Michael Shelley But He Lives - Blog Posts

I saw it mentioned that in your Michael survives AU he gains some spiral powers, could you explain kinda how those work? :D

Yes! In the beginning, it’s all things he’s doing unconsciously. They’re really small at first, but become more frequent if Michael is particularly frustrated that day. Extra/Missing steps on a stairwell, the doorknob being on the wrong side, the paper size in the printer is wrong, the pen someone is writing with is a different color, etc. Not enough for anyone to REALLY notice but it does start to build up.

Even when he is intentionally being vindictive and trying to be chaotic, like the highlighter reports, he starts to accomplish things that aren’t physically possible. He doesn’t really realize what’s happening unless someone actively points it out to him or he’s making an conscious effort to try and control himself.

Once he’s more aware, he works with Gertrude and Gerry to develop techniques that keep him grounded, and he tries to use his abilities as little as possible unless the situation is dire.

As for his abilities LATER ON… those are more complicated and I’ll take time to elaborate in another ask cause I have some silly ideas.