The arrows, and the walk, don't take too long to reach a doorway, which denotes, the SIM Room area. One in particular, SIM Room #3.
Upon their arrival, Tryko'Sam steps out seemingly at the same time as they get there. He goes from pensive to charming, warm smile in short order.
"Ladies... I hope the visit is for good reasons? You two all squared away with the Headmaster and all that? Probably lunch time, or something, hmmm?"
Depending on their people skills, they may or may not notice that gone is his happy go lucky state of being, replaced with a edginess, that seemingly blends away as he switches gears into casual interaction. Or maybe he was just doing something intense and is growing happy at the sight of the two. Perhaps both.
Approaching arm-in-arm, the girls appear to be quite happily rumbled in hair and clothing. Rena in particular - though she is appropriate clothed now in a white haltertop and shortish purple skirt. Her braid is frayed and coming apart a little, and the clothing looks like it's been creased in odd areas. Honestly, it looks like she and Asha might have had a little too much fun in their newly minted room. "Yes! We're all sorte--- are you alright Tryko'Sam? What's the matter?" Picking up on his mood shift from earlier this morning, Rena disengages from Asha, moving quickly to pull Tryko'Sam into a hug, wrapping both arms and wings around her friend. Nothing about the hug is sexual, simply the hug of a compassionate friend, who has seen someone she cares about hurting. She holds him for a moment before breaking off so that Asha would be included as well, though she slides her arm down and takes one of his hands in her own, a show of support.
"Well... Is he just snubbing you when he sees you doing important things? Maybe you could find a private place where he can look, or maybe, if he's focusing on what you're paying attention too, that's what we'd do, is pass cute messages otherwise. With art in there... I can show you, if you'd like? I might be rusty though, it has been ... Well, practically forever and a day, literally as if so long ago it never happened, that I tried."
Grinning, the young girl then says, "Now, on the other hand, if you think you could get him to really pay attention to you more, maybe to really want to hear and see what you have to show- maybe the snubbing can change to respect and appreciation, what about that? Otherwise... I know of some amazing gatherings of late which could totally just make you forget abo-"
Grinning, Anahita puts a finger to her lip and smiles, indicating sudden secrecy.
"Then again, those are super exclusive blackness parties... Not sure you've heard of them. I only just. Recently."
"I.. think the snubbing is like totally because the other one is stron--aggh." A hand goes up to Vai's head, breaking the airy show they were putting on, pain apparent on her face. She looks almost angry at that moment, or fierce, as she bears her teeth against the pain -- teeth which are slowly lengthening into the fangs of her dragon form.
Something is now apparently actively causing Vai pain, that much should be obvious, and that the look of pain on the blonde-framed face is slowly turning into defiance. "Ana," she says, through clenched teeth. "Lumos is..."
Suddenly, the pain and defiance subside, Vai's face and teeth turning towards a more neutral state. "Let's talk about something else." she says dejectedly, looking at the grassy ground., continuing flatly. "What are those... parties?"
"right says Carl"
We'er loaded Tinman, get us back down planetside,
"Lunch after this run"
Asha hung back, looking uncertain, her whole body tense.
Jaiye's blow doesn't really harm her brother . He swipes at her, his deadly claws seeking to rend his sister.
Jaiye dodged mostly out of the way, using her tonfa to parry what she couldn't dodge. She was quick and mobile, something that might actually give her an advantage against his larger size.
"If Mrs Blackscales is going, then I can go...it makes me really nervous, but I know this is important to you so I will try..and at least if things go wrong she should be able to fix it. Mostly." She sounded determined, but her smile was a bit forced.
You being happy is more important. I don't want you to do anything you are not ready for.
Lang tries his hardest to speak as comforting and reassuring as possible. He is sincere and not want her to feel like she is forced to be there.
She looked conflicted. "I think I would like to think about it then...when are you supposed to leave? I don't want to delay things because I'm being indecisive."
Grinning after the hug, more a surprise really than anything else, Tryko'Sam, as he referred to himself simply said, "Well, after a hug like that, f&+* my earlier mood. Thanks, Rena."
He smiled at Rena and glanced over at Asha asking, "You okay? I was just grumpy from getting an update on my past. Nothing I can handle. Please, if you are, don't worry about me."
