Meanwhile... Elsewhere on Agartha.
Sure enough, Ariente, primarily, would realize that these people were doing exactly as he surmised, giving him their full attention, insofar as groveling would allow, the moment some actually was addressed. It was a wave of such, however, of people kneeling down prostrate before what they considered divine, or worthy of such.
Given their quick study, it would be immediately obvious that they were not replying only awaiting direction, from the obviously (to them) superior beings.
From where the pair stood now, one other tidbit stood out to them both, with Raelle grasping it even more fully due to the structures of the very village itself.
No matter where a villager (if such were residents here) kowtowed to the pair, the individual and thus as far as their eyes could tell, all along the streets that were like lines directly leading to the middle of town, were more doing so with the tower like structure in the background, tall dark and standing out in this hillish town.
So, as far as the pair could see, the villagers were in full prostration, while facing towards the middle of town, which seemed to be by design, made to support the "view".
Never mind that no one replied or spoke. Even their breathing was as quite as possible.
No animals or other smaller creatures were noticed, just these humanoids (most likely humans) of undetermined sex and breed.
It seemed as if the entire village grew silent and waited, on their knees.
There are easily a good thirty or more beings near the two students, though, none within touching range or moving as they remained in their worship like state. Emperors or gods /might/ be familiar with the feeling or view.
"Ummm.....Ardiente? I think maybe we should head towards that building in the center? I...get the feeling that we might find our guy there. It's just a hunch..."
::And I am feeling very uncomfortable with this. It just feels wrong having them bowing like this.::
"I have the capacity to apply observances to future behavior and thought. I also have the capacity to have humanoid 'emotions' and am undergoing an effort to understand humanoid interaction more thoroughly."
"I fight for justice, she is more than enough for me" he takes the ale but doesn't drink....
What do you mine for?
"Shame that. kings always need gems and gold, pay a good price for big ones. As for what I mine for, what I can get, but best is Rare earth elements, stuff that can't me made with magic, I can get Gems as big as this world from a busted Gas giant, one that's been blasted by a nova. But Rare earth, the stuff they use ta make star ships and drives and such, hard to get them, takes time see. So price is high, hoping to get some side work here, seems they have a ship yard and that means Rare earths."
He walks over to a can and pulls out a large Gem stone and hands it to Yrrin,
"20,000 Empire credits that, but a Rare earth that size worth twenty times that and more. so ya can see why I looks for the stuff"
He sits and drinks some more ale,
"Justice a, don't know much about that, I just know whats right and wrong, I see wrong I do sum-et ta stop it, best I can do, I'm just one wee Dwarf, but from what Arthur's been tell-in me this Dragon Empire has gone bad, bad to the core and a lot of evil being done so it can have its way. Even here, been here one day and all hell brakes lose."
He takes another drink.
"Now I'm looking after some evil the Empire cooks up to kill a world, never meant ta be a hero but here I am, acting like one."
"Alright. I have one tip for you."
he turns and starts to walk away.
"Don't model yourself after me."
"impressive jewel..... Do you have diamonds? If necessary I can use such material to revive the deceased.... I will of course offer whatever you would require to gain me such items....?"
Yrrin seems interested only in attempting to help others....
"I strive to become a 'hero' to all"
"I will take this into consideration."
It stays standing.
What odd behavior. Most humans would enjoy having someone emulate them. Interesting
It thinks to itself.
"Yep go some"
Carl moves around box's then, pulls out metal can and opens it,
"There ya go, got them in a nice little belt close to Noros 7, did not spend long there, most of the good stuff was to hard to get, but picked up some nice chunks"
He bring the box over,
"take ya pick, Ill make a note of the cost, I only charge Galaxy codex day rates, so you get charged the market price, I don't charge more than that, or is racketing, I'm fare."
he sits again wile you look over the gems.
"I'll make a note of what ya a owning, and we can settle up when ya have the credits or in kind up ta you, I may need some of that healing myself one day if this kind of thing carry's on."
He takes another drink and puts a cigar in his mouth.
"I strive to keep the Clan Honor that number one then keep out of trouble and then get on with me life as best I can, which for me can be hard as trouble seems to always find me"
Yrrin takes the.... More "ordered" diamonds.... Not the biggest... The most valuable, but he has no idea why these seem more attractive to him than others
"these seven? I will of course pay you back"
"Yep when ever your able sir knight, I see ya have a good eye, you picks some of the most flawless ones over the big ens, not some gnome in ya is there?"
he chuckled
"I must say its an odd place here, free school an all, Arthur says the revalution will start here, hes all full of big words is Arthur, says this place is the only safe place left, don’t look that safe if ya ask me,"
He takes another drink then belches.
