Help?

[x_rictor]

Is it unheard of to, say, develop new abilities?

Hypothetically speaking?

Say, like being able to kind of see in the dark? But not really?

Comments

[x-wasp.livejournal.com]

I got all my powers at different times. Already had wings and been able to zap for years before I started with the shrinking.

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you fall into the special category with Jay with not only secondary but tertiary mutation.

[x-m.livejournal.com]

So, out of curiosity, where do I fall?

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

You'd actually have to ask a geneticist for the specifics, I'm only a layman, albeit a genius-level intellect with a phenomenal wealth of anecdotal expertise in the subject.

[x-m.livejournal.com]

Also, modest.

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

If I had to list my greatest strengths, among them would be my humility.

[x-m.livejournal.com]

I"m glad you acknowledge it, too.

[x-wildchild.livejournal.com]

Forge says that you strong people are bricks. I think you fall under Brick (house, mighty mighty)

[x-wasp.livejournal.com]

Well, they're kind of all related, although bugs generally stay small and don't get to grow up to 5'4" tall when they want.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Define "kind of see in the dark but not really"?

[x-rictor.livejournal.com]

Uh. Normally I crash into things in the dark, because it is early.

But now I'm starting to know things are just *there*

Like, what is it called... sonar?

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Interesting. But I guess it makes a sort of sense since your powers factor in various vibrations . . . is it consistent, or only when you can't see?

[x-rictor.livejournal.com]

I... really have no idea.

I haven't been able to get it to work on command, exactly. It helps when I *can't* see.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Yeah, a lot of things are easier when you don't have any alternative . . .

Actually, I know someone who went through something similar. Let me check with her. Maybe she can help.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Okay, I checked -- Betsy's agreed to offer a few pointers, if you'd like them. She spent a while depending on her telepathy for navigation because of an injury, so she's definitely familiar with the concept. She'll be in touch to set up a time.

[x-rictor.livejournal.com]

....

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

It'll be okay. There's no psychic influence this time, I promise.

Besides, if you can learn to do something with Betsy standing right next to you you're pretty much set for life.

[x-rictor.livejournal.com]

I am going to haunt your ass if she kills me.

[x-psylocke.livejournal.com]

Julio, I think you have enough of a self-preservation instinct to keep from letting yourself do something stupid in my presence that'll force me to harm you. I may slightly maim, perhaps, but nothing mortal.

To make you feel better, I'll even keep the sais at home.

[x-rictor.livejournal.com]

...I feel much better already.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

She said with her usual dry British wit, and not in any way seriously.

Except probably for the part about the sais.

[x-rictor.livejournal.com]

I like my blood to stay in my body, gracias.

[x-psylocke.livejournal.com]

Pish, posh. Preferences aside, blood is useful inside and outside the body.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

You'll do fine. You should probably get some sleep beforehand, though. I'm about to do so myself.

Good night. And Betsy -- play nice.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

Relax. She did use to be a teacher here, you know. Without the extenuating circumstances of earlier this year, that is. She knows what she's doing.

[x-psylocke.livejournal.com]

You're so cute when you're being supportive, you know.