[@Crimmy][@Sho Minazuki][@Suku]

[b]Luke Schwarz

"It's the most common energy source in the world, for one."[/b] I started, eyes naturally drifting upwards as I dredged everything up that I knew. [b]"It powers most every bit of technology we have in some form or another, and is usually found in crystalline or powdered forms..."[/b]

I returned to being a polite person, realizing I'd forgotten about that all important thing known as "eye contact". Whoops. Not a good first impression, Schwarz...

I needed to address the heart of her question. Wasting both her and my time helped neither of us, if I was spending it mucking about saying things that anyone could tell you.

[b]"I mean, I know what it is like any citizen of Vale. It's what makes all of our gadgetry move. In terms of the specifics for applying that basic awareness, though, I'm not sure how deep my knowledge goes. I understand that it is highly explosive as powder and reacts to our Aura. It comes in four basic types which correspond to the elements of Wind, Water, Fire, and Lightning, as well as a bunch of other subtypes..."[/b]

If there was anything else, I needed to get it out quick.

[b]"Topically, it can also be utilized in our weaponry, right? I remember learning about that..."[/b]

If I wasn't focused on trying to answer her question, I'd have probably wondered about looking at what kinds of Dust could best enhance my hypothetical polearm.

Although, if I were to do that, I would very quickly run into a problem.

[b]"That is to say, I remember learning that that was a thing. I never had the time nor opportunity to actually learn the finer workings of how exactly that happens."[/b]

I blinked, as flashes of flame, both orange and blue, appeared and disappeared in my mind.

Ah, yeah, duh...

It was like I'd forgotten having to fight Cian and Shiro. Jesus, me.

[b]"Well, beyond the obvious usage within ammunition."[/b]

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[b]Shisutaasu! : April and Dawn[/b]

[color=ffcf40]"Oh, wow!"[/color] April crowed, eyebrows attempting to meet her hairline in surprise. [color=ffcf40]"You guys are on Luke's team?"[/color]

She huffed, disappointedly folding her arms and shifting her weight. [color=ffcf40]"I can't believe he never told us!"[/color]

[color=00aeef]"Well, you know him."[/color] Dawn replied with a shrug, in that wry tone that came from knowing him. [color=00aeef]"He'd probably just tell you that you never asked..."[/color]

[color=ffcf40]"That's a dumb reason."[/color]

[color=00aeef]"He's a dumb brother!"[/color]

Her older sister favored her with a smirk, looking sideways at the robe-clad girl. 

[color=ffcf40]"Awfully cheery way to say that, huh?"[/color]

[color=00aeef]"Eh,"[/color] came Dawn's non-committal reply as she waved the jab off. [color=00aeef]"We love him all the same for it, right?"[/color]

The taller girl's smirk softened.

[color=ffcf40]"Yeah, usually! But on that note!"[/color]

April nudged Dawn to make sure she had her attention, and then tilted her head in Cian and Jack's direction.

[color=00aeef]"Ahhh. You're right, nee-chan."[/color]

As one, they faced the rest of the group and bowed deeply at the waist.

[color=ffcf40]"We're sorry for any trouble our brother's caused you!"[/color]

[color=00aeef]"We're very glad to have you looking after him, please stay strong!"[/color]

Such faithless children. If there brother were here to listen to this, he'd doubtlessly cry.