"No," she said, sadly, looking away. "The great evil in the temple was my brother. The time demon was an ally of his. We were raised in the temple, he and I. But there was something broken in him that none of us could see."
"That must be why he forbade us to go there. I am sorry for your loss."
Ace chuckles "I thought your show was pretty spectacular."
Out on the dance floor, he spends most of his time dancing with Ginni, but also takes a turn or two with Tam and Morri, so they don't feel left out. Surprisingly, he's a damn good dancer.
"You want me to crush someone if they try to start something? I won't say need, because I trust you are more than capable of taking care of yourself. It's just that I'd rather not have to make an antidote for whatever you used to poison them." :)
Belyu had almost forgotten what it was like to be a part of a concert crowd instead of a band, and was actually enoying herself. No double-checking the music equipment, no last minute alteration to stage costumes, just dancing and (sometimes)good music.
The music started to pull at Dom. He was used to getting in to the music he played, but it wasn't a usual thing for him to be off stage. He set what was left off the drink down. "I'm joining the crowd on the dance floor Star would you like to join me or am I finding another beauty to dance with?" He them starts moving his hips around as he walks to the dance floor. If Star is joining him he will start dance with her if not he will just start dancing with anyone that catches his attention that is out there alone as well.
"Glad I could provide at least some entertainment."
With his martial training, Ardiente is at very least sure on his feet, and graceful at that. Seeing that Ace has apparently "claimed" Ginni, Ardiente focuses his attentions on the other two ladies. He is strong and co-ordinated to do lifts and other complicated maneuvers. He has a flamboyant nature which certainly comes across in his dancing. He does keep the fire to a minimum though, given the crowded dance floor.
"That must be why he forbade us to go there. I am sorry for your loss."
"No," she said, sadly, looking away. "The great evil in the temple was my brother. The time demon was an ally of his. We were raised in the temple, he and I. But there was something broken in him that none of us could see."
"It's a complicated situation. Was....no, some things just don't get better with time. But the universe is a better place without him in it any longer. Well. On that cheery note....sounds like time to change the subject, no?"
"You want me to crush someone if they try to start something? I won't say need, because I trust you are more than capable of taking care of yourself. It's just that I'd rather not have to make an antidote for whatever you used to poison them." :)
"No, there's no need. It wasn't that kind of situation. The squirrels were being mischievous and one of the students at the table I was at hurt Saki. Well, it turned out that it was a case of abilities gone amok and Saki did get healed and he did apologize....but I'm not entirely ready to forgive him yet. If he can keep his cool and be kind to my friends for the next few days while he helps me clean out the hutches in the mornings....well, then I guess I can let it go. I just don't want to deal with it any more tonight."
Anahita's face lightly smiles, more and more, as Ehos speaks his mind. She takes a few steps, playfully backwards from him and has her hands behind her back as she does, somewhat, suddenly, moving herself in a manner that hints at her figure and shape, even with the cotton outfit of loose fitting desert cloth. She shakes her head a bit and lets her dark, thick, wavy hair flow around, then pauses to look back at Ehos.
"A being of law and order then, I suspect? Your will imposed upon the chaos that is Nature- forging your nation. It's not something that just any beings can perform.. but, sadly, I cannot agree with your statements on Nature. That is but one aspect of the beauty and mystery. It is, as far as my existence and beliefs are concerned, divine and oh so much greater than anything else."
With another smile, she stretches widely, again, letting the clothing grow more taunt on her form, then stands there with hands on her hips. It's quite alluring, if someone enjoyed a mild performance of feminine wiles that was watching. The moment seems to fade slowly away, as she stands there, looking straight at Ehos' eyes, smiling.
"I am curious what your feelings and thoughts are to my response, Ehos." A grin turns into a smile.
Ehos watches Anahita's increasingly playful movements with... deep interest. A smile of his own lights up his face. He's not exactly sure what he has said that has... so inspired Anahita, but he is certainly not one to complain. She is very beautiful, and he cannot help examining her curves, especially when she draws attention to them.
'Law and order were never my domain.' he displays, obviously distracted by Anahita's... graceful movements. 'I... find your response very interesting, and perhaps you can show me more of this beauty and mystery of which you speak? My nation is constantly at war with lycanthrope tribes with whom we share the forest, so perhaps I have only seen the harshness and cruelty of...'
Once again, Ehos is cut short.
With all the unpredictable ability to interrupt that an eleven-year old half-elf can have, Anthony chooses the exact moment after Anahita finishes talking to alert them that Rock's Fall has stopped playing and Electric Octopuses has started.
