Yes, people are here! Are you having trouble writing? I found writing with this difficult as well at first. If you need to, you can just switch to using your voice! That way, you don't need to worry about things like broken keys or whatever else.
[ ?? What are all those little drawing on his messages?? Is this a new feature?? How does he make them??? ]
There's no need to be shy. If you think about it, you're putting yourself out here either way, and people probably hear your voice more often than they read your writing. It's much easier to just talk!
[ He sighs. He was expecting from the writing style that this was going to be a meek, young person, but this guy doesn't sound like he's meek or particularly young! ]
Isn't this easier? You don't have anything to be shy about! Your voice is very nice when you speak at a normal volume!
You think so? I suppose it is a different kind of performance, having people listen to you rather than watch your routine.
But isn't it important to get used to talking to people yourself? You don't need to be scared talking to me. Just say whatever's on your mind! I won't mind how you word yourself, so you don't need to be anxious.
[ He guesses this is now talking practice?? There are definitely things one could recite to get better at speaking, but that's not so much the issue as expressing himself is. ]
Well, you said you're a magician. Tell me about your magic. What kinds of tricks can you do?
[ Shi Qingxuan, obliviously: ] Oh, that sounds very unique and interesting! Making people disappear isn't an easy trick at all. You must have been very popular! I won't ask how you did it; that's the key to your trade, after all.
[ There's probably still a market for performers even if moonlacing is significantly more profitable. ]
Do you think you may attempt to schedule more performances now that you're here as well?
You're absolutely right. Really, it's more common to be afraid of performing in front of others than to be afraid of speaking plainly. Then there's stage presence and acting ability to consider as well.
[ He could offer - he's not shy or anything - but...does he really want to be a magician's assistant? (Does he want to work a basic job at all?) Hm, though it would be a fairly fun way to make demichroma.
Hmm. ]
What kinds of people do you need as assistants? I suppose not being shy on stage is a given.
Mmmm. You get it. If they can't be a little entertaining... there is no point to having them there, unfortunately.
[ And what kinds of people. ]
They have to be strong. That is... they have to be special in how they are strong. There are many strong people in the world. Those that have special abilities which give them an edge... but that doesn't necessarily make them truly worthwhile. Do you understand what I mean?
[ He is trying to wrap his head around it. "Strong" as in...talented? A special kind of talented? But if he meant "talented", why not just say "talented"? Ah, he wasn't going to get down on him for the way he speaks; he is shy about expressing himself, after all, so these kinds of miscommunications are to be expected.
With that in mind, he brightens up as he asks: ] Do you have an example of what you mean by "strong"? I'm not too familiar with your line of work, so an example might help me understand.
[ Mmmm. He goes through the list of those that he knows, and decides to pick up one that he rarely talks much about.
Leorio. That's a one that still is growing into something worth while. The ability that Leorio has is an unique one, but really, all Nen abilities are unqiue to the person, aren't they? ]
This person is still an apprentice at this time and not yet a full assistant... but I'll tell you about him. [ His lips curl into a smile. ] Off-stage... he is someone that speaks his mind completely. If something is wrong, he'll say it's wrong. He will protest even if the person could kill him.
[ Mmm. ] The kind of person that runs forward toward danger rather than away from it, because he cannot stand the idea of letting a wrong go unpunished... as it were... this takes a certain sort of character, doesn't it? A certain sort of strength to be able to be able to see something horrible and still run towards it...
There are those that have abilities and strength... yet would run away. Or that rely so completely on their abilities that they do not understand their own weaknesses. That apprentice ... is aware of all these things... his strengths, his weaknesses... his capabilities... and still, he would run forward.
It's something that makes him worthwhile, but he still has a long way to go before he is going to be on stage with me.
[ Shi Qingxuan responds honestly, imagining this brave individual. This is certainly the type of person Shi Qingxuan admires; they sound quite a bit like Xie Lian, don't they? Though it's hard to imagine Xie Lian on stage with anyone.
...though, doesn't that sound like he's describing an aspect of combat strength even more than before now? While those are aspects of a person's personality being described, what is this "even if the person could kill him"?! ]
I'm still not sure I understand, though... Don't those strengths describe a certain kind of strength in combat? He sounds very much like the sort of person you would want fighting alongside you as an ally. Is that truly the sort of bravery one needs when it comes to magic shows? What kind of dangerous performances do you put on...?
They do describe a certain strength in combat. I'm certain that a person would feel very much at ease if he were at their side, too. In fact, I know that they will. [ He chuckles to himself. ] It is their insides, is what I mean. There has to be something solid... a conviction within them... you can look at a person and know that they are unwavering and unyielding on a certain point.
[ And upon that point, he wants to break them. ]
They're quite dangerous! That's why the person who has to be with me has to be capable and ready.
That's much more intense than what I imagined... I can only assume part of your popularity at that last venue must have been partially thanks to your and your assistants' bravery.
[ He sighs, still not very sure how this all works with the performance. Maybe the disappearing act involves daring feats unseen by the audience. In that case, full commitment to their roles is absolutely necessary for their own well-being. To say nothing of the success of the show. ]
I suppose you could put out a casting call; there are many different people here, and I'm sure there are some that have the essence that you're looking for in an assistant. I'm not very familiar with acting or performing, so I can't offer to assist you myself.
[ Those that enjoy Heavens Arena really do seem to like him, so he can't say that's really a lie. ]
Oh, don't worry. There are quite a few people I have an eye on. I just have to make sure that they'll be into going on stage with me. After all, you can find the right person but they don't want to perform unless under duress. And that's no good! It is best when they're at their best.