" so you know whats been going on? All this shooting, stuff falling out the sky, blasts, real Dragons and pox infected girls running around, all seems a bit of a mad house when ya think about"
"This was a good attack." Gareth says to himself as he walks around, watching people. Hehad no clue why the school was attacked, but even he could tell how well thought out it was.a mermaid swims through the air nearby, humming.
"How are you doing that?" His mind becomes distracted by merfolk.
"Something must be stopping the healing from taking place." Michael tells himself, mind already at wrk. "Can anyone see magc on him?"
the menfolk stops.
"Doing what?"
"It looks like you're swimming."
riviarti slides off to the headmaster's office.
"Hello. i would like to apply here, dispite all sense telling me otherwise."
The Headmaster's door is closed.
"Oh, oh that."
she points to a belt she's wearing.
"This lets me do it. I'm new to being what i am, and yet, i kinda keep forgetting what I'm doing."
riviarti understands, and heads off, trying to think about where to sleep tonight. She eventually decides she doesn't care, and goes into her shell and falls asleep in the caphatiria.
riviarti understands, and heads off, trying to think about where to sleep tonight. She eventually decides she doesn't care, and goes into her shell and falls asleep in the caphatiria.
As she begins to walk to the cafe she walks past a door with her name labeled on it.
hmm. Odd. I haven't even signed up yet.
She opens the door and looks in.
Lang lingers for a bit longer just in case but soon bows and heads back out.
I hope things work out for you Miss Waverider
as he leaves Lang looks to Midoru and Grim.
Come-on I'll introduce you to Simba
Lang takes them out to the garden where a very tired Giant owl is resting.
there is a saddle on him that could carry a rider and two passengers.
Lang goes up and pets his owl
Midori, Grim this is Simba. I raised him since he was very little. Simba these are friends. Midori and Grim.
lang looks back to his friends. [b]he's tired becuase he had to fly for a long time to get here, we didn't stop like we usually do.
Ardiente's conscious mind agreed whole-heartedly with Raelle assessment of the creepiness of this township, and that their goal was the tower... but something in all the tales of his childhood told him that this was... somehow appropriate, for the lesser beings to bow to Firebirds. He shakes off that instinct after a few seconds of looking around, remember that this... wasn't really about who was superior - it was about control. He had been in this exact pose several times, usually as punishment. It was always humiliating.
Deciding to ignore these people for the moment, Ardiente nods in response to Raelle. "Yes, I think you're right, let's go see if anyone's home."
::I think this one might be one of the ones that was legitimately abjured... just. Keep your guard up and stick close to me, alright?::
Mel waves bye to Lang as he heads off. looking back to the group, Looks like Kai might actually feel bad about what happened. I hope he has changed some
Mel goes back to eating hr ice cream she seems a bit somber now. wondering why he wants to wait.
finally she looks to Ginni Ginni? do you think Kai and me should stay together? I mean do you think we can both be happy together?
as grim turns to leave he does so with one parting comment "the dude is freaky just saying" he then hurries to be with lang.
...
"now that is awesome, giant owl, how fast can he go?"
as grim turns to leave he does so with one parting comment "the dude is freaky just saying" he then hurries to be with lang.
...
"now that is awesome, giant owl, how fast can he go?"
He can fly pretty fast. but I can fly faster. its just more fun flying with Simba. he can reach such greater heights and I can enjoy looking over the mountain tops when I am with him.
Lang starts to take off his saddle as he forgot when he first landed.
hey Grim, can you give me a hand with this?
Its a very basic room. Much like a hotel room. Two beds and a night stand. Lamp, closet, desk, door to a bathroom. On the night stand is a book labeled "class catalogue and student handbook."
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Meanwhile on Ryo's desk a filled in student registry form appears.
Lang lingers for a bit longer just in case but soon bows and heads back out.
I hope things work out for you Miss Waverider
as he leaves Lang looks to Midoru and Grim.
