Meditation [Open]

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Breathe in, breathe out.

Matt was in a rather unorthodox position on the ground. Instead of being in one of those lotus positions that people come to associate with meditation, Matt was flat on his back with the lights lowered to a gentle hum. He was laying on a training mat and his breathing was slow, and his eyes closed. It looked like he was sleeping if it weren't for the cool glass of water in his hand.

He was dressed oddly even for Matt, in a rather feminine suit of armor, chestpiece and all. He didn't wear the helmet, but once in a while his hand would go out and touch the item that was at the side. He had rarely taken off Aqua's armor for the time being, just until he got everything under control.

In, breathe out. Sip water. Repeat.

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[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"I honestly don't know. But I'm going to take steps to figure out how to stop this before it happens." admitted Matt with a shake of his head.

"I'll be asking Aqua her advice. She seems to know a lot about the darkness."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"Hmph. You're worry about it too much, I say," Zetta grumbled. "Besides, what the hell is wrong with darkness?"

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"From a strictly normal point of view, nothing really." said Matt. "But this is wrought from my anger and pain so I worry about it. Sounds like a vicious cycle huh?"

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"...And you really think sitting here thinking about it is gonna do you some good?" The book peered curiously at Matt, somewhere between anger and disbelief.

"When was the last time you just cut loose and enjoyed yourself? That didn't involved Katara," he qualified. "Just something fun."

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"Honestly? I can't remember," admitted Matt. "I'm always doing something that involved stuff that isn't fun."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

And so Matt earned one of the dirtiest looks Zetta had thus far used on anyone on the ship.

"You know better than that."

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

God the book had a point. "I guess you're right. I should go out, take a walk or something actually."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"Take -- TAKE A WALK?!"

The book drew itself up to its full height. "What the hell kind of lame-ass funtime is that? You've built up so much damn stress your light has shadows in it and this is your idea of cutting loose?! Think bigger! Blow up some crap! Smash some Ohm faces! What the hell do we have a sensorium for anyway?"

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"You have a point," admitted Matt with a chuckle. "I guess I haven't really thought of that."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"Clearly," Zetta said. "LIVE a little. Even if it's just fake in the sensorium. Or come get in a fight with my apprentices sometime, if you think you still have a chance against them. Whatever, just -- enjoy it! Whatever it is!"

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"Got it. And yeah, I'll give it a try someday. They're progressing pretty well come to think about it," admitted Matt.

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"Seriously, this is Classic Hero Mistake #13," Zetta said. "Trying to save everything and always do the right thing and totally forgetting to take care of yourself. You're not the only hero on the ship and you're not the only person who can fix everything and keep it all going right, so don't act like you are. Work yourself down to the bone and it's the nuts and fanatics who don't have a sensible 'off' button that end up having the loudest voices. And believe me, I should know!"

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"..."

And without warning Matt burst into laughter for a long moment before calming a few minutes later. "God, and here I thought I was good enough to read the Evil Overlord list. Man Zetta, you're not bad at giving hope."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"Hyaaa ha ha ha ha! Of course I'm not bad at giving hope!" Zetta said. "I should be a walking inspiration for this entire ship! The Ohm don't have me on their side, so that just means they've already lost! I just have to make sure the rest of you don't slip your gears!"

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Matt grinned at him. "Yeah. I should get my bloody head examined for letting myself be all stressed out. Thanks. I'll go blow something up in the sensoriums for a while. Maybe load one of Reimi's saved logs."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"If I have to go get my damn head shrunk, you do too, damn it," Zetta grumbled. "Seriously, what the hell were you guys THINKING when you came up with that one? Oh well, I said plenty then, bitching to you won't change it..."

He exhaled. "Anyway, I'm probably gonna throw down some training for the ship now that everyone's off the damn planet. If you want a real challenge let me know."

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"Mental stability for all?" replied Matt with a shrug.

"Right, I'll swing by there."