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hmmmmmm using voice, hmm?? that might wowk.
but i am shy 😦
[ Also a primal, feral urge inside of him that wants to yell out: "Hewwo!" is burning a hole inside of him... among other things... ]
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There's no need to be shy. If you think about it, you're putting yourself out here either way, and people probably hear your voice more often than they read your writing. It's much easier to just talk!
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okaaay 😊
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Voice; you brought this on yourself
HEWWO!
[ Ahh. Feral urge satiated. ]
1/2 Voice; I take full responsibility!
[ Clatter clatter, device dropping onto the floor, fumbling to pick his device back off the ground. ]
Come on, here we go...
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Wh-what was that?!
[ His heart is still racing!! Did he even say words or was that just a terrible yell?! ]
There's no need to yell!! I can hear you perfectly fine!! Everyone can hear you well enough!! In fact, it's harder to understand when you yell!
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[ So he replies, unbothered, unhurried. He smiles to himself about how the other person responded. That was quite fun... ]
Ah, well, now I know.
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[ He sighs. He was expecting from the writing style that this was going to be a meek, young person, but this guy doesn't sound like he's meek or particularly young! ]
Isn't this easier? You don't have anything to be shy about! Your voice is very nice when you speak at a normal volume!
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[ A short pause. ]
Actually, I am a magician. But... I only feel at ease when I'm on stage. Talking like this can be quite scary, don't you think?
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But isn't it important to get used to talking to people yourself? You don't need to be scared talking to me. Just say whatever's on your mind! I won't mind how you word yourself, so you don't need to be anxious.
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[ Hmmm. ] Aren't you kind? I will keep that in mind and talk as freely as I want.
Ah, but what to talk about?
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Well, you said you're a magician. Tell me about your magic. What kinds of tricks can you do?
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[ :) ♥️ ]
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[ There's probably still a market for performers even if moonlacing is significantly more profitable. ]
Do you think you may attempt to schedule more performances now that you're here as well?
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I just need to find the right assistants for it. As I am sure you know, there are some people just not meant for the stage.
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[ He could offer - he's not shy or anything - but...does he really want to be a magician's assistant? (Does he want to work a basic job at all?) Hm, though it would be a fairly fun way to make demichroma.
Hmm. ]
What kinds of people do you need as assistants? I suppose not being shy on stage is a given.
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[ And what kinds of people. ]
They have to be strong. That is... they have to be special in how they are strong. There are many strong people in the world. Those that have special abilities which give them an edge... but that doesn't necessarily make them truly worthwhile. Do you understand what I mean?
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[ He is trying to wrap his head around it. "Strong" as in...talented? A special kind of talented? But if he meant "talented", why not just say "talented"? Ah, he wasn't going to get down on him for the way he speaks; he is shy about expressing himself, after all, so these kinds of miscommunications are to be expected.
With that in mind, he brightens up as he asks: ] Do you have an example of what you mean by "strong"? I'm not too familiar with your line of work, so an example might help me understand.
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[ Mmmm. He goes through the list of those that he knows, and decides to pick up one that he rarely talks much about.
Leorio. That's a one that still is growing into something worth while. The ability that Leorio has is an unique one, but really, all Nen abilities are unqiue to the person, aren't they? ]
This person is still an apprentice at this time and not yet a full assistant... but I'll tell you about him. [ His lips curl into a smile. ] Off-stage... he is someone that speaks his mind completely. If something is wrong, he'll say it's wrong. He will protest even if the person could kill him.
[ Mmm. ] The kind of person that runs forward toward danger rather than away from it, because he cannot stand the idea of letting a wrong go unpunished... as it were... this takes a certain sort of character, doesn't it? A certain sort of strength to be able to be able to see something horrible and still run towards it...
There are those that have abilities and strength... yet would run away. Or that rely so completely on their abilities that they do not understand their own weaknesses. That apprentice ... is aware of all these things... his strengths, his weaknesses... his capabilities... and still, he would run forward.
It's something that makes him worthwhile, but he still has a long way to go before he is going to be on stage with me.
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[ Shi Qingxuan responds honestly, imagining this brave individual. This is certainly the type of person Shi Qingxuan admires; they sound quite a bit like Xie Lian, don't they? Though it's hard to imagine Xie Lian on stage with anyone.
...though, doesn't that sound like he's describing an aspect of combat strength even more than before now? While those are aspects of a person's personality being described, what is this "even if the person could kill him"?! ]
I'm still not sure I understand, though... Don't those strengths describe a certain kind of strength in combat? He sounds very much like the sort of person you would want fighting alongside you as an ally. Is that truly the sort of bravery one needs when it comes to magic shows? What kind of dangerous performances do you put on...?
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[ Hmmmmmmmmmmm. ]
They do describe a certain strength in combat. I'm certain that a person would feel very much at ease if he were at their side, too. In fact, I know that they will. [ He chuckles to himself. ] It is their insides, is what I mean. There has to be something solid... a conviction within them... you can look at a person and know that they are unwavering and unyielding on a certain point.
[ And upon that point, he wants to break them. ]
They're quite dangerous! That's why the person who has to be with me has to be capable and ready.
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[ He sighs, still not very sure how this all works with the performance. Maybe the disappearing act involves daring feats unseen by the audience. In that case, full commitment to their roles is absolutely necessary for their own well-being. To say nothing of the success of the show. ]
I suppose you could put out a casting call; there are many different people here, and I'm sure there are some that have the essence that you're looking for in an assistant. I'm not very familiar with acting or performing, so I can't offer to assist you myself.
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[ Those that enjoy Heavens Arena really do seem to like him, so he can't say that's really a lie. ]
Oh, don't worry. There are quite a few people I have an eye on. I just have to make sure that they'll be into going on stage with me. After all, you can find the right person but they don't want to perform unless under duress. And that's no good! It is best when they're at their best.
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