I sat between Avdol and Joseph at the table in the hotel restaurant, eating silently. The tension was thick, the rest of the group seeming to be acutely aware of the missing member. I listened as they all explained in greater depth the journey they were undertaking.
"What does your stand do?" Jotaro asked when the conversation came to a lull. I carefully chewed my mouthful thoughtfully before swallowing and turning to him.
"Ever heard of the X-men comics?" I asked. The corner of his mouth twitched and he nodded.
"You know Rouge?" I questioned. Another slow nod.
"Same concept," I said. "I can take on the powers of an opponents stand if my stand is touching theirs. I can also manipulate a Person's DNA, though I haven't fully explored that power so I'm not sure of it's limits. I tried it on some pigs, but I just ended up killing them by accident."
"You said you used your stand to track Avdol," Kakyoin said.
"Yes," I confirmed. "I changed his eye color once. When my stand has someone's genetic information, they're able to track them."
"Can you change your own DNA?" Jotaro asked.
"Actually, that's the easiest," I explained. "I can change my appearance very easily, but it's only temporary."
"The High Priestess Blue is a very unique stand," Avdol explained. "It may seem to have many powers, but it really all boils down to one thing, DNA manipulation, hence why she is able to take on the traits of other stands. Her stand can manipulate it's own make-up by copying that of another stand's."
"But she has to maintain contact with that stand," I clarified. "It's more like she takes on the other stands traits through her connection and incorporates them into her own."
"Can we see her?" Kakyoin asked. I smiled, letting out a slow breath and calling for my Stand. She appeared behind me, her pale blue skin glittering like it was cut from opal. He long lavender hair fanned out behind her in a phantom breeze, the shimmering strands curling through the air. Her face was hidden behind a dark violet veil that was decorated with beads and coins like my own clothes. She wore a triangular crown of brilliant purple stones with small gold charms hanging off each one. Around her body, a royal blue length of sheer fabric twisted, looping around her waist and over her charm covered arms that were held in front of her in a praying gesture. She had no legs and instead sported a wispy tail reminiscent of a genie. Her eyes were a solid white, glowing as she gazed at the people around the table.
"She beautiful," Kakyoin said. The High Priestess turned her head at his comment, making a soft cooing noise as she floated towards him.
"I feel like she's reading me," he remarked.
"She is," I replied. "She's noting your biological make-up. What makes you, you. Red hair, violet eyes, Japanese decent. She also recognizes that you are a stand user. And of course, she likes being called beautiful." I grinned at the last bit, causing him to blush. I yawned and rubbed my eyes, feeling fatigue wash over me.
"Let's go to bed," Joseph said, wiping his mouth and standing. "Will you be rooming with Avdol?"
"Yeah," I said. "You know I don't like sleeping alone in a new place. I'll just bunk with my brother."
"Brother?" Jotaro asked.
"Cousin," I corrected. "Sorry. Habit."
"I would think a young lady would want her own room," Kakyoin teased.
"Normally," I replied. "But I would rather not." Avdol took my hand and guided me to my feet.
"Go get changed, then," he said. "Wear something warm. It gets cold at night."
"Yes, Abeih," I sighed. He smiled and pushed me towards the rooms.