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HookshotHotshot wrote: Using Kevin's ability as a guide, you adapted it really well to the RWBY universe,  I really like the idea, and what you've done with it.

a few quick questions, though, starting with mobility.

Kevin's ability physically transformed his body. Does the material assimilated flex around the user like a second skin, or is it rigid, requiring that the armor doesn't cover joints or flex points? Basically, if the user absorbs wood, will the wood flex around their elbow if they want to bend their arm?

Second, can the shield be dispelled at any time, or is he stuck with it for a while? If, for example, he/she absorbs iron or steel, then is hit with a weapon and the armor bends, potentially cutting into skin, limiting mobility, decreasing bloodflow, etc. Would they be able to dispel the armor to prevent further harm to themselves?

All in all, though, a very cool Semblance idea. Good job!

I would have to say yes to both purely in the interst of practicality. Plus if he found a material that would make a better shield or blade or whatever, he'd have to dispel it so he could absorb the new material.