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[seasaltkeys]

[There is context to this, though how much you get might be dependent on how well you know Roxas. But it's been on his mind a lot, especially since last month with it's stormy skies led to him taking a pretty big hit from a harpy. Recovery's been a thing, and it gives you time to think, which maybe isn't the best thing.

Maybe it's just been fair to say that Roxas's confidence has been rocked a little. And maybe he's reached a point where he's ready to ask for help.]

I want to get stronger. How do I do that?

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[seasaltkeys]

[That is usually the way to do it.]

what kind of stuff? Like monsters?

[unliminal]

okay that's the first step done
what is it you wanna become strong for anyway?

[moremystyle]

All right.

What do you like better? Heights or water?

[seasaltkeys]

Seems pretty straightforward. I can probably do that.

[He says, still in recovery. But he's gonna do it.]

[seasaltkeys]

A way that doesn't let me lose against a monster again, I guess is the way to put it.

[catsgothistongue]

Do it when you're not on death's doorstep.

[He's kidding, but serious too about Roxas waiting till he's in top shape.]

[seasaltkeys]

So that I don't lose against a monster again.

[seasaltkeys]

Uh...Heights.

Why?

[misstellaron]

Yep. Or anyone who decides to be your enemy. You know. Gotta farm everyday or else you'll fall behind!

[unliminal]

literal monster?
or is this some metaphorical monster bullshit

[seasaltkeys]

I'm fine.

[But probably not at the stage where he should be lifting heavy things.]

[seasaltkeys]

I think I'll stick with monsters.

But I haven't been able to do much lately. That's...bad?

[seasaltkeys]

Actual monster.
it was a harpy

[starshower]

Besides the obvious "more training" which I'm sure you've heard plenty of already by now... you gotta remember your mindset, too.

[misstellaron]

Yeahhhh you gotta do SOMETHING. Even if it's just helping people out here or there.

Maybe you could have friendly fights with friends and ask for pointers?

[unliminal]

right so next question:
what kind of weapon do you use? how do you fight?

[catsgothistongue]

Okay, but I'm not healin' ya' if you get yourself hurt.

[Let him live with the consequences.]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

If I'm being honest, I don't think there was a lot anyone could do against that monster.

I've fought my fair share of monsters and beasts but that thing was a force of nature. I couldn't do a thing to it.

[Casually forgetting that he was trying to hide the fact that he fought Garuda whoops.]

[seasaltkeys]

Mindset? What do you mean?

[seasaltkeys]

I...I hadn't thought of that. Maybe. Yeah, I think some of my crew would probably help out with that.

Helping people sounds good to.

[seasaltkeys]

With keyblades, usually. I have two of them.

[seasaltkeys]

Do you even know how to do that?

[He's got cure, it's fine.]

[seasaltkeys]

Even so. I've fought bigger monsters and won against them.

It just. Seemed like something I could do.

[And not end up with the ship getting damaged.]

[catsgothistongue]

Yes!

[Beat.]

With first aid stuff, that's 100% something I know how to do. With my ki... The last couple of attempts have been successful?

[misstellaron]

Just do Stuff! And then maybe you'll find something that can help you!