[ota] Putting the 'out' in working out

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru was planning on working out in the holodeck, but as soon as they announced the ship was docking on Pacifica, he was on his way out. From the cargo bay if it got him there faster! He needed to be on a planet to absorb natural energy and he badly needed to recharge that seal.

Option A:
Unlike the last place the Enterprise docked, which was filled with mountains and exciting terrain to traverse, this wasn't all that interesting. He didn't like water and he certainly didn't like lounging around. But if anyone's up for exploring, Minoru is always happy to tag along. Perhaps a trip to the Submersible Research Institute would put him face to face with some sea snakes.

Option B.
The beaches are a lot more secluded at night - perfect for an after-dinner run or sparring session in the sand. As long as no one gets hurt, they won't get in trouble, right? Right.

Option C.
Minoru promised a few sparring matches, at least one of which would necessitate the holodeck. With natural energy flowing through his chakra pathways and a steady supply of it available until the ship takes off, he can use all his power without holding back!

Comments

[lightning_raiden]

Raiden appreciates the sentiment, a faint smirk on his face at the whisper.

"I would not be opposed to peaceful visitors. And I could always visit your own realm. Once I am returned to mine, I will be free to come and go as I please." Well, as much as his duties as Protector of Earthrealm would allow.

[itmeanstruth]

"You know a dimension traveling jutsu too?" Minoru smiled. "My mother figured out how to do it. He crossed over into Papa's world and after Isamu and I were born, he stayed there with us."

Yes, both of Minoru's parents were men. There's a jutsu for that too.

"Isamu can do it, but he gets lost. I never got it figured out, so I kinda have to rely on the Great Snake Lord Elders to open portals for me. I can get back to Ryuuchi Cave, but not anywhere else."

He gestured to the summoning tattoo on his left wrist. It could both summon snakes to Minoru or summon Minoru back to the snakes.

[lightning_raiden]

Raiden doesn't question it. Technically he didn't even have parents at all, and yet he had a brother. He glances at that tattoo when Minoru gestures, and that helps explain why he had as much ink as he did. Not that Raiden didn't know mortals who had more than that, and only for ornamental purposes.

"I used it often to travel between the realms. Unfortunately, here I can only move short distances with any predictability."

[itmeanstruth]

"I tried to use my reverse summoning here, and couldn't..." He noted. "I don't really know why. Maybe I actually have to be on a planet for it to work."

That was how the seal on his chest apparently worked (as there was no natural energy to speak of in the vastness of outer space), and Isamu was responsible for the mechanical design of both.

"But I'm not ready to leave just yet anyway." He laughed. "I'll still look forward to showing you around my birth village if you ever come."

Ryuuchi Cave, he suspected, wasn't a place just anyone could visit. When he was there, his mother wasn't able to sense his location or follow. It was like he was unreachable by those the snakes did not accept.

[lightning_raiden]

"I would be honored to visit your village." Raiden offers a tip of his hat and that faint smile of his.

"Meanwhile, I remain thankful for your company. I will be glad to have it for however long we are bound here together, and hopefully beyond."