Username: Aster
Name of Ability?
Master Skills
Ability Effects:
Investigation (Eye for Detail) 4 (200)
Knowledge (Speed-Reading) 3 (150)
Research (Internet Wizard) 2 (100)
-- Activation (-50)
Combat (Marksmanship) 2 (100)
Descriptor: A further collection of assorted skills picked up in Aster's daily life that generally serve her well.
Eye for Detail -- Maybe not the kind of thing you'd normally think of, but Aster has had to develop a talent for spotting certain things, mostly for her lamentable retail job at a game-centric store. The number of times people try to slip fake money, sell fakes of rare cards or the like, or pass off a fake ID for the 'special' (read: age-restricted) merchandise is a lot more than you'd think. Being able to notice and spot the tiny details and flaws that give such things away quickly and reliably is an important thing. Aster considers it a point of pride to not let such things past her unless they're very good fakes. It comes in handy with things like pattern recognition, spotting inconsistencies, and makes her great at those 'spot the difference' games.
Speed-Reading -- The amount of inane bullshit Aster has had to read (and read quickly) is sometimes staggering. From cards with paragraphs of rules text, to entire game rulebooks to be able to tell some "UHM, ACKSHUALLY" type he's wrong, to itemized inventory lists when the new miniatures shipment comes in, there's a lot of little things. Reading it all quickly is one thing, but actually comprehending and maintaining what's read is another matter. It's tough, but Aster has had to get good at it, or get overwhelmed by a tidal wave of nerd bullshit and angry manager yelling, which she'd rather avoid at all costs.
Internet Wizard -- Any old schmuck can do some snooping on the internet and use a search engine. But there's a difference between that and doing it well. Even knowing the basics of search syntax, recognizing ads and obvious biased or clickbait results, can dramatically improve the speed, ease and reliability of finding information. And with at least some of that knowledge at her fingertips, from many long heated discussions and "no I'm right!" arguments, Aster can typically find out at least a little something about a whole lot if things...as long as she has a minute or two to search it up. It comes in handy when all you need is some quick, simply answers!
Marksmanship -- Aster might not be great at some of the 'handling a gun' aspects, but...she did spend some time at the range with her dad once upon a time, and has had a bit of practice on her own, and is at least...competent when it comes to the shooting part of things. She does at least grasp the concept of things like trigger discipline, when or when not to have the safety on, and how to maintain a proper grip on her gun.
Essence Cost: 500
STAFF EDIT: Approved!