Rena laughs at that easily, not moving overmuch from her coiled relaxation. She smiles after the fact, showing a bit of teeth. "Maybe you ought to get a cane. You certainly play the part well. We should look for a cane for you while we're in town. How's that sound?" she teases him, her mouth still with that toothy smile, and flicking the little end of her tail that wasn't part of the coil in his direction.
"How long do humans spend as infants? I believe I... skipped whatever infant or larval stage I had.. or at least I do not remember anything like that anyway. My first memory is of being in the river next to someone, and I poked my head out and there was Vare." she says pensively after a moment. "I even knew how to speak and all."
"I think the important thing here is ... if there is some measure, beyond your physical age, to gauge your schooling level, that's what is needed to test against. Perhaps Vare can help there too-- seeing as you and he are fairly tight, you know?"
Glancing over at her he chuckles and then says with a smile, "Get my cane on, huh? Lovely. That might require a full outfit upgrade or something. You know what I really need? Someone savvy in the ways of this world, who's got an abundance of free time-- or if, yeah, that might work." There's a sparkle in his eyes and a grin, looking off as something else potential comes up.
"You'd think someone who can teleport would be faster... maybe the sword's stuck in a rock. Think she can just teleport back to us once we move? Maybe we can play tag or something." Another grin.
Almost as if in answer to the grief being given in her name, Vai reappears with that charactaristic burst of light, an elegantly crafted rapier now hanging at her side. The hilt is silver and gold inlaid with what looks like opal, and the guard is quite elaborate. The sheath is a simple hard leather sheath. The sheath hangs from a the belt which are now holding up Vai's black trousers - apparently she decided to switch out from the green skirt she had been wearing previously.
"Sorry that took so long, my brother must have switched the enchantment on my wardrobe to make a mess of things. I had to dig through it to get to the sword. I've never actually used it, since we use practice swords at fencing club." she says apologeticaly. "So, are we walking?" she asks curiously, not seeming to care either way.
Vare looks to Ephebe after the other girls had departed, a serious expression on his face, his hand placed thoughtfully on his chin. "I could teleport us, if you'd like. I'd prefer not to waste my magic though, in case it is needed later today.""Let's just take the skimmer. It's a hovercar," she explained. "In case we end up bringing the child back with us, that will be much more convenient.""Quite. I do not believe I've ever ridden on a hovercar before. Haven't even seen one up close." Vare says with a nod, waiting for Ephebe to lead the way.
Jaiye looks at her with gratitude and then has to look away to blink back tears. She hadn't expected to be comforted and while it was a pleasant surprise she wasn't entirely sure how to deal with it.Denulia doesn't say anything else to Jaiye, looking instead to Ryo to see if he had any advice to render before she spoke to the group. Jaiye can, however, feel the High Seer's presence still there, the private telepathy still open between them.
Privately to High Seer Denulia, ::I know what it's like to make big mistakes with a lot on the line. I've been given more second chances than I probably deserved. Thanks to the advice of a good friend I realized that if I wanted to have any chance at happiness that I needed to do the same for the one I love.::
::Really? What sort? Are they also aquatic? Or do they live on the islands? Why are the fish so colorful? I've never seen fish like these before.:: She paused her torrent of questions because a slight current made her billowing dress uncomfortably impractical to swim in. She shifted into her dragon form, now able to swim through the water easily.The more sentient live near the bottom of the ocean in the deepest trenches, the fish are quite colorful because of the dual suns and the chemical balance from the purifying reef....."
Sheess watches her transform
Should I transform as well?"
::Fascinating. I wonder why there aren't also sentient creatures on or near the surface....does it have to do with the radiation from the double suns do you think?::
::As you like. I found that I was...not dressed for swimming. This was more convenient.::
"What do you two should be done to investigate this mysterious woman?"::I have no idea. She can't be scryed, and not only did the body have no leads, apparently it wasn't able to be resurrected either. We have no leads.:: Ehos says bitterly. He shakes his head. ::Even if not for myself, this is something that should be investigated. A man is dead after all.::
"Right now we don't know her real name. She went by Kara, but that's most likely a lie. We don't know if she's possessed by a demon, being forced to work for a demon, trafficking with demons of her own free will, or a demon herself. If it's the last one, I respectfully request permission to rip her throat out. Just because I'm trying not to let my instincts rule over me doesn't mean they're always wrong, and if she's a demon I'm pretty sure that's an appropriate response. There's a good chance she can change her shape and maybe even her scent and we have no idea where she went or what she is or who she'll attack next. We could really use some advice. Right now we don't even know how to look for her."
