[P] Ah, the Lovely People (Part II)

[Naka]

He spoke quickly in response, without seeming to need to think about it first. In addition, it seemed he held nothing against me for the words I had spoken before, and his words were not clouded by anger or remorse.

"I've only encountered one other Advent, but I was never able to learn about his powers. We don't have a very . . . good relationship. My powers, though. I feel that I'm underdeveloped, and that I'll gain many more abilities later on, but as of now, my Advent is truly active when the light is condensed into a set of armor around me. It's weightless, but strong, since its condensed using my reiatsu. I'm able to change the color of anything I create out of the light, since it is, after all, light."

Respect showed itself upon my face. Quite an interesting ability, and useful too I'll bet. He paused for a moment, thinking about what to say next. It was only a moment before he continued.

"Oh, right, and I can create physical objects out of the light, but they must physically be condensed on my body. Afterward, I can control them within approximately a 30 meter radius with my mind."

Wow, this just keeps getting better. He's kinda like a Quincy, forming weapons utilizing light rather than spirit particles. I smiled and nodded, taking in all this invaluable information. It was quite intriguing to learn more about these 'advent humans'. I only wished I had gained the opportunity to do so before this point.

"My Advent is focused through my body--for me, in particular, my heart. An Advent awakened by a Hollow does just that--focuses their power through a body part. An Advent awakened by a Shinigami, however, focuses their Advent through an item, such as gloves or a ball or . . . something."

Ah yes, he had already mentioned this before in a sense, I began to recall. Focused through his heart, ehh? I was not sure how that connected to the power, or even how he would know that's where it originated, but those questions were irrelevant in the long run.

"It seems that you don't have very good memories of the other advent that you mentioned. Was he allied with a hollow or something? Have you ever heard of that happening?"

[Kharashi]

I shrugged and shook my head, "I don't think he was allied with Hollows. He's just an ass," I said, remembering my fight with him, "I happen to have a class with him at school, and we got into a fight. It was at school though, so neither of us activated our powers . . . I don't even know if he knows I'm an Advent."

I felt a bit immature saying that I got into a fight, but I couldn't sugar coat it, really. It was what happened. I wasn't into sugar coating things, anyways. I am who I am. Still, I couldn't help but look away in a bit of discomfort at the thought--neither of us had gotten in trouble, ironically, even though the school police had come into the fight.

I paused a minute as I thought giving him the chance to ask any more questions he had as I pondered over what I wanted to ask him.

If he'd ask any questions, I'd answer them, and then continue on, "So, you mentioned something about the ability to do . . . something. You said it was similar to magic. What's that?" I was curious about all the abilities of a Quincy--they were so different from Advent, and yet so similar.

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[Naka]

He responded to my query right away, revealing some interesting memories of this other advent human.

"I don't think he was allied with Hollows. He's just an ass."

I smiled, kind of snickering a bit under my breath. Despite my age, I could still appreciate the jokes and such of the younger generation. He continued.

"I happen to have a class with him at school, and we got into a fight. It was at school though, so neither of us activated our powers . . . I don't even know if he knows I'm an Advent."

"Interesting," I would reply, "Then how is it you know he is an advent?"

After answering and spending a few moments contemplating his next question, he spoke forth, in a bit of a curious fashion.

"So, you mentioned something about the ability to do . . . something. You said it was similar to magic. What's that?"

I was confused for a few moments, and the expression on my face would reflect my lack of awareness as to what he was mentioning. I was about to ask him to perhaps try and describe what I was speaking about, when I remembered. He must be referring to the Ginto.

"Are you referring to the Ginto?" Should be respond in a positive manner I would continue with the explanation. "I'm afraid I cannot show you anything utilizing Ginto for the simple reason that I am not yet strong enough to be able to use them correctly, or so my foster father says. I do know a bit about them, but he seemed to be saving the majority of the explanation for when I became able to use them. But I can certainly tell you what I know."

I paused for a moment, collecting my thoughts as I prepared to answer. It occurred briefly to me that I might be revealing secrets about the Quincy that should not be known, but I shrugged off the internal warning, as I was pretty sure I could trust this 'advent human'.

"So Ginto are actually little silver tubes specially designed by the Quincy to hold reiatsu in its purest form, which appears as a blue liquid. After learning different types of 'spells' those trained in the art of using Ginto can formulate certain techniques using the liquid reiatsu, for offense, defense, and a bunch of other functions."

[Kharashi]

"I could sense that he was an Advent, much like you can sense that I am, or that I can sense that a Hollow is a Hollow." I shrugged, that was all there was to it.

I let him go on with his explanation. I nodded understandingly, I knew what it was like to be unable to do certain feats, limited by my own power. I could understand it a bit--at least, I understood as much as I could with his explanation.

"So . . . they're kinda like Shinigami's kido? Like, spells that everyone can use--provided they're strong enough," I asked, confirming my suspicion, but went on to demonstrate that I understood, "Except, they use liquid reiatsu contained in capsules to execute, as opposed to one's own reiatsu on the spot?"

I would let him answer and give him time to think over and ask any other questions he had for me as I did the same for him. After a period of time, I asked, "Am I asking too much of you? I'd understand if you don't want to tell me much of anything--I certainly don't want to be forceful. Of course, I don't have many questions left to ask . . ."

I was worried that I was pushing him, and hoped that he would refrain from telling me whatever he didn't want to tell me. Still, I couldn't think of much more to ak . . .

[Naka]

"I could sense that he was an Advent, much like you can sense that I am, or that I can sense that a Hollow is a Hollow."

