Another Day in the Park

[Eleonora Schmidt]

Eleonora look attentively every move Asmokon did, it seemed that he wanted to shoot the arro up just make sure nothing gets damaged from them practicing, most importantly she was impressed by the coloration of his reiatsu and the arrow it created, it matched the black color of his bow but also had a red shine trailing along the shape of the arrow, it was so far from what she know about how Quincies are suppose to look like and yet she couldn't deny that she was witnessing a true Quincy using his powers.

Once she process the amazement of the scene Asmo would release the arrow which would split into two in mid air, both arrows would be linked by a string of reiatsu and the technique just soar through the sky until it wasn't visible anymore, that was most impressive to say the least and spoke about Asmokon's power as if Eleonora tries it probably her arrows won't reach that high before breaking apart and disappearing.

"I'd imagine is to bind or pin whoever gets in the middle of both arrows?" She wasn't completely sure but it sounded like the right idea, but for all she knew it could cut anything that got trapped between the arrows using the reiatsu string linking them. I'd also imagine the arrows itself would hurt a lot if someone tries to avoid the reiatsu linking them by side stepping into their direction"

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

“Both are fine guesses. You’re partially correct though. Anything that the arrows pass by will be bound by the rope of reiatsu. The arrows will swing around the target multiple times preventing most from movement.” Asmoskon’s teaching wasn’t anything impressive yet although now with a break between his explanation Eleonora would witness a grin breach across his face. “What most miss is what happens once the rope makes contact. The arrows are pulled circling around your target until they collide with one another resulting in all your reiatsu exploding. You wanted flashy right.”

Asmoskon allowed his reiatsu to separate resulting in his longbow dispersing and in its place Eleonora would be able to see the black cross. Although Asmoskon would have no way of knowing Eleonora was right with her observation. Quincy who normally dressed in white with crosses of silver, Asmoskon despite being one of them visually was virtually the opposite. Now though the man in black would have to weigh his options and decide if Eleonora was worthy of answering the same call as himself or if she could just use some help like the brothers and sisters he was caring for once again.

[Eleonora Schmidt]

The girl nodded as she listen to Asmo and confirm her guesses, that said there was more to that technique than what she initially thought as not only trapped and bind the target but as the arrows circle around the target soon they will collide resulting in an explosion of reiatsu, to all that the blonde could only muster a simple "woah", definitely something flashy that she could use in the future.

Much like him Eleonora would make her bow disappear as now she had more questions rather than interest on more techiniques. "Forgive me if it's rude to ask but..." She made a small pause "Are you part of a group or something? Is just I've never seen a Quincy with the opposite color scheme most Quincies are associated with"

Of course Asmo didn't need to answer but it would be nice to know if there are other Quincies out there that don't follow the Vandenreich and that she could rely from time to time, it wouldn't be the first interesting person that she would meet in the park and ended up relying on for advice and/or help.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Although Asmoskon was certain Eleonora was going to have many questions, the one that actually was asked hadn't been one he anticipated. He’d been expecting her to go off about the potency of the technique he’d just shown her. Questions about how to actually do it or even asking about additional techniques. Verwüstung wasn’t the most powerful of techniques although it's proven to be useful in Asmoskon’s eyes. He hadn’t expected something almost personal as a question and for a moment was caught off guard.

A smile though, something that didn’t grace his lips all that often anymore made an appearance for Eleonora. Outside the box thinking was a trait Asmoskon loved in others and now saw in a promising new Quincy. “It’s not rude, don't worry about such things. I was born with crimson reiatsu. The color you witnessed in the center of my arrow. My arrows used to be completely red. It can sometimes happen at random to any individual. Someone that just doesn’t follow the standards of a group.”

“In my travels I’ve witnessed quite a few individuals with reiatsu that didn’t fit the typical coloration or feel. If you really want to see some interesting stuff though the uniqueness that comes with individuality is infinitely more fun. Now I have no problem answering questions and helping you out more, but I’m getting quite hungry so how about some ramen?” Asmoskon couldn't help the scent of freshly prepared ramen wafting into his nose, a memory that wouldn't leave him, one that was encouraging his stomach to growl.

[Eleonora Schmidt]

So it was something more personal than tied to a group? Interesting to say the least, she had a couple of encounters with other people but she never payed attention to the coloration of their reiatsu if it was different, but that arrow was different, the crimson red highlight with the mostly black body of the arrow is something that will be in her mind for a while mostly because it was mesmerizing to look at and it felt like it packed some power behind even if probably is no different from a regular Quincy Arrow.

