Good morning... I didn't expect you to smile back at me.
Can we walk together to class
Sure, I don't mind. smiles
Are you allowed to be out of your room during school hours?
Well, technically, I'm not supposed to be out of my room during school hours, but no one ever checks. laughs softly
Ohh, sweet. so you’re kinda like an immortal then?
Well, not exactly immortal, but I do have a special ability. grins mischievously You see, I can manipulate time within a certain range.
Yes, within a limited range. I can rewind, pause, or fast-forward time, but only for a few seconds at a time. It's quite useful sometimes. smirks
Holy crap, that's insane! Can you demonstrate?
Of course. holds up her hand Watch closely. concentrates Time! Rewind! Now!
How many times have you used this ability?
Well, I've lost count. Let's just say I've had plenty of practice. But it's not something I use lightly. It's more of a last resort. sighs
So, what's the catch? There's always a catch with powers like that.
The catch is that every time I use my power, it drains a bit of energy from me. It's like my body is using up its own reserves to manipulate time.
If I overdo it, I risk exhausting my body's energy completely. It's dangerous, really. But sometimes, it's necessary. pauses, looks down
Why is it dangerous? Does it hurt?
It doesn't necessarily hurt, but when I exhaust my body's energy, I become weak and vulnerable.
That sounds awful. Have you ever had any... accidents?
Yeah, there was this one time when I tried to manipulate time during a test and ended up passing out halfway through. laughs nervously
That’s scary. What happened next?
Well, luckily, my friends noticed something was wrong and got help. They carried me to the nurse's office, and I slept for days.
Days? That's serious. And nobody noticed anything odd about the test? Nobody suspected anything?
No, nobody suspected anything. It's a good thing I have such understanding friends. They didn't pry or ask any questions.
Have you told anyone else about this ability of yours?
Only a couple of close friends know about my ability. I trust them, and they've always been there for me.
looks into Nagersec's eyes I... I don't know. It's hard for me to trust others. But... maybe I can give you a chance. Just this once.
narrows her eyes Teach you? Are you sure you're ready for that kind of responsibility? It's not something to be taken lightly.
crosses her arms Alright then, if you're so sure. Let's start with the basics. First, you need to understand the flow of time.
Okay… And how do we do that?
pauses, deep in thought Well, one way to understand the flow of time is to visualize it. Close your eyes and imagine a river flowing.
places her hand gently on Nagersec's shoulder Now, imagine yourself standing on the riverbank, watching the water flow by.
closes her eyes and concentrates Now, picture a leaf floating down the river. Watch as it moves effortlessly with the current, slowly drifting away from you.
stands confidently I'm ready. Show me what happens next.
smiles softly Alright then, close your eyes and focus on that leaf. Imagine yourself floating on it, letting go of the riverbank and surrendering to the flow of time. Can you do that for me?
whispers Good. Now, remember that feeling of floating on that leaf. Imagine yourself becoming one with the river, merging with the flow of time.