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Keith ([personal profile] lonered) wrote in [community profile] acatalepsy_rpg2018-05-09 11:42 am

[Video]

[Keith spent a long time debating whether to bother with video for this or just go with text. But the truth is, for what he's aiming for, it's better to do this virtual-face to virtual-face. Or something. He's even done bothering with the frankly ridiculous mask. For now.

The video opens to a fairly normal looking teenager (aside from the fact that what's visible of him is definitely dressed in a skin-tight vaguely glowy futuristic space suit), hesitating a moment like he's still debating on how to begin.]


So. Uh.

[Good start, Keith. Solid.]

I guess all of us are stuck in the same boat whether we want to be or not. And apparently that boat is headed for some other world before we know it.

I'll be honest. I don't know if we can trust this Astoria as far as we can throw her. [And he knows she can hear this, but he's said as much to her face, so there's that.] But for now I guess I plan on going along to see how things play out. [Which after discussing with Shiro, he feels pretty okay about, as plans go.]

But... just waltzing into other worlds, and potentially meddling in them... that could go bad really quickly if someone makes an enemy of the wrong person. If that happens, it might not be a terrible idea to know what we've got on our side.

Not just magic either. Because... that's really new to me at least. But we all bring some experience or skills or knowledge or something to the table, right? If we're gonna be any sort of team, we may as well know our strengths. And what we might be lacking.

[Maybe? Keith is now wondering if it was a bad idea to give him a way to talk to so many people at once. But he's committed now, no help for it. So he'll even go first.]

I'm Keith. Uh... I guess I'm pretty good with a sword. Pretty good in anything that flies. And I'm mostly used to being in space, lately. But it does't sound like that'll be helpful in this El Minha place. Also apparently I can fly now. So... there's that.

Anyone else feel like sharing?


(( hit him up, hit each other up, threadjack as you like! ))
spaceforged: (Black Lion: Made you look)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-01 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Shiro envisions the temple as he slowly cranks up his speed. The temple rises in the distance as if it had always been there. He cuts his speed slowly in half for the approach.

There's no telling who might be trying to learn to fly today. With a low rumble he slows down until they're hovering over the arena.]


Remember to pace yourself. Magic can take a lot of you.
spaceforged: (But when your stitch comes loose)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-02 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[He sighs. Keith and flying...it's such a fitting combination and so dangerous. It's probably a good thing he can't make expressions as a lion. Instead he rumbles in his chest and rubs his metal cheek against Keith's shoulder on his way past. He puts himself into a turn and carves a circle around the arena.

Shiro shoots right up at the end of his circle and barrel rolls, leveling off and settling feet facing down in the sky above.]


Don't copy that. Keep getting the feel of controlling your direction and speed.
spaceforged: (I just pinch myself)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-04 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Control first. We can work on your speed when you can stop exactly when you need to.

[He rolls in the air, stopping halfway with his wings at an angle. Shiro rights himself and descends, dropping down slowly until he hovers just over the top of the arena walls.]

First time I tried to barrel roll as a Lion I crashed into four trees. [Don't be him.]
spaceforged: (So hold me tight)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-05 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
Lesson one is to get the basics down before you try anything fancy. Exactly like the Garrison.

[He weaves back and forth, curving upwards in tighter and tighter turns. He spirals back out, diving down with his feet tucked up against his metal body. Shiro keeps an eye on Keith.

This isn't going to be enough for a talented pilot. What can he do to fix that but still make it safe learning? He comes to a halt and reaches out a paw to prod at him.]


Let's try this. Try and catch me. I'll only use basic flying and no boosts. But you have to actually have a solid grip and can't be shaken off to win.
spaceforged: (Black lion: charging in)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-06 08:35 am (UTC)(link)
Stay down here. I'm going to rise up. You can start after me when I put myself into a dive.

