"wait your family is politically important? huh cool"
"wait your family is politically important? huh cool"
She shrugged. "They're one of the noble families. Trust me, it's brought more headache than coolness. And I've never really experienced that. Raised in hiding, remember? And now....well, Dad wasn't about to let us anywhere near firebird society. Not after the Helios used my older sister as a hostage for years."
"Yeah, you can speak freely," she said to Ardiente. "You definitely don't need to call me mistress. You work for my grandparents, not me."
"I'm Roel. I only have the one name, unlike what seems to be normal up here. I came through a shower pipe, whatever you call the place below there... I don't know of anything before that... it feels like I might have been somewhere before then, but I can't remember...""Then let's start with name and place of origin," she said picking up a pen and waiting expectantly."Hm? oh, I'm melting the floor again." Roel stops melting the floor "Sorry. yes, be better not to risk losing concentration and having to do the whole thing again..."Roel has been near the desk this entire time, listening to all of these happenings. He bubbles some, almost as if he was boiling, and begins to melt the floor again. "hmm. it seems... I'm not the only odd one. perhaps I should join this... "school".""Well, you're more than welcome to enroll. Er....do you need help filling out the form? I'm a bit concerned it might dissolve."
"From a .... shower pipe?! You....lived in the sewers?"
"From a .... shower pipe?! You....lived in the sewers?"
"I'm Roel. I only have the one name, unlike what seems to be normal up here. I came through a shower pipe, whatever you call the place below there... I don't know of anything before that... it feels like I might have been somewhere before then, but I can't remember..."
"Is that what you call that place? well, it's like a maze, with tons of oozes. if that's what your talking about, yes.
Dave looks properly chastised "oh. right. sorry" as an afterthought "who's Helois?"
Dave looks properly chastised "oh. right. sorry" as an afterthought "who's Helois?"
"Er, okay, short(ish) recap of twisted family history."
"Is that what you call that place? well, it's like a maze, with tons of oozes. if that's what your talking about, yes."From a .... shower pipe?! You....lived in the sewers?"
"I'm Roel. I only have the one name, unlike what seems to be normal up here. I came through a shower pipe, whatever you call the place below there... I don't know of anything before that... it feels like I might have been somewhere before then, but I can't remember..."
"Umm...yes. That sounds about right."
"Well, that is a bit...unusual. So, Roel, err....what are your interests? What sort of classes should we be signing you up for?" she said, trying to get past her surprise.
Dave blinks twice". ah.. ok then... and this is the short version" he smiles weakly
"Is that what you call that place? well, it's like a maze, with tons of oozes. if that's what your talking about, yes."From a .... shower pipe?! You....lived in the sewers?"
"I'm Roel. I only have the one name, unlike what seems to be normal up here. I came through a shower pipe, whatever you call the place below there... I don't know of anything before that... it feels like I might have been somewhere before then, but I can't remember...""Umm...yes. That sounds about right."
"Well, that is a bit...unusual. So, Roel, err....what are your interests? What sort of classes should we be signing you up for?" she said, trying to get past her surprise.
i suppose being able to focus more on not melting things would be nice. more training in this whip would be nice, oh, and i want to know how i keep making things happen just by thinking about it. like, making things explode with acid. I don't have a clue how i do that.
Dave blinks twice". ah.. ok then... and this is the short version" he smiles weakly
"Yeah. Firebird politics is complicated. Imagine the most decadent, twisted, scheming, tradition-bound society you can think of. Then crank it up to 11. I left out a lot of the finer nuances."
"Hey, Ace. Sorry, I wasn't trying to ignore you. Just, you know, welcoming a new student and all that," she said, her tone less warm as she addressed him.
"Okay. PE, History of Warfare, Basic Mechanics, History of Agartha, Religion, and if Professor Blackscales thinks that it's warranted possibly and independent study with him. I'd like you to go and speak with him later this afternoon. I'll make an appointment for you. He's indisposed until after lunch though."