"I'm sure being on your own is great, no one to told you how to do things and the ability to develop your skills in your own unique way" Said the blonde reminiscing that up to this point she has been mostly self taught. "But at the same time, having some people around you to rely on isn't bad either, now that I'm thinking about it I got offers to join groups before but I decline them for the time being" This was mostly because the German wanted to carry her own weight before joining a group so she doesn't hold back other members. "That I can definitely join!" She said to the offer of ramen

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Getting confirmation that Eleonora would join him for lunch was a good thing; it meant that he could continue speaking to her while doing his best to guide her down a productive path. “Alright there’s a nice shop a friend of mine just set up not too far from here.” Asmoskon would begin to lead the way knowing that it only takes a couple minutes of steady walking to reach the Perfect Broth. As he exited the park with Eleonora though something happened that had started up once again after several years. A flash, an image that didn’t just re-emerge in his mind but literally overlapped what he saw in the moment. A memory of running from the park home to see his parents. A lifetime ago.

Shaking his head slightly to clear away what happened, Asmoskon focuses on the present knowing he couldn’t allow his hallucinations to nearly kill him once again. If he gave them any sort of leverage then he was likely to fail. “You’re not really wrong, but not having anyone is quite lonely. Spending weeks and months alone without anyone to watch your back. No one that really cares what happens to you. It can change you, usually not for the better. Just be careful about joining any sort of group.”

Asmoskon had his fair share when it came to dealing with the different factions of the spiritual worlds whether it be as their enemy or ally. Having been married into the Kuchiki family of Soul Society and working alongside so many of them in years past. They were a troubling ally at the best of times and took more effort than he believed was really worth it half the time when they typically didn’t want to help him or his people anyway. Either way though they were better than Xcution now that Satsujun had been killed. The only group he could recommend would be UE as his best friend happened to be a good man that looked after his employees.

“Working on your own power is a good choice. You may be able to form a bow now, but form the way you hold it I recommend you practice quite a bit more first. Right now you can fire off a handful, maybe two of arrows before you get tired.” Asmoskon stopped and would look over to Eleonora to get a response and then continue with his assessment. “There’s nothing wrong nor bad about it. It just means you’re still just getting over your starting line. You’ve got to build up your power while making sure to form a good foundation. Is there anything else you're curious about before we get to lunch?”

[Eleonora Schmidt]

Eleonora listen to the words of Asmo, it's true that being all alone with no one to rely could be bad and change you for the worst, but relying too much in others doesn't help you stand in your own, there are valid reasons to develop yourself on your own and with people behind your back in the end striking a balance seems like the right choice.

"Well it's not like I'm completely on my own, I have made a couple of... Let's say allies since I wouldn't call them friends yet" It's hard to call them that when she has barely seen them aside their first meeting but at the very least she knows that weird hellion might come when called "I just feel only me and maybe other Quincies can answer the questions behind my powers, then again I have not met many Quincy yet and I'm trying to keep my guard up if happens because of the Vandenreich" Hopefully she has never cross paths with one yet.

She would listen once more to the words of the more experienced Quincy and nod along when he mentions that at best she can shoot a couple of arrows before tiring, a bit of an exaggeration but not false either so she would take the advice and keep practicing, as for her next question she thought about it but it was hard to come up with something specific, she had a lot and she doesn't want to bombard Asmokon with them.

"Well, maybe some general tips for fighting, I have fought with hollows before so that I sort of have under control" Her track record is not the best but still positive! "Can't say the same about the Soul reapers, guess I'm lucky I'm still here after taking on someone I clearly wasn't ready" She nervously laughed

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

“It’s wise to know who you can call a friend so keep that mindset. Remember there aren’t many of us left, the Vandenreich has either forced most that were alive to join them or killed them.” Asmoskon spoke in a matter of fact tone although his pleasant distometer was gone. His aura would come off much darker, something that most people would be able to pick up on even when speaking to someone they barely know. It’d be almost like he was nice one moment and then when speaking about someone he dislikes he just gets aggressive yet not towards Eleonora.

“I’ll help you anyway I can, but my style of battle probably won’t translate that way. First thing though, don’t let your guard down. Taking out a little Hollow is one thing, but Hollows in general aren’t to be underestimated. One wrong move, one lapse in judgment and you're dealing not only with a dangerous animal, but one that will likely have already poisoned you. Best to deal with them swiftly or find someone else who can. As for Shinigami, they’re tricky right now, my advice is if one seeks to eliminate you, keep your distance as best you can, watch for hand motions and placement of feet.”

