"Kitty.. if any weird, otherwordly beings offer you power, say no." Things way out of Michael's league were happening right in front of him, and he didn't really understand it all.
"I promise," she agreed in a small voice.
When Fei picked up Keme to take him away she turned and buried her face against Michael's chest and sobbed. It wasn't right. Things weren't supposed to happen this way. Keme was her friend and she couldn't even do anything to help him.
Ace places a hand on Fei's arm, indicating he wait. "Fei, what do you plan on doing? I do not know what else to do, but if you have an idea of how to help Keme beyond his death, I would assist you if possible. If you don't, please, do not take his life. I can't let you live with that burden. I have and do, many times over, every day. Its not easy, but I'm used to it"
He holds her in his arms tightly, trying to comfort her as best he can. Things just kept happening today and.. he felt so useless.
Ace places a hand on Fei's arm, indicating he wait. "Fei, what do you plan on doing? I do not know what else to do, but if you have an idea of how to help Keme beyond his death, I would assist you if possible. If you don't, please, do not take his life. I can't let you live with that burden. I have and do, many times over, every day. Its not easy, but I'm used to it"
"You have not worked in the Infirmary," the young monk says, his voice growing quiet. "I am... most aware of that burden."
"And I do not know of any other way to end this, short of ending Esperanza 'herself'...but I do know when prolonging a life is a torment instead of a mercy. Keme's body, mind and soul are in jeopardy of being lost if we do nothing now. I...will honor his wish, and try to save at least one or two of those, if I cannot ultimately save all."
"Now please, let us go while there is still a chance...."
Fei looks over at Kitty, his heart breaking at the fact that she has to bear witness to this. She cannot see the monk's face, but in that moment there is a deeper sadness than any other present have seen on it, and the hint of something else....something Michael remembers all too well in himself.
ahh yeah all healed, you got a minute? And can you like, not be a dragon for a bit?Vai's heart sunk slightly at that request. It hurt pretty deeply that her friend did not want her to be in dragon form. Either afraid of her, or uncomfortable... either way, it was like a dagger to Vai's heart. Especially after the events of tonight. Not that she blamed Mel if she was afraid. It had been barely more than an hour or two since her teeth had closed on Tami.
"Um... yeah Mel. Can you wait until I'm done this load though? I'm already partly loaded up and that wouldn't be very fair."
Assuming Melody agrees, Vai waits for the loading to finish, and then carries the supplies off to their destination, and returning shortly in a small flash of Light. She reverts herself to her half-elven form and walks over to Melody. "Hey." she says, looking a bit worn, but staying fully upright. "What's up?"
hey Vai. I see you are more, yourself. that is good. I mean, I hope you are feeling alright. well i was wondering, I still want us to be roomies and all, I don't want you feel like either of us has to leave.
Mel has a little bit of a hard time looking Vai in the eye but she is trying to be sincere.
I guess, what I am asking is. I got our hot cocoa for tonight I wanted to make sure you still want to hang out in the room before bed. i kind of look forward to it
Ace was about to respond to Fei, when he saw how upset Kitty already was and opts not say anything that would make her worse.
"Yes Fei, let us leave. I am going with you however. Lead the way"
Fei looks over at Kitty, his heart breaking at the fact that she has to bear witness to this. She cannot see the monk's face, but in that moment there is a deeper sadness than any other present have seen on it, and the hint of something else....something Michael remembers all too well in himself.
Ace was about to respond to Fei, when he saw how upset Kitty already was and opts not say anything that would make her worse.
"Yes Fei, let us leave. I am going with you however. Lead the way"
The young monk takes a centering breath after Ace's last comment, then strides out of the Cafeteria. Unlike his usual method of walking around others in a crowded space, Fei makes a straight line for the doors.
Once outside, he rises off of the ground limned in silver-white flames. He then rockets through the air at speed to the one place he can even fathom being appropriate (and private) enough for what he must do.