Grinning after the hug, more a surprise really than anything else, Tryko'Sam, as he referred to himself simply said, "Well, after a hug like that, f~+# my earlier mood. Thanks, Rena."
He smiled at Rena and glanced over at Asha asking, "You okay? I was just grumpy from getting an update on my past. Nothing I can handle. Please, if you are, don't worry about me."
"I....I think things are different here? I...I hope? I don't know. I don't know how to ask what I need to know. I....how are people supposed to act when someone is in a bad mood here? What does someone do when they're in a bad mood? You said it made you feel better when Rena hugged you...is that normal? I....I don't understand how these things are supposed to work outside..."
Ehos suddenly looks like he had an epiphany, realizing something. He didn't want to distract Jaiye further as the fight was jsut about to start.
So instead he turns to Aananda, pulling out the datapad. He didn't know how much she knew about Lycan culture, and he was pretty sure she didn't know overmuch about his and Jaiye's plans, but he gets her attention and then displays. 'I should be in there with her. Lycans respect strength, and maybe we can show that we're stronger if we work together.'
"Are you sure? I don't really know as much about their culture as I'd like....there's nothing preventing you from going in there. If you think that's the right thing to do."
Ehos nods after a moment of consideration. He mouths for the Sim Mind to read his lips - 'Alchemical Silver Rapier and Mithral Shield'. The weapons and defenses requested appear in Ehos's hands.
::Jaiye, there are many forms of strength. One is having friends to stand with you. I'm coming in to help, and we'll show Sil that elves and lycans can only be stronger if we work together. Alright?::
Lim-Môr glances over the control panel and monitors of the Sim rooms as they leave.
"Hopefully, the cafe is still ser-"
"Ooh. Lycans. Let's watch them kill each other."
For the first time you've seen, the deep voice seems interested in something.
"I hate it when they do this. Let's just go. Ooh. An angel."
"I just want foo-oo-ood. . . ."
"No. No Lycan fight. No Angel. Just food."
He walks out of the Sim hall before he changes his minds.
"Yeah, let's go."
Ehos nods after a moment of consideration. He mouths for the Sim Mind to read his lips - 'Alchemical Silver Rapier and Mithral Shield'. The weapons and defenses requested appear in Ehos's hands.
::Jaiye, there are many forms of strength. One is having friends to stand with you. I'm coming in to help, and we'll show Sil that elves and lycans can only be stronger if we work together. Alright?::
::Wait, what???!::
::Wait, what???!::
::Let's fight together. It shouldn't be any more cheating than what he's doing.:: Ehos returned evenly, completely serious.
Grinning after the hug, more a surprise really than anything else, Tryko'Sam, as he referred to himself simply said, "Well, after a hug like that, f~*% my earlier mood. Thanks, Rena."
He smiled at Rena and glanced over at Asha asking, "You okay? I was just grumpy from getting an update on my past. Nothing I can handle. Please, if you are, don't worry about me."
Rena grinned, obviously not bothered one bit by Tryko'Sam's foul language, perhaps even finding it a bit funny. "And if you ever want to talk about what you found, or need a reminder that you're well-liked, my bed is big enough for two." She says, still with a grin on her face, before Asha begins her insecure line of questioning.
At which point, Rena turns to face her firebird friend, her head cocked sideways in a very beast-like gesture, curious and intent. Her wings open and close, brushing against Tryko'Sam, which causes a light shiver to go through her body. Sensitive, those wings, as was explored the previous night. She glances back to Tryko, seeing how he'll answer.
She looked conflicted. "I think I would like to think about it then...when are you supposed to leave? I don't want to delay things because I'm being indecisive."
We are leaving later this afternoon before dinner time. I hope you decide you will go but I will understand if you decide not to go.
Lang then continues.
you have a tea party to attend also, lets go find the others and tell them about the ceremony and see who wants to go, ok?
A visible frown crosses Anahita's expressive features watching Vai's displayed pain.
Speaking normally now, without the exaggerated manner and such, Anahita says plainly, "Darkness infused rooms of sexual pleasure and exploration, unfettered by vision or light, leaving only the sensations of smell, taste and touch for the participants. Rumored to be quite engaging and erotic, I assume, if such is your taste. I've been invited ... So to speak, to this, I thought perhaps you would appreciate the challenge of the darkness. No matter, effectively an orgy. I fear my patience is spent due to the abuse I am witnessing."
