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[So, after that incident with the keys and the other kids he went with, Henry had only felt that hollow heartbeat inside of him when he and the other kids escaped. His mind had been focusing on him nearly getting Phillip killed that he didn't really take much notice over the pulse he had received. It wasn't a memory and he hadn't felt or looked any different. Maybe it was just a hiccup that he felt. Nothing really important.

Though that night he had pretty much been his usual distant self to Mr.Trill. Yeah, that didn't go over too well. Needless to say he was sent to up to his room without dinner tonight. Wow. That's a punishment that hasn't been used since forever, he thinks. He'd only be allowed supper when he apologized but that wasn't going to happen anytime soon.

But, the hunger was getting to him. He was lying in bed staring at the ceiling and his eyes drift over to a sheet of paper on his bed side table. Picking it up he stared at it for a long while. Maybe if he just believed it was a chocolate bar he could eat it without gagging.

Shutting his eyes he brings the paper to his mouth. Just believe it's a chocolate bar. Believe. Believe.

And when he brings it to his mouth, it's sweet and chocolatey.

Wait, what? Henry opens his eyes...and wouldn't you know it; it's a chocolate bar. Henry almost can't believe it, but that paper he was holding magically became a chocolate bar. No way. He has to try it with something else. So he picks up an eraser and then thinks hard that he's holding a hotdog.

And before his eyes it just shifts into hotdog.

Best. Power. Ever.]

[So, on his dresser mirror he writes with marker on the surface his number. For once he's actually smiling. He feels the need to show off just a bit.]

So I think I just got back the coolest thing ever. Look.

[He holds out a pencil to the mirror and he just thinks: "I believe it's a sword" and almost instantly the pencil shifts into a sword.]

I wonder what else I could make. Having a car would be kind of cool to have. I don't think anyone in my grade has one yet.

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I'd go with the turning-it-back-into-a-pencil route. Metal in dirt's not a good idea.

You know how to use it? The sword.

It would get kinda dirty that way.

[He shakes his head at the question.]

I've never used a sword. Maybe a toy one, but never a real one.

[ dirty and rusty and eyyy c. tetani. ]

You know, there's another kid on here who knows how to swing a sword like a pro. He could probably teach you some basics.

[There's that hollow feeling for a moment. The one that makes him zone out for just a second. One he comes too, he shakes it off quickly.]

Uh yeah, sure. I'll be sure to ask whoever that is.

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[ ... was that a pulse or something else...? ]

His name's Toushirou. Small Japanese kid with spiky hair.

Oh, him? Yeah I already know him. We've talked a couple of times.

[And ran away from Keys members together. Fun times.]

I'll make sure to ask him. Not sure he'll teach me though, but I'll ask.

Won't hurt. I think it's better if you can pick up a way to defend yourself, you know?

[ he thinks toushirou would agree, too. ]

So how does your transformation trick work, anyway? You saying a spell in your head?

If I'm going to be fighting aliens and evil cops that's probably a good idea.

[But maybe making a gun would've been a better idea...a tranq-gun.]

All I do is just believe that what I'm holding is something else and it just happens. It's pretty easy.

[ his thoughts are a little more resigned about children actively fighting, in no small part to several children undeniably being able to hold their own. but they still ought to prove themselves capable, just like anyone else, and maybe toushirou can help with that.

and then his train of thought promptly skids right off its rails.

'all i do is just believe.'

he is no longer breathing.

believe. just believe. belief. warping reality with belief. changing things. changing people.

the one phenomenon he absolutely did not want appearing here.

he is terrified. his voice is light, apprehensive. ]

Just... believe? Nothing else?

[If there's any fear in the other man's voice, Henry doesn't catch it. There's just a nod on his end.]

Uh huh. That's it pretty much.

Oh.

[ his lips press together. he swallows and nods. belief.

this child has Belief. ]

Be careful with it, yeah?

[There's just a look.]

It's not like I'm going to blow up the city with it.

You heard the saying "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" before?

No.

[It's quick and blunt because he's ten man. He's never heard of this before.]

[ it is never a good idea to underestimate the knowledge of a ten-year-old.

he takes a deep breath, holds it, then exhales. ]

It means even good intentions have unintended consequences. That's something important to keep in mind when you're changing things.

Right...okay. I don't see how any of this could turn out bad. Not like I'd try doing this to people or whatever.

[ THAT'S HOW YOU GET ON THE ROAD, HENRY. ]

Just-- keep it in mind.

[~~LALALA, CAN'T HEAR YOU AS I RESHAPE REALITY! I'M SURE PEOPLE DON'T NEED LUNGS, RIGHT?~~

But, like every kid who thinks they know better he just huffs.]

Fine.

[Just lay off is all he wants to say.]

[ he knows that's a petulant, i'm-just-saying-this-to-end-the-conversation 'fine'.

UGHHHHH, WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? ]

I'm sorry. I don't mean to be bossy. I've seen people get hurt with that sort of power. It makes me nervous.

[Because apparently Henry can't show off without being policed. Story of his life.]

You mean whoever you were before all this has seen it, right? Look, I'm not going to hurt or kill people with it. So, it'll be fine.

[~~famous last words.~~]

So stop being nervous. I'm not doing anything wrong and I don't plan to.

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[ he is filled with the sudden urge to shake henry until he understands.

he has to take a deep breath and remind himself that henry is unable to understand.

resignedly, ] Okay. I'm sorry.

It's fine.

[But, his tone sounds far from it being okay. It's annoying and this guy isn't his dad.

It also doesn't help that later he can't even use it anymore.]

Besides, it broke. So, nothing to even be upset about.

[ GOOD. ]

That's a shame.

[ HE HOPES IT STAYS BROKEN.

unless henry can believe it to work again and then it does?! fuck Belief. ~~it's not even your Belief, alex.~~ ]

Uh huh.

[He's got a feeling this man doesn't actually mean it.

He hopes his belief power does have recharge. Then he can go nah nah nanananah.]

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