"YEAH! WHAT THE CUTE GIRL IN THE FRONT SAID! TIME TO SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP PEOPLE!" Jiminy yelled from the audience, adding to Nasima's embarrasment.
Nasima's skin and hair do their glowing-sunset-at-the-beach blushing thing, and she surrounds herself with a low fog and jumps off the front of the stage even as the teacher is urging her to do so. As she does, she checks surreptitiously to see if Spin or Taron are looking.
why the heck did i even do that? mz. anaanda just fixed it anyway. jeez. too much of mom in my blood.
The mortally embarrassed sylph quickly dances up to the first empty seat she can find and sinks into it.
"Your pretty brave for a new student." Taron says offhandedly to Nasima. Sitting next to him is someone who could be Kamenwati, but barely looks like him. "Most would have just stayed with their friends."
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"Your pretty brave for a new student." Taron says offhandedly to Nasima. [...] "Most would have just stayed with their friends."
Huh. That's like the second or third person today who's called me brave. Maybe I really a- OMG IT'S PHEBE'S BROTHER HE'S TALKING TO ME quick i gotta say something smart but ironic and say it laconically so he'll know how cool and unapproachable yet strangely irresistible and alluring i am!
"Um. Thanks!"
*facepalm*
"I mean, I...I like to help people, and he looked real sad that he couldn't make the microphone work. So, um, I helped. Or tried. Um. I really meant it when I said thanks." She pauses, then sinks a little further into her chair.
Grumbles about all the inconsiderate "tall" people, and after whispering a quick phrase in Infernal, grows to medium size.
"Now I can see..."
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Ephebe rolled her eyes as Nala walked up on stage a smug smile on her face.
Vakkler's eyes narrow. "It's that boy again, I know it!" He hurries to the ladder nearby and starts climbing up.
Slarrow hops onto Vakkler's head.
The gamekeeper emerges from a hidden door next to the stage. He rushes towards Jiminy. "You're in for it now, boy," he snaps.
The intimidating effect is somewhat ruined by the fact that the kobold has a giant frog balancing on his head.
"Um. Thanks!"*facepalm*
"I mean, I...I like to help people, and he looked real sad that he couldn't make the microphone work. So, um, I helped. Or tried. Um. I really meant it when I said thanks." She pauses, then sinks a little further into her chair.
"Oh no, you definitely helped. Mr. Gilley almost had a nervous breakdown last semester trying to get everyone's attention. Um, you may want to sit up to see this." Taron says just a few moments before Nala gets slimed. He throws his voice a few rows forward and starts the chant "Jiminy! Jiminy!" "Serves her right for being such a bully when the entire student body isn't watching."
Jiminy grinned. "It was totally worth it, sir."
"Oh, really? Well, it's clear to me that detention isn't doing a thing. And expulsion isn't likely to fly with your parents. But give me a moment to think."
He spins as he hears the chant begin. "Slurk slime! If it weren't for your sister, I'd have condemned your entire family ages ago."
"Oh, come on, Mr. Relkav, my parents are quite charming. And you know as well as I do that Nala totally had that coming," he added quietly enough that no one else could hear, especially over the chanting. Jiminy grinned some more and waved to his chanting classmates.Jiminy grinned. "It was totally worth it, sir.""Oh, really? Well, it's clear to me that detention isn't doing a thing. And expulsion isn't likely to fly with your parents. But give me a moment to think."
He spins as he hears the chant begin. "Slurk slime! If it weren't for your sister, I'd have condemned your entire family ages ago."
"Perhaps. But Nala has yet to do anything against the rules. And I've been waiting a long time to be the one to catch you."
He has a point about Nala. I'll cut him some slack.The kobold smiles nastily. "Ah, how about slurk duty? The first few weeks are busy ones for me, and the creatures need their cave cleaned. Yes, that should do."
Amada was shifting around in her seat uncomfortably trying to lean into Asch. She kept looking around for some reason. She thought it was funny seeing Nassima hop off the stage. She thought she was adorable and a little spunky. Amada was a little curious of Ephebe too. She wanted to get to know her, but wasn't sure if Ephebe would give her the chance to. She sunk in and out of random thought and concentrating on the stage. She could even feel herself cuddling up to Asch and her eyes getting heavy. The gentle lull of whispers, a full tummy and the scent of Asch cologne was getting to her. Finally she resorted to sitting with one eye open in hopes that she can pull a "fish" and let half of her brain fall asleep. Alas no avail, back to both eyes open.
Ephebe laughed and covered her mouth in disbelief when Nala got slimed. Then when Jiminy jumped up she grinned like mad.
