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[nofarplaneyet]

Messenger Bird/Voice/Image/Action

*If you want to harass an old man, feel free. Expect dry humor in return if you're trying to be smart.*

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[blitzcheer]

[ That has to be the most weirdest explanation for anything Tidus has ever heard.

But he does remember what started this whole thing: an infuriating encounter with his old man. So with that in mind... ]

Sure. You ever learn to punch someone real good with it? 'Cause if I'm going to learn this because of him, first thing I plan to do is give him what he's deserved for years.

[ And he'll even punch a fist into a palm! ]

[nofarplaneyet]

I have used some emotions to hit fiends hard enough, so I think that could be doable.

But you should also concentrate on making something positive with your emotions, too. It kind of helps you balance things out.

So you've already felt what I can do when I'm calm. This is how I control anger.

[Auron unsheathes his Masamune blade, one that Tidus did not recall his guardian having on the journey. He takes some deep breaths and focuses on the blade. After a few moments, flames cover the surface.]

[blitzcheer]

[ Okay, sure, that's cool, even if Tidus was willing to get hung up on the Auron = anger part of what was said there until the flaming sword was introduced. He lets himself watch the flames burning for a moment in some admiration, but then eventually frowns. ]

Well I don't want to stab my old man. [ Though, maybe he should ask more about making something positive.

Except: ] Where are you hiding any anger?

[ Nope, he couldn't let that go without saying anything. ]

[nofarplaneyet]

[Auron can't help but smile at that remark, which actually makes him lose focus and the flames disappear.]

I know I never got angry around you, but I certainly can get angry. I'm just showing you what my anger could do. You could channel your anger to do something else if that's what you think will help.

Or any other emotion that you feel the strongest about. You could either use it to fight him or to show up your father. Up to you.

[blitzcheer]

Uggh, I don't know -- I just want him to tell me the truth!

[ He throws out a hand, the aggravation of too many choices turning the air around him damp, a small splash of water coming off from the swipe. Tidus sighs with tensing shoulders, feeling the water collect on his skin, under his clothes. He brings both hands to cross tight across his chest, turning his head away as he tries to remember something or other about inner calm a guy shared with him when he first got here.

A failing practice for someone like him. ]

But I know he won't. I know you won't. Everything's got to come out at the right time, right? [ There's some restraint at the start, still frustrated, because Tidus already knows the futility in getting answers. Knows it's not worth getting angry over.

It doesn't make him any less bitter.

He lets himself slip onto the ground cross-legged, sticking his hands through his hair before dragging them out. ]

If he doesn't want to tell me, then he can stuff his answers. Why do I care? S'not like I want to see the guy.

[ It'd be easier that way. Then he wouldn't have to deal with any of this. ]

[nofarplaneyet]

[Auron lets Tidus rage a little bit, seething in his frustration. It's important that Tidus understands the context behind everything or it won't make sense.

However, deliberately withholding information will not make anything better either. He removes his shades to rub the bridge of his nose. He breathes in and out, considering this problem carefully. At one time, he would have just held everything back no matter what Tidus thought.

But he'd been in this place for so long. Had learned a few things and perhaps, gained a bit more empathy.]

Tidus. If I teach you this dunamis and I feel like you have a good enough control of it, I will tell you everything you need to know.

[blitzcheer]

[ Tidus wasn’t expecting that to achieve anything; he was just feeling wound up by the choices presented, when all he wanted had nothing to do with dunamis--nothing to do with this world and its stupid rules.

So it surprises Tidus, to hear the offer. He’s not sure what to make of it, though in the end, it’s no different from his dad’s offer, is it. Technically. Does that bother him? Or has he been in this position before--where there’s a choice presented to him, but really, there’s no choice at all. ]

Is it that important?

[ Mumbles the guy currently sitting with wet patches in his clothing thanks to emotion world. But it's not really a question searching for an answer, and so Tidus groans, extending his arms and giving them a shake in both gesture and annoyance. There's wet streaks in his sleeves. ]

Mad stuff. What can I do about this? I can’t be annoyed 'bout anything or I get wet!

[nofarplaneyet]

Because of what you'll find out, yes. Jecht didn't explain this very well, but I will.

I need you to be able to master your emotions to some degree because there's probably a lot that you aren't going to enjoy hearing about. You will get angry and I don't want you to hurt yourself or anyone around you.

[blitzcheer]

[ Mhrrr. ]

Just so you know, that wasn't my fault last time. I was already cold, and he wouldn't stop running his mouth!

[ Which may not disprove anything Auron is saying (and grossly oversimplifies things), but he hates the idea he needs training for any of this. He has his pride to think about. ]

I'll learn this easy. You'll see!

[nofarplaneyet]

It's true. You're already used to hard training so this might come to you easier than you think.

[He's not one to shower people with praise, but he also doesn't forget to recognize someone's strengths.]

[blitzcheer]

Wow, you're acknowledging my skills, Auron?

[ Which surprises him, then tickles him, but this means he has to put on a cocky air. ]

Sure am! I'll even get it quicker than you did. Don't get jealous.

[ Heheh. ]

[nofarplaneyet]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

First thing we need to do is tame your anger. You should also try to do something with your confidence too. Make that help you out. If you can balance those two at the same time, it'll go a long way.

[blitzcheer]

Angry...confidence?

[ Pfft. ]

You've been stuck here way too long. [ He'd be more offended about it sounding like he has anger problems if not for how ridiculous that logic is to someone normal. ]

So what, if I get angry, [ and he says it flippantly, ] I've gotta start being confident about it?

[nofarplaneyet]

[With this, Auron gives a kind of disgusted sound. He forgot THIS part in trying to get Tidus to move along with anything.]

No no no. What I mean is that if you're going to learn how to channel your anger into a form that will help you, you should also try doing the same thing with a positive emotion too.

Like how I can channel anger as fire, but also use calm to blanket things.

[blitzcheer]

Hey, you're the one being confusing! [ DON'T THINK HE DOESN'T GET YOU'RE JUDGING HIM. ]

Whatever, I can do all that! No problem! [ He spreads out his hands. ] Why don't I find out what all my emotions do and we go from there? Wouldn't that be easier?

[ Look, doesn't he sound smart! ...he's definitely talked about dunamis stuff with somebody in the past. ]

[nofarplaneyet]

[Yeah, and it was probably AURON, smart ass. Although he does have a point.]

If you want to, we can, just if we can figure out what happens when you feel that emotion. Just by knowing you, I'm pretty certain your anger and your confidence will be your strongest weapons, but maybe we'll both be surprised.

Let me know if you need me to help you feel a certain emotion in order to test this out.