"Hey, Ehos, the next band has started playing. Gotta a pretty cool beat going!" :)
As the magical text appears in the air before Ehos, he smiles. Anthony was an excellent young man. Intelligent, caring, attentive. Truly, a model youth for anyone. He did have a somewhat poor sense of timing.
'I am quite enjoying our walk thus far, but if you'd prefer to return to the concert, I would not hesitate to join you.'
Tamina is especially glad to find a dance partner capable of more complicated steps. Though Morrivan is as enthusiastic about it, she does not seem to have as much skill at dancing as her elven friend.
Ardiente doesn't want anyone to feel left out, especially pretty young women. Even if he had no plans for any romance with a non-firebird, his desire to entertain his great, and so he will attempt to include Morrivan in the more complicated dance moves when possible. Ardiente's muscles are that of a soldier - strong, reliable, and resilient. Despite his continued spins and lifts, he doesn't tire. He is even so bold as to thrown Tamina in the air several feet, catching her easily. Clearly, his idea of dancing would be more suited to a ballroom, but he is somehow managing to adapt it to this music.
Tyrrin sits bolt upright, letting out a short scream, clutching her head. She's barely awake for two seconds, not even noticing the other two in the room, before she's laying back down, asleep once again. "Everything burns..." she moans.
"Mother... Brother... No!!" Tyrrin continues to mumble in her sleep, tears dripping down her face.
"Then I won't bring it up again." Michael replies. "Do you want something or am I to be tortured by your attempts to get me to dance again?"
"It's a complicated situation. Was....no, some things just don't get better with time. But the universe is a better place without him in it any longer. Well. On that cheery note....sounds like time to change the subject, no?"
"Indeed. Is there a list of students that I should expect in class, a time that class should be conducted, and a designated place for the practice of earth bending? I can also teach psychometabolism, if there are any students interested in that field."
Anahita seems to slowly smile at his response, then when the letters appear from Anthony between the two, she glances over to the area where that noise was emanating from earlier.
"It would appear you are being ..summoned. The music seems to have changed, I have no issues returning now." She smiles and appears bemused while motioning towards the 'concert's' direction.
"We can revisit the conversation later. I rarely have the chance to actually speak at length, in my past travels, with ..people. Therefore, I was curious of something after you spoke of your, what I took as disapproving, fight against the chaos of Nature."
With that, she pulls the garment's hood that she has tucked away, and puts it atop her head adjusting it to sit properly once more. It seems to be suited to her well, and at this point, most of her gorgeous, dark, thick, wavy locks of hair are hidden and mostly just her chin to forehead are exposed.
Walking back into the concert area, she takes some time to look around, studying the odd an inhuman first, while taking in the music.
"Juju Spell? Should I be worried?" He eyes his glass of punch looking for an answer.
"all depends if you want kids or not"
She smiles jokingly
Anahita will (in case it needs repeating) be looking people over, primarily the inhuman looking folk first, (please feel free to describe one's self, I really do enjoy the occasional reminders of appearances or links to such) their gear, and then to new students and/or teachers.
She has black, thick, wavy hair, usually left to hang in a partially combed manner, though it does appear well tended and clean. She has black eyes, angular features and a small, though medium full lipped mouth.
Consider an Arabian Princess, of the beautiful variety, and you're set.
She has no visible scars or blemishes, tattoos or other beauty or body marks. For the most part, she appears as a remarkable, and mighty for human, looking teenager in her 16 years of age.
Watching her for any length of time clearly identifies her as something 'more' than your average human, in her alertness, movements, and over all reactions to her surroundings.
She is currently dressed in 'desert' attire, a cotton/khaki colored outfit that seems loose against her figure. On her left hand she seems to have the only piece of jewelry, some golden/silver looking fine linked chain that wraps through her fingers and around her wrist, ducking beneath her sleeve.
The music started to pull at Dom. He was used to getting in to the music he played, but it wasn't a usual thing for him to be off stage. He set what was left off the drink down. "I'm joining the crowd on the dance floor Star would you like to join me or am I finding another beauty to dance with?" He them starts moving his hips around as he walks to the dance floor. If Star is joining him he will start dance with her if not he will just start dancing with anyone that catches his attention that is out there alone as well.
Star seems to wink then there is four of her popping in and out dancing with Dom, She seems a bit drunk and dancing very fast in all four time blips of herself, she's a groovy chick.
One of her says
"I dumped a load of booz in the punch, every ones going to get wasted Dom and some fun weed, o I love this song"
that 4 starlights start strobing in and out of being wile glowing white.
star in hrr human size form looks like a silvery 5’ Fay ,she seems some what insubstantial yet also real. the main odd thing about her is the 3ed eye gem she has in the center of hrr forhead that's blinks when with her other eyes
With a smirk he replied. "Glad I can cure that then." Dom wasn't drunk yet which could be seen within his fluid movements. Water started to rise around him twirling around him in rhythmic patterns while lights flicker within.
