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[protomateria]

[ the voice speaks up abruptly, no greeting, no introduction. vincent isn't the most social of people. ]

The limiters from the tournament.. could they be altered for a particular use? If it's possible, I'd like to speak to people with that capability.

[ a pause, and belatedly: ] My name is Vincent Valentine. Thank you for any information.

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[menphina]

What kind of alteration are you looking for, though? Think you should mention that first, or people or going to think you're up to no good!

[protomateria]

[ a long, uncomfortable pause, and: ] For.. personal use. Targeting one aspect of one's abilities.

[menphina]

[ Catte is curious. ]

Better! Still vague, but you probably have your reasons. As long as you're not trying to use those limiters on others' abilities, though!

Is this time-sensitive?

[protomateria]

It's none of my business what others do with their abilities. [ if they're using them for awful things, there are less underhanded ways to stop them. ]

.. No. [ he's lived with his beasts this long, after all. ]

[nehraachargers]

[There's a voice he remembers.]

Thinking of using it on yourself all the time?

[It's a pretty easy assumption to make honestly. After their last encounter.]

[protomateria]

[ ah. ] 'The Iron Bull'. [ he remembers.

the question makes him pause, though, uncomfortable. it's no one's business. and yet.. bull had been.. understanding. ] .. In a way. If it's.. safe.

[nehraachargers]

That's always the question. Is it safe.

[He sighs a bit.]

Well, it's your choice if that's what you want to do. I'm not here to stop you. You could say I was just curious.

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[evanescent]

Hm...

Vincent, are you worried?

[protomateria]

[ .. ah. ]

A bit. [ more quietly: ] I avoid staying in cities for very long for a reason.

[evanescent]

[Aerith listens, measures her words carefully. Often she would barrel into situations like this, but death and time both have tempered her impulse for bluntness.]

I've noticed...it's harder to grow flowers here. It really wears me out. It may be the same for you? But I can understand why you might be worried.

If you ever find yourself worrying, you can always talk to me. It might be better if you weren't alone, you know?

Do you think the limiter might help? I can help you look for one too, if you need it.

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[develapin]

I'm a physicist by career, but an engineer in practicality. The limiters had interested me too, though perhaps not for the same potential purpose.

If you have one on hand and don't mind sharing some further details, I would be happy to help.

[protomateria]

[ he sticks to audio, because frankly, texting with the prosthetic is out of the question. ]

I have one. It's broken, but not badly damaged. Will that be a problem?

[develapin]

Shouldn't be! Sometimes broken stuff is actually easier to work with, if modifications need to be made. ヽ(´ー` )┌

If you want to limit something specific, I'll need to see that, too. So if it's for yourself, just be aware of that. Oh, and I'm Sento Kiryuu, by the way.

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[cheir]

[ ... Hm. ]

Altered... it might be possible, but I'd have to have a better idea of what you'd want it to do. And I'd need to look at it.

[ A pause, and then belatedly-- ]

I have some experience with engineering devices... so I might be able to help.

[protomateria]

It's a conversation I'd rather have in private, if that's possible. It's.. personal. [ not something he hides, of course, because he'll use one of his beasts without hesitation if he finds it necessary. it's just the details surrounding them that he wouldn't feel comfortable discussing in a public setting. ] I apologize for the inconvenience.

[cheir]

No, it's all right. If it makes you comfortable, where would you like to meet?

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[mylawn]

Did you keep the one you took off me?

[protomateria]

[ given the clawed prosthetic 76 had seen, it's probably no surprise that vincent sticks to voice. texting is.. a pain. ]

I did. Unless you want it back. [ but he hadn't been given that impression. ]

[mylawn]

[It's all good. He will swap.]

No, I don't have a use for it. Interested in seeing what you might come up with, maybe.

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[hoasen]

Curiously, why would you like to use them?

[protomateria]

Personal use, for an.. ability I can't turn off.

[hoasen]

Ah, understandable. So you have a power of some kind...is it so hard to control that you want to turn it off?

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[liveandforgive]

[ There's only one reason he can think of behind why he'd pose this question. There's a flicker of a frown that mars his lips before he replies with that resolute, soft-spoken tone. ]

If I figure anything out, I'll call you.

[ He kept his. And by "figure anything out", he means taking the time to find and talk with some...potentially shadier Prismal folk in the lower levels. If the slums taught him anything, it's that there's tricks for everything in high and low places. ]

[protomateria]

Thanks. Don't go out of your way.

[ says the former turk, knowing just what cloud has in mind. he doesn't want the young man potentially getting into some sort of trouble over something that may not pan out in the end anyway. ]

[liveandforgive]

Hm. I'll try.

[ He can't see it, but there's a subtle little turn of his lips when he says that. Good talk! ]