[He's a little surprised to see an unfamiliar man address him, especially one that's wearing a blindfold. And antlers. Which. Yes, that is rather odd, but also he's aware that people of many cultures exist here. It's not like he's exactly normal himself.
Nonetheless, being directly contacted like this gets the mutant to sit up straight as he formally addresses his Leaf. He's patient, calm, if slightly concerned, though the last bit may be harder to hear in his voice.]
I have heard that you possess...ah...special sight? {What he had heard hadn't explained Scott's abilities well at all.} I'm very curious. I lack sight entirely myself, though I hope that will change soon.
[So, the other is completely blind, it explains the blindfold. He remembers years ago when he thought he had to wear one all the time or else hurt everyone around him. Scott's sure that this isn't the same situation, but he's still listening. If he can help... he will.]
You're planning on fixing your eyesight? I'm not fully blinded myself, but I'd be happy to answer your questions.
I am missing my eyes entirely, in truth. [He won't dance around the point with someone who suffers similarly.] I gave them to another and now I have hope that the Fairies will supply me with new eyes.
[Even if he sees strangely, it's better than nothing.]
[Oh, there's definitely a story behind that one, huh? Something that Scott wants to ask more about, but he puts his curiosity to the side for now, focused on helping provide him with the best answers that he can provide.
He wonders if it's really safe to ask the fae for new eyes, but.]
I have to wear specialized sunglasses all the time. If I don't, whenever I open my eyes, my powers would fully expel outward with basically a tunnel of red surrounding my vision, with just pinpoints of color in the middle.
But with my sunglasses, everything is a different shade of red to me. Hard to sometimes see red out in the world because of that.
[Safe or not, eyes are one of his wishes. Xingchen doesn't mind being the one to take a chance with the Fairies. No one really depends on him and the other Adoptees deserve answers!
Scott's explanation intrigues him!]
...your powers...? What do they do? I can understand why you require a special device to contain your power. Were you born with your abilities?
[And Scott really doesn't mind. Since getting here, he really hasn't faced the same sort of discrimination he did back home. Erik was right about that and it's definitely a strange sensation. Of course there are plenty of other things to worry about, but it's not just mutant centric for once.
Him and the other Adopted are basically in the same boat.]
I'm what's known as a mutant back home. I was born with the X-Gene, which activated when I was a teenager and gave me my powers. They're known as optic blasts, the best way to describe them are powerful concussive beams that can break through almost any material.
[Xingchen would never judge someone for their abilities. To him, they are blessings that should be used mindfully for the betterment of everyone. However even Cultivators like him can turn to darker methods - thus why Demonic Cultivation exists.]
Amazing! But it must have been so difficult for you. Did you have your spectacles back then? [If not, goodness. How could anyone cope with that?]
I didn't, at least, not at first. There was a moment when I thought I had to close my eyes forever or risk hurting everyone around me.
[Really, so many things could've gone wrong, but.]
But I got lucky, a mutant by the name of Hank McCoy created my special sunglasses. Without him, I'd still be grumbling somewhere and thinking that my life has ended.
[There's a flicker of amusement in his voice, some self-poking, because he's aware now that he was being rather dramatic back then. Of course, it was still hard dealing with that new change, but Scott won't deny that he had a certain attitude.]
I consider it a blessing that your eyelids weren't ruined by your powers! {That would have worsened the nightmare for poor Scott by far.} It isn't easy living in darkness and there must have been a time you couldn't help opening your eyes. Instincts can't be stopped.
{No kidding.}
I am grateful to him, then. Your life is hardly over!
I really am fortunate. I'm immune to my own powers, so luckily my eyelids-- and my eyeballs have remained intact.
[If he wasn't immune... yeah, that would be pretty bad. He'd probably be dead, honestly.]
Did my story help at all? You mentioned that you're going to ask the fae for new eyes... are you thinking about the possibility of them being powered in some way?
[Every so often, it is still nice to hear someone tell him that his powers are 'amazing.' Or that being a mutant is. He knows that acceptance in this world is much higher anyway, but the feeling doesn't change.]
It is difficult to manage sometimes, but if you feel confident about having powers from your eyes... I'd be happy to assist you in whatever way I can. Or even if you don't end up having powers, the offer remains.
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Nonetheless, being directly contacted like this gets the mutant to sit up straight as he formally addresses his Leaf. He's patient, calm, if slightly concerned, though the last bit may be harder to hear in his voice.]
Yes, you are. How can I help you?
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[So, the other is completely blind, it explains the blindfold. He remembers years ago when he thought he had to wear one all the time or else hurt everyone around him. Scott's sure that this isn't the same situation, but he's still listening. If he can help... he will.]
You're planning on fixing your eyesight? I'm not fully blinded myself, but I'd be happy to answer your questions.
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[Even if he sees strangely, it's better than nothing.]
What do you see?
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He wonders if it's really safe to ask the fae for new eyes, but.]
I have to wear specialized sunglasses all the time. If I don't, whenever I open my eyes, my powers would fully expel outward with basically a tunnel of red surrounding my vision, with just pinpoints of color in the middle.
But with my sunglasses, everything is a different shade of red to me. Hard to sometimes see red out in the world because of that.
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Scott's explanation intrigues him!]
...your powers...? What do they do? I can understand why you require a special device to contain your power. Were you born with your abilities?
[Sorry, he has many questions.]
Forgive me. I have never met another like you.
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[And Scott really doesn't mind. Since getting here, he really hasn't faced the same sort of discrimination he did back home. Erik was right about that and it's definitely a strange sensation. Of course there are plenty of other things to worry about, but it's not just mutant centric for once.
Him and the other Adopted are basically in the same boat.]
I'm what's known as a mutant back home. I was born with the X-Gene, which activated when I was a teenager and gave me my powers. They're known as optic blasts, the best way to describe them are powerful concussive beams that can break through almost any material.
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Amazing! But it must have been so difficult for you. Did you have your spectacles back then? [If not, goodness. How could anyone cope with that?]
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[Really, so many things could've gone wrong, but.]
But I got lucky, a mutant by the name of Hank McCoy created my special sunglasses. Without him, I'd still be grumbling somewhere and thinking that my life has ended.
[There's a flicker of amusement in his voice, some self-poking, because he's aware now that he was being rather dramatic back then. Of course, it was still hard dealing with that new change, but Scott won't deny that he had a certain attitude.]
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{No kidding.}
I am grateful to him, then. Your life is hardly over!
{The same applies to him, strangely enough.}
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[If he wasn't immune... yeah, that would be pretty bad. He'd probably be dead, honestly.]
Did my story help at all? You mentioned that you're going to ask the fae for new eyes... are you thinking about the possibility of them being powered in some way?
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I think it likely that they will have...interesting additions. I wondered if I could request that they be useful.
And, yes, your story has given me more confidence, thank you.
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It is difficult to manage sometimes, but if you feel confident about having powers from your eyes... I'd be happy to assist you in whatever way I can. Or even if you don't end up having powers, the offer remains.