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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 8, 2017 21:35:25 GMT
Herbert looked at Nathan curiously. "Yeah, they do. But I didn't know you were ever... heroic," he whispered, like it was a dirty word.
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 8, 2017 21:39:03 GMT
'No, I wasn't really,' Nathan agreed. 'I was a coward. I gave up when confronted with the Redeemer. But Herbert, that's why we need real heroes, like you. You can soar higher than any of them kid. You just need to learn to fly. Metaphorically, and literally,' Nathan added.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 8, 2017 21:44:11 GMT
Herbert was shocked. Nathan was being serious and the statement just really hit Herbert. "I won't fail," he promised. "Anyone. Not again, not like Signe."
With a rush of determination, he strode to the edge of the building. He embraced Nathan's emotions, recalling the fun of having powers, that rush he got when he first had his speed. That feeling he'd gotten as an outsider. His eyes changed colour to green and his hair started to lighten as he accidentally replicated Signe's ability. Get past that Herb, he said, reaching for Nathan's ability instead.
"So how do I fly, Nathan?" He asked, looking down at the huge drop in front of him.
OOC: that speech was actually really nice. Herbert has been encouraged in a way I can't convey).
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 8, 2017 21:49:42 GMT
(OOC; Thanks! I just wrote it but it's good to know I'm a master orator!)
'It's simple actually,' Nathan explained. 'Draw in the wind, absorb it like you have colour and sound, then push it out in the direction you want. Then you fly.'
He stepped up to Herbert, and shoved him off the roof.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 8, 2017 21:56:38 GMT
Herbert felt the roof leave his feet as Nathan pushed him out into open space. He started tumbling through the air, slowly at first, then faster, over and over, the wind whipping at his face. He thought he screamed but he couldn't be sure. He was so angry at Nathan and he hated the wind whipping his face that he almost forgot he was about to die.
The ground hurtled towards him and as he tried to recall what he'd said. Absorb the wind, shoot it out! He was so petrified that he could't think of fun at this point so he just relied on Nathan being near and focused on his anger at him. But also his gratitude.
What can I say? Herbert's mind was mind all all over the place.
He toppled through the air, reaching into Nathan's power and desperately sucking the wind out out of his face. He was so close now he almost screamed but instead it caught in his throat and he released the wind like he was pissing himself.
With a start his fall stopped and he shot up instead. He was flying! He flew upwards, his fear leaving him, giddiness taking it's place. Then he hit the side of the building. He let the pain roll through his body as he lost his concentration and started to spasm in the air, trapped by the wind he was generating.
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 8, 2017 22:04:33 GMT
Nathan came to hover next to you as Herbert spasmed in the air, trapped. He took his hand and flew him to the ground, guiding Herbert.
They alighted onto the ground and Nathan grinned at Herb. 'Fun huh! So training soon then?' He was still wearing his batman dressing gown.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 8, 2017 22:07:54 GMT
Herbert clutched his arm. "Firstly, I hate you for throwing me from that roof. Second, that was amazing!" He cried. "Just let me try that one more time!" He didn't need to think; he was having so much fun he finally got what Nathan was on about. He absorbed the wind and pushed himself off the ground, shooting into the sky.
"Get up here, Nathan!" He found it hard to really control himself but practice makes perfect. "How fast can we fly?!" He shouted.
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 8, 2017 22:12:11 GMT
Nathan flew up to meet him. 'Now you've got it! It's like a roller coaster! As for how fast, it depends on the wind but I've hit 100mph on a windy day,' he told Herbert, grinning like nothing else.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 8, 2017 22:16:35 GMT
"Nice," Herbert matched Nathan's grin. "I'll probably fly home, keep practicing. I have some ideas for my electrical powers too. I'll text you if I get them." He wobbled slightly as he tried to hover, pushing the wind out gently. "Sort of like a fan, sucking in and pushing out at the same time," he noted. He floated to face Nathan.
"I got a text from Chris. She's in to take down Olem. We have him. I've also got an electrical trick up my sleeve, something he won't see coming. Should prevent a fight. I'll text you the details though. We'll probably strike after the party. Send him to my parents. They won't ask questions, at least not like Olympus would."
"Okay, is that okay? You can head back to bed now. I'll leave you alone. For now," he laughed.
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 8, 2017 22:20:11 GMT
Nathan nodded. 'Okay that's great kid. With the blonde one we can take down Olem. I've got your back.' He smiled. 'I look forward to those texts! You really have made fantastic progress kid!'
He started to fly to his window, and looked back. 'Looking forward to that party! Olympus douchebags! Whoop whoop! Then we get to die to Moses! What a life!' He entered his window and closed it.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 8, 2017 22:22:21 GMT
Herbert watched the crazy old guy and smiled. Oh, Nathan...
With a grin, he thought of the fun, absorbed the wind and shot off into the sky. Maybe he should get a superman dressing gown...
(OOC: Herb is gone.)
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 11, 2017 13:16:25 GMT
(OOC: New day.)
Herbert soared towards Nathan's apartment, trying to control his speed. He tried pulling up and he felt the pull on his neck as the wind slammed into him. Crying out he went flying through Nathan's window with a crash, rolling over himself as he tumbled to a stop against one of his sofas.
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 11, 2017 16:25:25 GMT
'Sup.' Nathan said, looking unsurprised. He was sitting on the sofa.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Feb 11, 2017 16:28:09 GMT
Herbert crawled to his feet. "Yeah, good to see you too. I have so much to tell you! I worked out how to..." his eyes were drawn to the television where a building was burning.
"Nathan! Look at that! We should help!"
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Post by Nathan Cloud on Feb 11, 2017 16:34:35 GMT
Nathan looked at the distant building. 'Why?'
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