Kezzin sits down and tucks into his tray of food with the appearance of expecting to be able to consume it all.
Kezzin gets a slightly aggravated look on his face, "I am here because I am believed no where else."
Speaking of the violin, he brightens, "If you felt inclined to help me with learning, I would appreciate that. I just started this morning, but I think I am really getting the hang of it."
"I'm Fieri Sunwake. Nice to meet you Kezzin. Actually I'm a music teacher here. I teach the younger children as well as a few private tutorials mostly for advanced students. And the violin is my favorite instrument. Would you mind letting me have a look at yours?"
After Ginni officially accepts, Ace turns to Melody. "So, we have you on lead guitar, Vai on harp, Ginni on guitar as well. I can play rhythm guitar, bass, or really anything you need and my vocals are pretty good as well."
I was hoping you know the keyboards Ace. And i am goin to need help with those ogres. I need to teach them drums to match our style. I feel bad turning them away so i thought we could work with them. Also give them a chance to perform solo their own unique way.
Mel's excitement about music has returned. She looks to Ginni and Ace, i have been working on school radio system and our first gig is to record an album.
"I don't know, Mel. The harp kinda fills that keyboard niche pretty well for us, and we might struggle without a bass. But it's definitely up to you. The good thing about working with Zren and Rikken is that they're friends with Vai. But if it doesnt work out, I don't think they'll take it personal. They're pretty even tempered overall."
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The young monk sighed and turned around.
"Good afternoon, Keme. Did Hope cajole you into coming down to Kuros, or are you just loitering amidst the rubble out of boredom?" he asked his fellow student in a serene tone. ;)
"Oh, you know me. I get bored so easily," he drawled. "Anything to ease the tedium."
Kezzin smiles broadly, displaying a mouth full of wickedly sharp teeth, and nods enthusiastically, "Of course! Though I have no ability with magic of any kind, I have noticed that music has a magic all its own. I spent some time listening to some, and settled on the violin as my first conquest." As he is speaking, Kezzin wipes his hands carefully on a napkin then hands the case to Fieri. "I found this stuffed in a dusty corner of the library's music archives. It was covered in a deep layer of dust and was tucked in behind one of the stacks. I felt sorry for it, so I looked up how to have it made playable after a long storage."
The violin inside the case is indeed old. It is of very good quality, definitely a masterpiece, though not of the very best. On the back, under the varnish, is a dedication:
"Renard, perhaps this can fill the lonely hours. All my love. Goodbye, S.K."
"I don't know, Mel. The harp kinda fills that keyboard niche pretty well for us, and we might struggle without a bass. But it's definitely up to you. The good thing about working with Zren and Rikken is that they're friends with Vai. But if it doesnt work out, I don't think they'll take it personal. They're pretty even tempered overall."
After Ginni officially accepts, Ace turns to Melody. "So, we have you on lead guitar, Vai on harp, Ginni on guitar as well. I can play rhythm guitar, bass, or really anything you need and my vocals are pretty good as well."
I was hoping you know the keyboards Ace. And i am goin to need help with those ogres. I need to teach them drums to match our style. I feel bad turning them away so i thought we could work with them. Also give them a chance to perform solo their own unique way.
Mel's excitement about music has returned. She looks to Ginni and Ace, i have been working on school radio system and our first gig is to record an album.
yeah maybe your right, i was kind of really excited i guess i wasn't thnking right.
"Hey guys."
Casseus says, walking past Fei and Keme. He's carrying a box of cigars. He seems blissfully unaware all of the looks he's getting due to his demonic appearance...
After a bit of conversation, Dom makes his way to the stage. "OK I think I'm ready to play something. So I hope you like it. He takes a guitar from a stand.
