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[iwannabeadragon]

[Hawke doesn't like these consoles. In fact he doesn't much like anything more technologically advanced than say, a crossbow. Unfortunately this city is full of gadgets and gizmos he doesn't understand. Nilin helped show him just how vastly out of his league he is when it comes to such things. If he's going to be here for the long haul though, he needs to adapt. To adapt, he'll need some help.]

So who here has any know-how with these console things? I'm tired of barely knowing what I'm doing with this thing. There's already enough things in this city that make me feel stupid. I don't need one more.

[And after a certain encounter he doesn't trust his fellow Foreigners as much as he once did. Plus it might be helpful to know these things when you're in the smuggling business.]

And does anyone know anything about mind control? More specifically on how to stop it?

[If that summoner is the least bit competent he'll be able to piece this together easily. The thought doesn't bother Hawke. Let him think Hawke is scared, but he doesn't make the mistake of underestimating people. One of the reasons he comes out alive after all his battles.]

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[alterer]

Why on earth would you be asking about mind control?

[That is one confused frown you're getting there, Hawke.]

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[iwannabeadragon]

Because someone used my own dog against me.

[And that won't happen again.]

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[alterer]

[And again, she'll bump that encryption up a notch and sigh.]

Just so you know, you sound like a madman right now.

[A beat.]

Tell me where you are, and I'll... help you with those computer skills.

[Because this right now is kind of depressing. Then again, the world she grew up in has set her standards ridiculously high.]

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[iwannabeadragon]

Says the woman with an egg coming out of back of her neck and lives on a giant turtle.

[Grin.]

In the Water Sector.

[He rattles off directions for her to follow.]

And thank you.

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[alterer]

...A what.

[Don't make her take the offer back, Hawke. Nilin can't help but look a little confused.]

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[baniichan]

I'm fairly proficient with the consoles here. What do you need help with?

As for mind control, it would help to know what sort you're talking about.

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[iwannabeadragon]

All I know is how to turn the things on and that's about it, so everything really.

[He can't even be specific because he has no idea what to be specific about.]

The kind that takes over your mind? I didn't think there was more than one.

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[baniichan]

Fair enough.

[Without another word, he's sent Hawke a text file.]

This is a simple guide I wrote for someone who was having problems remembering all of the console's functions. Maybe it will be of some use to you.

And there are different ways to control a person's mind, although not all of them are so direct. Tampering with memories is one example.

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[iwannabeadragon]

[HOW DO YOU PEOPLE DO THIS WHAT IS THIS SORCERY]

It's definitely more than I had before, which was nothing.

[Anything will help him at this point.]

Mind control is something I try not to delve too deeply into, but all that I have seen have been pretty direct. All I need to know is how to stop it.

[oneofthegoodguys]

I don't know too much about them, but I'm happy to share what I know. I can definitely instruct you on the basics and give you an encryption program to use to help with security.

You might want to ask Dick Grayson about the mind control. He has a pretty good knowledge of abilities and could hopefully at least direct you to the right people.

[iwannabeadragon]

Basics are good and I'm just going to pretend I completely understood everything after that.

[Maybe he should have paid more attention to that crash course.]

A name to remember then. Where can I find him?

[oneofthegoodguys]

I'll explain as part of the lesson. [Ow. So basic.]

I talked to him on this network. You should be able to reach him through here if you know.. where.. to look. [A beat.] I can show you how to do that too.

[iwannabeadragon]

That would probably be for the best.

[Hawke merely raises an eyebrow. The expression turns to a smirk when Mike catches on.]

I would appreciate it. Saves me from wandering the streets and just shouting a name.

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[nowthatsfunny]

[Hi, Hawke, you are like, so Tess's type. Forgive her if she's got a bit of a flirtatious smile on her face. It's all in good fun.]

You seem to be doin' alright there. What's the problem with your console?

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[iwannabeadragon]

[Hawke smirks at her.]

If by doing alright you mean I can turn it on without it exploding then I guess I am, but I'd like to know a little more.

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[nowthatsfunny]

I think not exploding is a pretty good start.

I'm no real expert, haven't touched a computer in over ten years, not one that works anyway, but they used to be pretty big where I come from. Is the keyboard weirding you out?

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[iwannabeadragon]

Yes I consider a lack of explosions a good thing.

[His face scrunches up in confusion.]

Keyboard? That's this thing right?

[Hawke grabs his keyboard and lifts it to show through the video. Yes Tess, this is level of ineptness you're dealing with.]

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[fuckcable]

Why do you need to know about mind control?

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[iwannabeadragon]

Because I don't let the same trick beat me twice.

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[fuckcable]

Good luck with stopping it. Unless you can find somebody to teach you how to do some damn good mental shielding.

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[iwannabeadragon]

Which would be exactly what I'm trying to do.

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[denyamenti]

Do let me know if you get any good advice on the mind control thing, I'd be happy to shatter your expectations a second time.

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[iwannabeadragon]

I was wondering when you'd show up.

[Screw you pal he's sticking with video because...well because it's a whole lot simpler for him mostly.

Jerk.]

Honestly I love it when you villain types are so full of yourselves. It just makes you that much easier to put down.

[denyamenti]

"You villain types", haven't you sung that song before? It didn't help you much during our last meeting.

[iwannabeadragon]

[He shrugs casually.]

I've killed so many people like you that it just saves time to lump you all into one big group.