Text: Saturday, Week 41; Night.

[akito]

I've heard about the collars that neutralize a person's magical abilities.
Do they still use those in this new Verdana?
If so, how do they react when used on a non-human?
Are they turned human too or are their abilities simply taken away?



[ added later | private messages to Christine, Lyall, Pepper, Belle, and Jack ]


Do you mind if I ask you a favour?

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[akito]

That seems to be the general consensus!
All 'non-human' abilities whether they be passive or not are negated
If what you and the others have been saying is accurate.


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Most people think it is stupid and dangerous
But I am interested in seeing how it would impact a spirit
Since I don't trust the Outer Authorities not to find out about us eventually
And try to restrain us somehow, you know??

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[standsentinel]

Most people, or people who aren't used to technology? The collars aren't necessarily comfortable, but I haven't had any lingering effects from my time wearing one, and I have a lot of tech wired up in my head that will go wrong if it can.

I'm not 100% sold on the Outer Authorities' motives in this timeline, but I think you'd pretty much have to prove yourself a threat for them to want to do anything. Don't interfere with the barrier wall, and don't do anything like break their quarantine and not decontaminate after and I can't see them trying to collar you.

If you wanted to let people see what you looked like, or if you were just curious, those are reasons enough for me to let you try it. Again, though, you need three people to take it off.

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[akito]

Most people in general.
I guess they don't understand that curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge
Is a pretty compelling reason to try new things.

Although I still don't trust the Authorities
I know I'll likely never be perceived as a threat
But I know of someone who might, in the future
And I'd like to make sure it wouldn't hurt them.

Do you need three to put one on?

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[standsentinel]

No, one other person who knows how to work them should do it. But that one other person and the collar isn't going to be me and mine unless you have your three with you. I don't want any misunderstandings about my intentions, and I don't want you trapped and freaking out without a really quick way out of it again. This is pretty heavy stuff you're curious about.

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[akito]

I don't know three people who would help me with this.
I know one person who might though.
Even if it's scary it's something I have to try.

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[standsentinel]

Well, I can't say I haven't been faced with that sort of decision before, myself.

Find your three people and I'll let you try.

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[akito]

I will message them and then get back to you.

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[akito]

[ after confirming with his 3 people! ]

I have 3 people who will help!
One of them can do it either during her lunch break or any time after 4pm.
What time works best for you?

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[standsentinel]

Glad to hear it. My schedule's flexible, since it's mostly working on the ship, so if you get me a time I'll show up with the collar and explain to you all how it works and how to remove it.

I probably won't stay through the whole thing -- I think Salvation's at a pretty critical point with that countdown running and I don't want to leave her too long.

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[akito]

How is Monday @ pm?