05 \ video \ he's trying okay

[onlysurvivor]

[Kelsier smiles brightly at the camera, this is his default expression so it's not that big of a surprise. Marsh will want him dead after this which makes the smile even bigger.]

Hello, everyone! You might have seen the man with spikes for eyes and the stern expression? He's my brother, Marsh. The spikes are new but he's always been a bit... [he mimics Marsh's stern and serious expression] Even before the... [vague gesture toward his eyes]

[Now back to smiling!] He needs friends. Friends who can ignore his general... Marshness. Just talk to him anyway, he'll come around.

[Oh, yes. This was left completely open so Marsh could see it too. He loves you, bro, he just... is bad at saying it.]

[Private to Erik]
I think you have the right to know about me and my world before we start. I've already told you the basics but if you want to know anything else, just ask.

Oh, and would you like to spar? I'd like to see how badly I'll lose.

Comments

[myironeyes]

...this really wasn't necessary.

[onlysurvivor]

Yes, it was.

[myironeyes]

No, it wasn't.

[routemistress]

Already on it, lovey. I liked 'im.

[onlysurvivor]

Oh, good! Thank you, he needs it.

[Private]

[wecanavenge]

[As entertaining was watching him and Marsh is, he's not psyched to have another warden, sorry Kelsier. :c]

What's the extent of your powers?

[Private]

[onlysurvivor]

It depends on which metal I'm burning. There are eight basic metals plus four higher metals. I'm only familiar with twelve but there is a total of sixteen allomantic metals. They are usually paired in groups of two. Steel and Iron enable me to push and pull various metals respectively. You've already seen me use them.
Pewter enhances the body, reflexes, strength, healing, everything, it burns very quickly. Tin enhances the senses... burn too much and I can be easily blinded or deafened in a battle.

Zinc can Riot other people's emotions but only those they're currently experiencing. It can enhance them, bring them to the surface. Brass does the opposite. It soothes and lessens emotions.

Bronze lets me sense others who can burn metals while Copper while shields others from doing the same.

Atium, which I have none of, anticipates the moves of everyone around the user. Gold... is not a metal anyone likes to burn. It shows us who we could be if we made different choices. It's difficult to explain.

[He pauses, that's not all the metals but he'll give Erik a chance to speak.]

[Private]

[wecanavenge]

[He's making a mental list of the things he can do, not soon to be forgotten. His last warden killed him, and she was a baseline human: this one is actually capable.]

That's only nine. Atium and gold aren't paired?

[captain_jtkirk]

You should introduce him to Spock.

[onlysurvivor]

I think they met but I do agree.

[surfaceshine]

How is he at cards, and does he flip tables if he loses?

[onlysurvivor]

[If he knew what poker is he'd know Marsh would be fantastic at it.]

Only if he plays with me, you should be fine.

[surfaceshine]

I dunno, you've never met me. I'm told I'm annoying.

[Obnoxious, actually, and infuriating. But six of one, half dozen of the other, whatever.]

[deadly_ned]

I don't think you need to upsell your brother. He was very nice to get along with. We had pie.

[onlysurvivor]

Oh, good! He spent a week looming, I was worried he hasn't been getting out enough.

...What's pie?

[forgetyourusedtobe]

So is that supposed to make you the fun brother?

[onlysurvivor]

Not... exactly? [a beat] Maybe a little.

[Private]

[wedonot]

[He is trying SO HARD to ignore the hovery bullshit, but it's a lost cause, he's a hover-er. Sorry. B(]

We should talk.

[Private]

[onlysurvivor]

[Kelsier still likes you Charles. He welcomes the hovering with a smile. ]

Yes! I do want to talk to you about him. I'm assuming that's what this is about and not something Zane did.

Where would you like to start?

[voice]

[logistical]

We have met. He is acceptable company.

[voice]

[onlysurvivor]

[Oh, Spock, you're officially his favorite pointy eared guy.] That is perhaps the best description of his company I've heard.

[Private]

[supersonic]

[ While Pietro wouldn't say he stalks his alternate-universe father's network activity, that is absolutely what he does, yes, so Kelsier's new appointment hasn't gone unnoticed. They'd only met briefly, and Pietro hadn't decided what to make of the man — he's not entirely sure how he feels about Erik right now, either (less hostile than before, at least), but he is certain how he feels about the prospect of his rehabilitation: ]

Don't screw up.

[Private]

[onlysurvivor]

[Okay this getting to be a trend. He's not sure if that's a warning or threat. Either way...]

Thank... you? It's the last thing I want to happen.

[patheticvillain]

[A couple days delayed, because of that coma, but he really can't ignore this golden opportunity.]

Older or younger?

[onlysurvivor]

Older.