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Brockton's Celestial Forge (Worm/Jumpchain)

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I am stuck on the Image of Aisha as a version of a Sailor Scout.

"I am Sailor Thandamar! You Never Saw Me Coming, It was not me!"
 
LordRoustabout said:
Even people looking for something to joyride would probably stay away from a vehicle that was definitely not regarded as a joy to ride.
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Love this description of a POS college car. Just reading it you can practically see the sunburned paint, nearly bald tires, owner-installed seat belts, and faded interior of this American classic deathtrap.
So...uh Joe. Since you got a car and all. Be a bro and drop me off at the bar later tonight? I'll drop $20 in your tank if you pick me up at closing time.
 
Tiz Goldeneye said:
Zeus: By the power of the Olympian pantheon, we grant you the mightiest ability known to the Greek Gods, SOCIAL SKILLS!
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You kidding me? At this point Joe is their primary supplier of god-tier spirits, if he needs a blessing? They're gonna freaking bury him in divine blessings, throw a party, and get absolutely shit-faced. Percy Jackson is no doubt confused by why all of the gods seem so much happier and laid-back now. Meanwhile alt!Joe is probably either very confused, or deeply embarrassed at how an alternate version of himself has essentially become the Greek Pantheon's Sugar Daddy.
 
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And thus Noah's ark departs

Also my god it's been awhile since I took a look at the full spreadsheet of rolable perks, but doesn't the capstone have something to do with the beast of Yharnam or biology?
 
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BananaBuddy said:
Crystal explaining she has a cute date
No one:
Literally no one:
Yes not even PHO:
Carol: "You've got a date with Apeiron! Who is clearly using this as another method to destroy the New Wave and take over the world!"

That chapter was fantastic and i loved reading the whole thing.
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I honestly want this as an omake.

Also i LOVE how the ship actualy happened. no clue if it will last, but i wanna see Carol eat crow at least. Also the funnyness from Crystal shooting at him might be funny in a power weakness missunderstanding way. Like "can only like people he has been in direct conflict with." or "you only want to be with me because i shot at you" or something.
 
LordRoustabout said:
It didn't matter that I knew I could perfectly read social situations or that I had ungodly amounts of training in both espionage and diplomacy, there was probably always going to be some apprehension when it came to diving into the kind of situation that had historically been a minefield for me.
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I mean my only complaint is that humans don't work like this. When you show your body and your mind that you can do something multiple times in a row when you're successful that automatic fear response goes away. Andy for some reason there is like PTSD level symptoms you can treat that too. I don't know it's just silly, not that he's worried I guess that's normal before you have actually done it and gotten that positive response but that he actually believes this lie that it's always gonna be this way. I digress , I don't mind him being awkward it's just a little excessive but what do I know I haven't even read this chapter yet

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"He's worried because he's a super spy diplomat who's been prettied up by the gods and he doesn't know if it's honest to deal with people like that, right?" Aisha called from across Garment's workshop.
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never mind I take it back this makes perfect sense
 
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Good for you, JoeBoy 🥳

Yeah, successful social interactions are a a fantastic reward, which you only know if you aren't used to that.

And I get his confusion over it. One of the weirdest aspects of mental issues is when you actually do get better, expect the old problem to crop up in a triggering situation...and nothing happens. It's confusing and even anxiety inducing.
 
I'm excited for Crystal. Now, she has something that will improve her flying. I wonder if her Shard noticed?

It was cute when she was shooing off her friends so she'd get her own Joe time.

I'm excited that he has a date with a proper peer and that they will keep on interacting. They are good for each other. Well, at this stage of things anyway.

Now, I'm wondering how long they should date or how serious it should be before he unveils his cape persona to her. That and I'd love her reaction to a new suit and various power upgrade options. That'd tend to stay in omake land though.
 
Brainstorm813 said:
I hate to break it to you buddy, but the existence of exams disprove your statement.
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I know I'm probably in the minority here but I have never not even once been worried for a test in my life and it's definitely not because I'm a genius. I know that when I enter that test hall I've done everything I can and there's nothing else I can do so just what will be will be and I can't do anything about it good or bad. So I personally can't relate but I know you're right. To be clear when studying that's another thing when preparing but when that part's over over and you just gotta lock in then you gotta lock in like why be nervous for something you can't change, I really should import this attitude into the rest of my life to be honest it will be a lot easier
 
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From Crystal's perspective Joe had an insane glowup within like a couple of years. I love how you portray that great teachers make you feel like you can understand this irrespective of the real level of complexity. Crystal's family life is spinning out, her city is crumbling, her classmates are fleeing but hey, at least her love life is picking up 🫠. 100% that if Joe had done the pressure point thing and then launched into an essential oil promo she'd have bought some lavander just to feel him slowly rub some into her wrists 'demonstratively'.
Let's be real, if Apeiron wanted to pull some mildly evil shit without giving people the chance to finger him for the damages, just make sure that his next insane stunt is done while outfitted in barbarian chique. Make sure the rest of the Forge has matching outfit versions and launch a fashion trend.
And then see how many capes discard essential armour because of social pressure.
 
Loved the chapter, just sitting here imagining the response when Laserdream's boyfriend's identity is revealed in the most catastrophic manner possible - even if the luck perks are likely to prevent that.
Poor Joe, wants to escape his own family drama and might end up neck deep in New Waves insanity.
 
Let's go!!!!

Good for Joe, he's got a date with Laserdream! Never knew he had it in him. :)

Now, how long till he rolls something while on a Date and Crystal finds out he's a Cape? :p
 
I was a little bit hesitant after seeing the chapter is going to be from Joe's pov. He tends to get lost in his head a lot and it kind of breaks conversation threads and Joe is an unreliable narrator most of the time, but I'm glad this proved me wrong.
 
Joe allowed himself to relax and use his abilities in his civilian identity in public... and made a pretty girl happy. That is good behavioral conditioning, right there. Hopefully he'll continue on Saturday.

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Vicky: Why do you keep touching your wrist and smiling?
Crystal: A new anti-nausea technique I learned recently.
Vicky: Which you have been practicing all day while blushing and grinning like a loon.
Crystal: ...yes.
Vicky: And writing "Crystal Duris" in your notebook?
Crystal: A type of healing crystal that was recommended to me for motion sickness.
Vicky: ...You are a horrible liar.
Crystal: I know.
 
And for the next date will there be a repeat of therapy session where Jo got Alma? Like it would be pretty funny if the truth about Jo's identity got revealed by him getting "the Truth" for example
 
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