[Zygarde gave you a pebble]

[lupusxylem]

Figured I'd go ahead and let ya'll know that I popped the question to Ain last month.

I know I know, its devastating. I've been ball and chained. Don't worry, I can only get worse from here. Dunno yet what we'll do in terms of celebrations and shit, I figured I'd let Ain handle that part cause he seems to enjoy that sorta thing.

If it helps though, I haven't lost all of my charm. I gave him a rock. But in my defense it's a VERY cool rock.

Comments

[tempurahair]

It is called total concentration breathing, constant! By maintaining a steady state of breath during exertion, rest, and slumber, you are able to provide additional oxygen to your muscles, allowing you to increase your stamina significantly!

There are other benefits, too! Those particularly adept at this skill can even halt the bleeding on minor tears and wounds!

[lupusxylem]

[Okay...you REALLY have his attention now.]

You can stop the bleeding...with your breathing? Is that even possible for a normal human to do?

[tempurahair]

Indeed! Breathing the oxygen into your veins allows you better understanding and control over your blood vessels! Granted, it won't stop a hole through your torso! Ask me how I know that! :)

And yes! Typically only an average human can do this. I have never known a single demon to know breathing techniques. I suspect any swordsman would commit sepukku before joining their ranks.

[Says a guy who hasn't read past his chapters in the manga.]

[lupusxylem]

[The mention of "demons" is so specific, bro are you okay back home-]

So how would someone go about learning that?

[tempurahair]

Well! Those who have committed themselves to the cause of fighting off flesh eating creatures have learned it well, and could likely teach you! If you asked nicely, of course!

[lupusxylem]

Flesh eating creatures, you say? Sounds like your world's gone to shit if you gotta put up with that.

[tempurahair]

Oh, it has always been that way! Even as far back as the Sengoku period!
In fact, I am the reason the world has not devolved into anything worse.
That is, myself and others! We of the corps keep as much of humanity as possible from every learning the horrors of those creatures.

[lupusxylem]

So you're like...a secret police force, or something?

[tempurahair]

I suppose in a manner of speaking?
But we also break several laws along the way! Carrying weapons where they should not be, damaging property in intense fights.
I helped crash a train, you know!

[lupusxylem]

You think I'm worried about breakin a few laws?
That sounds metal as hell.

[tempurahair]

Well I suppose it was metal!
It was what the train was made of, after all.
But it was also wood as hell too! :)