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       Downtime Business
       By: k8bishop Date: December 27, 2018, 1:01 pm
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       One day, Mara approaches Hexor. After greeting him, she smiles
       and says 'I was wondering if you would be willing to work with
       me on something. The world is... bigger than I realized. There's
       much more out there than I saw at home or during my time in the
       military. I thought it was enough to be strong of body, but
       after all the things we've faced, that no longer feels like
       enough. I'd like you to teach me to be more, for the good of the
       group.'
       #Post#: 453--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Downtime Business
       By: Rojosama Date: December 27, 2018, 1:52 pm
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       Hexor will look up from his task with a curious expression on
       his face.
       "More? You'll want to be a bit more specific, as there are a
       great many things I could teach you."
       #Post#: 454--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Downtime Business
       By: k8bishop Date: December 27, 2018, 1:58 pm
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       Mara hesitates and replies 'I admit I'm not entirely sure how
       the things you do work. You seem to manage all sorts of things
       using your mind. I want to use mine to protect our friends. Is
       such a thing possible for me?'
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       Re: Downtime Business
       By: Rojosama Date: December 27, 2018, 6:32 pm
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       "Is it possible? We'll have to see," he says moving to sit on
       the ground, cross legged. "Sit with me, let us test your mind
       and see what there is the see." He rest his arms on his knees,
       palms facing upward.
       "Sit with me, rest your hands on mine, and try to relax."
       #Post#: 456--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Downtime Business
       By: k8bishop Date: December 28, 2018, 12:16 am
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       Mara sits in front of Hexor and tries to mimic his pose, placing
       her hands in his. She shifts uncomfortably for a moment, unused
       to the position, but she takes a few deep breaths and slowly
       empties her mind of distraction.
       #Post#: 457--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Downtime Business
       By: Rojosama Date: December 28, 2018, 6:25 am
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       Hexor barely touches your hands, just his fingertips resting on
       them, but you feel a spark run down your arm from the contact.
       "Interesting," he mumbles distractedly. "You have some untapped
       potential." After a few more moments, he breaks the contact and
       opens his eyes.
       "I think there is much I can do for you, but we must first open
       your mind. To do this . . .," he says quickly, moving with
       liquid grace into a standing position. "You are too old to have
       this done in the same manner as mine was, your mind is too set,
       but there are other ways. They will not be comfortable, and they
       will not be easy. You will need to commit yourself to this goal
       with everything you have," he finishes, eyes beginning to blaze
       blue.
       His swords appear in his hands in a blink and he stands ready
       before you, swords low. "Come girl, show me your limits."
       #Post#: 458--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Downtime Business
       By: k8bishop Date: December 28, 2018, 1:02 pm
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       Mara nods and gets to her feet. 'I'll do whatever it takes.' As
       she speaks, she draws her sword and attacks without holding
       back, trusting Hexor to defend himself. She smiles as she does,
       excited by the prospect of something new.
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       Re: Downtime Business
       By: Rojosama Date: December 28, 2018, 8:40 pm
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       Hexor leads Mara on a merry dance, fighting around and around
       the area, forcing you to move and move and move. Soon your body
       is heavy, tired. After one long series of swings, Hexor's eyes
       flare blue and your mind is assaulted with images of pain and
       loss. Your town razed, your lover dead, your friends dead.
       Everything, everything your fault, because you weren't strong
       enough.
       The assault continues for a long long series of moments.
       Eventually you feel a rise of anger more and more, filling your
       mind but with nowhere to go. Suddenly there is a breaking of
       something, some barrier in your mind. Your eyes flare a pale
       blue and words burn into your mind.
       Valor.
       Discernment.
       Resolve.
       Character.
       Each begging for release, begging to be said.
       #Post#: 461--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Downtime Business
       By: k8bishop Date: January 4, 2019, 3:51 pm
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       Mara grits her teeth and strikes back again with a newfound
       energy. With each swing of her sword, she speaks. "Valor."
       Strike. "Discernment." Strike. "Resolve." Strike. "Character."
       Strike.
       #Post#: 463--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Downtime Business
       By: Rojosama Date: January 4, 2019, 4:23 pm
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       With each strike there is an aura, growing stronger, about her
       body. Like a second set of armor, a deep blue, almost black, and
       pulsing slowly.
       Hexor takes two quick steps back, smiling. "There!" he calls,
       breaking the spell and revealing your new found powers. After a
       pair of moments, the armor fades, disappearing into your armor.
       "Remember this feeling, the freedom, the surge of power," he
       raises his blades again, dropping his smile and steps toward
       you.
       "Now, again!"
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