To Jericoh "I don't know if this place is really as fun as I thought it was going to be."
"well I like it I think you should give it a day or two."
"Ya I guess you're right."
" Hey we should go meet some new people. Flash over to somebody and talk to them I hate to see you alone talking to a hedgehog when you could be talking to someone your age."
Tybalt flashes up to the rafters and begins talking to Anthony "Hi I'm Tybalt watcha doin up here?
As they dance Dave says "I do want to know, where the heck did he get that bracelet and why, though I must say it is very amusing""It's probably better not to question it...at least that's what I've found from spending time with James. On second thought, maybe it's best to ask..."
"I'll ask him next I see him, you know he's nicknamed me shiny and he hasn't even seen my true form, he just sees the magic on me and thought it looked cool," Dave in attempt to make her laugh begins to dance like This.
Tyrrin sits bolt upright, letting out a short scream, clutching her head. She's barely awake for two seconds, not even noticing the other two in the room, before she's laying back down, asleep once again. "Everything burns..." she moans."Mother... Brother... No!!" Tyrrin continues to mumble in her sleep, tears dripping down her face.
This is just too much for Jaiye. She wanted to let her friend sleep, but not if she was just going to have nightmares. She gently shook Tyrrin's shoulder.
"Hey, Tyrrin, wake up....it's just a bad dream," she said softly.
"Then I won't bring it up again." Michael replies. "Do you want something or am I to be tortured by your attempts to get me to dance again?"
"Torture it is," she said, her mischievous smile back. "And you're not as bad a dancer as you think you are."
This is just too much for Jaiye. She wanted to let her friend sleep, but not if she was just going to have nightmares. She gently shook Tyrrin's shoulder.
"Hey, Tyrrin, wake up....it's just a bad dream," she said softly.
Tyrrin's eyes flutter open, looking a little dazed. "Jaiye? I..." she looks around the room, noticing the blanket on her and Wyrd in the corner. And finally that there are tears on her face. She brushes them away."How long have I been asleep? It felt like days."
"It's a complicated situation. Was....no, some things just don't get better with time. But the universe is a better place without him in it any longer. Well. On that cheery note....sounds like time to change the subject, no?""Indeed. Is there a list of students that I should expect in class, a time that class should be conducted, and a designated place for the practice of earth bending? I can also teach psychometabolism, if there are any students interested in that field."
"Well, since we have an earthbending instructor now, besides me, chances are there is now a classroom in the basement. The school rearranges itself based on what's needed. Get used to using the arrows. Sometimes it's the only way to figure out where something has moved to. I know there will be interest in psychometabolism classes. You'll probably have to move between classrooms since that one wouldn't be in the basement....you'll probably find a door in your basement classroom leading to stairs that go straight to your upstairs classroom. At least that's how it works for me with the specialized practice space I have for the special cases and my lab. So. As for class lists, those will either go to your classroom or your living quarters. You'll find that using the arrows as well. And there should be a copy of your schedule in your room as well so you know when to show up where to teach."
As they dance Dave says "I do want to know, where the heck did he get that bracelet and why, though I must say it is very amusing""It's probably better not to question it...at least that's what I've found from spending time with James. On second thought, maybe it's best to ask...""I'll ask him next I see him, you know he's nicknamed me shiny and he hasn't even seen my true form, he just sees the magic on me and thought it looked cool," Dave in attempt to make her laugh begins to dance like This.
Raelle laughed, feeling much better about her lack of dancing skill now. She relaxed and just enjoyed the dancing even if she wasn't good at it.
Tyrrin's eyes flutter open, looking a little dazed. "Jaiye? I..." she looks around the room, noticing the blanket on her and Wyrd in the corner. And finally that there are tears on her face. She brushes them away."How long have I been asleep? It felt like days."This is just too much for Jaiye. She wanted to let her friend sleep, but not if she was just going to have nightmares. She gently shook Tyrrin's shoulder.
"Hey, Tyrrin, wake up....it's just a bad dream," she said softly.
Jaiye shrugged. "You've been out for a few hours. I stayed to make sure you were okay. You looked like you hadn't been getting enough rest."
Walking back into the concert area, she takes some time to look around, studying the odd an inhuman first, while taking in the music.
Anahita was an enigma to Ehos. She was magnificent, intelligent, patient, beautiful, and kind. He couldn't sort out his feelings for her, and so does not try. Life was better when you didn't overthink it anyway.
