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[iaijutsu]

Given that some of the changes that have been taking place are less obvious than others, a couple of us were discussing ways of testing the limits of our reflexes - preferably without needing anyone else in close proximity.

[Remember that time Hajime got jumpy and nearly took Toshi's arm off on the werewolf hunt? Yeah. Good times.]

I'm still checking customer reviews and pricing, but we're looking at skeet shooters. If anyone else suspects their agility may have been boosted into superhuman range and wants to test it, let me know. (If you want to chip in to whatever a workable shooter is going to cost us, even better.)

Overall, however: I suspect most of us have had the sense to at least begin considering the limits of what we're capable of. [Or at least, he really wants to think everyone does.] But I believe it's something that we need to think seriously about. Our casualty count has been remarkably low so far, compared to how things could have gone, but luck is not something we should rely on in the future.

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[immortalize]

What sort of precautions do you suggest people take? I mean, beyond thinking we could suddenly do superhuman feats.

[iaijutsu]

I'm primarily advocating for people to understand what they've become capable of. Knowing your limits can be the deciding factor in a life-or-death situation, and I doubt we'll run through our share of those anytime soon.

Or if you'd prefer a more concrete example, I know I'm faster. I still don't know how fast I am, and I should have rectified that by now.

[immortalize]

Wait, are you injured?

[iaijutsu]

No. But I'd rather know what my limits are before I overestimate them and am injured.

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[acequeen]

What if someone just wants to use it as regular target practice? Because I sure could use one of those.

[iaijutsu]

I don't see any problems with that. It all goes to the same end goal, after all.

[That goal being "LET'S NOT DIE. \o/"]

[acequeen]

[She's all up for kicking ass, taking names, and not dying! \o/]

Excellent. I've been meaning to practice my aim on anything that isn't furry or dangerous for some time.

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[icy_heavens]

[It's maybe not exactly what Hajime is talking about, but . . .]

I got a movement ability when we were all down in the mine.

[iaijutsu]

If this might be useful to you in getting a grasp on what you can do with it, then by all means. I thought of reflexes first because it's more relevant to me personally, but it's certainly not the only thing that might be relevant here.

[icy_heavens]

People say it looks like teleporting, but after some more practice, I think I'm just moving faster than they can see.

Haven't tried using it more than once at a time yet. This might be a good way to see if I can.

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[flamberge]

Preventative measures seem a necessity at this point. Our best option would be to assemble a select group of us to be on stand-by should any future incidents occur.

[iaijutsu]

Maybe. But everyone needs to be ready to react to anything that may fall straight into their lap, regardless of how quickly they can get back-up.

[flamberge]

Fair enough, however not everyone can become so reactive so quickly. Having some whose main purpose is to react will not only ensure an increase in safety, but they may be used to teach those who do not know what they can do to be ready.

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[argents]

I've been afraid of finding out up until now. What those kinds of changes could mean.

[iaijutsu]

...I haven't been particularly eager to find out, myself. But not knowing may bring its own risks.

[argents]

There are people I want to keep safe now, and I think there's a way to do it. So, I'll pitch in.

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[struckout]

skeet shooters? I don't get it.

[ Kallie. Google is your friend. ]

[iaijutsu]

They're made to throw targets out for competitive shooting. That's easily adapted to testing the kinds of reflexes some of us have been displaying, and they're common enough that we can get ahold of one without attracting undue attention.

[struckout]

You mean hitting them yourself instead of with a gun?

[ ... The mental image she has right now.... ]

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[salvagedlight]

So we can be changed physically with all of this? Do we know why?

[iaijutsu]

We can, but we don't have any verifiable conclusions as to why. From what I've seen, it appears that the physical changes should fall in line with whatever capabilities people remember having during the memories, but as to why it's happening at all...we're mostly just guessing.

[salvagedlight]

[There's a really long pause before there's more typing.]

Do you know how a physical change is triggered?

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[chalicejoker]

I'm still willing to chip in on the purchase price of that thing. Something safe to test or train things with is worth it.

[iaijutsu]

I'd appreciate it. My wallet's taken a lot of hits lately.

[chalicejoker]

You haven't destroyed anything with the new powers, have you?

[Because if so, this Hajime knows that feel.]