Liz held her breath for a moment while James seemed to return to normal. ”I-it’s ok.” she said in response to his apology. ”Chase mentioned trying to picture a vault and storing your power inside…” she offered, wanting to help him but she still had no idea what kind of power he really had. ”Well, that's what he told me to do to control my magic but it might work for you too.” She walked over to stand beside him. ”Do you need to… I feel like we should get back on the ship. I don't want you to get hurt right now.”
"Why do you care?" He sharply gazed into her eyes before looking away.
"It's fine." He sighed.
Liz returned the sharp look, her eyes flashing a dark blue. ”I have more than a few good reasons to care! First of all, you’re my XO. Secondly, neither of us know exactly what is going on on this weird planet with everybody gaining magic. Third, I know you're Captain Blake's old friend. Do you really think he would like to find out that you got hurt somehow because a stupid nobody of a Lieutenant batted her eyes at you and asked you to join her?” she ranted. ”I know I’m the biggest flirt on the ship but nothing has ever come of that except annoying the hell out of people.” she admitted, her voice softening as her eyes went back to normal. ”And the final reason is because I do care. You’re one of the only real friends I have. You deserve to have someone care about you.”
"Listen Liz…" James sighed and walked up to her.
"You aint a stupid nobody, you're a beautiful, pretty person who is kind. Annoying perhaps but not to me." He softly said, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Friends are only temporary. The only ones who will stay with you till the end are loved ones, I dont have anyone to take that place…"
Liz chuckled a little, though not completely out of humor. ”Smooth talker.” she smirked at him, placing her hand on his. ”Thing is that only works on me when you mean it… Or if it's followed up with a kiss. I haven't flirted with you since we collapsed outside the med bay the day we got our magic.” she reminded him. ”And don't pretend that you didn't think I was annoying when we first met when we crashed here before we fought the Swarm.”
"Yes…" James chuckled for a bit.
"But that changed, I got to know you better, and thats what made me…" He stopped himself and sighed.
"I should head back…"He looked away.
Liz raised a questioning brow as he trailed off. She wanted to ask him to continue… Made him what? What did I make him do? She nodded with a small sigh. ”Yeah, that's probably a good idea for both of us. At the very least, we can still help coordinate a defensive strategy in case the Empire’s army gets too close to getting inside the ship.” she suggested, though she trusted the rest of the soldiers to keep that from happening.
"I suppose," He nodded and began to walk back, his mind thinking of many things and possibilities.
"If only… That could happen.." He mumbled as he stood on the elevator and waited for Liz.
Liz sighed, a little relieved but still worried about James, as she joined him in the elevator. She was glad he had agreed to leave the fight but when she caught what he had said under his breath. ”If only what could happen?” she asked gently. She hoped he wasn't talking about the Empire getting to the ship. We need to find out what kind of magic he has and get him to talk to someone who really knows about magic… Maybe Hewaz or someone.
"Nothing," He answered softly as he walked along the hall calmly.
She frowned a little, not buying that answer, but didn't push for the real one. "Yes, sir." she said as she followed him down the hall. The perfect picture of a soldier and her senior officer.
"So, Lieutenant. Any ideas on what your magic can do, and… Things you can feel due to it or something?" He asked as he looked back.
She looked at him, a little surprised by the formality but shrugged casually before answering. "Not really. I mean, I know I can mimic someone else's magic if I watch them use it for a long enough time." she told him. "But I don't think I feel any different… It would be interesting if I could detect what kind of magic but I don't know if that's something I can do. I might have to talk to Chase or Hewez to get more information." she smiled. "Would you be willing to accompany me when I ask them?"
"I… If I am required to then yes, I don't believe I'll be allowed to anyways. Anyways, lieutenant, it would be better if you went alone, in case you know, you met into harms way due to me." He tried to maintain being professional.
"I understand." she said calmly, but still trying to get him to come so he could talk to them about his own magic. "But I don't think it would be dangerous if you came with me. How much do you know about magic here? I mean in general, so far?" she asked.
"The basic of the basics." He sighed.
"Fine, lieutenant, I'll come." He seemed different, more… Distant.
She nodded, smiling a little in victory. "Thank you. Honestly, that's about all I really know too." she told him. "It'll be good for both of us to learn more."
"Yes true, But please remember, dont talk to me in such a… close sounding tone. Its irritating." His whole demeanor had changed and he coldly gazed into her eyes, his eyes seeming to glow black for a second.
Liz looked at him in concern. Didn't he just say that she didn't annoy him back on the battlefield? She sighed softly. ”Yes, sir. I apologize.” she said matching his tone. He could have been lying… That wouldn't surprise her. But he seemed so sincere.
Oh, damn it. Not again. she swallowed, a little nervous as she noticed the cold glow in his eyes.
"Thats good." James nodded, his eyes wavered for a second as he cleared his throat.
"Shall we go right now?" He asked put his arms behind him, hiding the clenching fists.
”Yes, Commander.” she agreed, somehow managing to keep her voice calm and steady despite the worry that his magic was acting up again. She bit the inside of her lip in frustration. For someone with a ”Legendary” power, I feel pretty helpless… All I can really do right now is get him to an expert.
As she said this, a numb sensation filled her as a black aura covered her, she had unconsciously unlocked part of her power!
"Then let us go," He sighed and said before heading towards where Helwaz stayed,
(Ill let you have control over your power and you can get info as you progress through the rp, just ask the experts. It can be unlocked whenever you think is best.)
(Ok. What part, exactly, did she just unlock? Is this just her subconsciously mimicking James’ power? Or is there a little more to her magic than just copying?)
(currently she just learned how to mimic her power, like opening a gate,)
(there is more, but i'll leave that for now.)
(… I don't really understand… Do you mean that her power is fully activated and she's copying his?)
(not fully activated, she has only learnt to copy and use the basics of other powers. Legendary powers can do way more than that.)
(Sorry if im.not able explain properly.)
(Oh! I think I get it now. Sorry for being a little clueless there.)
As she said this, a numb sensation filled her as a black aura covered her, she had unconsciously unlocked part of her power!
"Then let us go," He sighed and said before heading towards where Helwaz stayed,
Liz followed him feeling oddly cold and empty. She was still worried about him but it was pushed aside by this new… What was this? A feeling? A void?
Her eyes had shifted to a pure dark, almost midnight color.
James knocked on the door of Helwaz's room, and soon entered inside.
"Ah, the two legendaries, come in, come in," Helwaz smiled as he got up.
"What is the matter today?"
"I need to ask, what is happening to me, my emotions… Everything." James asked hesitantly.
"Well, you see, your power causes you to be like space, like the void. You become cold and emotionless, but not much, atleast once you have gained some basic control over it. Why do you ask?"
"I… Well, I think the lieutenant should answer this, I dont feel much."
