Jaiye |
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Ehos stands back from the wolf, assuming it did not continue to (attempt to) savage Jaiye once the sim was ended. His weapon and shield vanish when the sim ends, and so he pulls out the datapad instead, and moves next to Jaiye.
::Well... I definitely need that training we talked about.:: he says, half-jokingly, but serious enough.
::You and me both. I was woefully out of practice.::
"Alright, Sil....this whole challenge was a travesty and we both know it. You either respect me so little or trust your own abilities so little that you decided to cheat from the get-go. And yes, I cheated too. Fair's fair. But with both sides cheating that makes things pretty equal. So you can't say I've gone soft. Or that Ehos isn't willing to fight for me. Now, what do you think the chances are that we can talk without anymore fighting for a while?" she asked warily.
Aanandareavekki |
"Security breach? Not another attack I hope?" Vare says, watching her leave for a moment before realizing that he should get up and follow in behind her.
"Hmm? No, not of that nature....it's complicated. But I do believe it's been dealt with."
She turned her attention to the students who had been dueling.
"Now, we have no problems with family members visiting students, but I do expect you to follow some basic rules while you're here," she said to Silinrul. "No attacking people. That goes for your wolf too. Show at least basic respect for those in authority here. You're a guest in our house, so to speak. Exercise courtesy. If you can abide by that, you can stay. Otherwise, you'll be kicked out. It's that simple."
Bradley Urquardht |
Rena had grinned at Tryko'Sam's initial arrival, taking in the wonderful scent of the food he had brought, before the conversation mentioned Asha. For a brief horrible moment when Rena glances into the sky, she doesn't spot her yellow-feathered friend, and her heart sinks, Rena imagining that her friend had somehow been stolen away while she wasn't watching - she had people looking for her after all. As Tryko calls up to her, she lets go of Bradley and waves.
Beaming at Tryko'Sam, Rena puts her hands behind her back and pushes her chest out - probably not being intentionally sexy, but damn. "Not at all. I was just telling Bradley how I should show him my true form one day."
Bradley appeared to have acquired another nosebleed.
Asha Soleil |
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Nodding a few times at Rena while discretely looking her chest over, Tryko'Sam then peers up and looks for Asha again.
After a moment of seeing her flying about, he goes to gather up some food and sets about to eat.
Since his mouth is stuffed, he mostly remains quiet, glancing between Bradley, Rena and the back up to Asha.
At one point he adds, "She is pretty damn impressive either shape. The hands and human form are a bit easier on the eyes though."
Shortly after this Asha dives towards the roof at a dangerous speed, shifting into her human form as she fell and tumbling across the roof as she tried to slow down without seriously hurting herself. She eventually rolled over by where the other three were, a bit scraped up and her skirt torn, but otherwise unharmed.
"Landings are hard!" she exclaimed. "Sorry it took me so long...I got caught on an updraft and then...well....I didn't know how to get down! I'd never been properly flying before. There wasn't room inside the tower for more than a few flaps....It's amazing! The feeling of the wind in my feathers and everything looks so small from up there!" Her blue eyes sparkled as she described the joys of flight.
Ignace del Sol |
Once Lang and Midori had explained to Ignace that they were supposed to be meeting Hew at the sim rooms to watch while he created a new body for Zilla she agreed to go along with them and the trio soon caught up to the rest of the group playing chess in the SIM room.
There, that should get things back on track, I hope. :)
Tybalt Baneko |
All of my beautiful work to be destroyed on a crash landing.
T-T
*Dramatic swoon*
David.De'Foul |
"It's important to me. I want you to have nice things. And this kinda reminds me. I had an idea for our band uniform and stuff. We need to talk to Dom. Also, we're a band, but we haven't had a real practice yet... we should probably, yknow practice. At least decide on a theme. Or at the very least, get a name."
He watches as Dave eats.
dave shrugs "if it's important to you then fine"
Vai Sunwake |
"Yes, that's all there is to it. I've already programmed them. I included extra in case. There's a note on his chart that he tends to resist treatment.""Oh, don't worry about me....I'll manage. It's just...I don't mind working with children, but it's difficult with older people. It's hard to work as a healer when you're afraid of being touched. And more so when you're trying to manage an infirmary staff....there are far too many huggers in this place," she said with a shudder. "I apologize for complaining. I am sure that someone will be named to succeed Bertha soon and then I can go back to working in my own office," she said with considerably more bravado than she was actually feeling.
