Taron Sunwake |
Ephebe's eyes clouded as she reviewed the last minute.
"Oh, umm, after dinner I guess. And dinner is in about an hour. But they usually leave a table of snacks set out in the cafeteria between meals."
I still swear it's an offering to appease whatever creature they think is living in another dimension and is eating whatever goes through the portal that happens to be in our stomachs...
Aanandareavekki |
Aanandareavekki wrote:"I am so sorry for your loss, Ryo," she said with both sympathy and concern. "I can't imagine what you've been going through, losing the woman you loved." She paused. "And this is the part where it gets worse?""Yes." He says as he looks away. "The old tradition.. it stated that none of them could marry until they had slain a powerful magical creature. She had thrown that life away, but once they challenged our marriage.."
"She went to fight another clan of Hunters. Of her own, only our children and their cousin remain."
"She never told me."
Aananda just sat there very, very still. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut.
"Hunters....but Mother said...." The realization of the truth slammed into her like an avalanche.
"The children. She didn't kill the children. She said she had so nobody else would look for them. She must have thought that without their parent's influence that they wouldn't....and she was right. And wrong. Terribly wrong."
There was a long pause. "I'm not sure if I should be angry with her or proud of her."
Ephebe |
Ephebe wrote:I still swear it's an offering to appease whatever creature they think is living in another dimension and is eating whatever goes through the portal that happens to be in our stomachs...Ephebe's eyes clouded as she reviewed the last minute.
"Oh, umm, after dinner I guess. And dinner is in about an hour. But they usually leave a table of snacks set out in the cafeteria between meals."
Well, I guess that explains why the lunchlady cast dimensional anchor on me last week. ;P
Aanandareavekki |
"If she had killed the children, I never would have met Nimue.." Ryo says slowly. "I don't care about the Hunter stalking Ephebe, but my children are off-limits. If anyone even threatens to harm them in any way, they had better hope their cousin gets to them before I do."
"Oh, for gods' sake, Ryo, don't be so dramatic," she snapped "Neither I nor any of my family are going to harm your children. From what you told me their mother was more than willing to let the feud die and I agree with her. It would help if we knew who they were. And they knew who we were. Then none of us have to waste time wondering if the other one is a threat. It's these others who are a threat. The ones stalking my daughter."
Headmaster Ryo |
"I am not being dramatic, Aanandareavekki, I am being completely serious. Here is a picture of Matthias, Gwenne, Tal, and their cousin, Lysander." He says as he slides another picture through his Shield. "For now, I'd prefer it if you weren't introduced until after Ephebe is safe."
And yes, Ephebe, this means Lysander is your cousin. :)
Aanandareavekki |
"And I'm telling you you're making a mistake," she said sharply. "The chances of the wrong people getting caught in the crossfire is much greater if you keep this secret. This family has had enough tragedies."
She rubbed her temples. "I'm sorry, Ryo. I shouldn't be snapping at you. I wish...I wish I could have met her. She must have been really special. I just want...I want....look, I have to tell the others the truth. I have to. I at least have to show them this picture. You know better than anyone that my children have an unerring magnetic attraction for trouble. I have to tell them to keep their distance and I'll have to tell them why."
Taron Sunwake |
"Interesting." He mutters as he watches the crystal turn into the gun.
I just realized that with Asch's threat from earlier technically Ephebe was included in that....good thing nothing happened.
It's only because your are her friend that you aren't bruised all over.
"I am, aren't I?" The gun squeks. "I'm Ammy, Taron's psicrystal. Nice to meet you."
Aanandareavekki |
She paled. "Gods forbid. The last thing we need is for those monsters to get a hold of your children."
"I'll do what I can to keep our children separate until we can track down this psycho who won't let go of the past."
"The really ironic part is that if we were really the monsters we are accused of being this enemy Hunter wouldn't even be here."
Asch Redgrave |
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If you feel you don't have enough psychotic family members just remember you now have a psychotic dhampir with issues, a succubus, an A.D.D. shapeshifter, a sylph who has a "god" complex, and a kobold who likes dead things. What could go wrong?
Krays |
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Just remember I'm here to do things your conscience won't allow :P Ok, that may not have been as comforting as I intended...
Asch playing the part of Silver |
Asch Redgrave wrote:"Interesting." He mutters as he watches the crystal turn into the gun.
I just realized that with Asch's threat from earlier technically Ephebe was included in that....good thing nothing happened.
It's only because your are her friend that you aren't bruised all over.
"I am, aren't I?" The gun squeks. "I'm Ammy, Taron's psicrystal. Nice to meet you."
That sounds a bit like a challenge :)
"Oh it talks. It kind of looks like rock candy do you taste good?" Oh by the way I'm Silver pleasure to meet you Ammy I'm Mistress Amada's familiar I was out hunting some bugs but I'm back now." Silver says as he pops into view.
