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No.... I refer to teachers as teachers, or by their names.... :p

Only Rylehtin'akksavith is ruler of the planet

Why in Io's name would I want to rule a planet? That sounds like a great deal of trouble for no good end. They are perfectly capable of ruling themselves...I provide occasional advice when asked and that's all. -.-

and I am not asked all that often.

"as you wish Rylehtin'akksavith"

Sheess bows at the waist, his blue robes folding with another rustle

"Is there any particular type of tea you prefer, Sheessuroussen? I would be a poor host if I continued to serve a variety that you were averse to."

"perhaps while Sheldlonsorunsun is in school?" Sheess says as he walks to one of the walls and examines the stones.... Trying to hide his smile

"I generally have some free time in the morning. Or in the late evening like now."

Rylehtin'akksavith wrote:

Jiaolung Sheessuroussen wrote:

You say that as of her with a lair is a bad thing" he teases...

"so.....what do you do to pass the time? "

"Aside from tinkering with this place? I teach history classes at the school. I read stories to my youngest grandchildren. I spend time visiting my great-grandchildren in the incubation chamber. And the occasional crisis management when family gets in over their head."

"And of course I spend a sizable amount of time....monitoring things," she said with a nod towards her scrying array.

sheessuroussen smiles... "would you have time for tea most days?"

Sheess enjoys her company immensely, it is quite obvious

She smiles. "Of course. One should always make time for tea."

You say that as of her with a lair is a bad thing" he teases...

"so.....what do you do to pass the time? "

"Aside from tinkering with this place? I teach history classes at the school. I read stories to my youngest grandchildren. I spend time visiting my great-grandchildren in the incubation chamber. And the occasional crisis management when family gets in over their head."

"And of course I spend a sizable amount of time....monitoring things," she said with a nod towards her scrying array.

Oh....too sparse?" He says still marveling at the scintillating light colors from the shining gems...
" where did you live before here? "

"My first memories are of my parents' lair, but they are the fuzzy memories of a small hatchling, mostly impressions of glittering color. But I remember my grandfather's lair quite well....it was a veritable warren of rooms each one of them a work of art in and of itself. I have a long way to go to be able to match that level of artistry. My first lair was....closer. We were still so optimistic then," she said sadly. "After....after our first clutch was murdered we moved around too much to bother with anything other than basic utility. Tyrellius hated that. He was an artist and fighting for survival....well, he wasn't really cut out for it."

::I'm going to keep swimming, if that's ok.::

::Yes, of course, just don't wake up the child.::

She transformed into her human form and folded her hands into her sleeves.

"This way," she said, leading the way back to the door they had come out of, into the kichen and then through another door that led to a flight of stairs that went down....and down.....and down......and then down some more.

Eventually it led to an ornately carved stone door with a security lock panel beside it. Ryleh touched the panel and the door swung open.

Inside was an enormous cavern. There were carvings and mosaics made of semi-previous stones covering the walls and the curved ceiling. The floor was highly polished stone. Along one side of the room was what looked to be some sort of complicated filing system, with shelf after shelf of scrolls, crystals, odd looking machines, and other assorted objects. Along another wall was an alcove filled with crystals, mirrors, basins of water, clear glass globes, and other assorted tools used for scrying. At the far end of the room was a large basin carved into the floor and filled with sand, presumably a spot for sleeping.

Rylehtin'akksavith wrote:

Jiaolung Sheessuroussen wrote:

:: is there any place on the grounds that either of you would care to show me? :: sheessuroussen asks, not wanting to cut their talks short because of Sorun resting....

::Since you were kind enough to show us your lair, I could return the favor. You would have to switch to human again. The only way to access it as a dragon is to earth glide.::

:: sounds good :: he says making his way to the surface

Ryleh was having some trouble with water. She wasn't used to it. So instead she dived down into the rock, swimming through the earth surrounding the lake and out through the surface near the shoreline.