First song
Second song
After making a few adjustments to the sound systems. "Since I got the tech here to use I might as well try out a new song."
Third song
During each of his songs different Bardic effects started. The most common was healing energy following across the room, but once during the performance Fascination effect occurs for 3 rounds. (Will save 28 mind effecting so I know at least Ace is immune.)
Kezzin smiles broadly, displaying a mouth full of wickedly sharp teeth, and nods enthusiastically, "Of course! Though I have no ability with magic of any kind, I have noticed that music has a magic all its own. I spent some time listening to some, and settled on the violin as my first conquest." As he is speaking, Kezzin wipes his hands carefully on a napkin then hands the case to Fieri. "I found this stuffed in a dusty corner of the library's music archives. It was covered in a deep layer of dust and was tucked in behind one of the stacks. I felt sorry for it, so I looked up how to have it made playable after a long storage."
The violin inside the case is indeed old. It is of very good quality, definitely a masterpiece, though not of the very best. On the back, under the varnish, is a dedication:
"Renard, perhaps this can fill the lonely hours. All my love. Goodbye, S.K."
Fieri traced her hand gently across the inscription. "Ah. I understand now. Here," she said, quickly adjusting the strings. "You had it too tight. This is an instrument meant to sing sadness and memories and regret. She needs a gentle hand. It's not enough to just follow instructions. You have to take the time to learn your instrument as well. May I?" she asked picking up the bow, but not playing unless given permission.
yeah maybe your right, i was kind of really excited i guess i wasn't thnking right.
"You shouldn't apologize for being excited. Maybe Vai can take bass sometimes on the harp...I bet it could be played that way. Maybe we change it up depending on the song? I mean, can you imagine how good those weird instruments the twins play would sound on a ballad? It's good to be excited. And I think all of us probably have different ideas about how things sound...I think the main thing we need to do first is all get together and just figure out how things really sound when we all put them together....which scares me, but I really want to try to play with everyone...especially since you're all people I like and trust."
"Hey guys."
Casseus says, walking past Fei and Keme. He's carrying a box of cigars. He seems blissfully unaware all of the looks he's getting due to his demonic appearance...
Keme chuckled. "Boy did you pick the wrong day to go shopping Casseus. Timing is everything, as they say....if a mob shows up with pitchforks I'd recommend running."
Fieri traced her hand gently across the inscription. "Ah. I understand now. Here," she said, quickly adjusting the strings. "You had it too tight. This is an instrument meant to sing sadness and memories and regret. She needs a gentle hand. It's not enough to just follow instructions. You have to take the time to learn your instrument as well. May I?" she asked picking up the bow, but not playing unless given permission.
Kezzin nods, watching Fieri with close interest. His tray lays nearly forgotten in front of him.
Having been granted permission, Fieri gently touched the bow to the strings beginning with a simple warm up scale to gauge the responsiveness of the instrument before beginning to play a mournful tune, a complicated yet delicate requiem designed to bring tears to the eyes of any listeners.
When the song was finished she gently set down the bow and loosened the strings on the violin before setting it back in its case.
"It's a beautiful instrument. Take very good care of it. I'm sorry I couldn't really do it justice."
Almost as if in answer to the grief being given in her name, Vai reappears with that charactaristic burst of light, an elegantly crafted rapier now hanging at her side. The hilt is silver and gold inlaid with what looks like opal, and the guard is quite elaborate. The sheath is a simple hard leather sheath. The sheath hangs from a the belt which are now holding up Vai's black trousers - apparently she decided to switch out from the green skirt she had been wearing previously.
"Sorry that took so long, my brother must have switched the enchantment on my wardrobe to make a mess of things. I had to dig through it to get to the sword. I've never actually used it, since we use practice swords at fencing club." she says apologeticaly. "So, are we walking?" she asks curiously, not seeming to care either way.
Looking up at the appearing of Vai and glancing briefly at her rapier, Tryko'Sam stands up and says, "Yeah, I think a quick jaunt there will be perfect. Save the magics for emergencies, or something? Not that I don't appreciate the opportunity, but, I'd have wings and all that, if I was meant to fly. Or something. You two ready?"