"Does that schedule work for you?"
As well as any. Thank you.
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Fei tilts his head slightly at the sensation, then bows to Phaezeriel as he passes by.
"I am somewhat...concerned with the toll your healing seems to take on you, Phaezeriel. Does that occur with every healing power you have, or just your most potent ones?"
Phaezeriel gives a teeth-hidden smile to Fei as he wipes the silvery blood away, and his voice sounds tired, ::Only the most taxing abilities have this effect. By all normal evaluations of psychic potential I should not even be able to do that. When I reach beyond my normal limits, I must fuel the power with a bit of the strength of my body. However, not many here at Avalon can heal the injured mind, so I gladly give that when it is called for; if I do not, who will? I do not know if Ryleh even knows that particular skill, but she is the only other I know of with the power to do so.::
His voice turns somewhat satisfied and happy, ::I truly do enjoy helping and healing where I can. It was only a chance overheard conversation that let me know of this poor boy. How long might he have languished, otherwise?::
i suppose being able to focus more on not melting things would be nice. more training in this whip would be nice, oh, and i want to know how i keep making things happen just by thinking about it. like, making things explode with acid. I don't have a clue how i do that."Is that what you call that place? well, it's like a maze, with tons of oozes. if that's what your talking about, yes."From a .... shower pipe?! You....lived in the sewers?"
"I'm Roel. I only have the one name, unlike what seems to be normal up here. I came through a shower pipe, whatever you call the place below there... I don't know of anything before that... it feels like I might have been somewhere before then, but I can't remember...""Umm...yes. That sounds about right."
"Well, that is a bit...unusual. So, Roel, err....what are your interests? What sort of classes should we be signing you up for?" she said, trying to get past her surprise.
"Ummmm.....you know what? I think you need further evaluation by someone more qualified than me," she said apologetically. She dashed off a quick note across the top of the page and folded it into the shape of a bird. "Just follow this note to the Headmaster's office. He can figure out how we can best help you," she said launching the paper bird. It fluttered in the air waiting for Roel to follow it.
"Ummmm.....you know what? I think you need further evaluation by someone more qualified than me," she said apologetically. She dashed off a quick note across the top of the page and folded it into the shape of a bird. "Just follow this note to the Headmaster's office. He can figure out how we can best help you," she said launching the paper bird. It fluttered in the air waiting for Roel to follow it.
Roel eagerly follows, collapsing into a puddle after it.
"most tradition bound decadent twisted and all those other things societity I can imagine would be the Drow under Loath... but yea that gives them a good run for their money" he then turns to Ace
Treisdan and Umbri in the garden-
"so what happened after I passed out yesterday?" he asks her.
"with the exception of few conflicts and competitions, i'm not really sure." the nymph answered.
Phaezeriel gives a teeth-hidden smile to Fei as he wipes the silvery blood away, and his voice sounds tired, ::Only the most taxing abilities have this effect. By all normal evaluations of psychic potential I should not even be able to do that. When I reach beyond my normal limits, I must fuel the power with a bit of the strength of my body. However, not many here at Avalon can heal the injured mind, so I gladly give that when it is called for; if I do not, who will? I do not know if Ryleh even knows that particular skill, but she is the only other I know of with the power to do so.::
His voice turns somewhat satisfied and happy, ::I truly do enjoy helping and healing where I can. It was only a chance overheard conversation that let me know of this poor boy. How long might he have languished, otherwise?::
The young monk nods in agreement.
"It is a good thing to be able to use some of our...abilities...to heal rather than harm" he replies with a small smile. "Though I am just as glad to also better my abilities to heal without the aid of magic." :)
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Dave blinks twice". ah.. ok then... and this is the short version" he smiles weakly"Yeah. Firebird politics is complicated. Imagine the most decadent, twisted, scheming, tradition-bound society you can think of. Then crank it up to 11. I left out a lot of the finer nuances."