:: is there any place on the grounds that either of you would care to show me? :: sheessuroussen asks, not wanting to cut their talks short because of Sorun resting....

::Since you were kind enough to show us your lair, I could return the favor. You would have to switch to human again. The only way to access it as a dragon is to earth glide.::

::Couldn't Jim just make it so it didn't itch?::

::Bending reality is not the same as changing it...and maintaining concentration while molting is challenging to say the least. All they managed to do between the three of them was make things worse.::

::Wow, that bad, huh?::

::It was right before they started school at Avalon....think about the abilities of those three and then imagine all three of them stuck in a room while their skin is itching and burning and cracking.....think about just how bad that could go....and you almost have the picture.::

Rylehtin'akksavith wrote:

::And you may not have to deal with molting for a long time, Krayskopiasthexum, but the same cannot be said for your mate. Ephebe has a little more than two decades before her next molt. Not to mention the frequency one has to deal with it with hatchlings. They become so very cranky every time it happens.::

::Ha! I bet! I've seen her through worse, though. Cranky kids can't be that bad.:: the last bit he says with the naivete you'd expect from someone who has not dealt with them.

She was about to respond to Sheessuroussen's comment when Krays said this and she had to stop and just focus on not floating back to the surface at this point as she was overcome with laughter at the sheer naivete of that comment.

::Ask Aananda sometime about just how bad cranky kids can be during molting....during their last molt the triplets were nigh insufferable,:: she said through her laughter.

Krayskopiasthexum wrote:

::Ugh...molting...I'm glad I have a few hunderd years till the next one.::

Looks at the sprite
::I believe she is a student here.::

I'm going to become a wyrm in the next year my molting will happen then....:: sheessuroussen says with a toothy grin...

::Remind us all to keep a decent distance when that happens...I doubt you'll be laughing off molting then,:: she joked.

::And you may not have to deal with molting for a long time, Krayskopiasthexum, but the same cannot be said for your mate. Ephebe has a little more than two decades before her next molt. Not to mention the frequency one has to deal with it with hatchlings. They become so very cranky every time it happens.::

Rylehtin'akksavith wrote:

::He is adorable. And just at that age when they cause the most trouble....he is likely to cause you no end of problems, but I'm sure it will all be worth it.::

::What causes the iridescent effect?:: she asked, cautiously, not wishing to offend.

Shards of my scale fractured into the rock as I smoothed it out....it wasn't really painful....it was like molting:: sheessuroussen sends :: my scales are minutely rainbow when viewed from the side...::

the dragon retreats slightly from the entrance, :: we should let him sleep....oh and a word of warning.... Don't bother scylla...the sea hydra::

::Interesting.....and since when is molting not painful?::

::A sea hydra? Is this one of Ormarr's friends?::

Krays wrote:

Swims along after Shees

::Impressive::

The iridescent sheen on the walls gives the impression of being on the inside of a pearl, the jiaolung looks inside and grins

:: look... :: sheessuroussen projects pointing to an alcove with Sorun curled up on a bed of kelp woven into a mat :: Sheldlonsorunsun... My ward, son of the lord of water....::

::He is adorable. And just at that age when they cause the most trouble....he is likely to cause you no end of problems, but I'm sure it will all be worth it.::

::What causes the iridescent effect?:: she asked, cautiously, not wishing to offend.

As soon as she touches the water she knows the enchantment worked...

:: this way :: sheessuroussen slips through the water like a dove flying through fog, utterly perfect in his maneuverability.... He swims to the bottom of the deepest part of the lake...

There is a smooth half circle dug straight into the bedrock, a testament to his strength and dexterity...

:: my home :: he projects with pride...

::Things look very different under the water,:: she said, enjoying this unusual experience.

She didn't comment on his home. Honestly, she wasn't sure what to say. Being an earth dragon it seemed....well, really a bit....spare? Anything she said would seem condescending. She imagined that without the use of magic, psionics, or innate abilities moving stone aside was quite challenging. At least, that's what she'd been told by those who lacked those things.

