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[growingshield]

[Incoming video transmission!

It's a new kid. Blond hair, big blue eyes - status might or might not be told even to anyone not familiar with absolutely everyone off the bat by his "costume cocky" tone. Too deliberately nonchalant, held lower but deliberately inflected. But hey, it's an effort - what's an introduction without at the least a voice to go with a name? It's that much more to make an impression with.

Flashes a smile.]

Hey-y-y...!

Name's Jaune Arc. You might've... seen me around campus by now? [That might've squeaked up a little unintentionally higher - quick twirl of his finger on "around".

Stops it for a moment - and points it upward.]

I got a quick poll for you here, since - you know - tons of us are probably new to this whole training-in-superhuman-powers thing and all that. Uh - [And loosens up.] What it is is...

How many of us -- have only defensive skills? Uh -- [Hasty:] -- and who's only got offense, too?

A-a-and those of us who've been in training longer, exactlyyy... - How far would you say you've -- you know, [Airquotes.] "evolved" whatever it is you got into the school with?

No -- ...special reason I'm asking. [Flips up his hands - and brings one to scratch the back of his head.] Just -- you know.

A little getting-to-know-you-and-your-powers thing in the first week of school...

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[tatatarata]

Some people aren't going to be good for either, honestly.

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[knowitallgoddess]

What if I don't have defensive or offensive skills? There's all different kinds out there.

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[fuckuimametalbender]

There's no such thing as only defensive or only offensive, y'know. Just how you use 'em.

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[knighterrantofthedragon]

[Long black hair and light brown eyes--or, at a second glance, almost a golden/amber color--are the answer, along with a quite sincere, friendly, and casual smile.]

A pleasure, Mr. Arc. My name's Alric. Alric Caelegart.

[Depending on how much he's up on his small European countries and their local news, etc, that name may or may not mean anything at all.]

To answer your question, in my experience at least, 'offensive' and 'defensive' are highly situation--a sword parries, and a shield can strike. That said, I suppose my... abilities would be considered more obviously offensive.

[That last bit he says a touch more pensively, but moves on.]

Although I've trained a long time to... restrain them, I'm a new student, here, myself, and have had very little experience learning to master them. What of yourself, if I might ask?

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[wholovesyou]

Oh, sweetie. Didn't your mother ever teach you?

It how you use it that counts.

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[scorchedchivalry]

Powers that are believe to be only defensive or offensive in nature can be used for both. It takes an understanding of your own abilities, training to develop them, and some creative applications. Thinking you are locked into one or another will stunt your development.

I believe it is better to think of our abilities in terms of support or focal.

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[tofudog]

[Beast Boy is pretty tryhard himself, sometimes, but even he can tell this guy is working too hard at being casual.]

Did you lose the power lottery, dude?

[Like he can talk. He's green!]

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[anythingwithstrings]

...Are you planning who you want to pick fights with?

I'm sure there are plenty people with no offensive powers who can kick your ass if you want.

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[kamiizumi]

In the right hands, anything can be a weapon.

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[spes_phthisica]

[He presses a finger to his lips, thinking.]

Well, my power only works if I'm attacked, so that's pretty much defensive, right? Except it only seems to make me attack people, so in that way it's purely offensive. So you could say I'm not sure.

[eternalprincess]

[Well, here's a familiar face. She would know that awkward eager to please guy anywhere. She doesn't comment on that deliberately nonchalant pose, but there's some faint amusement in her smile.]

Why yes, I believe I have seen you around.

I think it's safe to say my power is strictly defensive.

[diabhal_beag]

Try asking that with a little more confidence and thinking ahead in your sentences.

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[ladyliberty]

Don't be so quick to divide stuff into 'just defensive' or 'just offensive.' You can make your powers do a lot if you just get a little creative with 'em.

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[tactlesstactician]

No special reason? I doubt that.

In any case, shouldn't you answer your own questions first?

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[teufelskerl]

Ah, but is not sometimes the best offense a good defense? [It's the other way around, Kurt.] If they cannot hit you, vhat vill zhe do, ja? Hurt zhemselves, of course!