Looking sternly at Vai, Anahita then says, "I recommend we put aside any speaking of our other focus, which we willingly agreed to conduct, provided the acceptance of such is still true, less we were lied too. Oath breaking is not something I appreciate, nor unnatural pain or suffering. My apologies for any discomfort due to my actions. It is a pity something as extensive as Light feels threatened by the discussions of two mere girls. If I can offer you healing for any pain, as Anahita, please let me know."
That said, Anahita bows slightly with a hand over her heart, respectfully to Vai.
Then she waits for any response. Gone any alternate persona.
"I....I think things are different here? I...I hope? I don't know. I don't know how to ask what I need to know. I....how are people supposed to act when someone is in a bad mood here? What does someone do when they're in a bad mood? You said it made you feel better when Rena hugged you...is that normal? I....I don't understand how these things are supposed to work outside..."
"We'll, from what I recall about schools, the only bad questions are the ones unasked, and above all else, don't live in fear. So, your job here as a student is to learn, and get your brain open to all sorts of new stuff. Open mind, questions, and find people of similar interests to keep you engaged. As for the bad mood fix with a hug, yeah, that works for me. So, good call. Guess perhaps Rena can explain the why. I recall hugs help a ton sometimes. Careful with who- Strangers might not like it, or insecure peeps. If someone actually thinks you're attacking em, they need more than a hug.."
He apparently drops the topic of his past to the wayside, but gives Rena a brief squeeze of thanks for her words, along with a smile.
"So, what's next? You got uniforms, cool. Room with beds, that's great, so what's next girls? Tour the school? Find the important spots? Restrooms, food and hangouts, right? For starts."
A visible frown crosses Anahita's expressive features watching Vai's displayed pain.
Speaking normally now, without the exaggerated manner and such, Anahita says plainly, "Darkness infused rooms of sexual pleasure and exploration, unfettered by vision or light, leaving only the sensations of smell, taste and touch for the participants. Rumored to be quite engaging and erotic, I assume, if such is your taste. I've been invited ... So to speak, to this, I thought perhaps you would appreciate the challenge of the darkness. No matter, effectively an orgy. I fear my patience is spent due to the abuse I am witnessing."
Looking sternly at Vai, Anahita then says, "I recommend we put aside any speaking of our other focus, which we willingly agreed to conduct, provided the acceptance of such is still true, less we were lied too. Oath breaking is not something I appreciate, nor unnatural pain or suffering. My apologies for any discomfort due to my actions. It is a pity something as extensive as Light feels threatened by the discussions of two mere girls. If I can offer you healing for any pain, as Anahita, please let me know."
That said, Anahita bows slightly with a hand over her heart, respectfully to Vai.
Then she waits for any response. Gone any alternate persona.
Vai seems to literally blanch in fear at the explanation of the parties. She shakes her head, saying, "No... I don't think that would be... good for me. It's... something I'm working to overcome, but I don't... like people to touch me, especially not in that way. Plus... I love Fei." she finishes simply, as if the explanation of her love for Fei should dismiss any notion of participation in the orgy (which of course, might not fit into Anahita's worldview). The fear had gone from her as she had spoke, slowly fading away, and replaced with a sort of determination, preparing what she was going to say next.
"You do not have to apologize Anahita, but thanks. You aren't the one causing me pain, and I doubt any healing would help. She's left me alone for now, you can ask me any questions to you still have. I'll try to answer them." She nods, folding her legs and tucking her skirt. The dragon-girl is sitting in a meditative posture now, with her skirt tucked so that nothing about her modesty could be questioned. Back straight, she takes a deep breath.
"We'll, from what I recall about schools, the only bad questions are the ones unasked, and above all else, don't live in fear. So, your job here as a student is to learn, and get your brain open to all sorts of new stuff. Open mind, questions, and find people of similar interests to keep you engaged. As for the bad mood fix with a hug, yeah, that works for me. So, good call. Guess perhaps Rena can explain the why. I recall hugs help a ton sometimes. Careful with who- Strangers might not like it, or insecure peeps. If someone actually thinks you're attacking em, they need more than a hug.."
He apparently drops the topic of his past to the wayside, but gives Rena a brief squeeze of thanks for her words, along with a smile.