"And then there are times when I don't so much mind having a prankster for a brother," she commented to Amada who was sitting next to her.
"ALRIGHT FOLKS," Aananda bellowed from the stage. "MR RELKAV HAS THE SITUATION WELL IN HAND. OFFICIAL CLASSES BEGIN TOMORROW AND TOMORROW NIGHT THERE WILL BE A SNIPE HUNT. THE RULES PAMPHLETS ARE IN YOUR ROOMS. JAMES, ONCE AGAIN YOU'VE MANAGED TO DISQUALIFY YOURSELF ON THE VERY FIRST DAY. THE REST OF YOU ARE DISMISSED."
Jiminy groaned. "Awww, come on, Mr. Relkav," he said loudly. He winked.
"No problem. Slurks are awesome," he added quietly.
Don't laugh, don't laugh.
Vakkler glares. "There will be no alterations. I'll see you tomorrow--at detention. Bright and early, human. I'd ask you not to cause any trouble until then, but we both know there's no point to that. Just stay away from my shack."The kobold nods curtly and heads off.
Is there something on my head?
Gets up to head to his room, cruious as to what a "snipe hunt" is
Immediately a buzz rose up among the students.
“A Hunt? I can't wait!”
“I'm going to go get ready right now!”
“Do you want to be teammates?”
“Do you think Daki will want to be on a team?”
A Cure for Boredom[/i]]Taron took a moment to read the rules and regulations before heading in the same direction. “1: There are only three Snipes in the Hunt. The people playing the part of Snipes are chosen at random, and can be anyone from a new participant to a teacher.” He read out loud. “2: All abilities and powers are allowed during the Hunt, save those that would allow you to know who the Snipe is. Go all out and hold nothing back, the more students you defeat in battle increases the chance that one of them is a Snipe! 3: If you are defeated, you will be teleported out of the Hunting Ground and into one of the observation balconies. Accept defeat with dignity and grace. 4: The Hunt is over when all the Snipes have been defeated, or in two hours, whichever comes forth. 5: Have fun! This may be a war game, but it is still a game.”
“Regulations ” he continued, starting to walk down the basement stairs. “A student may only participate if they are old enough(respectively for their race's rate of growth), and have a passing grade in all of their classes. If a student has had any disciplinary problems in the last month, they will not be allowed to participate. Each student must sign on the line below, showing that they understand all of the rules and regulations.”
"This certainly looks interesting. Seems like I might be able to have some fun after all." Asch says as he and Amada read over one of the pamphlets.
Looks to the others, and with a shaky voice asks
"Umm...should we all team up?"
Sense Motive DC 15
Spin grins and shrugs, obviously stoked about the game. "I guess we could, but then what if one of us is the snipe? Don't sweat it, Krays, it'll be fun!"
"I just don't want anyone to die. Perhaps I should leave H'Tor here?"
Looks to the others, and with a shaky voice asks
"Umm...should we all team up?"
Sense Motive DC 15
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"It's okay, Krays. Participation isn't mandatory. I don't usually go into the snipe hunt myself. Mostly because I'm usually working as a medic for the duration. Well, that and failing divination last term meant I never qualified to participate anyways."
"I just don't want anyone to die. Perhaps I should leave H'Tor here?"
"No way! Nobody dies in a snipe hunt. I may go through a month's worth of healing magic in a couple of hours, but nobody dies."
Vakkler chuckles, coming up behind the students. "Note that there aren't any rules regarding fatalities. You're wise to bow out, Sunwake. It's only a matter of time before something happens, and those without any useful powers aren't exactly well-disposed to the Hunt." He glances toward Nasima as he speaks.
Relaxes , and looks at Ephebe
"I think I'd feel better assiting those that are hurt than participating. I don't like how I feel when I think I'm killing."
A thought catches his attention for a second, then he shivers
"If that's ok?"
Ephebe blushes and bites her lip. She looks studiously at her toes, trying not to cry. She already knew she was practically useless. She didn't need any more people rubbing her nose in it.
Relaxes , and looks at Ephebe
"I think I'd feel better assiting those that are hurt than participating. I don't like how I feel when I think I'm killing."
A thought catches his attention for a second, then he shivers
"If that's ok?"
"Ummmm....yeah," she said, taking a deep breath and squaring her shoulders, trying to pretend what Mr Relkav said hadn't bothered her.
"Yeah, it's fine. The more the merrier. We're always a little short on healers."
Vakkler chuckles, coming up behind the students. "Note that there aren't any rules regarding fatalities. You're wise to bow out, Sunwake. It's only a matter of time before something happens, and those without any useful powers aren't exactly well-disposed to the Hunt."
