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[He considers very seriously who to go to and Kol comes to mind namely because they spoke at the Town Hall.]
Hey. Would you be interested in helping me out with something? It involves heights and hopefully might get us more information about where we are.
Hey. Would you be interested in helping me out with something? It involves heights and hopefully might get us more information about where we are.
[Not yet.]
Always.
I figured we can get a better idea of this place from the air. I didn't get the sense anyone else here has the ability to do that...but I think I can. I was looking for someone to spot me from the ground, make sure I don't drop out of the sky and break my neck or something.
You seemed pretty capable, I thought I'd ask for your support.
Always.
I figured we can get a better idea of this place from the air. I didn't get the sense anyone else here has the ability to do that...but I think I can. I was looking for someone to spot me from the ground, make sure I don't drop out of the sky and break my neck or something.
You seemed pretty capable, I thought I'd ask for your support.
You can fly?
[ or levitate, but levitation is never as exciting as flying. jason does have the hair for it...
even though it doesn't involve blood and mayhem, it sounds fun. something normal to do that doesn't involve mass murder... this will be a new one for kol. ]
I'm in. Where are you intending to float above? Hopefully not the Bonfire.
[ or levitate, but levitation is never as exciting as flying. jason does have the hair for it...
even though it doesn't involve blood and mayhem, it sounds fun. something normal to do that doesn't involve mass murder... this will be a new one for kol. ]
I'm in. Where are you intending to float above? Hopefully not the Bonfire.
[Look, he's been literally described as a 'Blonde Superman' so he's heard most of the jokes before.]
I could back home. My powers aren't working right, not since I got here, so I wanted to take along a little back up just in case.
[Which is the first time he's really had that concern. Usually the only time he 'drops' out of the sky is if he is unconscious. But here...well his control over the winds seems weaker and while he's pretty sure he can get some lift, he's not sure how long he can maintain it. He'd rather test it now, with some back up, than found out in an emergency.
Which is usually what ends up happening to him.]
Ambrose suggested launching from the beach. It's a clear spot, easily identifiable from the air and maybe the light from the Lighthouse would even help a little with visibility. Depending what I find out could me exploring further, but mostly this is a test to see how high or far I can go and maybe see if there's anything of interest to be seen from above.
I could back home. My powers aren't working right, not since I got here, so I wanted to take along a little back up just in case.
[Which is the first time he's really had that concern. Usually the only time he 'drops' out of the sky is if he is unconscious. But here...well his control over the winds seems weaker and while he's pretty sure he can get some lift, he's not sure how long he can maintain it. He'd rather test it now, with some back up, than found out in an emergency.
Which is usually what ends up happening to him.]
Ambrose suggested launching from the beach. It's a clear spot, easily identifiable from the air and maybe the light from the Lighthouse would even help a little with visibility. Depending what I find out could me exploring further, but mostly this is a test to see how high or far I can go and maybe see if there's anything of interest to be seen from above.
[ he's lived a thousand years and has never seen anyone fly. he's excited.
of course, he's looking forward to learning more about this place, too... but flying. ]
Good thinking from Ambrose. At least, if anything happens, you'll be able to see us and we'll be able to see you.
How high can you usually go? And for how long?
of course, he's looking forward to learning more about this place, too... but flying. ]
Good thinking from Ambrose. At least, if anything happens, you'll be able to see us and we'll be able to see you.
How high can you usually go? And for how long?
( Javert's not going to bother identifying himself. The rough, even way that he speaks should be obvious on it's own, as should the conversation. He's seen what Kol is capable of during the capture the flag game, but he wants to know more. )
I don't believe we spoke about what type of combat you're proficient in.
I don't believe we spoke about what type of combat you're proficient in.
[ it's his friend from another time period! super sneaky spy extraordinaire, javert. kol smiles when he hears his voice and his question when he picks up. ]
Didn't we? Must've gotten lost in all the council and flag chit chat.
[ he sounds overly amused when he says it—of course, that had all been important things to discuss! but hardly any of it (besides capture the flag) is fun.
presuming javert isn't here for a good old chat about a tangent, kol let's out a breath, steeling himself for seriousness. talking about good old dad isn't easy, and neither is his origins. ]
My father was a viking warrior. It sounds primitive, I know... but I've been able to adapt it over the years.
Didn't we? Must've gotten lost in all the council and flag chit chat.
[ he sounds overly amused when he says it—of course, that had all been important things to discuss! but hardly any of it (besides capture the flag) is fun.
presuming javert isn't here for a good old chat about a tangent, kol let's out a breath, steeling himself for seriousness. talking about good old dad isn't easy, and neither is his origins. ]
My father was a viking warrior. It sounds primitive, I know... but I've been able to adapt it over the years.
[It was certainly one of Jason's favorite abilities. Until he'd tested his limits though he wasn't going to go offering any free flights.]
Back home? Several hours and for several miles. I don't think I can manage near that long or that distance here, but that's part of what we are going to test out.