:: down.... Move to the center of the lake and follow me...:: waits for Ryleh to fly to follow and slips into the water circling around watching the others...making sure Ryleh is comfortable enough to follow him below the waves...

Ryleh flies up and dives following Krays but not too closely. She had some hesitation, but she was confident she could hold her breath long enough to get to somewhere she could glide through the earth to catch her breath if the enchantment to allow her to breathe water didn't work.

Size category?

Gargantuan.

Ryleh walked out into the garden and when a respectable distance from the school let her form stretch and expand, feeling the relief of being able to unfurl her wings. There were times when she wondered if she would ever get used to walking around as a human.

::Ah. That feels better.::

Her scales were the same deep purple color as her hair when she was in human form, and her shape was streamlined without horns or ridges. She was a good deal larger than her granddaughter had been, though.

Rylehtin'akksavith wrote:

Jiaolung Sheessuroussen wrote:

Besides... I just want companionship... I am too well bred to force my affection on one who doesnt desire it...

......

How do you feel about tea?

.......

I may have to actually assume my human form.....

Tea would be wonderful...

If only she and he met in game....

this needs to be arranged....:)

Besides... I just want companionship... I am too well bred to force my affection on one who doesnt desire it...

......

How do you feel about tea?

.......

I though Zeppler was a gnome...

Like I can tell the difference. He is short. And persistent. And you knew who was talking about, now, didn't you? :P

Wait... Are humans tasty?

And wow who is that delicious young dragon...?

Not especially. In general I find omnivores to be much less tasty than herbivores though.

And ...you are speaking about my granddaughter? Because that can't possibly be in reference to me since I'm over six hundred....this isn't going to turn into another situation like with that halfling is it? ;P

You know folks. Let this be a lesson of the dangerous of enjoying crunching someone in half.

You never hear the end of it... even if it isn't quite what you were expecting people to say.

I think I'm going to have to go crunch some more people to shut the mummy up! If he keeps going on, I'm going to do it!

It's only exciting the first couple of times, dear.

And then you have centuries of guilt.

And why are you taking advice from a mummy?

::I can link sixteen others, and I believe I can count myself as three as far as spreading the pain around; the Abyss teaches much about tolerating pain. That would give us effectively nineteen 'shares.' I think we will go ahead with this idea then.::

::Then I wish you luck and I hope that your efforts are able to help this child. I would suggest testing those you intend to include before the actual procedure to make sure there are no weak links.::

Letting his invisibility fade, Phaezeriel finishes the trip into the egg chamber and settles on an outcropping a short ways up the wall.

::Ryleh, I stumbled across a conversation about one of the new students, one of the firebirds I believe, who has some trouble with her bones. I don't have all the details, but apparently when they try to heal her, she experiences immense pain. And likewise if Ananda tries to use the nanites to reduce the pain. I think that I can help. If I can find several psychics who are willing to help and form a metaconcert, I can take the pain from her empathically, and spread it over many people so that it becomes bearable. What do you think?::

::Hmm. In theory that should work, although I would caution that it might require a large metaconcert if the pain is intense. Based on what we saw you do during the war games I believe you could handle a metaconcert of that size.::

::And a good day to you Treisdan.::With that, Phaezeriel resumes his flight and quickly finds and enters the secure wing.

He attempts to reach Ryleh privately before reaching the egg chamber, ::Ryleh, do you have a few minutes? I have come upon an idea that may help one of the new students and would like to check it with you.::

::I am simply watching over my great-grandchildren at present. I have plenty of time now to speak with you. You are welcome to come and speak with me.::

Ryleh gets all nervous when I'm around them too. Weird.

Weird is not the word I would choose. Sensible, perhaps. Cautious, even.

