❝Of course, my abilities are on a different level to begin with.❞

[clinical]

[This morning, Jade woke up feeling strange. It did not take him long to realise that, while fonons were moving through him at the usual rate, he wasn't able to perform any artes. That was unusual. What was more unusual was the power that complimented the absence.

It was not unusual how easy it was for him to think of things he could do with that power.

Obviously, there are three ways to stop oneself from using phenomenal cosmic powers to alter history and correct a past of death and suffering. He starts with way Number One:]

[Jade pops up on the Astral Plane, holding the letter he received in hand.]

It seems I've kindly been invited on a scavenger hunt. Should anyone else have also been asked to participate, may I humbly request that they take over for me? I'm afraid such energetic activities strain me these days.

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[darkercalling]

[Riku frowns. He's holding the same note in his hand, and his blindfold is off, for once - no need for it right now, considering he can actually see. For anyone else, that would be a good thing... ]

Do you at least know what you're looking for?

[clinical]

It doesn't do to go on guesswork. Did somebody steal your blindfold?

[darkercalling]

[He shakes his head.] No. I'm... running on guesswork. [Aggravated sigh.]

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

[Peony is there with a rappig, his expression is entirely serious business]

Forget about scavenger hunts, would you? My rappigs are loose somehow. I have Gailardia looking, but there's still no sign.

[he cuddles the rappig in his arms]

At least my Gelda didn't stray too far.

[clinical]

Did they? What are the chances of that? [Jade always sounds so guilty. It is like he was born guilty.] I'm sure Gailardia will do an excellent job finding them.

[clinical]

[Proving how horrible it is to talk to him:]

There's no reason to discount guesswork. What ideas do you have so far?

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

[suspicious] ...I don't know, what are they?

[clinical]

Oh, I'd say one in six, under the circumstances. Hardly unlikely. Perhaps this is your scavenger hunt, Your Majesty. Did you receive a note?

[darkercalling]

[But you just said-... Fff. :|]

It's not something I'd immediately miss or I would have noticed what it is by now. That doesn't exactly help. In fact, I think it makes it worse.

What was taken from you? Maybe it'll give me an idea...

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

[Peony shakes his head no]

What does your note say?

[clinical]

Was anything taken from you with respect to innate abilities?

[clinical]

[He hands it to Peony.] Doubtless, they didn't want to hazard through your room.

[darkercalling]

[He crosses his arms, expression turning dark.]

I've lost my control of darkness. And the mist magic.

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

[Peony reads the note]

What did you get that isn't yours? Anything good?

I can all ready tell it's not fashion sense, as you're still wearing the same ugly things you always wear.

[clinical]

Perhaps I gained an appreciation for rappig stew.

[clinical]

What have you gained in return?

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

Don't worry. Getting assigned as Saphir's guard for a few nights usually cures that disease.

[darkercalling]

Actually... I think I caused a small earthquake.

[Why yes, Riku has given up on getting answers out of Jade ever. Guess he'll just do all the answering, then.]

[clinical]

[That is low. He does not hide how he feels about it. In fact, it is so low that Peony has successfully forced Jade to tell the truth.

Jade adjusts his glasses.]

I believe I've been given another person's abilities. I haven't yet tested them fully.

[clinical]

[Riku has learned how this works. Jade rewards him as only Jade will.]

My. I hope you didn't kill anybody you were very fond of.

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

[don't mess with his rappings B|]

What kind of abilities?

[clinical]

Several. One was easy to discover: I can summon cats. Not very interesting, but simple enough.

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

Are they cute cats?

[clinical]

I'm not sure, Your Majesty. I'll conduct immediate testing at home to find out.

[Go on. Ask him another stupid question.]

[quecaneatit.livejournal.com]

Good. So what else can you do?