He motions towards the road to town. "I suppose Rena can point us to the proper alley? I don't recall too much, being that it was dark and all, and -- maybe sense of smell can help?"
"Hey guys."
Casseus says, walking past Fei and Keme. He's carrying a box of cigars. He seems blissfully unaware all of the looks he's getting due to his demonic appearance...
[Blink (o_O)
Keme chuckled. "Boy did you pick the wrong day to go shopping Casseus. Timing is everything, as they say....if a mob shows up with pitchforks I'd recommend running."
"...Perhaps we should just walk back to Avalon with him, for the sake of everyone...?"
::Fascinating. I wonder why there aren't also sentient creatures on or near the surface....does it have to do with the radiation from the double suns do you think?::
::As you like. I found that I was...not dressed for swimming. This was more convenient.::
Sheess's human form melts into unyielding blue scales, massive muscle, and a magnificent mane of whitehair.
:: the annual storms scour the surface of this world bare except for the heavier foliage.... Those plants that are not torn from the works are quartz based crystalline skinned things that are nearly indestructible after their first season:: sheess explains in his true form.... His tail constantly weaves pushing back the currents and keeping him stationary
After the pair have made their way to the hovercar... and weird device with was looked like it was floating on some kind of oily goo. Still, his colleague seemed to climb in without much hesitation, so Vare did so as well. Once so mounted, Vare decided that the privacy was sufficient for a slightly more delicate conversation. "Ephebe, you must have been at the school for a long while, yes? Do you remember a student by the name of Ursula?"
Privately to High Seer Denulia, ::I know what it's like to make big mistakes with a lot on the line. I've been given more second chances than I probably deserved. Thanks to the advice of a good friend I realized that if I wanted to have any chance at happiness that I needed to do the same for the one I love.::
::Your friend is gracious indeed. If I'm to be completely honest Jaiye, when I had Ehos come to Avalon, I had hoped that he would find his way to Ms. Tamina Saeaera, for political reasons. Now that he has you by his side though, I believe I much prefer you to any politically motivated interest. ::
::And if you could keep that to yourself I would be much obliged. I would not like to have the Speaker of the Grove's wrath simply because I prefer you over her daughter.:: That last remark comes with something a telepathic smirk, very similar to Tyrrin's wry sense of humour.
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Having been granted permission, Fieri gently touched the bow to the strings beginning with a simple warm up scale to gauge the responsiveness of the instrument before beginning to play a mournful tune, a complicated yet delicate requiem designed to bring tears to the eyes of any listeners.
When the song was finished she gently set down the bow and loosened the strings on the violin before setting it back in its case.
"It's a beautiful instrument. Take very good care of it. I'm sorry I couldn't really do it justice."
Ardiente is forced to turn his head to the side and blink several times, overcome with emotion at the haunting music which seemed to call forth all the pain and sadness and defeat of the last few days. As Fieri continues to play the tune, Ardiente fully turns away, his body and all, wiping a tear from the corner of his eye. So much for his pride and manliness. He takes a few deep breaths to calm himself - something he his very practiced at.
When Fieri finishes, Ardiente is once again fully composed, the emotions elicited by his cousin-in-law's masterful playing under tight lock once again. "Not at all. I would say you did it justice. That was masterfully done."
Almost as if in answer to the grief being given in her name, Vai reappears with that charactaristic burst of light, an elegantly crafted rapier now hanging at her side. The hilt is silver and gold inlaid with what looks like opal, and the guard is quite elaborate. The sheath is a simple hard leather sheath. The sheath hangs from a the belt which are now holding up Vai's black trousers - apparently she decided to switch out from the green skirt she had been wearing previously.
"Sorry that took so long, my brother must have switched the enchantment on my wardrobe to make a mess of things. I had to dig through it to get to the sword. I've never actually used it, since we use practice swords at fencing club." she says apologeticaly. "So, are we walking?" she asks curiously, not seeming to care either way.
Looking up at the appearing of Vai and glancing briefly at her rapier, Tryko'Sam stands up and says, "Yeah, I think a quick jaunt there will be perfect. Save the magics for emergencies, or something? Not that I don't appreciate the opportunity, but, I'd have wings and all that, if I was meant to fly. Or something. You two ready?"