"So, what's next? You got uniforms, cool. Room with beds, that's great, so what's next girls? Tour the school? Find the important spots? Restrooms, food and hangouts, right? For starts."
Rena nods at Tryko'Sam's wise words, and returns the smile she gives him with a brilliant one of her own. "He's right Asha. This is a place of learning, but more than that.. we're your friends, right? I mean, friends are supposed to help each other. Like how you're going to teach me acrobatics, or Tryko'Sam taught us all about stuff last night - we can all help each other. So don't hesitate, alright? We won't mind."
"As for hugs... well. The best thing in the world is knowing that someone cares for you. It's even better than sex, though maybe less intense. Though..." she seems to trail off in thought for a moment there, with a briefly uttered "Oh." mixed in with her sudden thoughtfulness.
"Well, if I personally would like to go check in on my friend Bradley. He was hurt last night during the attack, and I would like to see how he's doing. He's... very brave." Tryko and Asha could swear that there was a little hint of a swoon in Rena's voice at the end there, though honestly it could've easily just been admiration at the bravery she spoke of. Who knows with the strange used-to-big-a-giant-snake-thing-girl.
Slipping through the door with everyone else is the odd cat, its six legs working easily to weave through the twoleg's feet....
It watches the weeping girl for a while and hops up on the far corner of the bed
Repp had followed the group in as well, an expression of relief on his face as Kitty bursts into what apepars to be happy tears. He decides to table his suspicions about the puppy for the moment, not wanting to ruin Kitty's happy mood.
He was hanging around the edge of the group - lots of big people all crowded together meant that you were more likely to get stepped on, and he's quiet for the moment. After all, he felt a bit of an outsider - he had only known Tanaka-senpai and the rest for a day.
Lewis will tentatively follow Ginni in when she goes.
Vai seems to literally blanch in fear at the explanation of the parties. She shakes her head, saying, "No... I don't think that would be... good for me. It's... something I'm working to overcome, but I don't... like people to touch me, especially not in that way. Plus... I love Fei." she finishes simply, as if the explanation of her love for Fei should dismiss any notion of participation in the orgy (which of course, might not fit into Anahita's worldview). The fear had gone from her as she had spoke, slowly fading away, and replaced with a sort of determination, preparing what she was going to say next.
"You do not have to apologize Anahita, but thanks. You aren't the one causing me pain, and I doubt any healing would help. She's left me alone for now, you can ask me any questions to you still have. I'll try to answer them." She nods, folding her legs and tucking her skirt. The dragon-girl is sitting in a meditative posture now, with her skirt tucked so that nothing about her modesty could be questioned. Back straight, she takes a deep breath.
Anahita narrows her gaze a moment and then widens her eyes and nods. "It troubles me that, the so called pawns," she speaks with her neutral, yet perhaps haughty sounding due to word choice and length of speaking, "would command such attention, let alone implements of control. Did you ever set things right or eventually protect the friend which made you commit to this role? I am confused by the terms, if we are their agents, wouldn't exhibiting control, in such a direct manner break the rules of engagement? What also of this attack recently? Are you well? I heard many were slain, we even had an assault from the stars, if I am not mistaken. Such senseless disregard for the sanctity of life. Mmmm."
She does come off slightly preachy at the end there, but it is noticeable even she notices it and seems to dwell on such silently before gazing over to Vai.
Then she moves to sit closer and across from Vai, not touching, legs tucked to one side. Her intense gaze focused on Vai, a light smile on her expressive features. It's obvious Anahita wishes to continue speaking and asking things, but she holds fast, waiting politely.
Anahita narrows her gaze a moment and then widens her eyes and nods. "It troubles me that, the so called pawns," she speaks with her neutral, yet perhaps haughty sounding due to word choice and length of speaking, "would command such attention, let alone implements of control. Did you ever set things right or eventually protect the friend which made you commit to this role? I am confused by the terms, if we are their agents, wouldn't exhibiting control, in such a direct manner break the rules of engagement? What also of this attack recently? Are you well? I heard many were slain, we even had an assault from the stars, if I am not mistaken. Such senseless disregard for the sanctity of life. Mmmm."
She does come off slightly preachy at the end there, but it is noticeable even she notices it and seems to dwell on such silently before gazing over to Vai.