"I understand completely, and I don't think you're complaining. I... I wouldn't be able to do it either. Phaeze... I think I'll be alright, if you wanna help Nala. She needs it more than I do." The dragon girl says as she takes the nanite treatments.
Vai grinned a little at that. "You know, I could cast a spell on you that would give people a little zap every time they hugged you when you didn't want them to. They'd learn pretty quickly, and it wouldn't hurt, not really."
Tybalt Baneko |
"OK. I'll do that later. Right now, you finish and then we can find Dom."
He watches Dave finish and makes a couple more cards.
Rena, the Companion |
Bradley appeared to have acquired another nosebleed.
"Bradley..." Rena helped to tend to him. "It can't be healthy if you're bleeding this often. Are you sure you don't need to be looked at by a priest?" Rena says gently, tending to him in a gentle, caring way before going to eat. At Tryko'Sam's assertion of her impressiveness, she looks over a grins at him. "You're pretty impressive yourself, and easy on the eyes too." she replied without a single ounce of shame... or apparent consideration for the fact that she was practically hanging off another guy right at that moment...
And then Asha makes her dramatic and breakneck entry, and Rena breaks off from Bradley momentarily, moving to attempt to catch or stop the headlong "landing", though Asha seems to manage just fine on her own. "You should've asked for help!" Rena says worriedly, hurrying over to her friend and checking (with her hands, gently) that nothing was overly hurt - broken or otherwise. "I could've guided you in for an easier landing than that, geez. You scared me."
Ehos Denulia |
::You and me both. I was woefully out of practice.::
"Alright, Sil....this whole challenge was a travesty and we both know it. You either respect me so little or trust your own abilities so little that you decided to cheat from the get-go. And yes, I cheated too. Fair's fair. But with both sides cheating that makes things pretty equal. So you can't say I've gone soft. Or that Ehos isn't willing to fight for me. Now, what do you think the chances are that we can talk without anymore fighting for a while?" she asked warily.
::At least we can get better together.:: Ehos responds soberly, standing by her side with his datapad at the ready, still not having made a sound. He doesn't display anything to Silinrul yet, waiting to hear his judgement. Hopefully he had proven that at very least, his resolve wasn't weak. Even if his swordarm could use some work.
Nala Zamarosok |
"I understand completely, and I don't think you're complaining. I... I wouldn't be able to do it either. Phaeze... I think I'll be alright, if you wanna help Nala. She needs it more than I do." The dragon girl says as she takes the nanite treatments.
Vai grinned a little at that. "You know, I could cast a spell on you that would give people a little zap every time they hugged you when you didn't want them to. They'd learn pretty quickly, and it wouldn't hurt, not really."
"I like the way you think. That's an excellent idea...and one that can only lead to less panic attacks on my part."
Asha Soleil |
And then Asha makes her dramatic and breakneck entry, and Rena breaks off from Bradley momentarily, moving to attempt to catch or stop the headlong "landing", though Asha seems to manage just fine on her own. "You should've asked for help!" Rena says worriedly, hurrying over to her friend and checking (with her hands, gently) that nothing was overly hurt - broken or otherwise. "I could've guided you in for an easier landing than that, geez. You scared me."
"Sorry," she said with a sheepish grin. "I didn't think of asking you. I forgot you can fly....that was pretty silly of my, huh?"
Rena, the Companion |
"Sorry," she said with a sheepish grin. "I didn't think of asking you. I forgot you can fly....that was pretty silly of my, huh?"
"I'm just glad you're alright Asha." Rena says, giving her a hug and a kiss on the lips before helping her stand. "Tryko'Sam brought food!" she says excitedly after the fact, glancing back at Bradley with a smile.
Tryko'Sam |
Tryko'Sam apparently looks concerned at the rough landing, but upon seeing Asha standing and then walking and talking well, stands there a moment before smiling.
"Good rolling land there, Asha. I take it you're okay? Brought some burnt stuff, vendor in Kuros recommended it for firebirds."
He motions to the various tasty meals for her kind.
