I want people to think twice before attacking, frankly. So if they see some kind of flaming blade being held aloft, I think it should be a deterrent, not a challenge they want to overtake.
[ Neria pauses in speaking, letting him reach out and touch it. With care and focus, she tries to get it to thrum or...ripple, maybe? And there's some minor shifting there, yes, but it's not quite what Zexion's looking for. ]
That certainly makes sense. It will be good to be prepared for times when you might want to go with a more subtle approach as well, though.
[ Zexion's eyes light up when he sees her effort. Ambitious! More difficult to pull off effectively, but still, he's impressed. ]
Not bad. It's interesting that you chose use a rippling effect rather than treat the circle as a solid object and just move it slightly. That's what most starting illusionists tend to do.
No, it's a good instinct. Thinking about the different properties an object might have, rather than going with the easiest or simplest solution. You'll still need some practice to do non-solids effectively, but that was very good for a first try.
[ That sort of affirmation sparks something in her, and Zexion might recognize it in himself, in the things he's felt before, long ago. It's pride, genuine pride, and gratitude. ]
I can get there. I know I can.
[ She'll just need to keep practicing every single day until she's satisfied. And then practice more. ]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
noblankpages) wrote2018-12-22 08:41 am
no subject
[ Neria pauses in speaking, letting him reach out and touch it. With care and focus, she tries to get it to thrum or...ripple, maybe? And there's some minor shifting there, yes, but it's not quite what Zexion's looking for. ]
no subject
[ Zexion's eyes light up when he sees her effort. Ambitious! More difficult to pull off effectively, but still, he's impressed. ]
Not bad. It's interesting that you chose use a rippling effect rather than treat the circle as a solid object and just move it slightly. That's what most starting illusionists tend to do.
no subject
Oh, I... I thought-- Well, it looks fake enough. I didn't think it'd be believable if it seemed more solid than that.
no subject
no subject
I can get there. I know I can.
[ She'll just need to keep practicing every single day until she's satisfied. And then practice more. ]