He returns to the crater he made only a short time ago, landing gently in the sterile ash at the edge closest to the trees...
Keme tries weakly to struggle, but his movements are wooden and inefficient, like he's not really in control of them. And his body is too weak to fight effectively. Fei would guess that the young kitsune is fighting against his patron's control and is making it hard for her to truly take control of him as much as he was still able to do so.
The young monk takes a centering breath after Ace's last comment, then strides out of the Cafeteria. Unlike his usual method of walking around others in a crowded space, Fei makes a straight line for the doors.
Once outside, he rises off of the ground limned in silver-white flames. He then rockets through the air at speed to the one place he can even fathom being appropriate (and private) enough for what he must do.
He returns to the crater he made only a short time ago, landing gently in the sterile ash at the edge closest to the trees...
Strangely, in the area in and around the crater, there are small flecks of... what looks like electric-blue snow gently falling - though Fei could not say from where. They shine in the post-sunset darkness, making them standout against the inky blackness of the night.
If Fei attempts to touch these flecks, his hand passes directly though them - they are not wholly there.
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ahh yeah all healed, you got a minute? And can you like, not be a dragon for a bit?Vai's heart sunk slightly at that request. It hurt pretty deeply that her friend did not want her to be in dragon form. Either afraid of her, or uncomfortable... either way, it was like a dagger to Vai's heart. Especially after the events of tonight. Not that she blamed Mel if she was afraid. It had been barely more than an hour or two since her teeth had closed on Tami.
"Um... yeah Mel. Can you wait until I'm done this load though? I'm already partly loaded up and that wouldn't be very fair."
Assuming Melody agrees, Vai waits for the loading to finish, and then carries the supplies off to their destination, and returning shortly in a small flash of Light. She reverts herself to her half-elven form and walks over to Melody. "Hey." she says, looking a bit worn, but staying fully upright. "What's up?"
hey Vai. I see you are more, yourself. that is good. I mean, I hope you are feeling alright. well i was wondering, I still want us to be roomies and all, I don't want you feel like either of us has to leave.
Mel has a little bit of a hard time looking Vai in the eye but she is trying to be sincere.
I guess, what I am asking is. I got our hot cocoa for tonight I wanted to make sure you still want to hang out in the room before bed. i kind of look forward to it
Arthur waves his hand weakly "uh should I go, leave you guys to your thing?"
Assuming Ace does indeed follow them, Fei turns to him as he arrives.
"I know you had more that you wished to say. What are your thoughts?"
Strangely, in the area in and around the crater, there are small flecks of... what looks like electric-blue snow gently falling - though Fei could not say from where. They shine in the post-sunset darkness, making them standout against the inky blackness of the night.
If Fei attempts to touch these flecks, his hand passes directly though them - they are not wholly there.
Given Keme's prior words, the young monk is...concerned by the presence of light of this particular hue here.
Vai had trying to ignore Melody's entourage as best as possible, and doesn't even really spare Arthur more than a glance and a tired look before returning her attention to Mel. "I'm glad to hear that you still want to be my roommate Mel, but I don't think I can have hot cocoa tonight. I told myself I wasn't going to rest until I've done all I can. I hurt people tonight, even if it wasn't..." Vai trails off slightly, as Fei exits the school (presumably with Ace is tow) carrying Keme, and they rocket off into the night. "...fully in... control of myself."
::Fei? What's wrong?:: Vai broadcasts to her meldanya.
Apparently distracted by the sudden departure of Fei and Ace, Vai looks concerned. Unnoticed by her, the pendant around Vai's neck glows ever so slightly.
Lang looks a little sad about what he has to say. Not wanting to take away any of the girls fun.
about that tea party, you see, i am bringing more owls so we can all ride, but the thing is... you all are invited to my home for a special cerimony. We would be leaving tomorrow, its an overnight trip.