"I'm going to need to earn some more cash if I keep this up." Saying that he grins, smiles warmly and goes to sit once more. All in all though, he does not appear to fuss too much. "You know, I got a buddy firebird, he could also give you some pointers, given your shape and all that- might be a slight bit different, angel wings versus bird form, no? Not saying you can't help, Rena, but if Asha wants."
Carl "Ironfist" Promethium |
Carl takes them around then post Me.s ship landing,
"If you want to Mel will need a hand off loading lets go help"
He pops an air lock and heads out.
Phaezeriel |
"I like the way you think. That's an excellent idea...and one that can only lead to less panic attacks on my part."
Phaezeriel smiles at the thought, and his fondness and amusement are clear in his thoughts, ::Vai, you are always full of good ideas.::
Melody Waverider |
Mel glides her shuttle in and touches down. its a little rough but not too bad for a rookie.
Mel does a final systems check to ensure all is well before opening the hatches.
Welcome to planetside. I do hope all will work out for everyone in their new endeavors.
turning to Apolla I 'm sorry my music was not to your liking. I wanted to play something I would have hoped you would like. I guess I was wrong.
Looking over to Jiminy thanks for the chance to do this I really enjoyed it. If it isn't too much trouble, can I get some more flight time this afternoon? even if it isn't part of my detention.
glancing to Arthur you sticking as my co-pilot?
Lang Fei |
Once Lang and Midori had explained to Ignace that they were supposed to be meeting Hew at the sim rooms to watch while he created a new body for Zilla she agreed to go along with them and the trio soon caught up to the rest of the group playing chess in the SIM room.
There, that should get things back on track, I hope. :)
not that it is important but I have noticed a skip or change of scene every time Lang attempts something affectionate toward Ignace. not a complaint, just an observation. besides it really does seem to add a little something to their story.
lang enters the Sim room (hopefully with a pair of happy friends)
Lang waves to Sara and rushes over to greet everyone.
Hey everyone, did we miss anything? what game is this called?
Asha Soleil |
Tryko'Sam apparently looks concerned at the rough landing, but upon seeing Asha standing and then walking and talking well, stands there a moment before smiling.
"Good rolling land there, Asha. I take it you're okay? Brought some burnt stuff, vendor in Kuros recommended it for firebirds."
He motions to the various tasty meals for her kind.
"I'm going to need to earn some more cash if I keep this up." Saying that he grins, smiles warmly and goes to sit once more. All in all though, he does not appear to fuss too much. "You know, I got a buddy firebird, he could also give you some pointers, given your shape and all that- might be a slight bit different, angel wings versus bird form, no? Not saying you can't help, Rena, but if Asha wants."
She smiled at Rena's concern, clearly enjoying being fussed over a bit.
"Just a few scrapes and bruises...nothing that can't be quickly cured with a little fire," she said cheerfully, reaching for some of the burnt food. "Mmmm.....they added some butane....soooo good," she said, eyes closing in blissful enjoyment of the crunchy burnt meat.
"What is cash?" she asked curiously.
She looked a bit disgruntled at the idea of meeting another firebird. "I...guess....maybe.....I suppose if he's your friend he can't be that bad," she said reluctantly.
Nala Zamarosok |
Nala Zamarosok wrote:"I like the way you think. That's an excellent idea...and one that can only lead to less panic attacks on my part."Phaezeriel smiles at the thought, and his fondness and amusement are clear in his thoughts, ::Vai, you are always full of good ideas.::
** spoiler omitted **
Jiminy, Prankster of the Future |
Mel glides her shuttle in and touches down. its a little rough but not too bad for a rookie.
Mel does a final systems check to ensure all is well before opening the hatches.
Welcome to planetside. I do hope all will work out for everyone in their new endeavors.
turning to Apolla I 'm sorry my music was not to your liking. I wanted to play something I would have hoped you would like. I guess I was wrong.
Looking over to Jiminy thanks for the chance to do this I really enjoyed it. If it isn't too much trouble, can I get some more flight time this afternoon? even if it isn't part of my detention.
glancing to Arthur you sticking as my co-pilot?
"Absolutely," he agreed. "I need every pilot I can get today. Time is running short and we need to get everyone off the sun. Come back after lunch and I'll be more than happy to let you get back to work. But for now, go eat. You can't save anyone if you pass out from hunger mid-flight," he added with a wink.