"ahhh....noone got hurt by me I hope...." Treisdan asks as he sits down facing away from her "ready when you are..." he adds as an afterthought
The bird leads Roel through the halls and to a door. It stops and hovers in front of the door. This is clearly its destination.
Roel reconstitutes in front of the door, and attempts to open it, exited, and loses concentration, melting the handle. (unless it is warded.)
"Next," she called out.
"We did Good, guys!" Renkai exclaims half-drunk As he stands up he bumps four or five empty bottles onto the ground... "why are we buying war drones again?"
"War drones?" Looking to Rin. "Do you know what he's talking about?"
"in mine and Umbri's home world, there were a series of Unmanned War Vehicles controlled by a device called a Remote Controller that went by that name. a fairly recent invention that saw a lot of Use in the American Empire. i'm sure he must have seen similar technology." Rin answered with a guess.
"ahhh....noone got hurt by me I hope...." Treisdan asks as he sits down facing away from her "ready when you are..." he adds as an afterthought
"nobody got hurt. though i recommend you gather the assistance of grandmother huntress before i drink."
After his lite meal.
Sun, I'm going to see about this Sim stuff you stay out of trouble OK?
Sun just looks at Lang with a mouth full of Bran Muffin
He just reponds with a "thumbs up" jesture.
Lang takes his bowl back to the cafeteria and heads goes to the wall seeing there still are students regestering for classes.
guess I'll have to be doing that next year
lang sighs at the prospect of growing up.
anyway to this Miss Rosa person he says to himself and places his hand on the wall SIM thingys he says to the wall. as they start to light up lang smiles proud of himself onhis use of magic for the first time.
He quickly follows the arrows to the Gym area.
miss Rosa? Hello? he nervously enters.
Adon has his schedule now, and he walks outside. everything has calmed down, so he sees nothing special. At least, nothing TOO special.
"in mine and Umbri's home world, there were a series of Unmanned War Vehicles controlled by a device called a Remote Controller that went by that name. a fairly recent invention that saw a lot of Use in the American Empire. i'm sure he must have seen similar technology." Rin answered with a guess.
"We did Good, guys!" Renkai exclaims half-drunk As he stands up he bumps four or five empty bottles onto the ground... "why are we buying war drones again?"
"War drones?" Looking to Rin. "Do you know what he's talking about?"
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I have my assistance for the day, Umbri..." he says with a wink and a smile up at her
after Lang leaves Sun goes to the other group with Dave and company.
He takes a seat to listen to everybody apparently attempting to learn about everybody by thier conversations.
he also continues to keep an eye on Morrivan letting her know he is here if she wants to talk.
"i wouldn't wish to unintentionally create spawn i couldn't manage." the nymph responded as she proceeded to climb Treisden's back and bite into his neck. making sure she only drank a pint before applying pressure to stop the bleeding.
The bird leads Roel through the halls and to a door. It stops and hovers in front of the door. This is clearly its destination.Roel reconstitutes in front of the door, and attempts to open it, exited, and loses concentration, melting the handle. (unless it is warded.)
The handle seems to mend itself as the door opens. The Headmaster waves Roel in.
"Hello, Roel. Please, have a seat, I took the liberty of proofing my office against acid. Though it seems I forgot to do so for the door handle." He laughs. "What can I help you with?"
"you...wont..." he says as he gets slightly lightheaded
when she finishes he shakes his head to clear it.... "better?"
The bird leads Roel through the halls and to a door. It stops and hovers in front of the door. This is clearly its destination.Roel reconstitutes in front of the door, and attempts to open it, exited, and loses concentration, melting the handle. (unless it is warded.)The handle seems to mend itself as the door opens. The Headmaster waves Roel in.
"Hello, Roel. Please, have a seat, I took the liberty of proofing my office against acid. Though it seems I forgot to do so for the door handle." He laughs. "What can I help you with?"
he moves to the chair and blobs over it.