As the pair return to the auditorium, Ehos mulls over the days events. It had seemed such a busy day, compared to his normal lackadasical time-wasting. It was probably good for him, to be so taken out of his shell. 'You will have to tell me of your travels. That is a tale I'm sure would be worth telling, from what little I have heard already.' At some point, Ehos will politely offer his arm, in a proper, respectful way, taking no offense if Anahita declines.
The music was indeed better. Still not great, but at least his ears did not want to break free from his head and flee. He looks for Anthony once again in the rafters, and waves once again. 'Thank you.' The datapad displays once again in large letters. The lighting has taken a fiery tint, and Ehos had to wonder why.
Ehos felt a little thirsty. 'Would you like a drink Anahita? I warn you that someone has probably added some alcohol to everything. It seems to be a kind of tradition.'
Sadie walked into the crowded concert hall. She'd been virtually kicked out of then elementary wing, told that Dara would be okay for a few hours without her and actually ordered to go have fun. The last time she'd gone to a school event it....hadn't ended up so great. Nothing like having a girl realize she's into boys after you kiss her to really boost the confidence. She sighed.
"Well, since we have an earthbending instructor now, besides me, chances are there is now a classroom in the basement. The school rearranges itself based on what's needed. Get used to using the arrows. Sometimes it's the only way to figure out where something has moved to. I know there will be interest in psychometabolism classes. You'll probably have to move between classrooms since that one wouldn't be in the basement....you'll probably find a door in your basement classroom leading to stairs that go straight to your upstairs classroom. At least that's how it works for me with the specialized practice space I have for the special cases and my lab. So. As for class lists, those will either go to your classroom or your living quarters. You'll find that using the arrows as well. And there should be a copy of your schedule in your room as well so you know when to show up where to teach."
"How infinitely efficient, and thereby convenient. I suppose I shall make my way to my quarters, and then wait in my class for students as the schedule shows. One final line of questions: I see uniforms all around, is there a "kit" of sorts for staff including uniforms and other required items? I have already overheard a few telepathic communications, is that the norm here? I have no means of communicating outside of my voice."
Sadie walked into the crowded concert hall. She'd been virtually kicked out of then elementary wing, told that Dara would be okay for a few hours without her and actually ordered to go have fun. The last time she'd gone to a school event it....hadn't ended up so great. Nothing like having a girl realize she's into boys after you kiss her to really boost the confidence. She sighed.
"Do you know her? She looks sad." Ardiente points Sadie out to Tamina. This was a time of celebration. Someone who was moping around the edges... that was no fun. Maybe he could cheer her up by inviting her to dance.
Dave laughs and changes his dancing slightly, now that he's achieved his objective of makinig her laugh and dances quite well, but still rather oddly, mostly just dances like there's no one looking, just him having fun with a pretty girl, the way he likes it.
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Anthony jumps as Tybalt suddenly appears, moving tot he next rafters easily.
"Don't do that! Geez, you gotta be more careful when you wanna talk to a guy in the rafters. Almost anyone else would have fallen!" Anthony's shock quickly leaves as he jumps back over to Tybalt. "I don't technically have to be up here, but I like the view and since I'm the one make the colors up here, it makes sense. I'll probably go down and see what I can do later." He adds with a mischievous smile.
Jaiye shrugged. "You've been out for a few hours. I stayed to make sure you were okay. You looked like you hadn't been getting enough rest."
"You're a good friend, Jaiye." Tyrrin says sincerly. It wasn't often that Tyrrin gave out compliments, let alone sentiment. Jaiye knows she must really mean it. "It's these damn nightmares." Tyrrin swore, "Every time I sleep. Mother says that they are Seer's visions, if it's the same every night. I wish they would just stop."
"See, Kitty, that's not true. I either have to be lucky or have you steering me(yeah, I noticed you doing that last time) to avoid collision."
"How infinitely efficient, and thereby convenient. I suppose I shall make my way to my quarters, and then wait in my class for students as the schedule shows. One final line of questions: I see uniforms all around, is there a "kit" of sorts for staff including uniforms and other required items? I have already overheard a few telepathic communications, is that the norm here? I have no means of communicating outside of my voice."
"Oh, you don't need to worry about it. There are a lot of us who use telepathy naturally....seems to go along with shapeshifting if the other form doesn't have obvious means of understandable vocalization. For instance, I'm a dragon, and when I'm in that form I can't really talk like a human. Hence telepathy. It's fine if you can't speak with your mind," she said, carefully gauging his reaction to her saying that she was a dragon.
Anthony jumps as Tybalt suddenly appears, moving tot he next rafters easily.
