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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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[lucky_e]

That would depend on what you consider as being strong.

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[catsgothistongue]

Have you tried lifting?

[moremystyle]

Strong how? Endurance? Muscle power?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

I think that depends on what you want to get stronger for?

Do you want to be physically strong? Or is it your heart?

[seasaltkeys]

I just don't want to lose another fight

[seasaltkeys]

Lifting what?

[seasaltkeys]

I guess all of it?

[seasaltkeys]

[Oh that is the question, isn't it? And he thought that he was strong in both.]

I just don't want to lose again. So whatever that takes

[forgeabettertomorrow]

What'd you lose? You get into a fight?

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah, against a big monster. It...I just don't want that to happen again.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Wait was it that giant bird lady? The one who attacked Eltrut?

[catsgothistongue]

Heavy stuff. Ya know, like weights, dumbbells, boulders. No pain, no gain?

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[unliminal]

it's something you gotta be born with
at least in part

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah. It was.

She attacked our ship.

[Or at least, one of them did. Roxas doesn't know the full details.]

[seasaltkeys]

Never really done that before. Lexaeus usually did the heavy lifting.

[At least, for the brief time Roxas knew him]

[seasaltkeys]

So does that mean you can't get stronger?

[unliminal]

that depends
were you born with what it takes?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

You're alright though, right?

I got roughed up really bad too.

[catsgothistongue]

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

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[misstellaron]

Beat up a lot of stuff.

[ And collect their drops and use them to increase your levels and traces— it's fine Roxas, you have protag power, you can do it!! ]

[seasaltkeys]

I think so!
Or thought so.
That's why I need to get better

[seasaltkeys]

More or less. I've been recovering.

[And it's starting to get boring. But it's really his confidence that took the blow.]

[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.

[starshower]

I think all of us do, in some way.

What way is it that you're looking to try?