"Well, I want to join the school, and Ori sent me here. I don't understand why, but I don't understand a lot of things. She sent a note to lead me here, perhaps that says something?"
"you...wont..." he says as he gets slightly lightheaded
when she finishes he shakes his head to clear it.... "better?"
"yes, i am." the nymph answered as she took her time to reground herself.
Time finding a small bag with Sun's name on it.
Lang looked at it curiously then took a look inside it was a collection of fruits and greens, all the favorite for a baboon. Lang looks about to find a bran muffin to add to the bag. as well who may have been responsible for the gift, but no clues seem apparent. Lang grabs a bowl of noodles and takes one last look for any "guilty gift givers" but finds none
Thank you! he shouts For the gift bag for SunLang heads out as some other early lunch goers start to wander in.
Mrs Clempp looks on and smiles
"Nice lad, Mavis!, make another bag up tomorrow for the baboon as well, and every day after that."
"A little. If you could go over what you talked to Professor Reading about it might help clear some things up though."
Stands shakily...
"wow... this is much less comfortable without Nabrius...." he says absently... "Would you like to go get some real food now?" he asks as he takes her hand again
"in mine and Umbri's home world, there were a series of Unmanned War Vehicles controlled by a device called a Remote Controller that went by that name. a fairly recent invention that saw a lot of Use in the American Empire. i'm sure he must have seen similar technology." Rin answered with a guess.
"We did Good, guys!" Renkai exclaims half-drunk As he stands up he bumps four or five empty bottles onto the ground... "why are we buying war drones again?"
"War drones?" Looking to Rin. "Do you know what he's talking about?"
"or he could simply be drunk from the liquor. Tis why i asked for the milk instead of the beer."
Reed heads toward the enrollment area and looks around for help.
Stands shakily...
"wow... this is much less comfortable without Nabrius...." he says absently... "Would you like to go get some real food now?" he asks as he takes her hand again
"some real food sounds good. Rin and I missed breakfast, though i haven't quite seen her." Umbri answered as she grabbed Treisden's hand.
"Letsh go gets the war....stuff...." He says as he stumbles to the door, "its outhereright?"
Balamor looks around for someone to assist him with the enrollment in classes.
"A little. If you could go over what you talked to Professor Reading about it might help clear some things up though."
"Well, she seemed fascinated that I lived in what she called the "sewers". I also don't have 2 names like the rest of you up here. oh, and I can do things with my mind, and I really don't know how. Like making things explode with acid."
they make it to the cafeteria and Treisdan and Umbri go to the line and get food. Treisdan favors very rare meat today along with sushi
"The sewers? Below the school? Interesting. That makes you the second student to come from there. I really must send someone to investigate..."
"Anyway, I wouldn't worry about the name thing. It just let's people know who someone is related too, but you are a special case. You can always pick a second name later if you want anyway." He reaches into a drawer in his desk and places a small stone sphere on the desk. "If you don't mind, I'd like you to try to 'explode' this sphere with your mind. Don't worry about damaging anything in this room, it's well protected now."
miss Rosa? Hello? he nervously enters.
As Fei enters words in big red letters aprear in front of him.
They fade to show, standing in a very large empty Room is an 18' tall mechanical woman.
"Hello Lang Fei, I am Rosa Luminass your PE Teacher, but please call me Rosa, I do not like titles much, so what can I do for you today?."
"The sewers? Below the school? Interesting. That makes you the second student to come from there. I really must send someone to investigate..."
"Anyway, I wouldn't worry about the name thing. It just let's people know who someone is related too, but you are a special case. You can always pick a second name later if you want anyway." He reaches into a drawer in his desk and places a small stone sphere on the desk. "If you don't mind, I'd like you to try to 'explode' this sphere with your mind. Don't worry about damaging anything in this room, it's well protected now."
Roel casts Caustic Eruption. dc 23 reflex, just in case it actually matters, .