::It is a very long story, but mostly to protect the young ones from the assassins. It didn't work. My daughter and her children are the only others of my kind remaining besides me. Although soon there will be more little ones, and this makes me glad. I am not certain that coming into the open is a good idea, but they insisted and so all I can do is protect them as best I can.::

::Yes, I can fly. No, not until my daughter finishes that saddle design she's been working on. I don't want to drop anyone. Yes, you may touch my scales as long as you don't try to pull them out,:: she said patiently, amused by Chara's enthusiasm.

::I will not harm you. Nor will I allow you to come to harm while you are under my protection, little one,:: she said gently to Ignace.

Once the children had backed away a sufficient distance, Ryleh shifted into her dragon form. She lowered her head so that it was right in front of Ignace and Raelle.

::Do I look enough like a dragon to you now?::

::Ryo, you may wish to go and deal with the kitchen staff for a moment. I do believe one of them just fainted.::

::Everyone go back to the lab now,:: Ryleh said, sounding quite tired. She will wait to make sure that everyone has retreated before heading back herself.

Ryleh flies close enough to Jim and Aananda to grab a hold of them both along with the machine and psychoport all of them just above Khoda's head so that the machine will continue draining Khoda's energy. She lets go of them and dive bombs at the gems on Khoda's head.

Sunder: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (5) + 48 = 53
Damage: 4d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 4) + 16 = 31

Ryleh hammers at the gems on Khoda's head with all of her might, using the second half of her split mind to manifest matter manipulation to make the next gem easier to break.

Sunder: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (14) + 48 = 62
Damage: 4d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 6, 4, 1) + 16 = 29

Sunder: 1d20 + 48 ⇒ (17) + 48 = 65
Damage: 4d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 6) + 16 = 32

Ah, knew I forgot someone.

Ryleh is grappled, but she uses one half of her schism to manifest slip the bonds allowing her to break free easily, while the other half manifests matter manipulation again on a second stone. She attacks the first nearly broken stone again.

Sunder:1d20 + 48 ⇒ (6) + 48 = 54
Damage:4d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 1) + 8 = 17

She's so far gone into her rage that she can't think anymore. It's all just blood and claws and instinct. Just like back then. And the only way to make it stop is to erase them, really erase them. And there was one of them standing in front of her holding a sword....

She continued her attack, oblivious of reason and pain and everything but the need to destroy on the most primal level, with claws and teeth.

Some part of Ryleh's mind recognized that what she was seeing was not exactly real. That part, however, was not currently in control of her body which was all too delighted to have a chance to strike back at the creature she still regretted not striking down centuries ago. She spit a line of force at him, following that with as many blows as she could manage from tail, wings, claws, teeth, and the occasional flying rocks.

::Not just yet, dear. I think we'll find some way to take him back with us. Let Krays do the honor. This one," she said, kicking at Aegythrax disdainfully, ::is the sort of creature whose soul I would very much like to be sure of the location of for quite some time. Preferably while it is in screaming agony.::

::Aananda, are your mites done destroying the laboratory equipment yet?::

To just Ryleh ::With all due respect to a person who seems to me to be a psychic giant, with a little time and some psychic surgery, I could have restored them. Please, do not be so hasty to offer the merciful death-blow in the future. I am a telepath by calling and have some knowledge of how the mind works.::

::But how well do you understand the heart? Perhaps given enough time you could have restored their minds, but what good is a mind when the spirit is already dead? Living ghosts I call them,and I've seen too many over the centuries not to reconize when I am looking at someone who is beyond help. If you want to help someone, save your efforts for Vai. Her spirit is damaged, but at least still present.:: Ryleh's mental voice carries an almost crushing weight of sadness.

Ryleh uses teeth and claws to put the creatures out of their misery.

::Sometimes mercy means doing the messy jobs,:: she said, sadly.

Inside of Aegythrax's mind he finishes his charge, making short work of his enemies and preening in triumph. Everything had gone according to plan....and now he had such delightful new subjects to experiment on...and it would be such fun....

Outside of Aegythrax's mind the blue dragon slumped to the floor, slack-jawed and drooling, eyes blank as his body and his consciousness were no longer on speaking terms.