Then she moves to sit closer and across from Vai, not...
Vai nods in response to the question about Nasima, just a little uncomfortable under the intense gaze of the Champion of Life, but not backing down. She doesn't make a move to put any distance between them, a sort of defiance against her own neuroses. "Yes, Nasima was saved, and we defeated Khoda, and thanks to Lumos, Nasima's soul was made whole again. Which is why I don't regret my choice for even a moment."
"One thing you should understand Anahita, is that all the patrons find little ways to cheat in the game. I don't know if directly influencing their Champions is against the rules, but Hope did it to Keme too, so who knows." She does seem a little stiff still, but she's taking deep breaths, and there's no more signs that she's in pain.
"As far the attack last night... no one has told you? It was... me. From another timeline in the future. I... I think this is why Lumos is suddenly trying to control me - there are two Champions of Light right now." With Anahita's intense gaze and ability to read people, she can definitely sense that Vai is feeling some lingering guilt over the fact that is was /her/ who attacked the school, no matter how unreasonable that guilt might be - after all, she didn't make those choices.
Ace smiles again at Kitty "Yea, he really is." He pauses, thinking "Ya know, I got some stuff I wanna do today, and while I enjoy taking Squeaky with me, I think I'd rather leave him here, with you. Would you mind watching him for the a few hours Kitty?"
[Vai nods in response to the question about Nasima, just a little uncomfortable under the intense gaze of the Champion of Life, but not backing down. She doesn't make a move to put any distance between them, a sort of defiance against her own neuroses. "Yes, Nasima was saved, and we defeated Khoda, and thanks to Lumos, Nasima's soul was made whole again. Which is why I don't regret my choice for even a moment."
"One thing you should understand Anahita, is that all the patrons find little ways to cheat in the game. I don't know if directly influencing their Champions is against the rules, but Hope did it to Keme too, so who knows." She does seem a little stiff still, but she's taking deep breaths, and there's no more signs that she's in pain.
"As far the attack last night... no one has told you? It was... me. From another timeline in the future. I... I think this is why Lumos is suddenly trying to control me - there are two Champions of Light right now." With Anahita's intense gaze and ability to read people, she can definitely sense that Vai is feeling some lingering guilt over the fact that is was /her/ who attacked the school, no matter how unreasonable that guilt might be - after all, she didn't make those choices.
Sitting there thoughtful for a moment, Anahita says, "It is a waste of your energies to feel any responsibility for the actions you, yourself, did not do, Vai. I will, however, respect your desire to feel guilt, if you cannot see the truth as I describe it, or as it is. How can a Patron have two Champions? Isn't that a direct violation per what you said earlier? Do you feel these entities are so willinging to be petty and cheat?"
Hearing her say that it is clear the prospect of such human characteristics associated to the Patrons gives Anahita pause to think.
"We should learn more of these things." She nods as emphasis.
"I'm not sure, but maybe it's not a violation, since... I mean, we're the same person. I don't know. Maybe? The only people who police the Patrons are the other Patrons, so if Lumos is violated the rules, the others might gang up on her to punish her." Vai says, looking away at the mention of her own guilt. "I know it's stupid to feel guilty over it. I just... I can't escape that fact that if things had gone differently, I might have turned out like that. Like she did. I... it's stupid. I know." she shakes her head slightly, frowning, and then biting her lip as she thinks.
"I'm not sure, but maybe it's not a violation, since... I mean, we're the same person. I don't know. Maybe? The only people who police the Patrons are the other Patrons, so if Lumos is violated the rules, the others might gang up on her to punish her." Vai says, looking away at the mention of her own guilt. "I know it's stupid to feel guilty over it. I just... I can't escape that fact that if things had gone differently, I might have turned out like that. Like she did. I... it's stupid. I know." she shakes her head slightly, frowning, and then biting her lip as she thinks.
Smiling warmly, Anahita adds, "Well, you aren't stupid, right? The matters of guilt are not something I worry overly much about. That would be, as in this case, assuming /you/ had any control in her life's choices. It might even be arrogant to assume you did, which makes it doubly wasteful of your energies. Wallow not. Grow and move on. Perhaps we can correct the imbalance, act as agents of progress and she'd illumination onto the situation, no? Be the Champion of the essence? Would that not be good?"