I had figured it was something like that, although I was still pretty confused on the whole sensing reiatsu thing. I continued on to answer his question about the Ginto, explaining it pretty well, even though I didn't have that much information on it in the first place. After waiting for only a moment really, he continued the questions. As I listened to him I realized that it had begun to grow darker. Some time had passed since we had sat together.

"So . . . they're kinda like Shinigami's kido? Like, spells that everyone can use--provided they're strong enough. Except, they use liquid reiatsu contained in capsules to execute, as opposed to one's own reiatsu on the spot?"

"I suppose that is a reasonable comparison, although my understanding is that Shinigami learn some kido even in their academy, but these can be dangerous, so Quincy cannot obtain them until they reach a certain level. Yes, although the ginto often hold your own reiatsu, its pretty easy to regenerate all the energy you need back again. So by using Ginto for techniques you can conserve the reiatsu you use in a fight."

We paused for a while again, and my mind turned inward to contemplate our conversation so far as I finished the remaining pomegranate seeds absent-mindedly. We had discussed a lot today, and I had learned much. Aspel and I were certainly growing closer, the friendship growing as we spoke and shared together. After a bit of reflection he spoke again.

"Am I asking too much of you? I'd understand if you don't want to tell me much of anything--I certainly don't want to be forceful. Of course, I don't have many questions left to ask . . ."

I smiled and chuckled. "Oh no, its completely fine. If I didn't want to share, I would just redirect the conversation." I laughed again, a good, hearty, deep sound. "Well I suppose you might not, having asked so much already. But don't let that stop you, I've still got some time left."

Placing my arms behind my back I stretched out, waiting for any questions he might have. It seemed that for the moment he was remaining quiet, so I thought I might sneak in a quick comment.

"You know....it might be interesting to show each other our abilities, demonstrations would likely be very informative. Tonight might not the best time though, the growing darkness would hinder you, right?"

[Kharashi]

I laughed a bit at his comment about redirecting the conversation, but felt relieved that I hadn't forced any information out of him. I figured that after all the questions I had asked, if I couldn't think of anymore right away, I may as well stop. At least for Naka's sake.

Naka made an interesting proposition, one that I, frankly, couldn't decline. I was rather excited to see his abilities--but he was right, in a way.

"Well, I can still show you," I looked up and around as I said this, "There's artificial light everywhere. It won't be nearly on the same scale as if the sun were fully out, but you'll get the idea--if you like. If you need to go, then by all means don't let me hold you."

I certainly didn't want to take up his time. Still, I was interested and it was true that I could still demonstrate my abilities to him--the appearance of my powers would remain virtually the same, anyways. I flexed my hand and looked at it as I did--it had been a while since I had activated my abilities; I hadn't encountered any Hollow lately, and therefore had no need.

It wasn't as if I had a spiritually aware sparring partner, either, so I couldn't do much about that. Activating my powers for no reason didn't make sense to me--I suppose I could begin to hone my skills without the aid of others . . .

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[Naka]

He laughed a bit as I cracked the comment about changing the conversation, but continued to listen politely but in an easy conversational manner. After waiting for a while together in silence, I went on to mention about showing our powers to one another, although I had figured he would not want to in the dying light.

"Well, I can still show you," I looked up and around as I said this, "There's artificial light everywhere. It won't be nearly on the same scale as if the sun were fully out, but you'll get the idea--if you like. If you need to go, then by all means don't let me hold you."

Interesting, it seemed as though he was rather gun-ho to show me his power, even though it would be less showy. Working to overcome disadvantage, huh? Although normally I would be happy to indulge him, this was not really the best time for me, and of course it might be better to involve as few people as possible.

"No, no, lets wait for that. After all, there are people around. We don't want to concern people by suddenly forming weapons and such from no where. Also, once we start to release reiatsu, hollows might gather, which would create even more problems.

I was legitimately concerned, but I also had my own reasons for wanting to wait.

"I've got a few things to do in the next few days, but we could certainly meet up sometime. Don't worry, I will find you when it's time."

I spoke in a rather mysterious manner, adding a bit of mystique to my demeanor. Placing a gloved hand upon my hat, I stood up from the bench as I adjusted it. I turned from my companion and walked away at a moderate pace, heading away from the bench and the market.

Hopefully I had left him with some interesting thoughts of me and my attitude. In addition, he would probably be wondering about my cryptic words and trying to think of how i might be able to find him again. I smirked a little at this thought. For there was an important Quincy ability that I had not revealed to this man, something passed down through generations; the ability to find and track someone with high reiatsu through the use of the spirit threads they left everywhere they went.

[Exit]

[Kharashi]

I hadn't quite meant just releasing our powers right here. I knew about the people around us--regardless, it was true that Hollows could gather at the sudden burst of reiatsu. Still, that would be a problem regardless of the time; his other duties were unavoidable, however, and it was true that my abilities would be more impressive during the day.

He had suddenly become mysterious, leaving me with the feeling of being watched. I looked at him curiously as he left, having nodded throughout his speech to show my understanding.

"See you later, then," I said in a farewell as I stood and began my strides in the opposite direction. I pondered how he would "find me." Perhaps he simply believed in fate? Maybe he was holding off telling me something--I felt a wave of suspicion wash over me, should that be the case. If that were true, what else was he holding back? What else could he have not told me--or lied to me about?

Still, I felt there was something I could trust in the man, and so I pushed the thoughts from my mind. I didn't want to leave with bad thoughts anyhow, and simply shrugged it off, figuring I would learn later.

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