Ephebe |
...
...
...crap. I'm the Normal Guy.
I mean, sure, Vakkler does have the whole 'nationalist magic hater' thing going for him, and he's got his crossbows, but those are pretty mundane compared to a time-traveling weredragon.
Yeah, yeah, total freak, I know...
Besides, someone has to be the normal guy...:)
Taron Sunwake |
"Oh it talks. It kind of looks like rock candy do you taste good?" Oh by the way I'm Silver pleasure to meet you Ammy I'm Mistress Amada's familiar I was out hunting some bugs but I'm back now." Silver says as he pops into view.
"Nope, I taste like a rock! Not a bit of sugar within my crystalline form." The crystal says as it turns into a spider and crawls up to sit on Taron's head. "I can't imagine bugs taste better though. Of course, lacking taste buds, I can't imagine taste."
Slarrow |
Vakkler Relkav wrote:...
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...crap. I'm the Normal Guy.
I mean, sure, Vakkler does have the whole 'nationalist magic hater' thing going for him, and he's got his crossbows, but those are pretty mundane compared to a time-traveling weredragon.Yeah, yeah, total freak, I know...
Besides, someone has to be the normal guy...:)
I got no real problem with it, it's fun.
At least I have Slarrow, who is doubtless the most unique character in the game. :PSpin |
Here I thought the janitor was the normal guy...
"I'll wait here," Spins says, rocking back on his heels against a wall, keeping his eyes open up and down the hall. Ater a few minutes, his shifts into the shape of a collie and sits on the floor, playing with a drumstick while keeping an eye out.
Headmaster Ryo |
She paled. "Gods forbid. The last thing we need is for those monsters to get a hold of your children."
"I'll do what I can to keep our children separate until we can track down this psycho who won't let go of the past."
"The really ironic part is that if we were really the monsters we are accused of being this enemy Hunter wouldn't even be here."
"That is, historically, how things go when 'monsters' are hunted. Thank you for your helping, no matter how reluctant it may be." He sighs as he let's the Shield down so he could take a cup of tea. "I'm pouring all my spare time into finding this stalker as it is."
Vakkler Relkav |
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Here I thought the janitor was the normal guy...
"I'll wait here," Spins says, rocking back on his heels against a wall, keeping his eyes open up and down the hall. Ater a few minutes, his shifts into the shape of a collie and sits on the floor, playing with a drumstick while keeping an eye out.
I don't think it's possible to play a monk/sorcerer with an acidic mop as a 'normal guy'. :P
Tamrin - Gunslinger of Tomorrow |
Vakkler Relkav wrote:...
...
...crap. I'm the Normal Guy.
I mean, sure, Vakkler does have the whole 'nationalist magic hater' thing going for him, and he's got his crossbows, but those are pretty mundane compared to a time-traveling weredragon.Yeah, yeah, total freak, I know...
Besides, someone has to be the normal guy...:)
Wait - I thought that was me...
Nasima Shearskye |
*knocks on Nasima's door*
"Whoa, wahh!"
*WUMP*"Justasecond!"
The door opens and a slightly breathless Nasima answers. She has changed into yoga pants and a battered grey sweatshirt. Her hair is doing a sort of wave motion in the air that is a bit hypnotic, though not in any kind of magical way.
"Oh hi you guys! What's going on? I was just cracking into some of the chapter 1 stuff in my mediation books, getting a head start on tomorrow. It's really great, really relaxing!" She doesn't seem overly sad, but is definitely a bit subdued, despite her enthusiasm for her current activity.
Aanandareavekki |
Aanandareavekki wrote:"That is, historically, how things go when 'monsters' are hunted. Thank you for your helping, no matter how reluctant it may be." He sighs as he let's the Shield down so he could take a cup of tea. "I'm pouring all my spare time into finding this stalker as it is."She paled. "Gods forbid. The last thing we need is for those monsters to get a hold of your children."
"I'll do what I can to keep our children separate until we can track down this psycho who won't let go of the past."
"The really ironic part is that if we were really the monsters we are accused of being this enemy Hunter wouldn't even be here."
"Ryo, I'm not reluctant. I may not always agree with your methods, but I'm on your side."
"The last time you kept a secret from me I was still reeling from Chan's betrayal. I've had almost thirty years to heal and come to terms with that. I know you would never intentionally betray me or the rest of your family. It must be very difficult to be caught in the middle like this, with part of your family on one side of a conflict and the other, traditionally at least, on the other."
Ephebe |
Ephebe wrote:*knocks on Nasima's door*"Whoa, wahh!"
*WUMP*
"Justasecond!"The door opens and a slightly breathless Nasima answers. She has changed into yoga pants and a battered grey sweatshirt. Her hair is doing a sort of wave motion in the air that is a bit hypnotic, though not in any kind of magical way.