That said, she glanced off towards the school as if hearing something, before turning her attention back to Vai.
Hermes goes through the mandatory checks and takes the ship back up and ready to go back planet side.
"I must say. It is a shame to destroy this satellite. It trully is an engineering masterwork. And the architecture of the buildings is both well designed and artistic. It is a shame that the acts of men would have it destroyed."
He says on the way down.
"Yu know Hermes that's som-et I can agree with ya there, some real work went inta that place and ta just smash it ta bits is foolish in my book, why not just sit it in a pocket plane till they sorted out there problems, I'm telling thee if it wor me I would be most narket someone showed up one day and said, 'sorry have ta blow up ya home cus ya of politics, be a right blood bath back home if some crmp sucker tried that on"
Carl nods as he looks at the sun falling away.
"Mind you it's a bit of a coincidence, wee Jim needs a whole load a meal to make his robots and once that suns dismantled, there will be a whole load of metal going spear, don't ya think"
Amber says to the two fighting hyenas
" can you hurry this up we have things to do ok
Opel looks at her and says
"Amber let them fight, not cool ok"
Amber looks are her then says to the fighter
"Hay buch boy show your sis what you can do, woooot woooot dis claws dog boy"
Opel just puts her hand on her face
"I do not find this to be coincidental. Metal is always a much needed recourse. I know this better than most."
The metal man continues to pay attention to the road-sky-whatever.
"If you are suggesting foul play, I must disagree. It would be impractical to expend the material and recourses to relocate all of the Sun's inhabitants, just to keep the metal, which would also need to be sorted and removed from other materials. If this is purposeful, it is highly illogical and badly planned. With the behavior I have observed of Mr.Sunwake, this does not seem likely of him.
"Ack Tinman Ye may be smart but ya have a lot to larn about the way of the world"
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::Melody, I need you to wait and let me know once you've finished loading up the shuttle for your next run. Don't take off without me. I have a special passenger that needs to be taken down in the cockpit. She isn't safe in with the others. I'll be there to keep her from being too much of a pain in the ass for you, but as much as I hate my mother-in-law, I'm not letting her get killed on my watch. Not really sure what to do with her once we land, but at least we can get her there in one piece....oh, and whatever she says, just pay her no mind. She's a bitter hateful person and she'll probably make a nuisance of herself. Sorry in advance.::
Ace smiles again at Kitty "Yea, he really is." He pauses, thinking "Ya know, I got some stuff I wanna do today, and while I enjoy taking Squeaky with me, I think I'd rather leave him here, with you. Would you mind watching him for the a few hours Kitty?"
"You're just trying to make me feel better," she said with a shaky smile. "Well, it's working, but....I'm not sure."
Rena nods at Tryko'Sam's wise words, and returns the smile she gives him with a brilliant one of her own. "He's right Asha. This is a place of learning, but more than that.. we're your friends, right? I mean, friends are supposed to help each other. Like how you're going to teach me acrobatics, or Tryko'Sam taught us all about stuff last night - we can all help each other. So don't hesitate, alright? We won't mind."
"As for hugs... well. The best thing in the world is knowing that someone cares for you. It's even better than sex, though maybe less intense. Though..." she seems to trail off in thought for a moment there, with a briefly uttered "Oh." mixed in with her sudden thoughtfulness.
"Well, if I personally would like to go check in on my friend Bradley. He was hurt last night during the attack, and I would like to see how he's doing. He's... very brave." Tryko and Asha could swear that there was a little hint of a swoon in Rena's voice at the end there, though honestly it could've easily just...
"I think I asked my question wrong," she said, still looking confused. "Maybe I'll see if I can find that teacher from last night again...she might know what I'm asking."
"Well, I don't have anything that I need to do other than get more familiar with the school, so if you want to go and say hello to your friend I have no objection to that," she said with a sunny smile.
She looked conflicted. "I think I would like to think about it then...when are you supposed to leave? I don't want to delay things because I'm being indecisive."
We are leaving later this afternoon before dinner time. I hope you decide you will go but I will understand if you decide not to go.
Lang then continues.
you have a tea party to attend also, lets go find the others and tell them about the ceremony and see who wants to go, ok?
"Yes, that sounds like a wonderful idea," she said, brightening at the reminder of the tea party.