"Ano... what time would we leave, Lang-kun?" Midori says a bit worriedly. Ignace-chan had been very much looking forward to the tea ceremony. "And what ceremony is it? I didn't bring a kimono, so I don't have any formal clothing."
::Fei? What's wrong?:: Vai broadcasts to her meldanya.
Fei looks skyward for a moment, his eyes scanning the field of lights around them.
:Be...on your guard, Vai. I think your Patron and Hope are planning something. Something that may have already cost Keme his life:
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Ryuzo acquiesces the role of keme's ender to Fei, and bows, deeply.
"Of course, Senpai. As you wish." conveying the respect he has for the peaceful monk. As Fei takes Keme, he does follow as well, as things like this need witnesses, both for posterity, and respect for the warrior fallen.
"I though the dresses we made were for parties?"
She takes the cat back into her arms now that Lang dried her off.
"I'm really excited about the owls."
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"Maybe we should go back inside and find Sun. It's dark out here and he was worried about you."
::Fei? What's wrong?:: Vai broadcasts to her meldanya.Fei looks skyward for a moment, his eyes scanning the field of lights around them.
:Be...on your guard, Vai. I think your Patron and Hope are planning something. Something that may have already cost Keme his life:
Outwardly to Melody, Arthur and Roel, they can see tears forming in Vai's eyes, and she's forced to turn away.
::Keme?! No, that... that's not right. Why? I'm coming Fei, where did you go?:: Even through their shared 'telepathy', Vai's voice is coming through almost strangled with grief. Keme was one of the people who had helped her most come out of her shell... he couldn't be dead.
::Lumos, if Keme is dead because of you, you and I aren't going to work together very well in the future.::
"Not a good idea. She can be manipulated. I'd rather not have to put anyone else to rest today."
Ryuzo says, apparently for no reason.
"Not a good idea. She can be manipulated. I'd rather not have to put anyone else to rest today."
Ryuzo says, apparently for no reason.
Fei snaps out of his communication with Vai briefly.
"I do not think we are allowed any good ideas any more this day...only ones we can perhaps live with better than others."
"Ryuzo...do you have any way to bring Keme's grandfather Genosuke here? He is the Philosophy teacher. He must know what is happening..." Fei asks, his voice trailing off.
"If not, I may be able to have Vai find him as well, since she is still at the school."
::Keme?! No, that... that's not right. Why? I'm coming Fei, where did you go?:: Even through their shared 'telepathy', Vai's voice is coming through almost strangled with grief. Keme was one of the people who had helped her most come out of her shell... he couldn't be dead.
:We are at the crater where I died. But there are glowing blue flecks of light falling here now. The light looks somewhat similar to what your pendant sheds - I do not know if it is safe for you to be here...:
:Professor Genosuke needs to be told and brought here, though. Do you think you can locate him now that the school is back online?:
Ace does indeed follow along, taking the form of a raven, and using his various abilities to enhance his speed to keep pace with Fei.
Upon reaching the crater, he lands and blurs back to normal. "Fitting, picking the spot of one resurrection for a possible second"
When the young monk asks him to elborate, he is slient for a few moments thinking
"While I have not worked in an infirmary before, I have taken the life of others before. Sometimes of my own volition, other times I fear due to the psychopath residing in my head. Either way, I have done it enough where I am ok with carrying that burden. If it comes to ending Keme's life, please let me be the one to take on that weight."
Mel watches as vai's demeanor changes Vai, i understand, well mostly, i just wanted you to know that i have fogiven you and you owe me nothing, except your friendship. I will have a mug waiting for you just in case
Mel turns to Arthur and Roel I think i'll be heading to my room. Goodnight, and thank you for everything
Mel then kisses Arthur on the cheek and tries the same for Roel.
Mel then heads over to grab the hot cocoa she prepared and headed to her dorm.
"Not a good idea. She can be manipulated. I'd rather not have to put anyone else to rest today."
Ryuzo says, apparently for no reason.