Getting ever closer to the Perfect Broth, Asmoskon decides that learning more about Eleonora and what happened that she just alluded to would be for the best. “What happened that you weren’t ready for?” Based on what she had said he was assuming that she’d come across a Shinigami that had sought to kill her. One that had tried and somehow failed. Although he had to question if that meant she’d killed them, such a thing would be hard to believe with her seemingly warm and gentle nature.

[Eleonora Schmidt]

It's interesting that Asmo mentions that they are few in number and the Vandenreich is bigger but so far all her encounters with Quincies (which haven't been many to be fair) they were against the Vandenreich and she hasn't even seen one of the emperor's followers yet, probably she should consider herself lucky because she definitely wouldn't have much of a chance.

Eleonora noticed the changes in tone and while not having the complete context it's clear that the Vandenreich is a sore topic in a way and to be honest she can relate, sure she may have not cross paths and if possible she'd avoid it but at the same time they were the reason her and her father had to been on the run moving from country to country to avoid them, and they may or may not be the reason she's all alone now so of course there's a lot of resentment and negative emotions aim at them but for now she won't ask about it.

"Where do I begin?" She said when asked about what caught her off guard when fighting the shinigami "I guess the fact that it was easily over eight feet tall and deceptively fast" To be fair that soul reaper definitely use a step techinique but the size and strength were extremely real "She picked up a bench from the park and throw it like it was nothing! I guess I was lucky and took pity on me because I am sure I wasn't going to live to tell the tale" That wasn't entirely true but he doesn't need to know all the details and it already explains the complex situation she found herself in.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Eleonora didn’t hold anything back when telling him about the Shinigami that she had survived an encounter with, which was nothing other than a good thing. Based on what she said Asmoskon was sure she would have problems with any Hollow that was bigger than normal even if it didn’t possess the strength of a Gillian yet. It was to be expected though, she was just crossing over the starting line. “What did you do about the bench? Did it hit you? Did you roll or jump or shoot the bench?” Asmoskon was almost positive the last option was a far cry, but worth asking all the same.

The both of them were nearly at the Perfect Broth now. Asmoskon a short time ago wouldn’t have believed he’d be back here in Karakura town. Speaking with another Quincy about the tenuous things needed in combat to survive. For so long he’d believed this part of his life was over, but his purpose was alight once more. This was one of the reasons he was able to draw breath. He had to help the others to realize their strengths. Taking a corner on the sidewalk to the left the both of them would enter the street the restaurant is on and Asmoskon can already feel the taste of the ramen on his tongue.

[Eleonora Schmidt]

Being honest Eleonora was trying to avoid remembering much of that night as it was the first time she learn about "picking carefully your own fights", she was clearly outmatched yet still decided to hold her ground even if there was little chance for her to win, that said it was better telling Asmo as much as possible just so he can advice her better.

"When I saw that thing flying towards me I just drop to the ground to avoid it" Of course she could've shoot it but then what? It's not like she could shoot at flurry of arrows at the time. I fought a big hollow before and while I didn't kill it my arrows where hurting it big time and force it to retreat, but that soul reaper was different it didn't make an effort to dodge or block it took my arrows directly as if they were made of paper and hit an iron wall" probably her worst fight of all the ones she had and that's saying a lot considering how her fights usually go.

With that said the blonde would continue following the older Quincy to the Perfect Broth, sitting down and having some ramen while still talking about this events sounded really nice in her mind, she'd rarely had a chance to take a break and talk to someone spiritually aware (let alone a Quincy) that was interested in listening to her and give advice on how to proceed on the journey she has chosen to walk.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

“Good, that’s a good sign. It means your instincts kicked in.”

Asmoskon now with a big grin across his face after remarking about Eleonora getting down low to evade the bench that had been thrown at her. “Anything is better than standing there and waiting for it to hit you.” What was described to him didn’t sound like a Shinigami. Taking direct hits from arrows without any worry while actually making the arrows shatter against their body. That sounded far more like an Arrancar than a Shinigami. Either way though Asmoskon was certain Eleonora knew the difference based on how she’d acted up to this point which meant she had stood her ground against a Shinigami with something more unique to themselves.

