[ 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 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 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.