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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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[catsgothistongue]

Then you can start doing it now, get those noddle arms bulked up some!

[seasaltkeys]

My arms aren't noodles!

But just...go out and start lifting rocks? Like, on the beach?

[catsgothistongue]

It's a start. Last I check, there isn't a gym here. Find the largest rock you can find, and put your muscles to the test. I'll even come by if ya' want to make sure you don't accidentally crush yourself.

[seasaltkeys]

Seems pretty straightforward. I can probably do that.

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

I'm fine.

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

[catsgothistongue]

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

[Let him live with the consequences.]

[seasaltkeys]

Do you even know how to do that?

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

[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?

[seasaltkeys]

[He is not convinced. It is so weird to not have potions and ethers and stuff like that.]

But not like...magic. What's ki?

[catsgothistongue]

[They have potions in real life. They're made with chemicals and not miscellaneous trinkets and objects.]

It's life force, inside every living thing. People, animals, plants, you name it.

[seasaltkeys]

[But do they restore your health and magic?]

And you can use that to heal things?

And it's basically in everything?

[catsgothistongue]

[Technically.]

Now I can. Before, I could only use it to speed up my own healing. I've been practicing with it more here.

Pretty much, yeah. Not everyone's able to consciously use it though. Training to get even close being able to takes years.

[seasaltkeys]

How do you do it?

[No, he's not subtle.]

[catsgothistongue]

Want to be more specific? Do what? Heal or use ki?

[seasaltkeys]

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

[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.

[seasaltkeys]

Seriously? It take that long?

[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.

[seasaltkeys]

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