[ She's not expecting the flood of relief that overtakes her at Catra's reassurance.
It's still hard sometimes, after all this time, being vulnerable around Catra again. Being vulnerable with anyone feels impossible sometimes, but after everything they've been through, maybe a part of her still expects Catra to snatch it up and turn it against her.
Adora raises her head to look at Catra without thought or effort, still curling in on herself, but not feeling like she's going to break down and cry, at least. ]
[ Catra frowns for a moment, thinking. The thought "What would Entrapta do," traitorously crosses her mind, and she tries to banish it, but without much luck.
Entrapta would probably make some crazy bot to test out her theories.
Or-- no. On the small scale, there was always a method to her madness. Approach things logically and scientifically. ]
... Let's start with a list. Write down all the things you've tried that hasn't worked. There's no point in retreading old ground and only getting more frustrated. We need a process of elimination.
[ It takes barely a minute to do that in their tiny apartment, and once she has to it, Adora gestures for Catra to come sit with her on the couch.
She starts the list, and while it grows quickly (fighting, stress, training, arguments with important people, panic) it's all clearly geared towards some kind of aggression or brute strength that Adora has always fallen back on. ]
I really thought the monster attack would have done it.
[ Catra plonks herself down beside Adora on the couch, getting settled. She raises an eyebrow at "Arguments with important people," but doesn't say anything... for once. ]
Hm. [ She scans the list once Adora's done. ] Well, we can probably rule out offensive powers, since it hasn't been triggered by fighting or adrenaline.
It's probably something with a really specific activation trigger... I know mine was.
[ She brings her knees up to her chest at the question though, hugging them a bit, defensive. ]
It took me more than a few tries. I'd get the blue glow a lot, but nothing would happen. It only activated when I got frustrated, but specifically when I felt someone wasn't listening to me, or I wanted their attention.
So you can make people pay attention and listen to you...because you were upset that they don't.
[ mmm Catra hates pity but
Adora isn't really surprised. ]
If it's not fighting or offensive for me...I don't know. I'm good at plans? Though no one ever wants to stick to them. I guess I'm good at giving orders. Um... I'm good at taking orders. I can make maps. I'm strong...
[ it doesn't feel like it narrows anything down, though. ]
[ Adora stands this time, hands on her hips and fighting the twitch of a smile and trying to sound as commanding as possible. ]
Catra, do your dishes. Clean your fur off the bed. Do your own laundry. Wipe off your feet when you come inside, and stop getting dirty footprints on the window sill.
... Huh. You're pretty good with people. I mean-- everyone likes you. What if the reason you haven't found your power yet is because you're focusing too much on going it alone?
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Date: 2020-10-22 07:22 am (UTC)It's still hard sometimes, after all this time, being vulnerable around Catra again. Being vulnerable with anyone feels impossible sometimes, but after everything they've been through, maybe a part of her still expects Catra to snatch it up and turn it against her.
Adora raises her head to look at Catra without thought or effort, still curling in on herself, but not feeling like she's going to break down and cry, at least. ]
...Okay. I trust you. What...should I do?
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Date: 2020-10-22 07:52 am (UTC)Entrapta would probably make some crazy bot to test out her theories.
Or-- no. On the small scale, there was always a method to her madness. Approach things logically and scientifically. ]
... Let's start with a list. Write down all the things you've tried that hasn't worked. There's no point in retreading old ground and only getting more frustrated. We need a process of elimination.
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Date: 2020-10-22 08:33 am (UTC)[ It takes barely a minute to do that in their tiny apartment, and once she has to it, Adora gestures for Catra to come sit with her on the couch.
She starts the list, and while it grows quickly (fighting, stress, training, arguments with important people, panic) it's all clearly geared towards some kind of aggression or brute strength that Adora has always fallen back on. ]
I really thought the monster attack would have done it.
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Date: 2020-10-22 08:59 am (UTC)Hm. [ She scans the list once Adora's done. ] Well, we can probably rule out offensive powers, since it hasn't been triggered by fighting or adrenaline.
It's probably something with a really specific activation trigger... I know mine was.
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Date: 2020-10-22 09:43 am (UTC)[ But she has a point. ]
How did you figure out yours?
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Date: 2020-10-22 10:04 am (UTC)... You're good at lots of stuff.
[ She brings her knees up to her chest at the question though, hugging them a bit, defensive. ]
It took me more than a few tries. I'd get the blue glow a lot, but nothing would happen. It only activated when I got frustrated, but specifically when I felt someone wasn't listening to me, or I wanted their attention.
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Date: 2020-10-25 04:31 am (UTC)[ mmm Catra hates pity but
Adora isn't really surprised. ]
If it's not fighting or offensive for me...I don't know. I'm good at plans? Though no one ever wants to stick to them. I guess I'm good at giving orders. Um... I'm good at taking orders. I can make maps. I'm strong...
[ it doesn't feel like it narrows anything down, though. ]
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Date: 2020-10-25 06:12 am (UTC)Hmmm. Try to give me an order! C'mon. Something I wouldn't normally do.
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Date: 2020-10-25 06:44 am (UTC)[ But it's worth a try. She clears her throat, facing Catra head on and concentrating on her eyes for a minute. ]
Drop and give me twenty.
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Date: 2020-10-25 06:49 am (UTC)Wow. That was the best you could come up with?
Well, guess it's not that.
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Date: 2020-10-25 07:05 am (UTC)[ Adora stands this time, hands on her hips and fighting the twitch of a smile and trying to sound as commanding as possible. ]
Catra, do your dishes. Clean your fur off the bed. Do your own laundry. Wipe off your feet when you come inside, and stop getting dirty footprints on the window sill.
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Date: 2020-10-25 07:07 am (UTC)Instead, Catra just laughs some more. ]
Tempting, but nah!
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Date: 2020-10-25 07:10 am (UTC)She didn't even realize just how truly rare it had become until she was hearing it again. ]
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Date: 2020-10-25 07:10 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-10-25 07:26 am (UTC)Awww! It's like you know me.
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Date: 2020-10-25 07:36 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2020-10-25 08:08 am (UTC)1/2
Date: 2020-10-25 12:19 pm (UTC)Bet it was the best week of his miserable life, though!
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Date: 2020-10-25 12:25 pm (UTC)You're... not exactly the lone wolf type.