Come-on I'll introduce you to Simba
Lang takes them out to the garden where a very tired Giant owl is resting.
there is a saddle on him that could carry a rider and two passengers.Lang goes up and pets his owl
Midori, Grim this is Simba. I raised him since he was very little. Simba these are friends. Midori and Grim.
lang looks back to his friends. [b]he's tired becuase he had to fly for a long time to get here, we didn't stop like we usually do.
"There you are. Just a heads up on the owl, you can't use the normal quarters....there was an incident. But you should be able to stable your owl in the garage for tonight. Or your room. Not the roof. It would be a problem with the pigeons. Oh, and why did you show up hours early and what did you do to spook my shuttle pilot so bad?" he says as he steps into their field of view.
"oh sure I'll help what should I- oh hey, who are you?"
Ardiente's conscious mind agreed whole-heartedly with Raelle assessment of the creepiness of this township, and that their goal was the tower... but something in all the tales of his childhood told him that this was... somehow appropriate, for the lesser beings to bow to Firebirds. He shakes off that instinct after a few seconds of looking around, remember that this... wasn't really about who was superior - it was about control. He had been in this exact pose several times, usually as punishment. It was always humiliating.
Deciding to ignore these people for the moment, Ardiente nods in response to Raelle. "Yes, I think you're right, let's go see if anyone's home."
::I think this one might be one of the ones that was legitimately abjured... just. Keep your guard up and stick close to me, alright?::
She moved closer to him and took his hand, needing a little reassurance. Everything about this place felt wrong to her. The bowing and the...the fear...these people were afraid. This wasn't right. No one should have to live like this.
::I'll be careful...there's a lot of smoke here. If we need to make a speedy exit I should be able to use that to make us hard for them to follow us,:: she said, trying to be brave, but her mental voice giving away more than she wanted of how freaked out she was.
"oh sure I'll help what should I- oh hey, who are you?"
"James Sunwake. I don't actually work here, but sometimes in emergencies I help out. My wife is your music teacher...and you lot are in my sister's class...well, actually that is a bit of an ambiguous statement. My older sister is your teacher and two of my little sister-in-laws are your classmates."
"There you are. Just a heads up on the owl, you can't use the normal quarters....there was an incident. But you should be able to stable your owl in the garage for tonight. Or your room. Not the roof. It would be a problem with the pigeons. Oh, and why did you show up hours early and what did you do to spook my shuttle pilot so bad?" he says as he steps into their field of view.Lang lingers for a bit longer just in case but soon bows and heads back out.
I hope things work out for you Miss Waverider
as he leaves Lang looks to Midoru and Grim.
Come-on I'll introduce you to Simba
Lang takes them out to the garden where a very tired Giant owl is resting.
there is a saddle on him that could carry a rider and two passengers.Lang goes up and pets his owl
Midori, Grim this is Simba. I raised him since he was very little. Simba these are friends. Midori and Grim.
lang looks back to his friends. he's tired becuase he had to fly for a long time to get here, we didn't stop like we usually do.
lang turns to see the one questioning him.
he bows to the obvious superior.
[b] I am sorry about arriving early, we were resting at one of our shrines we use at a way-station for the journey. I received a message from my friend Sara. it sounded very serious, but not very specific. I thought she was in trouble so I hurried here as soon as possible.
Lang continues to tend to Simba as he talks.
as for the pilot. I really don't know he broadcast to me to identify myself. so i did. he then just kept going on that I was lying and bringing reinforcements. I told him there are two more owls that will arrive in the morning each with a single rider.
I tried to keep myself in view of the pilot trying to not provoke him. I told him that if I meant harm I would not have announced myself and told him my plans. other than that I really don't know why he was scared. maybe he thinks I am some super wizard or something, or he is afraid of birds
in any event i am sorry. i only just arrived a short bit ago. I will lead Simba to where you suggest. and as you now know two more are to arrive in the morning. but all three will be leaving tomorrow afternoon.
"oh sure I'll help what should I- oh hey, who are you?""James Sunwake. I don't actually work here, but sometimes in emergencies I help out. My wife is your music teacher...and you lot are in my sister's class...well, actually that is a bit of an ambiguous statement. My older sister is your teacher and two of my little sister-in-laws are your classmates."
Oh really? who are your sister-in-laws? oh and can you tell master Blackscales then that she has been invited to the Eastern Sky temple as an honored guest for a ceremony?
