if only for my own protection... I cannot guarantee that I am particularly strong in that regard though. It would probably be best to try a more defensive technique, if such a thing exists.

There is most always an alternative, and a defensive tactic does indeed exist. There are fighting styles that can teach you certain blocks and holds to incapacitate an individual so that you may 'get away'.
If you are achieving to be physically stronger, I would also suggest a regimen of running...

[Spock gestures towards a simulation room...] Shall we try a session? If this proves useful to you, then we can schedule occurring training sessions.

[He nods.] That does sound useful. I would not mind training in those methods. I appreciate your help, let us try it and see how it goes.

[He steps into the room now, waiting for Spock to follow.]

(OOC: Since this thread is getting looong, if you'd like to play out the simulation we can go here! X3 )

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

4 - [Video]

Re: [Video]

[Video]

Re: [Video]

[Video]

Re: [Video]

[Video]

Re: [Video/Action]

[Action]

Re: [Action]

[Action]

Re: [Action]

[Action]

Re: [Action]

[Action]

Re: [Action]

[Action]

Re: [Action]

[Action]

Re: [Action]

[Action]

Re: [Action]

[Action]