Fei snaps out of his communication with Vai briefly.
"I do not think we are allowed any good ideas any more this day...only ones we can perhaps live with better than others."
"Ryuzo...do you have any way to bring Keme's grandfather Genosuke here? He is the Philosophy teacher. He must know what is happening..." Fei asks, his voice trailing off.
"If not, I may be able to have Vai find him as well, since she is still at the school."
Shakes his head
"Gomen. If she is to come, she can bring him. I will remain here."
Genosuke is arriving at the cafeteria, to unload a group of students from a demi-plane...
"Out. No shoving. There you go. See everything is fine..."
Hermes stands next to Arthur.
That's really all.
roel dooesn't prevent you from doing it. He tastes pritty bad, though.
arthur looks surprised at the kiss he says "good night" to her as she leaves
he then turns to vai "is there anything I can do to help, you seem.... distressed"
Lang can sense that Midori is worried about missing the tea time she had planned. he seems to think a bit figuring out what to do and say.
Well we are not leaving until lunch time. I still need to deliver this invitation to Ignace and her family. and I still need to invite master Blackscales.
Lang looks to the girls. yes lets go inside and find Sun
as they walk lang tries to explain about the trip. I guess you could have your party in the morning, or you can wait and have it back at my temple. you know we drink tea as well and have a lovely tea garden that the elders enjoy. Oh ans as far as dress, the fact that you would be there with me is all i care about not what you are wearing. just...ahh..midori...we do not allow bladed weapons in the temple.
Lang suddenly realizes he never really answered midori's question. Oh yeah the ceremony, while I was away I completed all of my tests, I am to be elevated to Sifu, or master air bender. this grants me permission to teach my art to others. also, I believe representatives of the other temples are coming for me to be presented as the new Avatar
arthur looks surprised at the kiss he says "good night" to her as she leaves
he then turns to vai "is there anything I can do to help, you seem.... distressed"
Villem, to Aridiente's awareness and study appears as aggressive as a warm breeze in the earlier Summer days, which is to say, not at all. Plus, no deception appears to be present in his words when speaking.
"Ready to spring in and strike, are you, warrior? Well, it appears my various offers to give shelter to travelers will be refused... even if politely by both. A pity, really, I have fashioned quite a city here. Tell me, though, messengers, what if /I/, as a Firebird, did not wish the ancestral home to be undone? Has the new regime already made decisions 'for the good of all Firebirds'?"
His tone was clearly sharp, insinuating that the new government, if any, was taking control in a manner as before. Perhaps he favored a Democratic process?
"Or is this the point of your message, nameless, young, interesting plummage and colored, non-guests that seem to recoil in a fashion to my mere presence? Merely an effort on your own parts to soothe guilt which /you/ had no hand in? I do appreciate the gesture, but I have done nothing to be kept at such lengths ... Have you no names you wish to share? To whom do I give thanks for this news? This reconnecting with members of the Firebird culture I was so rudely removed from so many years ago?"
The interior of this room, it might be noted is shined silver, smooth and seemingly melted or formed into a large dome shape. There are no windows or doors out, save the still open two behind which provided entry earlier.
:We are at the crater where I died. But there are glowing blue flecks of light falling here now. The light looks somewhat similar to what your pendant sheds - I do not know if it is safe for you to be here...:
:Professor Genosuke needs to be told and brought here, though. Do you think you can locate him now that the school is back online?:
::I'll find him Fei.:: Vai says, managing to keep it together for the moment.
Mel watches as vai's demeanor changes Vai, i understand, well mostly, i just wanted you to know that i have fogiven you and you owe me nothing, except your friendship. I will have a mug waiting for you just in case
he then turns to vai "is there anything I can do to help, you seem.... distressed"
"Thank you Melody. Maybe I'll take you up on that." Her voice was trembling a little as she turns to Arthur. "Actually... I might need some help. We need to find Professor Genosuke. Thank you Arthur... I'm sorry about earlier. But that's not important"
Zilla follows with the others, listening to Lang.
