Fifth Song | Video | August 12, Afternoon

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[Karina's at the training ground and the camera is fixed at a training dummy that seems to have been frozen over. Well, it's melting now. But still, it's not everyday you see a snowman frozen dummy in the summer heat.]

It took me a really long time to try to learn it, but... I guess I can finally say that I can resonate with myself now. I thought about it during the attack on the city some days ago. I was doing my best to defend myself then suddenly, one of those things came too close. Next thing I knew, I blasted it away with my soul energy concentrated in one hand.

I know I still have to practice it... the way powers work in this place. But like Akiha said some days back, Meisters don't have to feel useless without a weapon.

[She pauses, thinking if she should end the feed right then and there. But a heaviness in her heart makes her continue.]

... it just feels a little lonely being without a partner.

Comments

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[blue_wayfinder]

I've been well enough. [At least she hasn't suffered the loss of anyone else lately.]

Things are a little busy with the Watch since we're a little understaffed, but otherwise everything's been normal. What about you?

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I've been trying to keep busy myself, going between helping newcomers, helping out at the training grounds, and keeping my job at Dorsia. Sometimes I wonder if I could be any more busy to help keep my mind off things.

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[blue_wayfinder]

It sounds like if you get any busier it might be bad for you.

[There's just a hint of rebuke in her voice though its gentle.]

I understand how you feel, but if you do too much it will only hurt you in the end.

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[gonext]

Yeah... I guess. But I don't know. It's how I deal with things back home. I'm used to having a jam-packed schedule.

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[blue_wayfinder]

Well, as long as you know your limits and don't push them...

[She may be mother-henning a little. Oops.]

You could try doing something with some friends.

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[gonext]

... um.

[She's a bit unsure on how to say this.]

... I'm not really used to spending time with friends, really.

[Welcome to the hectic life of a high school hero.]

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[blue_wayfinder]

[She blinked, surprised.]

Why not?

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No time. I'm always either studying or working.

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[blue_wayfinder]

I see.

[She can understand that, she supposed. Still...]

If you're not too busy here, maybe we could do something together one of these days.

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[gonext]

Okay. I'd like to do that. I usually don't do much on Sundays.

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[blue_wayfinder]

Then let's meet on Sunday.

Is there anything you'd like to do?

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[gonext]

[Karina's maybe just a bit flustered. She's never been asked what she would like to do. Most of the time, it would be her rolling the punches with whoever was with her. But she supposes it would be best to take this chance.]

Maybe something to do with water or the cold? [She laughs a bit.] Do you swim?

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[blue_wayfinder]

I do. [It's been a while since she's found time to go though.] Have you been to the pool yet?

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[gonext]

Hm... no. I haven't had the opportunity to. But I'd love to go sometime.