"Don't do that! Geez, you gotta be more careful when you wanna talk to a guy in the rafters. Almost anyone else would have fallen!" Anthony's shock quickly leaves as he jumps back over to Tybalt. "I don't technically have to be up here, but I like the view and since I'm the one make the colors up here, it makes sense. I'll probably go down and see what I can do later." He adds with a mischievous smile.
"Oh sorry didn't mean to startle you I love the lights its a little too close to fire for my tastes." :/
Sadie walked into the crowded concert hall. She'd been virtually kicked out of then elementary wing, told that Dara would be okay for a few hours without her and actually ordered to go have fun. The last time she'd gone to a school event it....hadn't ended up so great. Nothing like having a girl realize she's into boys after you kiss her to really boost the confidence. She sighed.
"Do you know her? She looks sad." Ardiente points Sadie out to Tamina. This was a time of celebration. Someone who was moping around the edges... that was no fun. Maybe he could cheer her up by inviting her to dance.
"Oh. Yes. That's Sadie."
"Morrivan's had a crush on her for the past year and still hasn't gotten up the courage to ask her out," she said quietly so that he could hear but not everyone around them would.
Jaiye shrugged. "You've been out for a few hours. I stayed to make sure you were okay. You looked like you hadn't been getting enough rest.""You're a good friend, Jaiye." Tyrrin says sincerly. It wasn't often that Tyrrin gave out compliments, let alone sentiment. Jaiye knows she must really mean it. "It's these damn nightmares." Tyrrin swore, "Every time I sleep. Mother says that they are Seer's visions, if it's the same every night. I wish they would just stop."
Jaiye was practically glowing from the rare compliment, but she looked concerned when Tyrrin said that her nightmares might be visions. "If it's Seer's visions and it's that disturbing, you should talk to the Headmaster, shouldn't you? I mean, he is a Seer, right?"
"See, Kitty, that's not true. I either have to be lucky or have you steering me(yeah, I noticed you doing that last time) to avoid collision."
"Well then, you're lucky to have me steering you," she said giggling as she dragged him onto the dance floor.
"Someone .. will have added alcohol to the drinks? Why.. oh. I think I can understand." She gives a chuckle while looking about and spotting some people she had met and seen before, studying their odd, yet happy filled, dancing style.
With his pro-offered arm out, Anahita considers it a moment, then takes it, standing at his left side. She slips the arm through, not simply laying it atop his own.
"I don't recall asking how long you've been here- you appear to be well versed in the flow of things." Then, while standing there looking about, she looks to the ceiling, then over to the refreshments and snacks.
Slipping her arm out again, she looks to him and says, "I've sipped some spirits and wines in my travels. It has never really affected me too greatly, but .. do you think it will be a very strong dose?" She looks around to see if there are other people 'drunk', considering things.
Then she notices some of the outfits people might have on, starting with the females and then the males. Always looking around, snapping a glance this way and that. Ehos can tell at this point, if he's perceptive, that Anahita does not appear too calm and restrained, but rather, a bit scattered, taking in all the motions and reactions of people, with a look of uncertainty in her face.
"Please do as you would, Ehos, I .. would like to watch, and get familiar with this ritual. I'm not familiar .. it's, different. The music has improved though." She ends that on a positive note while playfully pushing him lightly, towards the dancers and engaged crowds.
Hearing her comment, Ace decides to try and land Morrivan a hand. He walks over to Sadie and says quietly "I hear a rumor that there is a girl here tonight that rather likes you a lot, but she's too shy to tell you."
Hearing her comment, Ace decides to try and land Morrivan a hand. He walks over to Sadie and says quietly "I hear a rumor that there is a girl here tonight that rather likes you a lot, but she's too shy to tell you."
"Wait, what? Really? Umm.....who are you?" she asks, flustered and really hoping this wasn't some kind of prank.
He smiles "Most people call me Casil or Ace, and I promise this is no prank. I've heard her friends mention this rumor a few times. In fact, I apparently mimicked you to this person, which then upset her, even though I have no memory of that"
Ardiente looks back at Tamina, suddenly looking confused, and honestly a little lost. He glances at Sadie, then back at Morrivan, then finally back to Tamina, whispering just like she had. "But... aren't they both... um. Female?"
He smiles "Most people call me Casil or Ace, and I promise this is no prank. I've heard her friends mention this rumor a few times. In fact, I apparently mimicked you to this person, which then upset her, even though I have no memory of that"
"Hi, Ace. I'm Sadie...which I'm sure you already knew....so, I'll admit to being intrigued here. Who exactly is this girl?" She felt incredibly awkward at the moment.