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[Her wink was as noticeable as the stars in her glowly Auri eyes, and he replied softly] I... I had to meet some people, and exchange some words around a stew. [This was an obvious lie in Mephilia's ears, but the truth was too cold to be spoken outloud with her around.]

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Glad to hear it. [Looking at the horizon, the landscape reminded him of his own future. Clouded, hazy, and without any clear path in the mist of the snow. But then, he asked to both of them, as an attempt to cover his thoughts] Did they welcome you well? [After all, it was quite an entrance here]

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[He looked at her, surprised and a bit unsettled, until he catched back a second later that she's doing her healer things] Uhm... Yeah. I've seen worse anyways. [To not think about what Mephilia was doing, he looked at the little one's face, and thinking of how reckless she is]

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[Jomas looked away, at the endless bitter and cold weather in the distance, crossing his arms] Looks like you two are having fun around here. [He closed his eye and added, with a little smile as the situation cooled down, but still slightly sore] And perfect aim, little one.

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[Despite her best attempt, her stiff body and the gritted teeth told another story, but he played along] I'm... Fine. You're a strong girl, little one. [He slowly put her down on the ground and remove a chocobo feather from her hair] But don't overdo yourself, will you? [Jomas... Smiled weakly]

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... And are you okay? [He lifted her up to take her lightweight body against him, so it's not meeting the bitter and unforgiving cold of the floor. He looked at her and she seemed bruised but not injured at first glance, but if anyone's a healer, that's certainly not him...]

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[Going back to his spirits after the unexpected blow, he heard the high pitched full of pain voice from someone not far. He ran towards it, to find the little one on the floor, and clearly not fully there] Hey little one, what are you doing here? [His voice betrayed some softness and concern] ...

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... but it's a chocobo, not unlike his earring and he took time, deep breaths to contain the pain and let it ease bit by bit, before standing up again and looking around. Meanwhile, the chocobo ran elsewhere, maybe in a calmer way now.]

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... and it didn't miss, the chocobo threw him off the fence and the Enforcer hit the wall behind before falling on the evercold ground.] J: "For gods sake, what does it want..." [he mumbled to himself, the hit taking its toll all over his body.] J: "You too seek revenge...?" [A long sigh escaped..

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Hateshinai @hateshinaij.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

[The peace was broken by stomps coming in Jomas' way, fast paced, louder and louder and especially closer. He opened his eye and saw the chocobo running towards him, but it was too late to attempt to jump or dodge somehow. He placed his arms in front if him, awaiting the certain impact...

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[Jomas sat on the edge of a fence, calming down and closing his eye as the wind cools his body. All by himself he enjoyed the calm, almost ignoring every sound around]

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[Without any additional word, everyone saw Jomas leave to find a place by himself in the area, while he left his hammer where it struck. More heads peeked at the situation, with the "officer" trying to save face while being wholly embarassed. The heat became frost again, clouded by blizzards.]

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... before the deafening silence came back, accompanied by the cold wind. The hammer didn't touch the "officer", it landed on their left, breaking the ground in the process. Looking up at Jomas, they were speechless] J: You have even more to learn than your guards. Lesson adjourned.

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... using his strength to counter the other's, he slowly slipped his hands to ungrip the "officer"'s and before they knew it, Jomas took his hammer back. In a very raspy voice, Jomas said] J: My turn. [He jumped with his hammer and slammed down so hard, everyone in the surrounding will hear it...

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J: You... You are so funny. How can you handle a team if you can't handle that hammer? Small wonder you had to turn to me to teach them what you can't... O: OH YOU! [The "officer" gave their all to strike Jomas, but the latter didn't hope for so much. The Enforcer stopped them...

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used to such a heavy weapon. The Enforcer stepped away, dodging his own hammer slamming on the ground] J: Hmf. Try again. [Such words were enough to piss them even more, and strike with more fervor and speed. A true test of Jomas' reflexed, escaping narrowly... Sneering] O: What's so funny?

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[Jomas was awaiting the first move of his opponent, his eye glowing well now, with every guard's attention] O: That's it, that's the stance, that's the eye I remember. Now you shall pay! [Using Jomas' hammer, they used all their strength to strike him, but was obvious that they weren't...

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... So let me issue the challenge. Bring everything you have, fulfill this dream of yours to see me down, with my own hammer at that. See what you're trully worth... You. Me. And your guards as witnesses. Shall it be a lesson for them, the victor proving their point. [His eye began to light up...]

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... Nor can I let you with this cursed gift. [He began to walk slowly towards the "officer", lowkey wishing everyone else is indoor] J: You see. They're good folks, wishing to learn even from their foes and the one who brought sorrow in their lives. An open mind you're lacking...

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..., this is not how to make a good first impression. [He said to the guards still around, the ones he teached the ropes about. Yet, he thought of something] J: You asked of me something I'm working on, but you have to come and satisfy your pityful ego. You may impress the weak, but I ain't one...

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Hateshinai @hateshinaij.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

[Following his challenge, the "officer" issued their ultimatum] Either you teach me how your prowesses works and what fuels them or... Face me, with your own beloved weapon. [Jomas frowned, knowing where the power comes from and that it's impossible he lets that go] J: [Sighs] And this,...

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... I remember this night, when you took so many of our men. The blizzard, your silhouette and a green light coming from you. You have uncovered powers of unknown nature and I envy you. So... This is my new order or... A challenge. [They grinned, what the guards weren't sure of their sanity.]

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Hateshinai @hateshinaij.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

... and after making sure the two are back indoors, the "officer" said, as he approached] O: Not so bad for one I thought is only muscles and despair. One would say you could even lead people. Yet, I know you have a secret of your own, something you've shown but never told...

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Hateshinai @hateshinaij.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

[He kept teaching the guards, while their "officer" was around to see it from afar, smiling in an unhealthy way, holding Jomas' hammer. Every one of them found something to work on on themselves, something to seek a better strength, accuracy or defense...

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[He faced them one by one, trying to teach them how to handle themselves before handling anyone else, while the red & rose headed went back to the comforting warmth.]

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... while the guard had a sword and shield. The guard was hesitant, clumsy while the Enforcer dodged everything he attempted, without thinking of offensive, not that he really could anyway.] J: "Still scared, your sword isn't swinging with confidence, hoping it strikes. But hope isn't a strategy."

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[Jomas kept talking to them strongly and had an idea, knowing he was under watch] J: "You! What's your name?" G: "Does it matter...?" J: "Right. Nor do I care, come here and fight me. I don't even have a weapon, it should be easy, isn't it?" [Jomas began to ready himself with only his fists...

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not to be trifled with. But for this, you must know and feel you're strong. Train without end, seek your weaknesses and make them your strength, so not even your superior could muster you in a 1-on-1. [These words shook the guards, striking them and questioning them. Maybe more heard them too...]

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... your foes' first impression. What do you feel when you see me? Don't answer, it's easy to tell from your face alone. You're scared and wonder if you will see your beloved tonight, which is the right invitation for someone who wants you down. So be fierceful, tell without sayin you're...

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