"Kam, go get our things ready. It's time to blow off some steam!" Taron says with a grin as he hears about the Hunt. "Nasima, the Snipe Hunt is a massive fight. If you don't feel up to it, I wouldn't suggest entering. Participation is completely optional. You can and will get hurt, but there is no chance of being seriously injured."
"It is fun though." He says with a laugh as he stands up and skates off. He finds the group from earlier just as Ephebe accepts Krays' offer.
"At least I just knock people out. All you need then is a bottle of smelling salts."
Ephebe blushes and bites her lip. She looks studiously at her toes, trying not to cry. She already knew she was practically useless. She didn't need any more people rubbing her nose in it.
"Ah, yes. Healers are always needed. You can never have too many of those. Nice to know there's a job for everyone." Vakkler points to his slimy headwear. "Such as keeping these things from breaking loose and eating everyone. On that note..." The kobold turns and heads off.
"Kam, go get our things ready. It's time to blow off some steam!" Taron says with a grin as he hears about the Hunt. "Nasima, the Snipe Hunt is a massive fight. If you don't feel up to it, I wouldn't suggest entering. Participation is completely optional. You can and will get hurt, but there is no chance of being seriously injured."
"It is fun though." He says with a laugh as he stands up and skates off. He finds the group from earlier just as Ephebe accepts Krays' offer.
"At least I just knock people out. All you need then is a bottle of smelling salts."
"Nah. They come to on their own before I get a chance to administer smelling salts," she said, grinning. "But I do appreciate the lack of lethal wounds."
Lysander scowls as he stands and starts to leave, slipping through the cloud like sand through open fingers as he heads for the doors. This assembly was an entire waste of time. Everything could have been made into a packet and left in their rooms!
Why he even came here was a mystery to himself. It's not like he was a student...
"Oh, shoot, I left my books by my seat. I'll be back in a sec..." she said, turning around abruptly and not really watching where she was going...and running right into Lysander. She squeaked in alarm and scrambled back, eyes wide with fear.
"Nah. They come to on their own before I get a chance to administer smelling salts," she said, grinning. "But I do appreciate the lack of lethal wounds."
"I can't make promises this time around. I might actually have to use more than Mom's training to keep in the game. Too many idiots and jerks are going to be aiming for my teammate today."
"Oh, shoot, I left my books by my seat. I'll be back in a sec..." she said, turning around abruptly and not really watching where she was going...and running right into Lysander. She squeaked in alarm and scrambled back, eyes wide with fear.
Vakkler pauses, croaking something.
"Oh, shoot, I left my books by my seat. I'll be back in a sec..." she said, turning around abruptly and not really watching where she was going...and running right into Lysander. She squeaked in alarm and scrambled back, eyes wide with fear.
Lysander's face it blank as he looks at Ephebe.
"Pathetic." He thinks. "This is one of the dragons we used to fight? No wonder so few are still alive."
“Fydlr ed!” He growls before moving on.
Nasima flinches at the one-two combo from Vakkler and Taron. What the...was there a memo? I expected that from Mr. Vakkler, but Taron...I just met him! I guess he must be one of those guys. Oh well. There's still Spin. And Ephebe's still nice, anyway. Guess that doesn't run in the family. 'Sima thinks of Mz. Anaanda and Mr. Tamrin, and how polite and inclusive they were, even though they were so obviously incredibly powerful. ...er, well, not all the siblings maybe.
She sighs. ...and really, the worst part about it is they're right. Wasn't I just saying I'm not a fighter? I'm not like Asch and Kam and all these others? And...oh gosh...what if I really get hurt and upset and Khoda... she ends that train of thought before it even gets going.
"...sure, guys. I'll...just stay in and read, or something. Maybe I can get a head-start on my meditation studies since I'm obviously really gonna need them here. Well, see you all later!" She gives everyone a tight smile and walks briskly off to her room.
A look of relief
"Thank you. I will help in aiding the injured, and be there in case anyone turns the hunt...sees Lysander...personal."
At this a very sinister look takes ahold of his features, hisses
"H'Tor!!! Come!"
...H'Tor steps out of a pool of dark forming next to Krays...
"Oh, shoot, I left my books by my seat. I'll be back in a sec..." she said, turning around abruptly and not really watching where she was going...and running right into Lysander. She squeaked in alarm and scrambled back, eyes wide with fear.Lysander's face it blank as he looks at Ephebe.
"Pathetic." He thinks. "This is one of the dragons we used to fight? No wonder so few are still alive."
“Fydlr ed!” He growls before moving on.
Vakkler's eyes narrow as he watches Lysander.