[Shiro rises, curving upwards and kicking in his boosters to get some quick height. He waits for the count of three and puts himself into a steep dive. It's game on.]
spaceforged: (Black lion stop! Stop!)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-06 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[This was a good idea. The change in Keith is apparent even from this distance. But he's been at this for longer and has more weight. He lets himself drop like a stone halfway into his dive. His weight and gravity serve as a boost, making Keith miss by inches. The tip of his tail teasingly slides against his arm.

He pulls up out of the dive, carving a half spiral to get himself back under control. Yet he keeps an eye on Keith. He knows far better than to under estimate him. Getting cocky will be being caught.]
spaceforged: (Black Lion: Made you look)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-07 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[He manages not to laugh at Keith's squawk. Barely. It's been a lot easier to laugh in this much lighter environment. He twists to see where he is and ah, yes. Coming right for him. He twists sailing below upside down.

Feet tucked in like as if he's just cruising like an otter in the water. The Lions can hover and he's never been more glad for that.]
spaceforged: (Black lion: I think I'm getting it)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-07 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
[He times it as he drifts and waits. He waits. His tail flicks back and forth. Just as Keith's almost upon him, he lightly bops him with his feet snapping up and makes his escape.

He twists back around as he moves away with a waggle of his wings. Shiro goes straight up, zigzagging like a rabbit.]
Nice try, Keith!
Edited (damn comment space) 2018-06-07 02:02 (UTC)
spaceforged: (Black lion: charging in)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-07 09:33 am (UTC)(link)
[He risks a glance down. Keith is following but not as fast as before. He parts his metal jaws in a Lion smile. Tag had been the right game and teaching him direct attacks wouldn’t work the right action.

He rumbles his approval. Keith might just catch him. He veres sharply to the right and levels off. How fast can he adjust now? If he’s to stay ahead of him he needs to know. He has a feeling a defensive bop will just be handing Keith a win so he doesn’t play coy or taunt anymore.]
spaceforged: (Write your own song.)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-08 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Keith is going to overshoot. Don't underestimate him, his common sense whispers. There's a damn good reason Keith was the rising star of the Garrison and all he has to do is think back to how he moved with him not even ten minutes ago to see it.

He keeps on course for now, as Keith gets nearer and nearer he forms a plan in his head. It might work. It might not. But his goal has never changed, it's to teach and help Keith get a handle on flying.

If he loses. They still win.]
spaceforged: (Black lion stop! Stop!)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-10 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Of all the things Shiro expected. It hadn't been Keith dropping his magic entirely to free fall. If he picks up too much speed...He doesn't want to finish that thought. In hindsight he should have seen the danger of risky moves like this. Keith had stopped focusing on anything else but winning.

He blows out air and shuts his jaws with a growl. The plan shifts in his head and gains new dimensions. Keith over shot above him and judging by his falling rate and angle... Shiro slams on the brakes and lets himself briefly fall back feet first. That should be enough.

He surges forward lightning fast with his jaws opening to catch the back of Keith's armor. If he can get a grip he's going to stop and hang in the air tail swishing back and forth like an irritated cat.]


Keith. Do you remember what I said about how little protection you have while you're flying?

[If he can't get a grip the words still enter Keith's head as Shiro dives after him.]
spaceforged: (Black Lion: Brace)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-10 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's sure Keith did have it under control. But he didn't think of the consequences in detail or what he could do to counter him. He reminds himself this is new to Keith. He'll have to point it out to him and see if he gets it.]

It also matters if you brake after hitting a certain speed. Your Blade armor can't save you from whiplash.

[Shiro murmurs he's letting go to give Keith time to use his magic and opens his mouth. He reaches out a paw to tap his shoulder once he's floating in the air.]

If you were the Lion instead. How would you have countered against that?
spaceforged: (Black lion: charging in)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-06-10 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[He hadn't been specific enough. His eyes flicker.]

Let me rephrase that. How would you have countered that tactic you just used. Without thrusters or boosters.

[It will come to him. Keith is smart and sharp, all he has to do is ask him the right questions to jump start the tactical side of his mind he knows is in there.]

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