Hit Me Baby One More Time (semi-open)

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WHO: Jim Kirk + Samouel Gareth, Christine, Ohgren, Cosima, Korrin, Kain, Inessa, anyone else who wanted to help with the experiments
WHAT: It's time for Jim to run his experiments and beat some leathers.
WHEN: Throughout Justinian, after this post
WHERE: Kirkwall
NOTES: Nothing worth noting unless you protest the beating upon of leathers

Thankfully he was bequeathed quite a bit of leather to run these experiments, because there was a lot he wanted to test. He didn't want to run each subsequent test on a previously used leather either - that would skew results, and he needed these as precise and clean and controlled as possible. Not the lab settings he would hope for, but make due with what you got.

Now all he needed were his assistants.

Comments

OHGREN

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I totally knew this was here shush

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When Oghren showed up, it was probably really late. Because he hadn't paid attention and life was distracting alright. But here he was because he was getting some good stuff out of this and why not.

"So what are you using to smack these things around?"

seems in character for him anyways, lol

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It was late. Kirk had almost given up on the other coming at all, to be frank. He gave the dwarf a nod as he approached, and had even sweetened the pot, so to speak, with a fresh jug of something alcoholic on the table. He had no idea of the quality, but it had a kick from the sip he took before hand.

"Whatever weapon you prefer," he shrugged. "I haven't done an axe or hammer yet, if you're willing."

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"I have a battle axe here." He nodded to the thing trapped to his back. Pulling it off, he gave it a heft before going over to have a drink of the booze first. Smacking his lips, he gave a laugh. "Now there's the stuff. So where's this leather I'm smacking around? Probably won't hold up to my axe but least you'll know."

CHRISTINE

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[aceso]

Christine is rolling her shoulders and twisting at the waist to limber up before they get started. The last thing she needs is to pull a muscle while just testing something.

"Which type of spell would you like me to use to charge my blade?" she asks, taking a look at the leather set up and ready to go. "I take it something that the other mages have not yet used?"

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"I... honestly didn't know you could charge them differently," he said, looking up from the small board he had where papers were attached for him to scribble his notes. "What's your range in terms of how you can charge the blade?"

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"Oh, well what I mean is, I must use a spell on the enemy first, to charge my blade, meaning I need to use a spell on the leather, and I know you have other mages throwing spells at these pieces. The most commonly used to charge are elemental spells: cold, fire, lightning. Could I use one of those?" She stands at the ready, her glowing blue staff in one hand and the hilt of a blade that isn't there in the other.

SAMOUEL

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[el_tybs]

It didn't take him long to find Jim, giving him a quick peck on the cheek as he walked up before grabbing some of the leathers to help relocate them to where they were testing.

"So what am I doing for you today? Beating leathers? Using leather to beat something-?"

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Those little shows of affection out in public where a nice surprise, ever since the confession. He found it easier every day to return them back, these quick little pecks and soft touches.

"Beating leathers, at least to start," he winked at him before motioning to where he had several stands, bits of leather strapped to each one. "I need to test how well each of these holds up to certain stressors."

[el_tybs]

The fact that he could surprise James with such little shows of affection was half the reason he did them, the rest of it being that he could, not shy in showing at least that much. It amused him somewhat, at how Jim could have no shame in things that he said often in public, but when it came to showing it he was more reserved.

Placing the extra leather down, Sam looked to where the rest were already strapped up and waiting. "Want to start off with magic, or regular attacks?"

KAIN

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[in_death_sacrifice]

For once, Kain’s idea isn’t such a bad one. He needs to start out easy to get himself back in shape from the injuries he’d had, and what better way than taking a few swings at a stationary target? It also means helping the Inquisition in some way, too.

He arrives with his large two-handed sword, taking a few practice swings before heading over to approach Kirk.

“I’m ready for this anytime you are. Is this the leather here, then?”

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Kirk nodded. Behind him were a series of leathers strapped to wooden blocks, ready to take the blows.

"It's a pretty simple set up. You'll swing at each one. I'll mark how deep your sword cuts on the first strike, and then from there we'll see how many it takes before the leather fully gives. Try and keep the blows as close in strength as you can, and if you need a break just let me know, okay? I have water and some snacks here if you need them."

He pointed to a basket on the little table he had set up to keep his recording utensils on.

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Kain glances at the set up approvingly and nods. Good, all of that is helpful. He's not about to admit that he may be in need of a break, sooner than normal even. He's just glad to be back on his feet with a sword in hand. He stands back a bit, taking a couple of warm up swings.

"The leather appears to be of pretty good quality at a glance. Let's see what it's really made of."

With that, he comes in toward it with a heavy strike of his sword. After the initial blow, he comes in for more, repeating the same motion, keeping it evenly balanced. So far, so good...

INESSA

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Inessa arrives on time, as promised. The elven mage has her staff in one hand, the other resting on Garahel. Garahel himself perks up when spotting Jim and barks, wagging his tail. He can help, too, right?

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Kirk looks up at the bark, having been making final notes on bits of paper. The area had several stands with leather strapped to them, placed far enough apart from each other that whatever magic Inessa through would hopefully not hit the next one in line.

"Thanks for coming," he greeted, bending down to give Garahel a head pat. "You too, boy."

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Inessa smiles as Garahel rumbles happily. "You're quite welcome. If you need to test leather against the efforts of a mabari, I suppose he can assist. As for myself, I'm ready to begin at your leisure."

KORRIN

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Korrin's heavy tread is probably heard before she arrives, the Vashoth not exactly built for stealth or subtlety. Upon spotting Kirk, she promptly waves and heads over.

"Ready to get started? Though you might want to stand back, scorched leather won't smell all that great."

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"Trust me, I've smelled worse in my life," Kirk snorted before giving her a brief hug in greeting. "So, today, I need you to hit each of the leathers on the stands with the same potency spell. Essentially we're testing to see how much each one holds up, so I'll be doing an inspection after they get hit. That should give you a bit of time to rest between rounds."

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Aw, Kirk. Korrin will be nice and not make him struggle for air, at least this time. "Hm...I could cast Chain Lightning if you want? That'll him them all, one after another, with the same potency. Or summoning a lightning bolt, but Chain Lightning is flashier."

COSSIMA

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