Ignace del Sol |
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Ignace del Sol wrote:Once Lang and Midori had explained to Ignace that they were supposed to be meeting Hew at the sim rooms to watch while he created a new body for Zilla she agreed to go along with them and the trio soon caught up to the rest of the group playing chess in the SIM room.
There, that should get things back on track, I hope. :)
not that it is important but I have noticed a skip or change of scene every time Lang attempts something affectionate toward Ignace. not a complaint, just an observation. besides it really does seem to add a little something to their story.
lang enters the Sim room (hopefully with a pair of happy friends)
Lang waves to Sara and rushes over to greet everyone.
Hey everyone, did we miss anything? what game is this called?
But....you asked for the skip...
Vai Sunwake |
Vai nods and is about to begin to work her magic when she stops. "Er... right. Duh. I would have to touch you to cast on you. It'll only be for a second, I promise."
Assuming Nala agrees, Vai works her spell and brushes Nala's lower arm, enacting the magic she spoke of - the little zaps to anyone Nala doesn't want touching her.
Tryko'Sam |
She smiled at Rena's concern, clearly enjoying being fussed over a bit.
"Just a few scrapes and bruises...nothing that can't be quickly cured with a little fire," she said cheerfully, reaching for some of the burnt food. "Mmmm.....they added some butane....soooo good," she said, eyes closing in blissful enjoyment of the crunchy burnt meat.
"What is cash?" she asked curiously.
She looked a bit disgruntled at the idea of meeting another firebird. "I...guess....maybe.....I suppose if he's your friend he can't be that bad," she said reluctantly.
Grinning at the zeal displayed by Asha, Tryko'Sam says after a few hearty bites and wipes of his mouth with the back of his hand and some spare napkin things, "Hey-- that's right, you already met the guy, Ardiente? He's pretty cool, as it were. Nothing like your folks, I'm sure. Purple streak in his hair and shit. Might not hurt."
Grinning, he continues to chew though and after a few adds, "Man, this really is good stuff."
Rena, the Companion |
Rena continues smiling and beckons Bradley over, sitting down and taking some of the 'finger-licking-good' barbeque that Tryko'Sam had brought, her mouth salivating at the thought. She mows down on the saucy meat. She's not getting nearly as sauced up as that night in town in her serpent form, but she's defintely not a tidy eater, and going to need many napkins before this is over.
"Cash... cash is money Asha. The school provides alot of things for us, but if we go to town to get things, like food, we have to buy it. You earn money by working." She manages a brief summary of the concept of currency between bites and chewing and swallowing. Not much sense of propriety either, speaking with her mouth full and all.
Anahita bint Tariq |
While Vai is away, it's clear that Anahita has nothing to contribute in the way of socializing with whomever is seated near or standing about the table she was at initially before being joined.
In fact, if anyone were paying attention, she's slowly seemed to have gone through various expressions and displays of emotions, nothing negative, while seated there, looking off as if beholding something in her mind's eye, in the distance.
At one point, she giggles playfully with delight, seemingly happy as can be, then after a few moments, a look of disappointment, and mild sadness, which follows with a faint smile and a few nods, again, to a non-present individual.
It's quite possible to anyone watching, she's hallucinating.
Tryko'Sam |
Rena continues smiling and beckons Bradley over, sitting down and taking some of the 'finger-licking-good' barbeque that Tryko'Sam had brought, her mouth salivating at the thought. She mows down on the saucy meat. She's not getting nearly as sauced up as that night in town in her serpent form, but she's defintely not a tidy eater, and going to need many napkins before this is over.
"Cash... cash is money Asha. The school provides alot of things for us, but if we go to town to get things, like food, we have to buy it. You earn money by working." She manages a brief summary of the concept of currency between bites and chewing and swallowing.
Nodding after a few more tasty bites and pointing, at Rena when she explains, Tryko'Sam then adds, "It's freedom, really-- if you need something, you pay for it, with cash. Or else, well, not sure how this planet works. I guess given how I've seen people all weaponed out, they take it? Is that common?"
He chows down a bit more, eating heartily. A quick glance to Bradley to see if he's sampled the cooked veggies he brought the blonde guy.
Carl "Ironfist" Promethium |
Carl heads on Mel's ship,
"Mel, me and me mates will look after off loading, you want to head off to lunch, we had our."
He then looks at the tall woman next to Jiminy.