Ryleh sighed with relief. That was a good deal closer than she was comfortable with.

The psicrystal swarm heads towards the spot where Ryleh directs them unleashing the power she'd stored in them for just such an occasion.

Also, I'm starting to be glad that Ryleh doesn't have a lot of attack abilities....although she's got a solid defense here. :)

Ryleh sighed as the spells failed to penetrate through her natural resistance.

::I hit what I was aiming for....your attention. And you are truly starting to irk me.::

She directed her psicrystal swarm to stay on standby as she concentrated very hard on seeing just a few seconds into the future.

I'm trying to remember if it's Hypercognition or a different power...books are at home will check later. She's trying to set up an attack on Aegythrax by divining his exact location.

Ryleh laughed. It was not a pleasant sound.

::Who said anything about running and hiding? And do you really think that your pathetic creations are any match for my family? Didn't anyone ever tell you that pride goeth before a fall?:: she asked archly.

A series of crystals floats out from her scales and surrounds Aegythrax, crackling with power.

The crystals are basically casting greater ruin on Aegythrax, Fort DC 42 for half.

Damaage: 35d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 1, 6, 4, 1, 2, 4, 3, 2, 4, 6, 2, 1, 5, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 3, 1, 4, 1, 4, 1, 6, 1, 3, 3, 2, 3, 1, 4) = 105

Ryleh breathes a line of force at him as he is dealing with the power she had stored in the crystals.

Ref DC 31 for half. Damage: 18d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 6, 2, 1, 5, 5, 3, 6, 4, 3, 5, 6, 6, 4, 5, 3, 3) = 72

And in order to make sure she really had his attention, she used telekinesis to slam a large portion of what used to be wall into him.

Ref DC 45 for half: 20d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 4, 5, 2, 1, 4, 3, 4, 1, 4, 1, 2, 6, 2, 3, 3, 5, 5) = 66

::Your opponent is me. I hope that serves to get your attention.::

Ryleh doesn't spare a glance for the illusion, seeming to know what was going to happen a split second before it does, her body going ethereal just as Aegythrax began his attacks.

::Just business? This is why I said you don't understand about family....Are you quite finished?:: she added with just the right touch of boredom to be truly infuriating.

A voice rings out through the cavern, echoing off the walls.

"You certainly made it here faster than I had thought you might. Is the girl so important to you?"

::Vai is family. I wouldn't expect you to understand about family. If you did you wouldn't be surprised that I arrived here so soon after you put my granddaughter and her unborn children in danger. This will not end well for you. That's not a threat. It's a promise.::

Aananda's knowledge of other dragon types is highly limited. :)

Ryleh walked into the room, shifting into her dragon form while Jiminy teleported the rest of the group over to where Vai appeared to be strapped to the table.

::There isn't time to explain. Vai was taken by Aegythrax. He left a simulacrum in her place. The simulacrum betrayed Ephebe and led her into a trap set by the person trying to kill her all this time. Who turns out to be your dead brother only not so dead after all. There is nothing we can do to help her. Don't argue. You're more vulnerable to his mental attacks than anyone. We almost lost the last time against him because of that if you'll recall. Lysander has gone after Chan and Krays is assembling a group to follow. We have to trust that they will succeed. In the meantime, I am going to go kick the snot out of an arrogant blue dragon. I'm taking James with me. You may come as well if you wish.::

::JAMES!:: she mentally bellowed. ::Chan is this mysterious madness that Ephebe has spoken of. Thanks to the acts of a blue dragon named Aegythrax he has captured Ephebe. Apparently we can be of no help in retrieving her though. This Aegythrax has also captured Vai. For what he has done, He. Will. Pay. Gather what equipment is necessary. We leave in five minutes or less.::

Ryleh laughs. It is not a reassuring sound.
::You think you can bargain with me? You understand nothing. Your research is already behind ours and done with such wasteful means. Look forward to finding out exactly what I mean.::

Ryleh's teeth ground into the simulacrum crunching through flesh and bone.