Yeah, so was I, and it doesn't just happen by accident! And you've got, like, no muscle mass, dude. Imagine what kind of a wrecking ball you'd be if you did...
Of course that's where you're going with it. No, for your information, I'm not jealous. I think it's cool. But it's also wasted potential if you don't hone it.
Yeah, it helps you balance your chi and strengthens your power. All you gotta do is sit quietly and focus your energy. I'm gonna do some other classes with more movement later, but it's important to start with the basics.
I was raised in the Church of Martel. It's a religion that believes in the existence of the Goddess Martel. They say there's a kind and beautiful goddess who loves all living things. And if you pray to her she'll give you her guidance and protection.
[ and he knew that was a lie from like age five when he'd been a good little boy who believed in things with his whole heart, and then found out how twisted it all was at age twelve. but whatever. ]
Pretty much. You close your eyes, clasp your hands, and you thank her for what you have, pledge to continue loving and worshipping her, and then ask for her favor or her forgiveness for their sins.
[ he's at least dropped the purposefully grating edge to his voice, explaining sincerely. ]
Some people find peace in that. Me? Just drives me crazy.
Hmm. I guess that's not too far off from what meditation's like, but instead of talking to someone else, you try not to think at all. All you have to do is get comfortable in whatever way you want, be silent, and breathe deep. Eventually you'll start to feel the astral energy moving through you, like you're part of the earth. So, uh... no asking for forgiveness or anything like that here. It's a really good way to forget all that, actually. For a minute, anyway.
( the things you feel like you need to be forgiven for, that is. )
[ that... actually raises a different set of questions. if his biological clock has just ground to a halt, what's he going to notice if he does a deep dive.
but he also maybe needs to start doing something at nights before he goes crazy. constantly being awake and aware isn't good for you. ]
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Date: 2021-12-26 03:02 am (UTC)[ the bar is really low ]
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Date: 2021-12-26 03:04 am (UTC)So... pushing forty?
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Date: 2021-12-26 03:06 am (UTC)( ^_^ )
So, wait, is that how come you're so strong even though you barely know how to make a closed fist?
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Date: 2021-12-26 03:09 am (UTC)[ hff. ]
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Date: 2021-12-26 03:11 am (UTC)( thinks about it )
Well, no. He can. But he's also huge, and you're a total shrimp. There's something up with that!
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Date: 2021-12-26 03:15 am (UTC)[ he gestures towards the scabbard on his hip. ]
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Date: 2021-12-26 03:49 am (UTC)( he is imagining, not gayly )
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Date: 2021-12-26 04:00 am (UTC)Ohhh, I get it. You're jealous.
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Date: 2021-12-26 04:22 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-12-26 04:24 am (UTC)( this was never in the contract )
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Date: 2021-12-26 04:29 am (UTC)[ this SURE WAS NOT ]
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Date: 2021-12-26 11:25 pm (UTC)[ no!!! ]
Do I look like a guy who likes sitting still?
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Date: 2021-12-27 01:22 am (UTC)Have you ever tried it? Ever?
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Date: 2021-12-27 01:34 am (UTC)[ it can't hurt to talk about it. ​]
I was raised in the Church of Martel. It's a religion that believes in the existence of the Goddess Martel. They say there's a kind and beautiful goddess who loves all living things. And if you pray to her she'll give you her guidance and protection.
[ and he knew that was a lie from like age five when he'd been a good little boy who believed in things with his whole heart, and then found out how twisted it all was at age twelve. but whatever. ]
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Date: 2021-12-27 01:41 am (UTC)So... what do you do when you pray, exactly? You talk to her?
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Date: 2021-12-27 01:59 am (UTC)[ he's at least dropped the purposefully grating edge to his voice, explaining sincerely. ]
Some people find peace in that. Me? Just drives me crazy.
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Date: 2021-12-27 02:11 am (UTC)( the things you feel like you need to be forgiven for, that is. )
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Date: 2021-12-27 02:15 am (UTC)but he also maybe needs to start doing something at nights before he goes crazy. constantly being awake and aware isn't good for you. ]
Maybe I'll give it a shot.
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Date: 2021-12-27 02:47 pm (UTC)( sitting around in silence just Not Thinking is Fun? look just go with it. he was raised weird. )
You'll have to tell me if it's like praying. I've never tried.
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Date: 2021-12-27 11:10 pm (UTC)I'm not the guy to ask, my prayers were never very effective.
[ alright, they're far enough from town now. zelos stops walking and casts a glance over his shoulder. ]
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