Back home? Several hours and for several miles. I don't think I can manage near that long or that distance here, but that's part of what we are going to test out.
How does it feel to be up there? Dizzy? Light headed? Like everything is much sharper and clearer?
[ there's no harm in asking what it's like—if he's going to be spotting him from the ground, it's good to have an understanding of what's normal and what isn't. he can at least listen for it... a part of him wonders if it's anything like how he felt when he was a witch. ]
[ there's no harm in asking what it's like—if he's going to be spotting him from the ground, it's good to have an understanding of what's normal and what isn't. he can at least listen for it... a part of him wonders if it's anything like how he felt when he was a witch. ]
[He'd never really thought about how it felt.]
Only dizzy if I've recently suffered a blow to the head...which hasn't happened here recently [But happened with surprising frequency back home...he probably shouldn't mention that] Do you ride roller coasters often? That feeling when you're going to drop after the first climb? It's not exactly like that, but it's the closest comparison I can make.
[At least, that was how others had compared it. Jason hadn't really ridden a roller coaster before because he never saw how it was comparable to what he could do normally...that and it wasn't like New Rome was an amusement partk.]
Only dizzy if I've recently suffered a blow to the head...which hasn't happened here recently [But happened with surprising frequency back home...he probably shouldn't mention that] Do you ride roller coasters often? That feeling when you're going to drop after the first climb? It's not exactly like that, but it's the closest comparison I can make.
[At least, that was how others had compared it. Jason hadn't really ridden a roller coaster before because he never saw how it was comparable to what he could do normally...that and it wasn't like New Rome was an amusement partk.]
[ kol isn't the biggest fan of roller coasters, simply because he's only been on them a few times a long, long, long time ago. being neutralised during most of the 1900s and then at the beck and call of niklaus meant his fun rides were very minimal. but he thinks he understands—its like how he had felt when he had magic. it's exhilarating. ]
If we do this, I can at least hear you if you feel like the experience isn't normal, even if you manage to find yourself up in the clouds. No one wants you to fall and crack your head open.
How fast are you?
If we do this, I can at least hear you if you feel like the experience isn't normal, even if you manage to find yourself up in the clouds. No one wants you to fall and crack your head open.
How fast are you?
Least of all me...which was why I reached out to you and a few others.
In the sky or on land?
In the sky or on land?
[and because he couldn't resist or Leo might find his way down here and kill him.]
and am I carrying a coconut?
and am I carrying a coconut?
[ obviously he doesn't get it, but it could honestly be a demigod millennial thing. it's cool—he hopes it leads to a coconut tree called clarice to go along with hannibal the elephant. ]
Sky.
How good would your aim be if you threw a coconut from there?
Sky.
How good would your aim be if you threw a coconut from there?
[ooc: Gestures vaguely about speed of which I've got nothing.]
I can't say I've ever gotten an official time of myself...but pretty fast.
And the coconut thing was a joke...but I have good aim.
[At least in the daylight...he wasn't sure how well his aim would be with it being constantly dark.]
I can't say I've ever gotten an official time of myself...but pretty fast.
And the coconut thing was a joke...but I have good aim.
[At least in the daylight...he wasn't sure how well his aim would be with it being constantly dark.]
Truly?
( Javert can certainly relate to that, at least in part. Perhaps that is why they have gotten along so well, and why Javert has gone so far as to message him out of the blue. Part of it is professional curiosity, but the rest of it is because he actually likes talking to Kol. Strange as that may seem. )
What does that entail, exactly? He must have taught you it himself, I assume.
( Javert can certainly relate to that, at least in part. Perhaps that is why they have gotten along so well, and why Javert has gone so far as to message him out of the blue. Part of it is professional curiosity, but the rest of it is because he actually likes talking to Kol. Strange as that may seem. )
What does that entail, exactly? He must have taught you it himself, I assume.
He did.
[ kol doesn't try to sound overly cheery on that. mikael was a hard ass when he was a boy and even more so when he was a vampire. a piece of work he thinks someone like javert wouldn't have any joy in spending time with. he was intense, controlling, and a perfectionist all rolled into one angry man.
at the beginning of his reciting, kol sounds a little bored until he doesn't sound bored at all. ] Quite a lot of hand to hand. Using one's environment as a weapon. Most of the time, it was thrusting a stick at me and expecting me to be quick enough to dodge it and disarm him at the same time. [ it resulted in quite a lot of bruises and scrapes. kol inhales then sighs. to speak of mikael in such a positive light is strange. ] He taught me how to rely on myself than anything else. You're the weapon, not the stick, mallet, baseball bat, or gun that's in your hand.
[ kol doesn't try to sound overly cheery on that. mikael was a hard ass when he was a boy and even more so when he was a vampire. a piece of work he thinks someone like javert wouldn't have any joy in spending time with. he was intense, controlling, and a perfectionist all rolled into one angry man.
at the beginning of his reciting, kol sounds a little bored until he doesn't sound bored at all. ] Quite a lot of hand to hand. Using one's environment as a weapon. Most of the time, it was thrusting a stick at me and expecting me to be quick enough to dodge it and disarm him at the same time. [ it resulted in quite a lot of bruises and scrapes. kol inhales then sighs. to speak of mikael in such a positive light is strange. ] He taught me how to rely on myself than anything else. You're the weapon, not the stick, mallet, baseball bat, or gun that's in your hand.
