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.
...They don't want to perform unless they're under duress? Are you sure they really want to perform with you in that case...? They don't sound like they would be very good assistants at all. I understand good people can be hard to come by, but surely you can find people a little more eager?
I see, that makes much more sense. [ He laughs in relief. ] It will be largely for your and your assistants' own enjoyment, won't it? Having a profession isn't necessary here, so there's no need to rush anything!
[ Nice and slow, making sure everything goes well... A very good plan! ]
Oh, of course! This has been a little one-sided, hasn't it? Sorry!
[ His voice turns a little more even, like he's switched gears from carefree chatting to something more proper. Not that he changes his speech beyond that. ]
My name is Shi Qingxuan. I'm... [ Unemployed? Well, yes, he sure is out of work here, but... Wind Master? No, he isn't blurting that out again. ] ...I'm a cultivator? Though I'm not part of any particular group; it's just me! [ Hm, what else. They mostly talked about his trade... ] I've been here for around a month now, so I'm fairly new here myself.
It's fine. I said something curious and you had questions.
[ There is a smile that coats his words. One that is bright and friendly. The words themselves sound both teasing and honest. Lilting and cheerful. ]
I have heard of that! That means that you are able to control your energy, hmm? [ Ah? ] Just you. Is that common?
I am someone who can also control my energy. It is called Nen in my world. From what I have come to understand... cultivators and Nen users are very similar. [ A laugh. ] So we have that in common, too, Shi Qingxuan.
He really came out of his shell after saying he was shy earlier. He must be getting more comfortable! It's always nice to have someone open up and smile freely! ]
Yes, that's right! I suppose in a different world, that would make you my fellow cultivator. [ He laughs a little as he says that. They do have something in common! And he's a sort-of-cultivator and a magician! Yes, he can see how using spiritual energy - Nen? - would be useful to a magician.
Ah, he's really curious about how their two worlds line up in terms of cultivation methods and uses... He did only say "similar" rather than "same", so what are the differences? He'll need to ask later. Unlike his familiarity with cultivation, "Nen" means nothing to Shi Qingxuan, no matter how much he runs the word over in his mind.
For now, he reigns himself in to answer his other question first. After all, didn't he just call him out on letting his curiosity dominate the conversation before...? ]
There are certainly other wandering cultivators in the world. Most belong to schools, though, or they're part of a family of some kind. I can't say it's entirely common to be alone...
What about yourself? You seem to be familiar with cultivators, but I'm afraid Nen users are unheard of in my own world.
[ He reigned in his curiosity a bit! He isn't asking everything he wants to know! ]
[ Though, he can't tell what number to assign the person to decide what sort of relationship that they would have. Should he err on that this person could have high potential? No, their conversation alone makes him think that they don't quite have it in him to give the excitement that he's looking for -- time will tell if that's true or not, of course. ]
I see, I see. [ Mmm! Very interesting. ]
There are schools and families that teach Nen, too. However, for those who learn Nen, most have to learn from a teacher. It's something of an ancient art... and there is a lot to know. You're constantly growing off the basics and enhancing your own abilities in doing so. Of course, there are those that cease paying attention to those basics, of course, and focus only on gaining more power... which ends up ruining them eventually.
[ To forget all that Nen can do in order to focus on their unique ability, it is like deleting valuable information. ]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
nobodylikeshim) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
prismatica2019-07-24 08:45 am
no subject
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.
no subject
[ 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.
no subject
[ 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?
no subject
[ 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.
no subject
[ 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.
no subject
[ 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...?
no subject
[ 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.
no subject
[ 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.
no subject
[ 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.
no subject
no subject
[ He lightly laughs. ]
I'm certain I can find those that'll be more eager. It'll just take some time. But even if I have my eye on people, well, I'm also in no rush.
no subject
1/2
We can all take things nice and slow... to ensure the greatest amount of enjoyment is had.
[ And there is something fun about finding new toys. It is a rare situation he finds himself in. ]
no subject
no subject
Oh, of course! This has been a little one-sided, hasn't it? Sorry!
[ His voice turns a little more even, like he's switched gears from carefree chatting to something more proper. Not that he changes his speech beyond that. ]
My name is Shi Qingxuan. I'm... [ Unemployed? Well, yes, he sure is out of work here, but... Wind Master? No, he isn't blurting that out again. ] ...I'm a cultivator? Though I'm not part of any particular group; it's just me! [ Hm, what else. They mostly talked about his trade... ] I've been here for around a month now, so I'm fairly new here myself.
no subject
[ There is a smile that coats his words. One that is bright and friendly. The words themselves sound both teasing and honest. Lilting and cheerful. ]
I have heard of that! That means that you are able to control your energy, hmm? [ Ah? ] Just you. Is that common?
I am someone who can also control my energy. It is called Nen in my world. From what I have come to understand... cultivators and Nen users are very similar. [ A laugh. ] So we have that in common, too, Shi Qingxuan.
no subject
He really came out of his shell after saying he was shy earlier. He must be getting more comfortable! It's always nice to have someone open up and smile freely! ]
Yes, that's right! I suppose in a different world, that would make you my fellow cultivator. [ He laughs a little as he says that. They do have something in common! And he's a sort-of-cultivator and a magician! Yes, he can see how using spiritual energy - Nen? - would be useful to a magician.
Ah, he's really curious about how their two worlds line up in terms of cultivation methods and uses... He did only say "similar" rather than "same", so what are the differences? He'll need to ask later. Unlike his familiarity with cultivation, "Nen" means nothing to Shi Qingxuan, no matter how much he runs the word over in his mind.
For now, he reigns himself in to answer his other question first. After all, didn't he just call him out on letting his curiosity dominate the conversation before...? ]
There are certainly other wandering cultivators in the world. Most belong to schools, though, or they're part of a family of some kind. I can't say it's entirely common to be alone...
What about yourself? You seem to be familiar with cultivators, but I'm afraid Nen users are unheard of in my own world.
[ He reigned in his curiosity a bit! He isn't asking everything he wants to know! ]
no subject
[ Though, he can't tell what number to assign the person to decide what sort of relationship that they would have. Should he err on that this person could have high potential? No, their conversation alone makes him think that they don't quite have it in him to give the excitement that he's looking for -- time will tell if that's true or not, of course. ]
I see, I see. [ Mmm! Very interesting. ]
There are schools and families that teach Nen, too. However, for those who learn Nen, most have to learn from a teacher. It's something of an ancient art... and there is a lot to know. You're constantly growing off the basics and enhancing your own abilities in doing so. Of course, there are those that cease paying attention to those basics, of course, and focus only on gaining more power... which ends up ruining them eventually.
[ To forget all that Nen can do in order to focus on their unique ability, it is like deleting valuable information. ]