Carl Shakes Jiminys hand and places the Can in the Lab
Carl Shakes Jiminys hand and places the Can in the Lab
After wheeling the stasis chamber to the place Jimmy indicates, Yrrin nods to both men and searches for a place to rest
Upon reaching the crater, he lands and blurs back to normal. "Fitting, picking the spot of one resurrection for a possible second"
When the young monk asks him to elborate, he is slient for a few moments thinking
"While I have not worked in an infirmary before, I have taken the life of others before. Sometimes of my own volition, other times I fear due to the psychopath residing in my head. Either way, I have done it enough where I am ok with carrying that burden. If it comes to ending Keme's life, please let me be the one to take on that weight."
"I believe that decision must now rest with Keme's grandfather, Genosuke. We can do nothing until Vai brings him here and we tell him what has happened," he replies softly as he carefully kneels down on the forest floor at the edge of the crater, holding on to Keme but making him more comfortable under the canopy of trees.
Shakes his head
"Gomen. If she is to come, she can bring him. I will remain here."
Fei bows as best he can to Ryuzo.
"I understand. And thank you for accompanying me. Both of you. I was...foolish to believe I could do this alone."
As Yrrin walks through the halls he finds himself walking across a hall. On his right is a door labeled with his name and any religious symbols he would put across an entryway.
If he steps inside he will see a simple bed and nightstand, parallel to which is is a closet and a mannequin on which armour and weapons are hung.
On a nightstand next to the bed is a small book opened to stand upright, labeled "Class Menu and Student Handbook."
As Yrrin walks through the halls he finds himself walking across a hall. On his right is a door labeled with his name and any religious symbols he would put across an entryway.
If he steps inside he will see a simple bed and nightstand, parallel to which is is a closet and a mannequin on which armour and weapons are hung.
On a nightstand next to the bed is a small book opened to stand upright, labeled "Class Menu and Student Handbook."
Yrrin enters and smiles at the headmaster's foresight....
Carl head back to his ship and dos a full decontamination. Then Teleports to where food is on offer in the once lunch hall no medic bay, looking at the Ill and sick. He heads over gets something simple, Bread, Cheese and Ale, then sits down at a table with whoever is there.
As Yrrin walks through the halls he finds himself walking across a hall. On his right is a door labeled with his name and any religious symbols he would put across an entryway.
If he steps inside he will see a simple bed and nightstand, parallel to which is is a closet and a mannequin on which armour and weapons are hung.
On a nightstand next to the bed is a small book opened to stand upright, labeled "Class Menu and Student Handbook."Yrrin enters and smiles at the headmaster's foresight....
Another filled out student application appears on top of the previous one.
Villem, to Aridiente's awareness and study appears as aggressive as a warm breeze in the earlier Summer days, which is to say, not at all. Plus, no deception appears to be present in his words when speaking.
"Ready to spring in and strike, are you, warrior? Well, it appears my various offers to give shelter to travelers will be refused... even if politely by both. A pity, really, I have fashioned quite a city here. Tell me, though, messengers, what if /I/, as a Firebird, did not wish the ancestral home to be undone? Has the new regime already made decisions 'for the good of all Firebirds'?"
His tone was clearly sharp, insinuating that the new government, if any, was taking control in a manner as before. Perhaps he favored a Democratic process?
"Or is this the point of your message, nameless, young, interesting plummage and colored, non-guests that seem to recoil in a fashion to my mere presence? Merely an effort on your own parts to soothe guilt which /you/ had no hand in? I do appreciate the gesture, but I have done nothing to be kept at such lengths ... Have you no names you wish to share? To whom do I give thanks for this news? This reconnecting with members of the Firebird culture I was so rudely removed from so many years ago?"
