text;

[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?

Comments

[unliminal]

xehanort?
that's just the sound you make when you sneeze

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Nice to meet you, Roxas. I'm Darin Altway, Master Blacksmith!

[Why yes, he had to give his full title over text.]

I kinda get what you mean. That whole attack kinda got me thinking that maybe I should find someplace to train. I haven't really trained since my mentor told me he had nothing left to teach me.]

[seasaltkeys]

I mean, I'm trying? I'm not as good as putting myself out there as Sora.

And I dunno? They just gave them to us.

[He's a little shy]

[seasaltkeys]

Use Ki. It seems like it would be a good thing to have.

[seasaltkeys]

How did you? Figure it out I mean.

[seasaltkeys]

[He's not wrong.]

I swear that was the guy's name.
He sucked.

[catsgothistongue]

Well, yeah, it's come in handy a few times. If you're asking me to teach you how to use your ki, 'fraid I'm gonna have to pass. Not unless you got a couple of years to spare.

[starshower]

To be honest, sometimes I wonder if I have it all figured out myself.

For me, it was my anger for a long time.

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[makoglow]

Training, mostly.

[seasaltkeys]

Uh, yeah.

I...I've never really had someone train me. Which I guess is why I'm asking for advice.

[Just a bit awkward, don't mind him.]

[seasaltkeys]

Seriously? It take that long?

[seasaltkeys]

Your anger? Really?

You never seemed all that angry to me?

[He would say nice before he said angry.]

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah, that's kind of what I'm getting.

And I can do that but I think I'm doing it wrong. No one's ever really taught me.

[starshower]

[She would, too.]

Not as much anymore. Anger can only last for so long, so I had to learn how to turn it into something that I could use. Doesn't mean that everyone has to, but it definitely helps finding something to fight for.

[moremystyle]

Best place for it, if you ask me. Climbing a rock's a piece of [...] cake once you've learned how to climb something that's moving all the time, and in several directions all at once.

Besides, it's a great view.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

It's been a few years since I trained but now I'm wondering if there's someone here who might be able to help.

I know this kid Ranma is freakishly strong. Maybe you can ask him? He's a really strong martial artist. I can't even believe the things I've seen him do.

[catsgothistongue]

For some, it takes them their entire life, at best a few decades. For me, I learnt how to when I was around eight or nine. Like I said, a lot of time and energy.

[unliminal]

is his strength as embarrassing as his name?

[makoglow]

How do you think that you are doing it wrong? What are you doing right now?

[seasaltkeys]

it's usually my friends. I want to protect them.

But they aren't here.

[seasaltkeys]

Makes sense. I guess I can work on doing that.

Once everything's fixed probably.

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah, I'm talking to him! We're friends.

He suggested I start lifting rocks.

[Roxas is. Maybe a little suspicious of that advice. Even if he's going to act on it.]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

He's a good guy. And honestly, if he says to lift rocks, you might wanna try it.

I used to use a weighted hammer in the forge when I was younger. After a couple of months I'd get a bigger one. You'd be surprised how much repetitive motion can build up your strength.

[seasaltkeys]

We kinda got both right now. And I learn fast.

[seasaltkeys]

he was pretty strong
for an old bald guy
but sora beat him
so i guess?