[ He will try his best not to do that again, though it's going to definitely happen. You can't stop things from happening after all. Speaking of dagger, Ren makes his appear out of thin air, twirling it between his fingers like a pen. ]
I was always good with my hands, but it's definitely muscle memory from Retrospec... Did you want to learn?
[ Twirling a dagger like a pencil is pretty amazing to Daisuke, so he stares a bit. He can definitely do that with a pencil but not a dagger. Too sharp. Too dangerous.
To the question, he nods. ]
Yeah, I got a dagger from Respartum. I don't think it's magical or anything since nothing weird happened around it. But then again, I never really used it...
[ Oh it's... a toy? Daisuke takes a closer look at the dagger he just caught from Ren and squints at it. It looked so real when Ren was holding it. But this is fine. Less of a hassle and less of a risk to practice with a toy with a similar shape. ]
What's... the practical use of a dagger though? Don't tell me it's cutting up ingredients in the kitchen if you can't find the kitchen knife...
[ Well, duh. Of course. Daisuke feels dumb when Ren just tells him like that, but he does bring up a good point. ]
I've been taking sword lessons from someone, but I'm not sure if I can bring a wooden sword with me everywhere I go. A dagger is a lot smaller, so it would be a lot more handy to keep it on. I can even fit it in my bag better.
[ Instead of tossing it over, he hands Ren the dagger back. He doesn't want t accidentally stab someone. ]
I can try to avoid monsters, but that's about the best I can do. Not even turning into someone else will help that.
Combat skills in general can translate to other weapons. It only takes some adjustments.
[ Ren keeps the dagger out, holding it there for Daisuke to poke at it a bit. If he does, he can feel the cold steel of a real blade, not the plastic toy he was holding before. ]
Being clever and intuitive is just as important as brawn, though.
[ Once Daisuke had his taste for the blade, the dagger disappears as if it never existed. ]
Did you get any skills from Retrospec? You know I got Personas and whatever this is... [ Then there's the Third Eye. ] Can your hair change back to white and red whenever you want?
[ He thinks about this for a moment. It's not like he can, but is it actually an ability he can use? He thinks back on his memories that he received and... the answer that he arrives at is that he can't. He looks a bit unsure though. ]
Skills from Retrospec...
[ He's counting on his fingers now. ]
I can open any kind of lock as long as it has a physical form. I don't know how to hack into computers, but I can open ones with an electronic keypad somehow without any tools or magic. [ He doesn't get it either, but hey. It works. ] Another one is like... upgraded parkour. I can jump fences without much effort. I can also fix equipment? I can also change my voice and looks.
[ ... ]
And the whole... turning into another person thing. He comes with another personality, but that hasn't come yet. I hope it never does.
I don't know any magic though. My white hair happened when I was losing my identity in one of my memories.
[ Perking up, his eyes are big and wondrous. Ren heard all of that, but he's so quick to focus on one small bit— ]
So you can change your voice and looks to look like that guy?
[ He couldn't care less of a personality since the topic is his cousin. Also, he would not be happy if that became a thing... Something like changing appearance and being able to change back out of one's own free will is fine. ]
[ He didn't think Ren would move closer to him, so he's a bit surprised. Nevertheless, he tries to focus. Admittedly, it's a little hard to think of romantic thoughts with your cousin staring, who's sitting right next to you.
Think romantic thoughts. ]
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[ In the blink of an eye, the person that sat in Daisuke's spot on the couch is different. He has purple hair, taller in height (his clothes magically grew to accommodate), and just... everything is different. Dark is here. Sort of.
[ Oh... It's that hot guy from October he remembers in a dream? Where he threw around his authority by cuffing him and bribed him for a kiss even though he didn't actually want it. It was fun, but. Uh.
Hm. So Daisuke actually does turn into him. Whatever attraction Ren had towards Dark is instantly gone once he sees the physical connection here. Can't have the hots for your cousin. Nope. ]
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He can reveal all the secrets and embarrassment right here. He can end two people with one twist of his tongue— ]
You should ask her yourself.
