“Ideally we’ll be able to fortify braerium to provide both physical and magical defense.”
But they aren’t there yet. In the meantime, it seems like all three of them are perfectly fine with this arrangement—Viktor and Jayce developing equipment for Steve to test, and Steve gets a cool toy, and brings his notes back to the workshop. Viktor's in agreement that two shields is overkill, but they've only just started to work with this material. Optimizing it is going to take some time.
Jayce might want to swoon over vibranium, but Viktor is more practical. Yes, it might be nice to have. Yes, he'd probably do quite a lot to get his hands on some, but they all know such a thing isn't possible. The next best thing will be to alter braerium to achieve similar effects. That's something he and Jayce could be good at. When Jayce mentions actually testing it out, Viktor lights up.
"Yes, out back in the alley. If you're amenable, of course."
As both of them work to manage Steve's expectations, he's quick to nod. "I get that I'm going to probably have to switch between the two, at least for now." That's going to be an adjustment, he won't claim otherwise, but he's pretty sure that he'll learn how to manage it for lack of a better option. This is more than he ever could have expected when he first arrived here, so he's not about to look a gift horse in the mouth either. Jayce and Viktor are being more than accommodating.
He nods at the comment about vibranium, because it is the perfect metal and something that's highly sought after back home too. To the point that Wakanda has done a great deal to keep it safely in their hands, rather than allowing people like Ulysses Klaw to get a hold of it.
Though it's the suggestion about magic that really catches his attention, because it's a workable solution that he hadn't ever thought about until now. Realization dawns on him as he stares off for a few moments. "Huh. You know, that isn't a bad idea. I have no experience with magic back home, that was always Wanda's area, so... I just never thought about trying to learn it here, even though I know it's an option." If he could figure out a way to use magic to propel the shield the way that he wants, that would be extremely useful, and he feels a little silly that he's overlooked this for so long.
That's something to file away for later, though. When they explain that they actually have a testing area, he straightens and gives a firm nod, reaching out to grab the prototype shield again. "Of course, that's what I'm here for. Lead the way."
They will keep working on the combination of metals until something comes out perfect. There's no way to rush it, and neither of them are the kind to do that anyway. They like their final drafts to be perfect, that is why they have a lot of testing round slike now first. He does smile when Steve seems surprised at the idea of combining magic with the rest. Jayce always thinks about ways to combine his magic with everything else.
"Telekinesis spells are probably a good way to start so you can direct the shield anywhere you want and then back again. Maybe aerokinesis as a backup to use the wind. Both also can be useful as defensive magic to put up fast shields." Jayce can talk as enthusiastically about magic ideas as he can about anything else. More so, to be honest, because it is a dream come true.
"If you train in the Horizon, it actually makes it faster. Easier. Have Wanda show you a few things, I'm sure she'd like that." Wanda has communicated to him that she was somewhat of the new kid in the Avengers at one point, and trained by them. Maybe she'd love the shoe being on the other foot so she can be the knowledgeable one.
"Okay so what we're going to practice with is throwing spells at the shield and seeing how it is on your end. And then...." Jayce talks as they walk out to the back alley.
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Date: 2022-12-22 04:30 pm (UTC)But they aren’t there yet. In the meantime, it seems like all three of them are perfectly fine with this arrangement—Viktor and Jayce developing equipment for Steve to test, and Steve gets a cool toy, and brings his notes back to the workshop. Viktor's in agreement that two shields is overkill, but they've only just started to work with this material. Optimizing it is going to take some time.
Jayce might want to swoon over vibranium, but Viktor is more practical. Yes, it might be nice to have. Yes, he'd probably do quite a lot to get his hands on some, but they all know such a thing isn't possible. The next best thing will be to alter braerium to achieve similar effects. That's something he and Jayce could be good at. When Jayce mentions actually testing it out, Viktor lights up.
"Yes, out back in the alley. If you're amenable, of course."
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Date: 2022-12-29 03:20 am (UTC)He nods at the comment about vibranium, because it is the perfect metal and something that's highly sought after back home too. To the point that Wakanda has done a great deal to keep it safely in their hands, rather than allowing people like Ulysses Klaw to get a hold of it.
Though it's the suggestion about magic that really catches his attention, because it's a workable solution that he hadn't ever thought about until now. Realization dawns on him as he stares off for a few moments. "Huh. You know, that isn't a bad idea. I have no experience with magic back home, that was always Wanda's area, so... I just never thought about trying to learn it here, even though I know it's an option." If he could figure out a way to use magic to propel the shield the way that he wants, that would be extremely useful, and he feels a little silly that he's overlooked this for so long.
That's something to file away for later, though. When they explain that they actually have a testing area, he straightens and gives a firm nod, reaching out to grab the prototype shield again. "Of course, that's what I'm here for. Lead the way."
I think we can wrap on this one if it's coolio, practicing was fun, Steve has cool shield!
Date: 2023-01-01 02:13 am (UTC)"Telekinesis spells are probably a good way to start so you can direct the shield anywhere you want and then back again. Maybe aerokinesis as a backup to use the wind. Both also can be useful as defensive magic to put up fast shields." Jayce can talk as enthusiastically about magic ideas as he can about anything else. More so, to be honest, because it is a dream come true.
"If you train in the Horizon, it actually makes it faster. Easier. Have Wanda show you a few things, I'm sure she'd like that." Wanda has communicated to him that she was somewhat of the new kid in the Avengers at one point, and trained by them. Maybe she'd love the shoe being on the other foot so she can be the knowledgeable one.
"Okay so what we're going to practice with is throwing spells at the shield and seeing how it is on your end. And then...." Jayce talks as they walk out to the back alley.