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Richard's Perks

[A Significant Other] (Chapter 1)

Through a stroke of fate, you either have or will soon find your soulmate. Maybe you've yet to meet them, or maybe—if you are a reincarnation—you already have prior history together; every single detail is completely up to you. You can leave this entirely to chance, or you may optionally choose now whom this may be, anyone of your choice. Either way, when you next cross paths, you'll both immediately and unmistakably know that you're meant for each other.

They are matched to your ideal in every way, and you are the same for them. Whether it's a romantic interest, a friendship, or anything else—you're perfect for each other. You get along easily and flawlessly, your bond is unbreakable, you're both willing to go to hell and back for one another, support each other to be the best versions of yourselves, and every bit of love is reciprocated. All you need is each other, and even if that's all you had, it would still be the happiest time of your life.

If you genuinely want this level of relationship or to develop one with someone in the future, you'll find that things will very quickly and organically progress to this level.

You can optionally extend this perk to affect any and all companions you purchase.

[Reputable] (Chapter 2)

You gain a reputation easily, a spark of appearance that makes you shine. Your accomplishments are often embellished by others, or people just credit things happening to you. Anything you do will be amazing and astounding. Even in losing, you seem to lose gracefully, and in winning, you seem like an insurmountable giant. The impression you give can change depending on how you want to be seen; you could be cool or cute, handsome or beautiful. The way you move, talk, and fight will always be astonishing, even if you didn't intend to.

This makes it easier to bluff your way out of a situation and gives you leverage in getting what you want. This can be toggled on and off.

[A Pencil. A Fucking Pencil!] (Chapter 2)

You've already built up an incredibly intimidating reputation for yourself, having spent years tearing apart enemies that everyone thought were unbeatable. Those that manage to get away are usually crippled and doing whatever they can to avoid a second encounter. Most will not dare to go against you without it being absolutely necessary and armed to the teeth, and even then, they'll triple-check to make sure. They'll still feel like they're about to get their teeth kicked in.

[Noctis Cape] (Chapter 2)

You have no need to sleep; you'll constantly be alert and awake. You also have an infinite and perfectly eidetic memory, capable of perfectly recalling anything that has happened to you since you received your powers. Any memories prior to your trigger are remembered as well as you could recall them when you triggered.

== Upgrade ==

[Savant]

{Noctis Cape's Upgrade)

Your mind automatically stores and processes any and all information your senses encounter, even if for but a moment. If new information provides context for something you already possess, it automatically forms logic links. This allows you to grasp complex topics after skimming a book without requiring additional time to understand its contents.

[Olympic] (Added in Chapter 4)

Your muscles, natural regeneration, bone density, intelligence, perception, and senses are all just short of Parahuman.

[Frankenstein] (Added in Chapter 4)

You're a low-level Brute in durability, strength, and regeneration. A low-level Thinker in reflexes, reaction time, and senses. And finally, a low-level Mover in speed. You are resistant to Master effects, and predictions about you are often slightly off. Thinker powers that sense your mind won't work properly.

[Rapid Learning] (Added in Chapter 4)

Your ability to learn anything is greatly improved. You learn both theoretical and practical knowledge over 5 times faster than your base capability. This only affects you mentally, meaning while you can learn multiple martial arts, you may not be physically capable. This only works on mundane skills and your ability to use power effectively.

=UPGRADE=

[Unity of Mind and Body] (Added in Chapter 4)

{Required: Olympic, or Rapid Learning}

Your mind now matches your body. You are a low-level Thinker, with enhanced cognitive capabilities that elevate your learning speed, memory, and analytical skills far beyond human limits. You can acquire and master new skills at a parahuman level, learning in weeks what would take others years. Additionally, your enhanced mind and body work in concert. When engaged in high-pressure situations, your mind shifts into tactical overdrive, allowing you to analyze threats, predict likely outcomes, and make optimal decisions in real time.

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