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[distant_one]

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[distant_one]

I don't mind, but you should be aware most find it naturally difficult to use their abilities directly on me.

If your ability doesn't suffer from that problem it would be very useful against a pthumerian or out of control sleeper.

[fogsong]

Yeah, yeah, I know, you're a badass. I'll just make sure to try really hard then.

[distant_one]

It can make things tricky when I want or need to have someone use their ability on me.

I can only help it to a certain extent.

[fogsong]

I honestly didn’t even think of that.

But you can help it a little, yeah?

[distant_one]

It depends on how your ability works, there are some things that work on me normally even if they're less common.

We'll have to see, and if it is difficult with just me you might be able to work around it by indirectly targeting me, but still only get me.

[fogsong]

I should have an easier time if we try this outside of Trench. The less people around, the less careful I need to be, and the less I need to exert myself. I should be able to cast a large net, so to speak, and only catch you.

[distant_one]

That sounds like a reasonable plan.

I'm free in the mornings and evenings, whenever you think you're rady.

[fogsong]

I'll want to do it sooner rather than later.

Thanks, D.

[distant_one]

You're welcome

There are some exercises I can introduce you to that will help with your spatial awareness and ability to judge areas and distances. They'll help with your spear fighting as well.

[fogsong]

Oh? More exercises? Yay.

...that was sarcastic in case you didn't pick up on that. But I also kinda mean it genuinely. The training is hard but I do appreciate it. Even when I don't.

[distant_one]

I know it's difficult, I wouldn't have offered to train you at all if I thought it would be too much for you.

If it helps, you can think of it as suffering more now to suffer less later.

[fogsong]

I know. It's a point of pride for me.

That definitely doesn't help but I also don't really think of it as suffering. It's just work.

[distant_one]

Most consider the two the same thing when it comes to being a Hunter.

[fogsong]

I'm not 'most'.

Do you?

[distant_one]

It's necessary, so it doesn't matter whether it is or not.

I do not enjoy it.

[fogsong]

Then why do it? I mean, it's not necessary here. You could do anything here. Be anything. Anyone.

[distant_one]

So could you.

I could say habit as an excuse, but that's no more my reason than it is yours.

[fogsong]

I like that you saw something capable in me. If all of the awful things I've experienced in my life make me good for something in the world, I want that. I don't mind a little suffering to achieve that.

That's my reason. What's yours?

[distant_one]

I've been through my share of terrible things as well.

It's something that needs to be done, and I prefer not to leave it to others.

[fogsong]

You've been around a long time. I don't doubt it.

Do you not want to leave it to others because you don't think they'll be as thorough? Or aren't as capable? Or because you don't want them to suffer, too?

[distant_one]

People who choose to Hunt take their fate into their own hands. If it was only hunters who pay the price of failure, I would leave it to them.

The nature of this place means failure is a danger to everyone, directly or indirectly.

[fogsong]

And that matters to you? The danger to everyone?

[distant_one]

Yes.

Blood pollution, corruption, beasts. Other people have skills suited to helping with those problems before they cause violence, my skills are well suited to helping once they're already at that point.

[fogsong]

But there are other people who are suited to that here, too. Look at all the Hunters that patrol the city.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad you're here to do what you do. But if you don't like it, I like you enough to want something else for you.

What else would you do if you weren't a Vampire Hunter? What would you want?

[distant_one]

I wouldn't call all the Hunters who manage not to die here well suited to it.

What I want and what I do are two separate things, and I already have what I want, here.