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Who: Mob, Viktor and others
What: december log catchall for my characters
When: december and potentially beyond
Where: around the trench

Content Warnings: in thread headers

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Hey. [ He at least says in greeting, and then adding a small: ] We've met. [ When it comes to Sunny. Sunny of course knows, but-- well, might as well let the other two know that they've spoken over the network before.

But judging by the kind of talk he's hearing here, it does seem that he's barged in on something at least semi-serious - so Daniel will take it seriously as well. He did have time to take off his shoes at the front door, but now he's also taking off his coat, draping it across his lap as he moves to sit down and join the circle of boys.

The shisa, in the meantime, is just shamelessly crawling up on Sunny's lap. This is where the pets currently are. This is its throne now. Don't mind him. ]

Well, if you're looking for balance.. you did come to the right place. [ Or more likely, judging by both Robby and Mob's presence here, Daniel figures it's more that he was brought to the right place. ]

And if it's about powers-- [ Because he does feel like he caught glimpses of that word, right before his Omen decided to launch himself into the door like a spaceship.. ] I understand they can feel very overwhelming at first, especially when you're not used to them. Honestly, I spent my first few weeks in this place accidentally freezing half of the things I touched.

[ He admits it with a slight awkwardness in his expression, but a bit of a smile too. As always, it's much easier for Daniel to talk about problems when they've been dealt with. Like a Fun Story From The Past, rather than anything that actively haunts him. It's why he can admit this now, despite not having brought it up to anyone back then. ]

But for me, the techniques I knew to create balance in myself helped me. Though it's not like that just with powers, but it can help with everything in life. That's what my own teacher taught me. [ And of course, because Daniel is an embarrassing karate dad who can't help but gush, he just has to tack on: ] And Robby and Shigeo over here are prime examples of other people who are doing their best while using those techniques.

[ That omen is so shameless... you have to respect it. Unless Robby's omen, who just sits in a place where most of them can't directly look at him. Don't mind him, he might as well be the shadows of the room itself.

But Robby, he'll fall silent here to let Sunny and Daniel have the time to speak. He didn't know about Mister LaRusso's own experiences with dealing with his magic, his interest zoning in on the man a little more when he mentions that, though he obviously can't ask right now. There also isn't much to say, but it proves his point about not being the most useful when it comes to dealing with new supernatural skills.

He has some experience with balance, though. ...experience that a karate dad doesn't need to boast now, thanks!!, but Robby will just make a small huffing noise at that, looking back at Sunny. ]

Training your body can be good if you're not used to it. Doing karate made me feel like I could do more with myself. You still need to work on what gets you mad or worked up, but you can talk to any of us if you need to get out whatever's on your mind. This place can feel like a lot, so don't worry about sending a message if things are getting too much.

[ After all, with a beat: ] ...I find it's the easier to lose control when everything around you feels like a mess.

[ To show some honesty. Don't look at him, Mister LaRusso and Mob, he is not sharing looks with anyone but Sunny right now!! ]

[way to be extremely Relatable TM sunny. mob glances over, he'll remember this whole talk, slowly think it over and probably bring up at a weird time later when they're just hanging out with the batcats at home. for now it just settles in his head as something to considers, listening to the karate guys and their thoughts on the matter.

also time to feel a small burst of gratitude and admiration again as robby and sunny talk, thankfully not enough to have enough weird explosion about it but further cementing the idea in mob's mind that he's so lucky to have met robby and daniel. they helped him, they seem happy to help sunny too. they're really good people. he wants to be someone people can rely on like them one day.

he doesn't have as much useful to say, he just looks over to sunny with a little nod and a tiny smile.] You're already good at balance stuff. I think you'll probably do really well with that. You helped me, with the breathing and the zombies that time.

[Becoming the shisa's throne is a great honor that Sunny will happily accept. He seems pleased in his own very muted way. Even with the cute distraction, he's still paying close attention to what everyone is saying. He wants to follow along and... be better.

He returns Robby's look, thinking he gets it.]

Yeah. When you don't feel like you have any control over the situation. It's hard. [It's something that resonates with him.]

I do want to control my powers but... I think training my mind and body will help with that. I think all of this will help. [Little nod there. He thought Miyagi-do was pretty cool already, particularly with how much everyone was so kind to him. He thought this would help him. He wanted it to.

He looks over to Mob.]

My sister taught me that. I'd get easily overwhelmed by things when I was younger. So it helped. But it can't... solve everything.

[ Look at all of these good, good boys, sharing their experiences.. Daniel feels a burst of pride that has nothing to do with himself, or even necessarily with Miyagi-do. It instead has everything to do with how good he knows Robby and Mob to be already, how proud he is of both of them, and a swelling pride at Sunny's openness to learning new things, and wanting to improve himself.

For as crappy of a place as Trench can be, it sure draws in some amazing kids. It makes the man smile as he's sitting there, his gaze traveling around their little circle while all of them speak. ]

Yeah. It can be easy for people to spiral sometimes. [ Especially here, like the others noted. Trench is so good at doing that to people, at getting underneath their skin. ] It happened to me all the time when I was you guys' age.

[ It's not like Daniel has forgotten it. Sure, having a hair-trigger temper didn't help, but thinking back a little too long on moments like when he punched that guy at the club still threaten to make him feel woozy with panic. ]

.. and I guess it still happens to me sometimes now. Even when you have all the right techniques at your disposal, it can still be hard at times. [ He wants to be honest about that, giving the boys a sympathetic look. It's not like he can take this away fully from them - just make it easier, he hopes. ] But that's why this is more than just about learning techniques. Being part of Miyagi-do also means that we're all in this together. When things get too hard, and it's too overwhelming by yourself, you can always rely on everyone else here to help.

[ Just like Robby already suggested a moment ago, huh? A true step ahead of him there, and Daniel reaches over with a hand to give Robby's leg a little pat of proud acknowledgement. You're doing great, son. Look at what a good big brother you're being!! ]

[ Listen to this old man remind everybody that he's old!! And giving Robby that preferential show of affection, which gets a grin out of him--even as he ducks his head, if momentarily.

But what Robby is hearing is a good time to change the track. He pats his knees, looking around at everyone. ]

Well, Sunny's got a good idea how we can help. But how about we show him some moves? [ Looking to you, Daniel! ] What do you think, sensei? Is it too cold for chores? Or you got some tricks up your sleeves?

[ Asked with a grin. Maybe Mister LaRusso could use all the snow around in a fun way for teaching a newbie the basics...! ]

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