>>5650437“Hrmm, let's see.” Joseph says, bringing his left hand to his chin as his eyes dart back and forth. Seeing what none of the rest of you can, no doubt looking at Triumph Requiem's abilities. He's silent for over a minute, making no noise other than the occasional “Hrmm” or hum while seemingly having difficulty identifying her Stand's powers. Then, to both his and Triumph Requiem's surprise, the vine-like Stand around the golden form suddenly ignite!
“Ooooooh Shiiiiiiiit!!” Joseph shouts, his Stand burning to ashes around her as the flames travel up his Stand!
“Sorry, I'm sorry.” Triumph Requiem says, raising a hand and to everyone's surprise the fire stops. The flames then fly off his Stand, all going towards the open golden palm. “Forgive me, I hadn't meant to.”
“It's quite alright, you just gave me a bit of a fright is all.” he says, brushing it off. You notice a bead of sweat drip down the left side of his face despite all the confidence in his voice, betraying his worry for his safety. “Despite your looks, I didn't expect you to be quite so hot to the touch.”
“Why, thank you.” the golden Stand replies, seemingly caught off guard by his words. “What of my abilities did you discover?”
“Of course. You still have your usual fire manipulation and control, as well as your fire breath.” he says, raising his fingers while counting from them. “You have lost your Phoenix Tears, but the ability has been improved.”
“Improved?” Caulifla and Triumph Requiem both ask him simultaneously.
“In what way?” you ask him.
“Her Phoenix Tears have evolved, that power flowing from her tears to her golden feathers.” Joseph says, gesturing to Triumph Requiem's golden wings. “You can remove a feather and place it on the one you wish to heal. The feather will be consumed to heal the one you wish, even from death.”
“Wait, hold on. She can revive the dead?” you ask, shocked. “No way.”
“It's true. Any injury imaginable can be cured.” he replies. “This ability is limited by your feathers, however. Should you pluck one, it takes at least a day to grow back. And without your feathers, you will be unable to use them to fly. You can also transform yourself with Caulifla, becoming one as a suit of nigh-impenetrable armor.”
“We already figured that one out.” Caulifla adds in, looking over to her Stand. “You never gotta worry about flying, I'll carry us both if I have to.”
“I appreciate it.” Triumph Requiem says to her, smiling at her wielder's honesty before turning back to Joseph. “Is that all?”
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