Mel waves bye to Lang as he heads off. looking back to the group, Looks like Kai might actually feel bad about what happened. I hope he has changed some
Mel goes back to eating hr ice cream she seems a bit somber now. wondering why he wants to wait.
finally she looks to Ginni Ginni? do you think Kai and me should stay together? I mean do you think we can both be happy together?
Ginni hesitated. "I think that's a question only you can answer, Mel. I think the two of you are very different. How you think, what you want, where you come from...I think that it would not be an easy path for happiness for you two, but I don't think it's impossible. But there are no guarantees. I think it really depends on how you really feel about him. Do you love him or are you just grateful to him for helping you when you needed it? Gratitude...is not enough to build a relationship on."
"Anyways, if you decide you want to work things out with him, I'll support you. And if you decide you want to move on, I'll support you...and make sure to be there with a shoulder to cry on and plenty of cookie dough ice cream," she added, joking a bit yet entirely sincere in her promise to back up her new friend regardless.
A boy paces back and forth in the old gym. Though he seems a slightly tired,as he uses a staff to prop himself he seems to be very upset about something.
"Man why did I even think about doing that. Agh!" He asks himself. He sit down upon a weight bend dropping his head down to stare at the ground.
Oh really? who are your sister-in-laws? oh and can you tell master Blackscales then that she has been invited to the Eastern Sky temple as an honored guest for a ceremony?"oh sure I'll help what should I- oh hey, who are you?""James Sunwake. I don't actually work here, but sometimes in emergencies I help out. My wife is your music teacher...and you lot are in my sister's class...well, actually that is a bit of an ambiguous statement. My older sister is your teacher and two of my little sister-in-laws are your classmates."
"Thanks for the explanation, Lang Fei. Hang on a sec."
"Shuttle One, I've cleared Avatar Lang. He got a message from a freaked out classmate during the attack. That's the reason for the early arrival. And we have the situation contained down here now. Head on back to the barn. We've got plenty more work to do in the morning."
"Okay, sorry about that," he said turning his attention back to Lang. "Ah, I don't think I can tell Pheebs actually. She's out of telepathy range at the moment and I still have a couple more crises to manage tonight. I'd suggest leaving a note for her in her office. Hmm? My sisters-in-law? I thought you'd know...Ignace and Chara of course. Fi's little sisters."
When Ace tries to use detect magic on Keme it's a bit like trying to look directly at the sun. Whatever it is, it's crazy powerful.
Ginni hesitated. "I think that's a question only you can answer, Mel. I think the two of you are very different. How you think, what you want, where you come from...I think that it would not be an easy path for happiness for you two, but I don't think it's impossible. But there are no guarantees. I think it really depends on how you really feel about him. Do you love him or are you just grateful to him for helping you when you needed it? Gratitude...is not enough to build a relationship on.""Anyways, if you decide you want to work things out with him, I'll support you. And if you decide you want to move on, I'll support you...and make sure to be there with a shoulder to cry on and plenty of cookie dough ice cream," she added, joking a bit yet entirely sincere in her promise to back up her new friend regardless.
Mel looks at what she is eating right now, not unless we finish it all up tonight Mel jokingly retorts. on the ice cream suggestion.
anyway, thanks Ginni. I do value your opinion, I feel pretty confident you are much smarter about this sort of thing. I guess i will wait and see what he has to say tomorrow. of course we probably both know how Dom feels about kai.
Mel then whispers to Ginni
besides if it doesn't work out I think I already have another admirer indicating Arthur
Mel looks at what she is eating right now, not unless we finish it all up tonight Mel jokingly retorts. on the ice cream suggestion.
anyway, thanks Ginni. I do value your opinion, I feel pretty confident you are much smarter about this sort of thing. I guess i will wait and see what he has to say tomorrow. of course we probably both know how Dom feels about kai.
Mel then whispers to Ginni
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Ginni giggled and whispered back.
Oh really? who are your sister-in-laws? oh and can you tell master Blackscales then that she has been invited to the Eastern Sky temple as an honored guest for a ceremony?"oh sure I'll help what should I- oh hey, who are you?""James Sunwake. I don't actually work here, but sometimes in emergencies I help out. My wife is your music teacher...and you lot are in my sister's class...well, actually that is a bit of an ambiguous statement. My older sister is your teacher and two of my little sister-in-laws are your classmates.""Thanks for the explanation, Lang Fei. Hang on a sec."