“You survived and now that has become a lesson. Use that experience to help you in the future. What you’ve described is exactly what will happen when you come across an Arrancar. If your arrows aren’t sharp enough they won’t get through the skin. My advice beyond training is simple. Precision. Aim for spots that aren’t skin like the eyes. It’ll be harder but usually when someone is confident they can’t get hurt they talk a LOT. So shoot them in the mouth.”

Reaching the Perfect Broth Asmoskon leads Eleonora inside and sits down at one of the high chairs at the front counter. “Ren, Rin come to the front.” Asmoskon calls out which may be a shock to Eleonora, but she was about to find out a little more about things in Karakura. After a couple moments two adults came forward from the back of the restaurant to the opposite side of the counter. “Morning sir, you want your usual today?”

[Eleonora Schmidt]

"Most of that fight was my instincts kicking in" She commented remembering the encounter, it really show her lack of experience fighting other people, mindless hollows is one thing but other sentient beings can quickly turn the tides of battle on their favor by just being more experienced. "That said I'll admit it was due to me being scare because of the sheer size of that thing and how it shrugged my arrows"

The girl would nod and take mental notes for the advice given, certainly Eleonora has a particular spot she always aims when fighting and that's the knee, the legs are incredibly important in the heat of battle and incapacitating them is the way the German usually fights, after all if they can't move they are easy to aim at, but there was this one question in her head.

"What's an Arrancar?" She tilted her head with curiosity "You mean the hell thing? Because let me tell you that one was surprisingly nice and help me with a fullbringer that also wanted to kill me" The irony of a creature from hell actually being the nice one did not escape her. "That one was another night to remember, that park sees a lot of action" She said with a soft chuckle

The blonde follow Asmokon to the Perfect Broth and took sit on a high chair next to the Quincy, it was a bit odd that he call them in but they most likely know each other for a while so they have that sort of trust. "Populare around this place I see" She commented with a smile.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

“What’s an Arrancar?”

A question that Asmoskon had been asked quite a lot only a few years ago when he had still been a leading member of Xcution. Although he was essentially back in the life that he’d left behind, this was the first time he’d heard the question once again. Eleonora didn’t waste any time though revealing something even more interesting. Based on what she told him it seemed she’d come across someone from Hell. No small feat to still be living after that although to find a soul pleasant that had been sent to such a world. She either had an ability of pure luck or her circumstances just happened to be legendary.

“The park definitely does see quite a bit of action. We can come back to this Hellion cause that’s rare. Arrancar though are now much more common. They’re Hollows who’ve removed the white mask, obtaining powers similar to a Shinigami. They lose the mostly beast-like forms and become mainly human in appearance and shape. At the moment if you come across one run. Throwing a bench is one thing but Arrancar are perhaps the worst thing for us to come across given they can still poison us if they touch us. Don’t shoot for the skin, it’s like iron. You can identify them by the part of the white mask still on their face. It’s usually only some pierce left over. Beyond that they’ll still have a Hollow hole, but some of them take to hiding it under clothing.”

A long winded response to something Asmoskon truly believed to be important for her to know. The Vandenreich were the group Asmoskon believed to be the most dangerous, but Heuco Mundo and the Arrancar were essentially made to kill Quincy. Eleonora would have to be very careful for the time being, if she were willing he’d do his best to train her for such foes although it may take time. Asmoskon gave Eleonora a grin in response to her smile and comment. “Oh I’d say so, considering I’m the owner. Go ahead and order anything you’d like. Everything tastes as if made by a deity of food.”

[Eleonora Schmidt]

Eleonora listen quietly to the explanation of what an "Arrancar" is and the moment Asmo mention that was a Hollow that had remove its mask and gain the powers of a Shinigami, she had to stop walking and try to process what she just heard, the sole thought of the hollow she fought sometime ago and ended in what could be call a "draw" suddently getting stronger and becoming more like a soul reaper was scary to be completely honest.

"So those things can evolve..." She said letting out a sigh of defeat, good thing Asmo found her because her lack of knowledge of the spiritual world and experience would definitely get her kill by picking the wrong fight "Vandenreich, Soul Reapers, Hollos and Arrancars, four things I have to be wary of, got it" She said and continue walking alongside Asmokon.

Oh so he was the owner of the place! Honestly that makes more sense and should've been her first guess considering how he call the employees and they arrive, now what could she ask? So many options and the promise of "taste as if it was made by the deity of food" was a great selling point. "I'd like some Tonkotsu Ramen then, been a while since I had some pork!" She'd say with a smile