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It's pretty good as far as climbing walls go I actually only tend to use it with other people I like buildings instead

I'm not sure about when nobody's around but I don't think it's the most popular feature of anything so it's never really crowded crowded

So, it's like, geared more towards regular people then? Because I have [...] "hybrid animal physiology" so maybe it'd be too easy. ~~I don't really want pe~~

Maybe I should go climb something outside, too?

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I mean I'd say do it a couple of times before you write it off then you can make an informed decision

Do you [...] like climbing outside

Okay, good idea. I just don't want to do it when there are people there. Which might be all the time, but what can you do?

I mean, I don't do it here? I didn't know it was allowed?

Unless they're a hits on people at the gym creep I think most people are just doing their own thing and not worrying about other people's thing

I mean they've never told me to stop I only do the residential one for my job though and I give people a heads up I don't want to spy

Yeah, I guess? I'm just trying not to creep anyone out.

That makes sense! [...] Going out in the field was kinda fun (don't get me wrong! it was very SERIOUS and DANGEROUS!) and now staying in my shop and barely using any of my powers ever again seems kinda anticlimactic.

That sounds like a them problem not a you problem my guy

Yeah I feel that [...] wait so do you want to be an explorer now ~~too~~

[...] I guess? I just don't want to be treated any differently. I mean, people are fine(?) with the stuff they already can see, but I don't know where they draw the line, you know? I don't want to push my luck!

I don't think so, no. I'm not allowed to? But maybe there's other fun stuff I could be doing?

I guess that's fair

Wait what do you mean not allowed

Have you ever seen what happens if you scare an opossum? I'm a liability due to that.

Oh you're right sorry I did know about that I just didn't think it all the way through

That's okay. I've accepted that this is my life now.

Are you thinking of becoming an Explorer?

We could hit the wall together if you want

Sure yeah maybe

Really? Maybe? I'll think about it.

I'm sure you'd be a great one!

Okay just let me know I'm around

Okay, thanks Linus!

In the afternoon, a binder full of hand-written, color-coded notes and a small box full of honey camomile cakelets are left outside of Linus' door! The notes are a detailed, helpfully organized outline of reading materials recommended by Director Thornton for the written portion of the upcoming Leadership Evaluation. There's also a note tucked into the front pocket of the binder, which reads:

Hey Linus! I know you said you're not the study group type and maybe this won't help, but I figured it can't hurt? These are from some materials about tactics and leadership that Director Thornton recommended. I feel like going through them brought up a lot of things I've never thought about! Maybe that'll be true for you too. Either way, you've got this!!

The cakes are honey and camomile. I was going to make a 'busy bee' joke here since I know you've been working hard, but it's really lame so I'll just say I hope you like them instead. (I promise I had someone else try them too.)

Anyway, good luck next week!
-Dorin

Oh wow man this stuff is great thank you this is super detailed and these cake things are so good

I promise I'm saving most of them for study time but I couldn't resist

Is there anything you want to go over before next week I think I'm basically going to spend the weekend sort of cramming anyway so it could truly be anything

No problem! I'm really glad! You don't have to save them for any time in particular, though. [...] Unless that's motivating?

I think I'm going to try to cover a little of everything over the next few days. So! Maybe we could practice together some? I'm sure I could learn a lot from you on agility and maneuverability and all.

Is there anything you do to [...] get yourself psyched up? ~~You probably don't get scared in the first place, but~~

They're definitely motivating by the way if you ever need a taste tester when you're baking if Noah's busy or whatever I volunteer as tribute

Yeah definitely the obstacle course was the only part I did good at last time so yeah hopefully I can help with that

Red Bull and dreams

I'm kidding I don't even like Red Bull that much [...] Last time I got in there like as soon as I learned I was allowed to and then I didn't have to really think about it I just did it [...] Honestly this time I think I'm kind of in my head about it so I'm not sure about a psych up move yet

[...] If you're sure! [...] It always feels like a lot to ask. Since I can't try it myself. But I'm always careful to follow the recipes and it's worked out so far.

I'd appreciate that! I probably don't have much to offer you, specifically. But more experience with more kinds of people and more kinds of powers can't hurt, at least.

[...] We can brainstorm, then! I'm sure one of us will come up with something.

Yeah count me in

Dorin you just gave me snacks AND organized notes don't even worry about what to offer or whatever [...] If you want to work on some powers stuff on your end we can do that too but no pressure if you're not up for it it's totally okay

Confession: if teenage Linus knew adult Linus was planning to spend his birthday preparing for a test I think he would've disowned me through time but this is maybe the only kind of test I've ever actually cared about this much so I guess take that teenage Linus

You're in! Thanks.

[...] That's the plan. I'll have to use them if I want any chance of keeping up. [......] It's really okay?

It's your birthday soon? When? [...] And Teenage Linus better just slow his roll and get ready to be impressed by how far Adult Linus has come! Hard work pays off!

Yeah of course as long as you're actually good with it I mean it sounds hella useful out there in the riftlands

Saturday but I'm not making a big deal out of it and teenage Linus didn't understand priorities but he'll figure it out someday ... probably

I think [...] I'm not good with it yet. But I also think this might be one of those 'the only way out is through' situations. You know?

I get it. But [...] birthday raincheck, maybe? Sometime after the test? You should celebrate somehow!

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