"Shuttle One, I've cleared Avatar Lang. He got a message from a freaked out classmate during the attack. That's the reason for the early arrival. And we have the situation contained down here now. Head on back to the barn. We've got plenty more work to do in the morning."
"Okay, sorry about that," he said turning his attention back to Lang. "Ah, I don't think I can tell Pheebs actually. She's out of telepathy range at the moment and I still have a couple more crises to manage tonight. I'd suggest leaving a note for her in her office. Hmm? My sisters-in-law? I thought you'd know...Ignace and Chara of course. Fi's little sisters."
Lang then bows again.
then, in an odd sort of round about way we are practically family. considering I am the reincarnation of Avatar Voltair del Sol.Suddenly lang looks as though he suddenly remembered something.Oh yeah I have to deliver this message to the Del Sol family Lang pulls out an ornate scroll case inscribed with various markings of the old symbols of the four elements.
She moved closer to him and took his hand, needing a little reassurance. Everything about this place felt wrong to her. The bowing and the...the fear...these people were afraid. This wasn't right. No one should have to live like this.
::I'll be careful...there's a lot of smoke here. If we need to make a speedy exit I should be able to use that to make us hard for them to follow us,:: she said, trying to be brave, but her mental voice giving away more than she wanted of how freaked out she was.
Ardiente's heart jumps slightly and his hand trembles when she takes it, but after a moment he's regained his calm and even more of a fierce determination to protect her.
::And there's plenty of earth for me to bend here as well.:: Ardiente adds to her as the walk down the path towards the tower which was visible from all areas of the town. ::Don't worry Raelle, I don't think these people can fly. If we have to, just take wing alright? I've spent my whole life training to protect and defend. Don't think just cause I'm missing the tattoo that I'll forget what's important - my friends. I won't let them hurt you.:: There was no humour in his tone. No bravado. He meant every word he said.
"ooh fancy" grim jokes.
Midori had been standing quietly after having been introduced to Simba, having bowed to the majestic animal, and then stroking the massive bird's feathers, following it's movements to rub where he wanted her to.
Midori had bowed to the older man when he had arrived and listened quietly and politely to the conversation, not wanting to intrude in Lang's conversation with the older man... did he say he was Blackscales-sensei's brother? Either way, Midori remains quiet and thoughtful near the edge of the conversation. She's paying polite attention, but not saying overmuch.
Lang then bows again.
then, in an odd sort of round about way we are practically family. considering I am the reincarnation of Avatar Voltair del Sol.Suddenly lang looks as though he suddenly remembered something.Oh yeah I have to deliver this message to the Del Sol family Lang pulls out an ornate scroll case inscribed with various markings of the old symbols of the four elements.
"Huh. Kinda a distant relation, but hey, our family is nothing if not accepting of more people. Sorchan will be back from the refugee camp any minute now. Best to give it to him. Pyra is upstairs with Ignace. She's been unconscious since you guys got back and Pyra doesn't want to leave her alone. At least it kept her safe when everything went bad. Chara is around someplace with some of the other kids. You could give it to Fi if you're impatient...she's around trying to help wrangle order out of this chaos."
"Anyhow, I need to go see a dwarf about an ISO ward...long story. Try and stay out of trouble kids. We have enough already."
"wait she's unconscious?!? what's wrong?"
after Jiminy leaves Lang returns to grim and midori.
i am sorry about that. so Midori what do you think of simba here? I see he likes you.
Lang goes over to finish with the saddle getting closer to Midori he glances around to see if grim is nearby and whispers to her
something is bothering you, I can tell, I see it in your spirit, if you ever want to talk, I'll listen. he says putting a hand on her shoulder for reassurance that she can count in him to be there for her when she needs a friend
"wait she's unconscious?!? what's wrong?"
He shrugged. "Something about overextending her abilities. Pyra seems to think that she'll be fine once she's had enough rest. You don't need to worry. Sometimes this happens. Happens to me all the time. If I use my abilities too much I can put myself in a coma for hours or even days depending on how bad I've stretched myself."
"alright, try not to stay up too late," he said before teleporting away.
"oh... ok, good, well not good but better than it could be"he relaxes
he turns to lang and says "did you say something?"
"oh... ok, good, well not good but better than it could be"he relaxes
he turns to lang and says "did you say something?"
ahh yeah I asked how you like Simba he seems to like you guys.
"of course, this is so cool, can he talk?"