A Question

[dandyofawolf]

Sandalio Rabiffano

I have a question for all of you if you do not mind. It has to do with certain powers that some of us are regaining. How does one control something like the sudden arrival of superior strength and speed? It's becoming very problematic for me and I know I've disturbed my roommate on more than one occasion because of it. He's not on the app like those of us here so this is proving to be very difficult for him. Any suggestions for how to control this will be welcome. Thank you.

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[bitemefightme]

[. . . . . . .

Okay, he's really a bit worried.]

If you're worried about him not understanding app things, you could always....

Come live with me...

I guess.

.....

Just because I'd understand, and you wouldn't have to worry about me freaking out or anything.

.....................Only if you want to, though.....

[dandyofawolf]

[The first response he get is from Orion. Who proves to be consistently adorable and understanding of his situation.

It makes him smile as he reads the jumbled message.]

Are you sure? I would hate to impose on you like this. Especially if I might break something accidentally.

[bitemefightme]

You're never imposing.

And I don't think I have much to break, anyway. Even if you did, I wouldn't mind. I'm more worried about you, and I want you to feel safe.

[And, well, if he can be that same safe place for Biffy as he has been before, he's more than happy to let Biffy move in.]

[dandyofawolf]

[Those words... Wanting him to have a safe place. They mean so much to him in that moment after he's been stressing out about this for several days.]

We may need a bigger space. With that said, I would really appreciate that. Living with someone I can talk to about this and who understands would be nice.

[compendiem]

Don't move.

[dandyofawolf]

That isn't exactly an option nor does it help me to learn to control it.

[compendiem]

It's a shitty option, but it still counts. Also an insensitive joke, sorry. Can you not just move slower and more carefully?

[dandyofawolf]

I am trying but it takes a great deal of concentration which means it's not happening naturally.

[toobigtohandle]

How much faster and stronger are you now?

[dandyofawolf]

A great deal more. I broke the handle on the bathroom door today and created a dent in the wall behind me when I very suddenly rushed back from being startled.

[toobigtohandle]

That's... a bit different from what I have seen in other people. I can see how it could be troubling on a day-to-day basis.

How are you doing with the piano?

[dandyofawolf]

I haven't played since I discovered this. I'm afraid I'll break it until I can control this.

[livingimpaired]

Is that when you are a werewolf or all the time?

[dandyofawolf]

Apparently all the time because I am a werewolf.

[livingimpaired]

An unfortunate added bonus, then.

I'm afraid I have very little advice beyond camp out at a beach until you get used to your new abilities. I say a beach because at least you can enjoy the sight of it.

[dandyofawolf]

I am truly not looking forward to more weeks spent getting used to a new ability.

[liberal_arts]

Just how much stronger are you, now?

[dandyofawolf]

I'm not sure how much stronger. Only that I was able to accidentally break a handle off a door.

[liberal_arts]

Which is more than enough to accidentally harm your instruments. This is a pretty grave matter.

[imaginex]

I'm sorry it's become such a problem, Biffy-san. I don't have super strength or speed, so I'm not sure how you'd go about solving this...

Do you accidentally run by him too quickly? And he's confused?

[dandyofawolf]

I broke the door handle for the bathroom at our place.

[imaginex]

[OH SWEETIE]

Yes I can see how that would be a problem.

Um... I don't suppose getting reinforced steel would solve the problem.

[angealwings]

If you'd asked a few days ago, I'd have suggested you talk to Zack, but I guess that's not an option right now.

Be careful, I guess? Maybe go somewhere, like the beach, where there's little you can damage, and test your strength and get back a sense of how to move without trouble? If you have an exercise routine, that'd make things easier, but just things like running or moving around or even punching the sand may help, I imagine.

[dandyofawolf]

That's actually the best advice I've seen so far. Thank you.

Though I wasn't aware that Zack was no longer on the app. I admit that I will miss speaking to him freely.

[angealwings]

I can try. Not something I've had to deal with yet, but it's usually how you get used to your own body when it's in a reasonably fit state - move until the way it moves is familiar, with a bit of common sense and all.

Yeah. I guess I know now how he felt for the months after he got and before I did. But he's still Zack, so at least there's that, when Retrospec-related things can be avoided.