He instructed you well, then.
( Javert's father never taught him anything of the sort. He's never met him, nor does he think he would ever care to, given what he's learned about him. He wasn't there for him, or his mother, and because of that, Javert has learned never to rely on others. It's as good a lesson as any. After a moment, he says, )
I never received any formal training until became a prison guard. At that time, I was 23. It was a necessary thing, given how brutishly strong some of the prisoners were. There was always a risk of a riot.
( Javert's father never taught him anything of the sort. He's never met him, nor does he think he would ever care to, given what he's learned about him. He wasn't there for him, or his mother, and because of that, Javert has learned never to rely on others. It's as good a lesson as any. After a moment, he says, )
I never received any formal training until became a prison guard. At that time, I was 23. It was a necessary thing, given how brutishly strong some of the prisoners were. There was always a risk of a riot.
( It's been nearly a day since they last spoke, and during that time, Javert's been looking high and low for the rock Kol seems concerned about. It's not a demanding job by any means, given that Javert is usually out patrolling Beacon at most hours of the day anyway. He needn't go too far out of his way to look for something that's been stolen.
It gives him something to do, and Javert cannot be anymore grateful for that. He hates being idle, feeling useless. It gives him great pride to send word back to Kol, informing him of his success. You wouldn't be able to tell from the curtness of his message, though. It's as reserved as Javert usually is. )
I believe I have found your rock.
It gives him something to do, and Javert cannot be anymore grateful for that. He hates being idle, feeling useless. It gives him great pride to send word back to Kol, informing him of his success. You wouldn't be able to tell from the curtness of his message, though. It's as reserved as Javert usually is. )
I believe I have found your rock.
[ does it count as losing the librarian's rock if one of the spirits pinched it from him? out of all the meagre possessions he owns in beacon, it's that damn rock that has his temper quietly flaring. he'd rip the entire town apart for it if it meant he didn't end up on the wrong side of the postmaster general and the librarian.
thankfully, someone far more level-headed stepped in to unknowingly (or perhaps knowingly) prevent ultimate town destruction. inspector javert is as good of a detective as he had promised. ]
Does it have the smiley face on it?
[ it was a very particular rock! describing the rock to javert yesterday had only proven kol should've taken up a career in rock things.
it's mikaelson paranoia™ at it's best. of course he found it. javert is meticulous. ]
I can't believe you've actually found it. Don't tell me it was amongst other rocks.
[ he looked at every rock he could find! ]
thankfully, someone far more level-headed stepped in to unknowingly (or perhaps knowingly) prevent ultimate town destruction. inspector javert is as good of a detective as he had promised. ]
Does it have the smiley face on it?
[ it was a very particular rock! describing the rock to javert yesterday had only proven kol should've taken up a career in rock things.
it's mikaelson paranoia™ at it's best. of course he found it. javert is meticulous. ]
I can't believe you've actually found it. Don't tell me it was amongst other rocks.
[ he looked at every rock he could find! ]
[ one thing kol hasn't experienced: prison. he can already imagine what that must've been like—incredibly daunting, worrying, and exciting.
unsurprisingly, javert becomes even more interesting. he's got to stop that. ]
And how long did you last as a prison guard?
unsurprisingly, javert becomes even more interesting. he's got to stop that. ]
And how long did you last as a prison guard?
It is exactly as you described.
( This has got to be one of the most bizarre thefts the inspector has ever investigated. A rock with a smiley face on it? Who would take such a thing? One of the spirits, apparently, and what they had done with it was even more odd. It's no small wonder Kol wasn't able to find it. )
I discovered it in the Invincible's larder, hidden among a bag of rice. I don't know if someone placed it there deliberately, or if it simply fell in.
( Either way, he found it. That should put Kol in a better mood, and Javert will be pleased to know that he is the cause of it. After a moment, he types another message, )
Would like me to deliver it to you?
( This has got to be one of the most bizarre thefts the inspector has ever investigated. A rock with a smiley face on it? Who would take such a thing? One of the spirits, apparently, and what they had done with it was even more odd. It's no small wonder Kol wasn't able to find it. )
I discovered it in the Invincible's larder, hidden among a bag of rice. I don't know if someone placed it there deliberately, or if it simply fell in.
( Either way, he found it. That should put Kol in a better mood, and Javert will be pleased to know that he is the cause of it. After a moment, he types another message, )
Would like me to deliver it to you?
[ bless javert and his epic skills! despite the outrageous request, kol doesn't found he actually found it. if this was niklaus, he would've found a rock and drawn a face on it. ]
Where are you? I can come to you.
[ it'll be faster—literally. no offence. ]
Where are you? I can come to you.
[ it'll be faster—literally. no offence. ]
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