"Oh hi you guys! What's going on? I was just cracking into some of the chapter 1 stuff in my mediation books, getting a head start on tomorrow. It's really great, really relaxing!" She doesn't seem overly sad, but is definitely a bit subdued, despite her enthusiasm for her current activity.
"Well, you seemed a little down when you left the auditorium and I wanted to make sure you were okay."
"Also, Spin is planning to try and audition for one of the school bands tonight and I thought it might be fun if you and I tagged along to listen."
Headmaster Ryo |
"The last time you kept a secret from me I was still reeling from Chan's betrayal. I've had almost thirty years to heal and come to terms with that. I know you would never intentionally betray me or the rest of your family. It must be very difficult to be caught in the middle like this, with part of your family on one side of a conflict and the other, traditionally at least, on the other."
"The last time I kept a secret, I was trying to reverse vampirism and save what little family I still had."
"Now, I'm not caught in the middle. I am my family's side. The other side has a very dangerous Hunter that needs to be stopped. That's all there is to it."
Nasima Shearskye |
@Ephebe: Nasima sort of half-gasps and drops her head to one side, smiling at Ephebe. "Oh you sweetie, gosh thanks 'Phebe." The sylph perches on the end of a chair. "I was pretty down, but I dunno, I thought about it and really what do I expect? I can't go around talking about how I have no powers and then not expect other people to pick up on it. I guess...I just didn't expect people to be so...abrupt, maybe? Especially Mr. Vakkler, I mean, he's part of the staff, isn't he? It felt weird getting insulted by the staff, but this whole place is pretty weird so if that's how it goes, then I'll just have to deal."
She sits back and draws her legs up, lotus style. "So I'm just chalking it up as a lesson and am gonna do better going forward. It's obvious I can't be so thin-skinned if I want to get along here, and that's pretty hard for me."
There's a pause. "...is...is your brother always that, um, blunt? I felt like he felt like I was a sort of bug or something." She frowns.
Aanandareavekki |
Aanandareavekki wrote:"The last time you kept a secret from me I was still reeling from Chan's betrayal. I've had almost thirty years to heal and come to terms with that. I know you would never intentionally betray me or the rest of your family. It must be very difficult to be caught in the middle like this, with part of your family on one side of a conflict and the other, traditionally at least, on the other.""The last time I kept a secret, I was trying to reverse vampirism and save what little family I still had."
"Now, I'm not caught in the middle. I am my family's side. The other side has a very dangerous Hunter that needs to be stopped. That's all there is to it."
"A cure I helped you work on, if you'll recall. That kind of being my point. We do better when we work together, brother dear."
"And that's a good way of looking at it. And your family is here to help. Just try to remember that once in a while," she added with a gentle smile.
Headmaster Ryo |
"A cure I helped you work on, if you'll recall. That kind of being my point. We do better when we work together, brother dear."
"And that's a good way of looking at it. And your family is here to help. Just try to remember that once in a while," she added with a gentle smile.
"Yes, well, for all the good it did. Now he just doesn't drink blood."
"Really glad you smiled instead of throwing something at me. I'd hate to have to clean up my office right now, and I doubt whatever you would have thrown would have survived."
"Though, if you want to try and hit me with thrown objects, I heard there was an unexpected Snipe Hunt announced..." He smiles.
Mr. Sinh |
Yeah, I got your 'normal' right here... :)
After the auditorium is clear, Sinh and Lil' Sinh return. Their conversation, a lively debate, is led by the elder and taller Mr. Sinh. "Yes, we'll have to watch this Jimmy. He seems to be a trouble-maker and fond of making messes, if today is anything to judge by."
:: squee-squeee :: squeak! ::
"I'm to be cleaning up after him all semester, I expect."
:: sque-squeeeeee :: squee ::
"Good youngsters, overall, I think."
:: squeeeeeeeeeee ::
"I'm not sure what to make of him... oh, here's a task!" The conversation halts on the shores of the pool of slime. Sinh considers it briefly then runs Betsy into the pool...
:: Blorble ooola?! :: The semi-animate slime burbles and attacks the inoffensive mop! Sinh jumps back in alarm, "Cats! That's a thing you don't see often! I wonder what woke it up?"
Sinh pulls a stoppered vial from his back-pocket to collect a sample. Master Vakkler might find this worth study. Who knows if more slurk slime is awakening. Armed with his bottle of Windex and the vial, the doughty janitor spritzes the slime rearing like a snake. It recoils from the non-specific cleanser allowing Sinh a moment to scoop off a small wriggling portion of itself into his vial which is quickly stoppered and pocketed. Sinh speaks with authority to the slime, "Alright, my lad. You hain't done nothing wrong yet but I can't have you roaming the halls. You get in this bucket right now or there will be trouble."