The interior of this room, it might be noted is shined silver, smooth and seemingly melted or formed into a large dome shape. There are no windows or doors out, save the still open two behind which provided entry earlier.
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"I already told you, there is no new regime. This was decided for the good of all. After all of his lies were revealed they literally tore Fuego Helios apart with their bare hands. Keeping the sun would have meant a bloody revolution and there aren't enough of us left to risk that. I'm sorry if you disagree with the decision that was made, but it's too late to stop it."
"And I did tell you our names. This is Ardiente and I am Raelle. I do apologize if we seem a bit jumpy, but not all of the abjured are happy to see another firebird and some are even less happy to hear this news. We are not trying to be rude....you...you built this city then? You...are responsible for those people down there?"
Keme can't do anything. He is locked in an internal battle with his Patron. Tears leak out of his eyes as he lays there, hearing the others talking as if from a great distance.
Ginni had been going to look for Ace after she said goodbye to Melody, but then someone came and got her to come and sit with Morrivan. Someone had taken Morrivan aside to tell her that her cousin Rodhas was a casualty of the attack and that he wasn't coming back. She found a secluded corner of the garden outside the cafeteria to take Morrivan to so that her friend could cry without having to deal with people staring at her. It broke her heart listening to Morrivan cry as she hugged her. No matter how much she wanted to help, there wasn't anything she could actually do to make this better.
Villem smiles at Raelle's comments and then nods after a moment.
"As you did, as you did. I sought to find your last names, but, alas-- I will be denied. Quite impressive, youngsters. Quite impressive indeed. You have /nothing/ to fear from me, not here, not in this roost of mine. You are, as I've said, guests. A host, no matter what their temperament, mistreats their guests-- that is a sign of weakness."
Glancing into the place for a moment, then back at the two he says then, "I am not responsible for the choice of the beings below-- that is their choice and destiny. I am merely a part of a much larger puzzle that in my later years, have finally found truth. Those beings below, are no more my responsibility than the millions of lives outside of this village and beyond-- into the heavens and stars."
When he speaks of them, it's clear to Aridiente's Sense Motive he speaks of the people as he would the air, or earth beneath his feet.
There's an odd grin on Villem's face. "You two know this, do you? That there are countless worlds beyond here, filled with others? Beings such as us, born of Fire, of the bright light that comes of it? Or of the opposite, the darkness that comes from too much illumination, or the burning flames? Fuego Helios was such a short sighted fool-- torn apart, how delightful to hear that our fellow Firebirds seem willing to stoop to such savagery, still."
The latter part is said while considering Aridiente.
Then back to Raelle, who Villem clearly appears more clearly relating too, probably due to her diplomatic manner, "What will become of our race then? Who will guide in the future? I advocated steps-- steps which would have assured us power and strength over threats that loomed, but, no one would heed my words. Is there room still among my peers now that the old Council is removed for a soothsayer or speaker of the future? I only wish to be heard-- to share my visions."
He dwells for a moment and then says, "I ... was warned, that a time like this would come. That someone of earth and fire, with a mate of patterns and smoke, both with great destiny etched in their beings, would come. That you two would come. I haven't just waited, I have continued in my goals, but I knew... and now, here you are. As predicted."
Still, to the Sense Motive of Aridiente, he hasn't lied yet. He doesn't seem cautious at all, and above all else, he's seeming very social and laid back, perhaps a hint excited.
She blushed when he spoke of warnings of the future and the descriptions of what was presumably herself and Ardiente.
"Umm...there's a refugee camp outside of a city called Kuros. That's where they're taking people. I think...I think that once the sun has been destroyed that they're planning to decide on things like where to build communities and what sort of government to have...if you want to have a say in all of that you should go there. With the council gone there's no one to say that you have no right to be there," she said, gaining confidence as she spoke.
"You said you were warned...and you spoke of a friend before...is that who warned you? You are some sort of diviner? I...can see why the council might not have liked that. They didn't like challenges to their power."