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Re: Mazes within a Steel Jungle (Shrike7)
River found that something as extravagant as the blade was almost impossible, because the only shadows she had to draw on were her own, the blocks, and the bed. And they answered her readily. Twisting up her led, she could actually feel them slithering along her flesh, inching up her form quickly, before spiraling around her arm. They writhed there for a moment, trying to obey her wish, but unable to simply because there wasn't enough to work with.
Thinking about it, River found that at this range, she could probably extend something like a needle, razor sharp and much longer and more precise, she also knew she could lash out, stretch the shadows out in an unformed mass, and strike with blunt force, quite a bit of force, actually.
It seemed that if she wanted to use her power while it was hidden, then she would have to think a little more carefully, utilizing what sources she had, unless she killed some lights and made more. Like gathering raw materials, River had quickly gathered all the available shadows she could, and bound them to her, and it indeed stung a little, but it was far more pleasant then actual pain, her full power calling to her, tempting her from the back of her mind. It would be sooo much easier! But no, this was about testing herself, she could abuse her power later. River could almost hear the waiting breaths of Vorlan and Jess, watching her intently, wondering what she was doing...
River found that something as extravagant as the blade was almost impossible, because the only shadows she had to draw on were her own, the blocks, and the bed. And they answered her readily. Twisting up her led, she could actually feel them slithering along her flesh, inching up her form quickly, before spiraling around her arm. They writhed there for a moment, trying to obey her wish, but unable to simply because there wasn't enough to work with.
Thinking about it, River found that at this range, she could probably extend something like a needle, razor sharp and much longer and more precise, she also knew she could lash out, stretch the shadows out in an unformed mass, and strike with blunt force, quite a bit of force, actually.
It seemed that if she wanted to use her power while it was hidden, then she would have to think a little more carefully, utilizing what sources she had, unless she killed some lights and made more. Like gathering raw materials, River had quickly gathered all the available shadows she could, and bound them to her, and it indeed stung a little, but it was far more pleasant then actual pain, her full power calling to her, tempting her from the back of her mind. It would be sooo much easier! But no, this was about testing herself, she could abuse her power later. River could almost hear the waiting breaths of Vorlan and Jess, watching her intently, wondering what she was doing...