The slime rears up even taller :: Ubbabbbllooola! :: and lashes out at the janitor who deftly sidesteps the blow...
"You had your chance." Sinh's foot catches Betsy's handle and pops it into Sinh's waiting hand. He wields the mop like a samurai wields a katana, delivering three authoritative and alliterative slaps to the pseudo-sentient slurk slime.
Full Round - 'Betsy' (19-20/x2) FOB + Power Attack
HIT: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 DAM: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
HIT: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 DAM: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
HIT: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 DAM: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
The slime slides back to the floor - either dead or extremely depressed. The janitor and his invisible apprentice quickly bucket the slime without so much as a :: Blorble :: Once the floor is again clean, Sinh seeks out the small Gamekeeper.
Ephebe |
@Ephebe: Nasima sort of half-gasps and drops her head to one side, smiling at Ephebe. "Oh you sweetie, gosh thanks 'Phebe." The sylph perches on the end of a chair. "I was pretty down, but I dunno, I thought about it and really what do I expect? I can't go around talking about how I have no powers and then not expect other people to pick up on it. I guess...I just didn't expect people to be so...abrupt, maybe? Especially Mr. Vakkler, I mean, he's part of the staff, isn't he? It felt weird getting insulted by the staff, but this whole place is pretty weird so if that's how it goes, then I'll just have to deal."
She sits back and draws her legs up, lotus style. "So I'm just chalking it up as a lesson and am gonna do better going forward. It's obvious I can't be so thin-skinned if I want to get along here, and that's pretty hard for me."
There's a pause. "...is...is your brother always that, um, blunt? I felt like he felt like I was a sort of bug or something." She frowns.
"Don't worry, 'Sima, you're not the only one who got insulted by Mr Relkav. He insults everyone. He made some awful comments about how useless I was too."
"Taron? Well, that depends. Usually not, but he was in a bit of a mood after Asch started to get all agressive. Taron's very protective of his mate. But I can't believe he'd make a comment about you....maybe you read too much into it? Either way, I'll mention to him that he might want to be a little more sensitive to what he says, 'kay?"
"...So are you interested in going to band practice tonight? I mean, I don't even know if you like music....but I thought it could be fun..."
Krays |
Looks back to H'Tor, disbelief on his face
"'King's Castle'? Are you serious? You still don't know how to read a board, my friend..."
Slides his white bishop into place
"Check...and mate. That was kinda hokey, H'Tor, but you are getting better..."
Taron Sunwake |
Yeah, I got your 'normal' right here... :)
Have you met Jiminy? His room is so messy it's horrifying, but he swears he can find everything when he needs it, but I think he's just lazy. Could you do him a favor and clean his room?
*sets up camera to record the apocalyptic battle between room and janitor*
Aanandareavekki |
Aanandareavekki wrote:"A cure I helped you work on, if you'll recall. That kind of being my point. We do better when we work together, brother dear."
"And that's a good way of looking at it. And your family is here to help. Just try to remember that once in a while," she added with a gentle smile.
"Yes, well, for all the good it did. Now he just doesn't drink blood."
"Really glad you smiled instead of throwing something at me. I'd hate to have to clean up my office right now, and I doubt whatever you would have thrown would have survived."
"Though, if you want to try and hit me with thrown objects, I heard there was an unexpected Snipe Hunt announced..." He smiles.
"Still working on it. I'll figure it out eventually."
She laughed at the comment about the Snipe Hunt. "Yeah, well, you haven't actually gotten hit by any thrown objects in a couple of months, maybe I should just to keep you in practice."
She gives him an (unintentionally) bone-crushing hug. "You know I'm here for you. Try to remember that for two seconds put together. If you ever need anything..."
Ephebe |
Mr. Sinh wrote:Yeah, I got your 'normal' right here... :)Have you met Jiminy? His room is so messy it's horrifying, but he swears he can find everything when he needs it, but I think he's just lazy. Could you do him a favor and clean his room?
*sets up camera to record the apocalyptic battle between room and janitor*
Ooh, please do! I actually have to live in this mess now. :(
Agarthian Storyteller |
Looks back to H'Tor, disbelief on his face
"'King's Castle'? Are you serious? You still don't know how to read a board, my friend..."
Slides his white bishop into place
"Check...and mate. That was kinda hokey, H'Tor, but you are getting better..."
Must resist the urge to have a pair of four year olds go looking for a 'horsie'...
Krays |
LOL...I promise they'll be safe :)
Aanandareavekki |
Aanandareavekki wrote:She gives him an (unintentionally) bone-crushing hug. "You know I'm here for you. Try to remember that for two seconds put together. If you ever need anything...""I will.. once the nanites put my bones back together.." He gasps.
"Err...sorry about that. Didn't mean to hug you that hard."