I'm flattered that I was your first choice. In fact, I happen to have some facility with electricity as well, and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Price can be negotiated, my motivations aren't monetary. Suffice it to say that I find it more valuable to have an ally who is proficient with her newfound abilities than I do anything else anybody has to offer in this place.
I should be clear at the outset. I can't offer any kind of unconditional alliance, because I have pre-existing contractual obligations. That said, from what I've learnt, I suspect we'll find ourselves on the same side of things more often than not.
[Very diplomatic, Tayrey.]
My main trouble is that I keep sparking without meaning to - and then it doesn't always work when I actually need it. It's more of a liability than anything right now. How do I keep it under control, and learn to use it reliably? Is there some technique?
[Alright, no diplomatic tiptoeing necessary! That's good to know.]
Right. Very succinctly put. So a contract for the monetary compensation, and we'll call the rest informal goodwill. From all I've heard about this place, having competent people beside you in a crisis is far from guaranteed. I'll value that as much as you do.
Providing that I figure this out well enough to count as competent with it. Otherwise, I'm sticking to the axe.
Now that I think about it, there are triggers. Pain, surprise. Frustration, if it's strong enough to start tipping into anger. I'm not an excessively emotional person.
[Hm. Similar to untrained firebenders, then, though lightning in particular isn't something one could produce by accident while firebending.
On the plus side, 'not an excessively emotional person' is a strong merit in her books.]
In this case, the path to controlling your accidental use is likely by mastering your intentional use. I suggest you practice with the power using regular drills. Even as it improves your talent at using the lightning, it will also improve your control with it.
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Hello again, Lieutenant.
I'm flattered that I was your first choice. In fact, I happen to have some facility with electricity as well, and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Price can be negotiated, my motivations aren't monetary. Suffice it to say that I find it more valuable to have an ally who is proficient with her newfound abilities than I do anything else anybody has to offer in this place.
-Princess Azula
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[Very diplomatic, Tayrey.]
My main trouble is that I keep sparking without meaning to - and then it doesn't always work when I actually need it. It's more of a liability than anything right now. How do I keep it under control, and learn to use it reliably? Is there some technique?
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[Azula, everybody.]
Is there something that causes the unintentional sparking? Emotional state, pain, distractions, anything like that?
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Right. Very succinctly put. So a contract for the monetary compensation, and we'll call the rest informal goodwill. From all I've heard about this place, having competent people beside you in a crisis is far from guaranteed. I'll value that as much as you do.
Providing that I figure this out well enough to count as competent with it. Otherwise, I'm sticking to the axe.
Now that I think about it, there are triggers. Pain, surprise. Frustration, if it's strong enough to start tipping into anger. I'm not an excessively emotional person.
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On the plus side, 'not an excessively emotional person' is a strong merit in her books.]
In this case, the path to controlling your accidental use is likely by mastering your intentional use. I suggest you practice with the power using regular drills. Even as it improves your talent at using the lightning, it will also improve your control with it.
Are you averse to waking early in the morning?
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[She means it. Tell her 5am and she'll be there bright and caffeinated!]
You'd be willing to meet in the morning and show me these drills? Whatever time works for you, I can do.
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I'm not interested in inconveniencing myself on your behalf, which I imagine should ease your sense of debt obligation some.
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I'll be there tomorrow, thank you!
I appreciate it, but I certainly don't mean to put myself in debt. We can discuss a more precise contract when we meet.