He motions towards the road to town. "I suppose Rena can point us to the proper alley? I don't recall too much, being that it was dark and all, and -- maybe sense of smell can help?"
"I don't really walk." Rena says with mock severity before once again beginning to float - making her point. "I think my sense of smell will help, but in all honesty, we hadn't gone too far into town before coming across the little girl. The alleyway should be easy to find. Especially if no one has cleaned up since we left it." Rena once again starts her easy, slow flapping of her wings as they go along - more instinct than any actual need to stay aloft.
"So, what about you?" Rena flicks her tail towards the guy in order to indicate Tryko'Sam. "Have you ever been in a real fight before?"
"I don't really walk." Rena says with mock severity before once again beginning to float - making her point.
"Oh! Right. Sorry." Vai says with something of a embarrassed blush.
Vai seems to relax as they walk along though, and eventually the foot-in-the-mouth moment is forgotten, she has an easy gait, though she seems to alternate staring at the ground and looking out ahead. With the rapier hanging loosely at her side and the white shirt, she's the spitting image of any number of female swashbucklers - though her loose hair would probably be impractical in a fight. "What did you mean by warcaller as well? A leader or something? Strategist?"
the kimono is coming together quickly.
"This is going very well Sara-rin! I think we'll be able to make one for Chara-chan too at this rate. You're not getting tired are you Cariban-san?" Midori asks excitedly at the project seems to be coming along quite nicely.
Keme chuckled. "Boy did you pick the wrong day to go shopping Casseus. Timing is everything, as they say....if a mob shows up with pitchforks I'd recommend running.""Hey guys."
Casseus says, walking past Fei and Keme. He's carrying a box of cigars. He seems blissfully unaware all of the looks he's getting due to his demonic appearance...
"Huh?" he looks around
"Did I miss somethin'?"
"Hey guys."
Casseus says, walking past Fei and Keme. He's carrying a box of cigars. He seems blissfully unaware all of the looks he's getting due to his demonic appearance...[Blink (o_O)
Keme chuckled. "Boy did you pick the wrong day to go shopping Casseus. Timing is everything, as they say....if a mob shows up with pitchforks I'd recommend running.""...Perhaps we should just walk back to Avalon with him, for the sake of everyone...?"
"What? What're you worried about?"
He looks around again and finally notices the looks."Ahh, crap. I thought it was wierd when the shopkeeper just told me to take the cigars and go..."
::Fascinating. I wonder why there aren't also sentient creatures on or near the surface....does it have to do with the radiation from the double suns do you think?::
::As you like. I found that I was...not dressed for swimming. This was more convenient.::
Sheess's human form melts into unyielding blue scales, massive muscle, and a magnificent mane of whitehair.
:: the annual storms scour the surface of this world bare except for the heavier foliage.... Those plants that are not torn from the works are quartz based crystalline skinned things that are nearly indestructible after their first season:: sheess explains in his true form.... His tail constantly weaves pushing back the currents and keeping him stationary
::Crystalline plants....that sounds fascinating. I would love to see them. And that does explain why sentient beings on this world live under the water. This place is so very different from Agartha....I want to see more of it,:: she said eagerly, trying to look at everything at once.
After the pair have made their way to the hovercar... and weird device with was looked like it was floating on some kind of oily goo. Still, his colleague seemed to climb in without much hesitation, so Vare did so as well. Once so mounted, Vare decided that the privacy was sufficient for a slightly more delicate conversation. "Ephebe, you must have been at the school for a long while, yes? Do you remember a student by the name of Ursula?"
"Ursula? Yeah, I remember her. We were never what you'd call close. I didn't know her all that well. But I know of her. She was always...well, I wouldn't necessarily call it looking after her brother although she spun it that way pretty well. Folks thought well of her and she was pretty popular. At least until that piece of ugliness with Sadie last year. I remember that pretty clearly because my little sister was involved too...Vai doesn't exactly make a habit of telling people off at the top of her lungs in a highly public venue."