"Mam"
Then to Jiminiy
"We had an empire viruse pop up on the ship, Tinman has it on some of me cards, no idea where it come from, but if ya want a look at it, I'll ask Tinman to hand em over, also I think Tinman will be fine piloting his own shuttle, the mates with me are more than happy to act as second crew if so, means one more ship doing trips Jiminy, may help. "
He leaves Jiminy to think about it and maybe talk to Tinman about piloting his own ship and heads down to the group he came with.
"Well poker later, if any of ya have any piloting skill, let me know, they jave more craft then pilots at the moment, right now how ever we be helping the firebirds on Mel's ship off and to their places in the refugee camp, now be polite and helpful, a lot of em or in shock, most of all the family's with kids, So pick a family that looks like it needs help and offer it"
Carl nods and walks over to a young family with three kids.
"Hello there, I'm Carl, let me help ya with you stuff and ill show ya where your going to be reporting to"
He picks up 3 large crates of stuff with ease and escorts them off the shuttle.
Midori Tsuyomi |
Midori looks at her friends... she couldn't tell them all. Not yet. She... needed to talk to Zilla-chan, alone. But... that wasn't going to happen for a good long while. She's quiet though, smiling and nodding a greeting to those present, offering up a front of reserved happiness.
Tyrrin Denulia |
Tyrrin stretches herself awake, pulling the covers up around her form, happy that Ghalen lacked a roommate - she didn't to walk in on Ehos and Jaiye last night. She didn't want to get up quite yet... she was relishing the sore muscles from the previous night's activities, and hadn't even opened her eyes yet.
Rena, the Companion |
Nodding after a few more tasty bites and pointing, at Rena when she explains, Tryko'Sam then adds, "It's freedom, really-- if you need something, you pay for it, with cash. Or else, well, not sure how this planet works. I guess given how I've seen people all weaponed out, they take it? Is that common?"
He chows down a bit more, eating heartily. A quick glance to Bradley to see if he's sampled the cooked veggies he brought the blonde guy.
"Some people do: bandits, raiders. Not very friendly or civilized people though." Rena says quietly, looking like she's lost in a thought - she actually paused in eating. "I've lived on this planet most of my life - when Vare and I weren't plane-hopping - and that sounds like it to me Tryko'Sam. That's one of the reasons Vare and I came here - so that he could work for a wage in a place that wouldn't judge him for who he is."
Tryko'Sam |
"Some people do: bandits, raiders. Not very friendly or civilized people though." Rena says quietly, looking like she's lost in a thought - she actually paused in eating. "I've lived on this planet most of my life - when Vare and I weren't plane-hopping - and that sounds like it to me Tryko'Sam. That's one of the reasons Vare and I came here - so that he could work for a wage in a place that wouldn't judge him for who he is."
"Who he is? Isn't he some kind of magic user? Spell caster? Finger waggler type that ..I dunno, uses magic? I knew this ..well, I vaguely recall this one guy, back a while ...or so." He pauses for a moment, looking about, stopping his chewing, then continues.
"He claimed there was magic in the universe. Three types... If I recall properly. Universal, channeled and personal. Or something like that. He was some kind of Supreme Master of all those-- claimed to be hellishly busy fending off things no one really knew about." There's the oddest look on Tryko'Sam face as he mentions all this, as if 'viewing' the memory from a different point of view.
"Anyway, that's in the past. Your guy Vare, like that? Misunderstood and going doing right regardless? Doesn't the money come easy from all the fat loot you get from beating up demons or whatever it is out here? Zombies? What are the threats out here? Place really seems kind of peaceful, unless someone comes here to stomp on it."
Amber & Opel kosmima |
Amber and Opel sit out side the head master office waiting to see him.
Hew Ward |
"Hey guys!" Hew calls out when he sees the others enter. Hew quickly moves a piece to remove his and Sara's out of check. "Oh this is chess Sara seems to know more abut it than me. If you want to take my spot in the game, while I see to Zilla's body you can." Hew offers with a smile.
Lang Fei |
Lang Fei wrote:But....you asked for the skip...Ignace del Sol wrote:Once Lang and Midori had explained to Ignace that they were supposed to be meeting Hew at the sim rooms to watch while he created a new body for Zilla she agreed to go along with them and the trio soon caught up to the rest of the group playing chess in the SIM room.