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He was worried about that smug look for a second, only to be let down (fortunately) with a cop out answer. ]
... I don't think she'll tell me.
[ Ugh, his curiosity is now in full force and he considers texting Chiyo about it, but... he decides not to.
Not right now anyway. ]
What was with that look!
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Calm, child. ]
What look?
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[ well, that's fine. Daisuke leans back into his seat again. This sofa is so comfortable... So comfortable. ]
It's probably out of nowhere, but did you learn how to spin a dagger here? Or was that an acquired thing?
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[ He will try his best not to do that again, though it's going to definitely happen. You can't stop things from happening after all. Speaking of dagger, Ren makes his appear out of thin air, twirling it between his fingers like a pen. ]
I was always good with my hands, but it's definitely muscle memory from Retrospec... Did you want to learn?
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To the question, he nods. ]
Yeah, I got a dagger from Respartum. I don't think it's magical or anything since nothing weird happened around it. But then again, I never really used it...
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[ He tosses it to Daisuke without any worry. Why? Because when it's held by anyone else, it turns into a toy despite how realistic it looks. ]
But I can give you tips on practical uses.
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What's... the practical use of a dagger though? Don't tell me it's cutting up ingredients in the kitchen if you can't find the kitchen knife...
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Self-defense. I think you got that idea already, but it's important to be prepared in case monsters show up in Recolle again.
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I've been taking sword lessons from someone, but I'm not sure if I can bring a wooden sword with me everywhere I go. A dagger is a lot smaller, so it would be a lot more handy to keep it on. I can even fit it in my bag better.
[ Instead of tossing it over, he hands Ren the dagger back. He doesn't want t accidentally stab someone. ]
I can try to avoid monsters, but that's about the best I can do. Not even turning into someone else will help that.
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[ Ren keeps the dagger out, holding it there for Daisuke to poke at it a bit. If he does, he can feel the cold steel of a real blade, not the plastic toy he was holding before. ]
Being clever and intuitive is just as important as brawn, though.
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I'm a bit worried whether I can think fast on my feet or not... but I think that would take time for me to... get the hang of it? Or something.
... But yeah I'd like to learn. I'll let you know when I'm up for it. [ And handwave it probably. ]
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[ Once Daisuke had his taste for the blade, the dagger disappears as if it never existed. ]
Did you get any skills from Retrospec? You know I got Personas and whatever this is... [ Then there's the Third Eye. ] Can your hair change back to white and red whenever you want?
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[ He thinks about this for a moment. It's not like he can, but is it actually an ability he can use? He thinks back on his memories that he received and... the answer that he arrives at is that he can't. He looks a bit unsure though. ]
Skills from Retrospec...
[ He's counting on his fingers now. ]
I can open any kind of lock as long as it has a physical form. I don't know how to hack into computers, but I can open ones with an electronic keypad somehow without any tools or magic. [ He doesn't get it either, but hey. It works. ] Another one is like... upgraded parkour. I can jump fences without much effort. I can also fix equipment? I can also change my voice and looks.
[ ... ]
And the whole... turning into another person thing. He comes with another personality, but that hasn't come yet. I hope it never does.
I don't know any magic though. My white hair happened when I was losing my identity in one of my memories.
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So you can change your voice and looks to look like that guy?
[ He couldn't care less of a personality since the topic is his cousin. Also, he would not be happy if that became a thing... Something like changing appearance and being able to change back out of one's own free will is fine. ]
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[ Sounded like Ren right there. Definitely not his voice. He clears his throat. ]
... Changing into that other person might as well be the only magical thing about me. I can't control that sometimes though.
[ ... ]
Did you want to see?
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Yes.
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Think romantic thoughts. ]
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Daisuke gets slightly frustrated. ]
I don't think it's working--
done
... Oh.
[ Never mind then. ]
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Hm. So Daisuke actually does turn into him. Whatever attraction Ren had towards Dark is instantly gone once he sees the physical connection here. Can't have the hots for your cousin. Nope. ]
You grew taller.
[ THAT'S ALL HE HAS TO SAY ]
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