Privately to High Seer Denulia, ::I know what it's like to make big mistakes with a lot on the line. I've been given more second chances than I probably deserved. Thanks to the advice of a good friend I realized that if I wanted to have any chance at happiness that I needed to do the same for the one I love.::::Your friend is gracious indeed. If I'm to be completely honest Jaiye, when I had Ehos come to Avalon, I had hoped that he would find his way to Ms. Tamina Saeaera, for political reasons. Now that he has you by his side though, I believe I much prefer you to any politically motivated interest. ::
::And if you could keep that to yourself I would be much obliged. I would not like to have the Speaker of the Grove's wrath simply because I prefer you over her daughter.:: That last remark comes with something a telepathic smirk, very similar to Tyrrin's wry sense of humour.
::I think Tamina has ideas of her own on that front...but don't worry. I won't say anything.::
"So, what next, balamor?"
"Yay." She takes a moment from work to hug Cariban and Midori.
"Thank you both." :)
"Should I go find Chara?"
"I don't think i can get tierd."
"Well, let's see if we can find anything else. I'm expecting to find more remorhaz soon too."
The young translater grimaces at the icky feeling the black slime left on his hand, but he kept it there to let his friend know he was still there.
the cold feeling isn't coming from the slime, it seems. The cold sensation climbs up your arm. The black aura thickens around Vriskra, making her difficult to see.
Michael grins a bit.
"It was an experimental firework recipe. I guess it was foolish to expect it to not blow up in my face."
"Marvelous. Those are never good."
::Crystalline plants....that sounds fascinating. I would love to see them. And that does explain why sentient beings on this world live under the water. This place is so very different from Agartha....I want to see more of it,:: she said eagerly, trying to look at everything at once.
Come with me" sheess says as he swims downward toward the reef, the larger fish (car sized) don't seem to care about the presence
Under the overhang of the reef is a cave-like area with thousands and thousands of fish swimming in tons of complex pattern
"Ursula? Yeah, I remember her. We were never what you'd call close. I didn't know her all that well. But I know of her. She was always...well, I wouldn't necessarily call it looking after her brother although she spun it that way pretty well. Folks thought well of her and she was pretty popular. At least until that piece of ugliness with Sadie last year. I remember that pretty clearly because my little sister was involved too...Vai doesn't exactly make a habit of telling people off at the top of her lungs in a highly public venue."
"You think her concern for her brother was... selfish?" Vare asked, trying to sort out the enigma was that Bradley and Ursula. This was, of course, exactly the kind of puzzle that Vare liked. Not that he thought much would be resolved if he did solve it. "What was the ugliness with Sadie all about, if it's not too sensitive a topic? Why did your sister get so angry? She did not seem like the type when we were talking back in the hallway."
::I think Tamina has ideas of her own on that front...but don't worry. I won't say anything.::
::Thank you, Jaiye.:: The High Seer says sincerly, her attention never having left the conversation between Ryo and the children. Ryo must be marshaling his thoughts, Denulia figures. Sometimes a moment to think clearly did wonders.
"Yay." She takes a moment from work to hug Cariban and Midori.
"Thank you both." :)
"Should I go find Chara?"
Midori returns the hug and puts a hand on Sara's shoulder before saying. "We should finish this one and make sure it fits before we get Chara-chan. How does that sound?"
"That's good to know Cariban-san."
"We handled the last pair fine, though, in close areas they might prove more tricky"
Cariban whistles while it works, without it's mouth really moving.
"Well, let's see if we can find anything else. I'm expecting to find more remorhaz soon too."
"I would not be surprised if they are waiting for us on the other side of my illusory wall, with all the noise we've been making. I will go check." Tyrrin says, unbending from looking over the map. She releases control on her illusion as she walks back to where she had cast the Wall of Force, checking the passageways for any sign of danger.
Michael grins a bit.
"It was an experimental firework recipe. I guess it was foolish to expect it to not blow up in my face."
At that, Repp smirks with contained laughter, which is nothing more than a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "Of course. What, if I may ask, was so experimental about the firework? Was it magical in nature?"
"If you can give me a couple hours I can make something to see through walls with. That may help."