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"Oh. I forgot about the tea party. If it's soon, I need to go put my dress on."
She says, also happy about their party.
Ace chuckles "Of course I'm trying to make you feel better, you're my friend. You think I'd risk the cranky, early morning kitchen staff for just anybody? When I first walked in there, they practically stared daggers at me. For a second there, I thought I might end up in a batter bowl" He says continuing to smile, trying to get even a small laugh outta her.
Ace chuckles "Of course I'm trying to make you feel better, you're my friend. You think I'd risk the cranky, early morning kitchen staff for just anybody? When I first walked in there, they practically stared daggers at me. For a second there, I thought I might end up in a batter bowl" He says continuing to smile, trying to get even a small laugh outta her.
Saffire was pawing at the breakfast container and meeping pathetically.
"Well, I think Saffire wants breakfast anyways. I suppose I should try to eat," she said grudgingly.
Ace chuckles "Of course I'm trying to make you feel better, you're my friend. You think I'd risk the cranky, early morning kitchen staff for just anybody? When I first walked in there, they practically stared daggers at me. For a second there, I thought I might end up in a batter bowl" He says continuing to smile, trying to get even a small laugh outta her.Saffire was pawing at the breakfast container and meeping pathetically.
"Well, I think Saffire wants breakfast anyways. I suppose I should try to eat," she said grudgingly.
Bleek...." the cat says while sniffing the leg of Kitty....
Looking back at Asha, Tryko'Sam says after a moment, "Please feel free to ask again, Asha. Sorry I misheard, I have to slow down and listen. That was my bad. I'm here to help, if you want. Loads of patience with some stuff."
He untangled himself from, politely and gently, Rena to face Asha fully when speaking to her.
"Tryko'Sam is right Asha. We're all here to help each other. You just have to ask, alright?" she says, crossing the small distance to the firebird and giving her a hug too, full on with wings and arms, just as she had done to Tryko'Sam a few moments earlier.
Afterwards, she smiles, having released her from the hug, and looks back and forth between Tryko'Sam and Asha. "Do you want to come too Tryko'Sam?"
Amber says to the two fighting hyenas
" can you hurry this up we have things to do okOpel looks at her and says
"Amber let them fight, not cool ok"Amber looks are her then says to the fighter
"Hay buch boy show your sis what you can do, woooot woooot dis claws dog boy"
Opel just puts her hand on her face
Ehos gives a bit of a withering glare to their spectators, but his datapad is put away in favour of the equipment he was now holding.
Looking back at Asha, Tryko'Sam says after a moment, "Please feel free to ask again, Asha. Sorry I misheard, I have to slow down and listen. That was my bad. I'm here to help, if you want. Loads of patience with some stuff."
He untangled himself from, politely and gently, Rena to face Asha fully when speaking to her.
She shook her head. "I'm not sure how to ask. I don't understand what 'normal' looks like here. I'm not really sure what normal is supposed to look like among firebirds except from what I could piece together from eavesdropping on the servants. That's how I know that the lower classes are rarely forced to marry against their will while the higher class status is the more likely that is. But that's a big thing. I don't know about the little things. I....don't know about things like hugs and when and where and with who something like that is okay. And I...I don't know how people act when...I don't know what to expect from someone who is in a bad mood. Or from a teacher when someone gets the wrong answer during a lesson. Or if someone did something that was against the rules....I don't even know the rules! I know what would have happened at home, but I want to know what to expect here," she said twisting her hands nervously in her hair as she spoke.
Smiling warmly, Anahita adds, "Well, you aren't stupid, right? The matters of guilt are not something I worry overly much about. That would be, as in this case, assuming /you/ had any control in her life's choices. It might even be arrogant to assume you did, which makes it doubly wasteful of your energies. Wallow not. Grow and move on. Perhaps we can correct the imbalance, act as agents of progress and she'd illumination onto the situation, no? Be the Champion of the essence? Would that not be good?"
That said, she glanced off towards the school as if hearing something, before turning her attention back to Vai.
Vai blinks a few times, processing what Anahita had said. "Correct the imbalance... do you mean to kill the other version of me?" Vai asks curiously. Anahita... surprisingly... reminded her alot of Fei at times, in her speech and philosophies. It was surprisingly comforting. "And... I will try to grow and move on. You can't always choose how you feel though."