There, that should get things back on track, I hope. :)
not that it is important but I have noticed a skip or change of scene every time Lang attempts something affectionate toward Ignace. not a complaint, just an observation. besides it really does seem to add a little something to their story.
lang enters the Sim room (hopefully with a pair of happy friends)
Lang waves to Sara and rushes over to greet everyone.
Hey everyone, did we miss anything? what game is this called?
{ooc] I know its one thing or another sometimes you miss the post or I decide to skip over. its not anything against anyone it merely is an observation about something that for one reason or another sometime me sometimes not that we skip past it. I thought it an interesting observation that is all[/ooc]
Lang Fei |
Midori looks at her friends... she couldn't tell them all. Not yet. She... needed to talk to Zilla-chan, alone. But... that wasn't going to happen for a good long while. She's quiet though, smiling and nodding a greeting to those present, offering up a front of reserved happiness.
As Langs goes about see this Chess game set up. he occasionaly glances at Midori. He tries to give her a reassuring smile. indicating everything will be alright. and to be proud of who she is.
Lyere |
Carl heads on Mel's ship,
"Mel, me and me mates will look after off loading, you want to head off to lunch, we had our."He then looks at the tall woman next to Jiminy.
"Mam"Then to Jiminiy
"We had an empire viruse pop up on the ship, Tinman has it on some of me cards, no idea where it come from, but if ya want a look at it, I'll ask Tinman to hand em over, also I think Tinman will be fine piloting his own shuttle, the mates with me are more than happy to act as second crew if so, means one more ship doing trips Jiminy, may help. "He leaves Jiminy to think about it and maybe talk to Tinman about piloting his own ship and heads down to the group he came with.
"Well poker later, if any of ya have any piloting skill, let me know, they jave more craft then pilots at the moment, right now how ever we be helping the firebirds on Mel's ship off and to their places in the refugee camp, now be polite and helpful, a lot of em or in shock, most of all the family's with kids, So pick a family that looks like it needs help and offer it"Carl nods and walks over to a young family with three kids.
"Hello there, I'm Carl, let me help ya with you stuff and ill show ya where your going to be reporting to"
He picks up 3 large crates of stuff with ease and escorts them off the shuttle.
Lyere shakes his head when Carl asks about piloting "No piloting experience what-so-ever I'm afraid"
he moves to a nearby family, giving a small smile, refusing to frighten the family in any way "Hello, my name is Lyere, I'll help you move you things today and report to."
Ghalen Kiln |
Tyrrin stretches herself awake, pulling the covers up around her form, happy that Ghalen lacked a roommate - she didn't to walk in on Ehos and Jaiye last night. She didn't want to get up quite yet... she was relishing the sore muscles from the previous night's activities, and hadn't even opened her eyes yet.
Ghalen stirs at her movement, then also stretches. He rolls over next to Tyrrin and gives her a light kiss on her forehead.
"I trust My Lady slept well?" he says with a grin on his face.Phaezeriel |
** spoiler omitted **
Phaezeriel's expression turns serious and he nods to Nala.
Lang Fei |
Lang watches for a bit. I should take hew's place then? can I just move any piece wherever I want? this is very new to me.
Lang starts looking at the different pieces.
Or do you think we should give Hew more attention. he is working to make Zilla a new body and we don't want anything to happen to him again.
Lang looks to the others to hear what they have to say. he seems to indicate he has great value of everyone's opinions right now.
Headmaster Ryo |
Vakkler's eyes widen. "Well, that explains why the Dustscales were so fixated on this school." He chuckles.
Immediately, his expression goes sour. "Would people know what type of dragon is common here?"
"Amethyst dragons, by far. Though we do have a black dragon, a blue dragon, and a red dragon here. Why do you ask?"
Krays |
Black is the new red...
Agarthian Storyteller |
"Lamai, I know you're hungry, but I can't go out there! I'll be found out!" The young Pyry explained, trying to reason with her, but it was no use. The snow leopard just growled at him until he gave in and broke the ice he'd sealed the door with. He looked outside cautiously, clutching Tybalt's amulet. Tyrrin had said the wall arrows could take him anywhere... So he and Lamai followed them to the cafeteria.
He started to go back several times but Lamai made it clear she wanted food now. Extremely nervous and jumpy, he got their food and went to the back corner to try and avoid unwanted attention.