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[Eley had been doing a lot of thinking lately, particularly in regard to how he should best react to conflict and dangerous situations. After much self-reflection, the Spirit had finally decided to turn to the rest of Luceti to aid him in his new desire to grow stronger in his human form, as well as to protect those he felt were important to him.

So he opens the journal, and begins to speak.]

Those who know me will also know that I have a distaste for violence. However, following recent events and the changes taking part both in the community and within myself... I have decided to open myself to the idea of combat.

What I am seeking is not to kill, but to disarm. To be able to protect both myself and others without going too far. Surely there are people here who hold knowledge of techniques in self-defense? If there is a weapon which can be used to stop an opponent without doing too much damage... I will consider it as well. Magic may also not be out of the question, though I cannot say whether or not I will be able to successfully use it.

Help me, Luceti, to not only protect myself but my friends too.

[There's a pause before he adds.]

Ah and... Kohaku. If you see this then I wish to apologise for any unusual behaviour I may have exhibited recently. If you would like the wish you gave me returned to you then I will gladly do so.

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I can help you with that. Self defense was one of the basic courses in the Academy.

[Not to mention she's picked up some other techniques from other places.]

There're lots of ways to take somebody out of a fight without really hurting them. Maybe not disarming, but definitely making them want to stop trying to get you.

Academy? Could you give me some idea of what techniques these courses involved?

[He doesn't want to admit it but he's only had a little training and he hadn't been keeping up with it since then. So he was still a beginner... and that made him feel weak.]

Hmm... in what way? Simple verbal persuasion comes to mind, but that is not something I am particularly well versed in.

Mostly hand to hand. Disarming or incapacitating the opponent like you said you were interested in. Starfleet doesn't exactly believe in killing anyone unless its absolutely necessary. I can also teach you some Klingon martial arts.

If I had a phaser I could teach you how to use one as well, but we're out of luck on that.

Eleytheria?

[Saleh is somewhat surprised to hear this, but in light of certain recent events, he's not so surprised.]

I don't know if you've caught my previous announcement, but I have offered to teach some of my magic to others. Would that interest you?

It's easier if I show you, but some, uh, techniques, are there just to get you enough time and leeway to get away from a fight.

There's no need to apologize...and you can keep it. It would be rude to take it back.

[Not hurting people? That was odd]

Well, I do know a few spells intended to incapacitate rather than harm. Depends on what you want to do.

[She finds this almost ironic, seeing this broadcast so shortly after her own. Perhaps it's something in the wind urging them to change. And whatever her past irritation with him, it's been long enough that she doesn't care any longer.]

What would you prefer to learn? Hand to hand or weapon based defenses? Our power is incompatible, as I recall, but it's possible I could help you with some ideas on how to adapt your own.

But what if you wind up meeting one of those Third Party guys and they try to kill you?

"Hello, there. As it happens, defensive martial arts are a specialty of mine. Perhaps I might be of service?"

A phaser? I am... sure a friend of mine has mentioned something like that before.

In any case, that does sound like what I was looking for. I would be interested to see what I can learn from you if you are willing... ah, what is your name?

I admit I had not thought of using ways to escape from a fight. Yes, that would be just as useful as learning to meet it head on.

Very well. If you would be willing to demonstrate your techniques, perhaps we should meet in person.

Saleh...

[Something about knowing that his friend had witnessed him confirming a desire to fight made him feel a little uneasy. But he knew he had to do this, if not for his sake then for the sake of others.]

I am unsure if I would be compatible with your magic, but I am open to learn. After all, I already know that you are an accomplished teacher in such things.

But... would you be at ease, teaching me how to use such a thing?

...are you sure? Such a thing... it seems rather important. I would not want you to give it away whilst under the influence of outside forces if you did not mean for me to have it.

I will try anything that you wish to offer, particularly as it seems these spells will enable me to do what I seek to do. Can anyone use these spells or are there... prerequisites for such a thing?

[Eley hadn't forgotten what had come to pass between them and he couldn't say that the sting had left him entirely, but he was willing to give things a chance. Particularly if it may benefit both himself and his friends in the future.]

I will try anything that is offered to me, though I would say this body of mine is not particularly powerful when it comes to physical force. If there is a weapon I can learn to handle without seriously harming others... especially if there are ways to adapt my own abilities alongside it... I would welcome the idea.

Then I will know how to defend myself and others around me instead of hesitating... and falling to the ground, broken.

[Despite recent events being resolved, it still bothered him that he had been so useless in the face of adversity, simply because he wouldn't act.]

I still do not wish to kill if I can help it. I am sure there are other ways to subdue an enemy.

Hello... may I ask who I am speaking to? Regardless, I will accept any help you can give me, particularly if you are well-versed in such ideas.

There is no harm in trying, at least. You can stop anytime if you feel that it isn't for you.

I've had my uncertainties about taking Ewan in, as he's given me a fair amount of trouble. But he still has an extraordinary natural gift that makes it worthwhile. I'm certain that you would take great care with this.

But you're still a friend. That's enough of a reason to give you one.

...do you not want it?

[Accept and let go. Though perhaps the shift in her own attitude is just more change.]

The arts I know that focus on disarming and not hurting are actually best practiced by someone without much power. There are no punches or kicks, only manipulation of an opponent's force.

And perhaps a jitte would be the sort of weapon you'd favor.

B'Elanna Torres, and you are?

Well, you would have to have at least a preliminary understanding of magic.

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