"What kind of attention?" she asked confused. "I just told her the truth. That a classmate of mine said that there might be a way for me to watch without having to interact with the crowds."
"It really is an ingenious invention. I will have to remember to thank Professor Rosa later. I am not usually able to attend group actiities."
"This music is fascinatingly bad. It is melodic enough but those sounds simply do not go together."
ohh the kind of attention when you meet someone from a big family and i just kind of figured that since you had so many sisters they might all want to who you are hanging out with, thats all I didn't really mean anything by it.
Lang thinks a moment
I remember when I first was to be a student to Master Hito back at the temple, My mother probably asked him a million questions,and of course she insited he meet my gandmother, all she did was sit there and stare at him, I think she gave him the evil eye or somthing because everytime she showed up he would just shiver and look the other way
Lang looks over at Ignace's snacks and noticing his out bag empty
I was kind of wondering what that stuff tastes like I know you Firebirds like it and all but do you think I could try it?
"You are welcome to share my snack....but human and firebird physiology is different. I am told that humans often find our food unpleasant tasting and vice versa," she said, holding out the bag of burnt sugar crisps so he could take one.
Lang takes a piece and pops it in his mouth
the taste is something never experienced before. its burnt, it should be sweet and has a very bad after taste that may never go away.
Lang just smiles at Ignace trying to pretend how great it is.
his face soon turning various shades of red then green.
Tastes really good he tries to convince himself as well as Ignace but after a few moments he turns away looking for a place to spit it out.
He quickly reaches behind him and grabs Sun's candy bag and spits it into the bad.
It was so good I wanted to save it for later so I can enjoy it again and again
Sun totally unexpeting the what has just happened looks in astonishment then grads back his bag.
That is my candy bag remember. you didn't want it.
Sun loks in the bag forgetting Lang jsut spit the firebird candy into it.
Ohh look a new piece of candy
He grabs it and puts it in his mouth then in seconds spits it out what kind of joke is this?
Lang looks to Ignace
seems it's also unpleasant to baboons as well
indicating Sun
Ignace giggled.
Ardiente, even with all his creativity, could not find a way to dance to this. It was somehow more painful to listen to than Rocks Fall. "Would you like to take a break?" he asks of Tamina. He was only sweating slightly, despite the rather complicated dancing the pair had been doing.
Dancing in this slightly inebriated state was great. Ehos hadn't thought once about how if his scarf came off he would likely kill everyone around him. Instead he was focusing on his dancing. Magic was flowing out of him to those around him.
Ehos suddenly loses his balance, tripping and crashing into a pair of girls dancing.
He immediately fishes for his datapad, bringing it out. 'Sorry. A bit drunk.' he displays to Sadie and Morrivan.
Ace smiles a big grin at Ginni's kiss "Why thank ya ma'am, twas nothing." He says with a chuckle "So, do the bands ever get good? I mean, even sorta decent is better than this nonsense"
Ardiente, even with all his creativity, could not find a way to dance to this. It was somehow more painful to listen to than Rocks Fall. "Would you like to take a break?" he asks of Tamina. He was only sweating slightly, despite the rather complicated dancing the pair had been doing.
"Yeah, I think now is a good time to go get some refreshments and hope someone puts these guys out of their misery soon," she laughed.
Upon seeing Ehos slip and fall from her stance near the doorway, Anahita frowns a touch and walks on over purposefully, concern on her features.
"Are you well, Ehos?" She reaches down with a slight squat, to assist him up while rising herself. Her hand is firm, with what appears to be an effortless act in raising him to his feet- holding him by the upper arm to provide balance as well.
Then her face smiles while studying his features, and the drink in his hand which mirrors her own. "I see you enjoy the drink as well. It is rather ..tasty."
She sips some more, helping him keep balance.
"It's okay, Ehos," Sadie said. She was going to help him up, but another girl beat her to it. She shrugged and went back to dancing with Morrivan, who was in her opinion a lot more interesting than Ehos right now.
Ace smiles a big grin at Ginni's kiss "Why thank ya ma'am, twas nothing." He says with a chuckle "So, do the bands ever get good? I mean, even sorta decent is better than this nonsense"
"Well, they kinda had to go with who was left and still together. The concerts towards the end of the year are way better. But FAIN is good. And I think there's only one more band before them."
Ardiente, even with all his creativity, could not find a way to dance to this. It was somehow more painful to listen to than Rocks Fall. "Would you like to take a break?" he asks of Tamina. He was only sweating slightly, despite the rather complicated dancing the pair had been doing."Yeah, I think now is a good time to go get some refreshments and hope someone puts these guys out of their misery soon," she laughed.
"Truly. I believe I could make better music with a nailclipper." He smiles and offers his arm as the pair exit the dancefloor, always the gentleman. There were quite a few people around the drink table, including the cat-like creature who had scolded him earlier. "If you don't mind me asking, Tamina, why have you come to Avalon?"
"Truly. I believe I could make better music with a nailclipper." He smiles and offers his arm as the pair exit the dancefloor, always the gentleman. There were quite a few people around the drink table, including the cat-like creature who had scolded him earlier. "If you don't mind me asking, Tamina, why have you come to Avalon?"Ardiente, even with all his creativity, could not find a way to dance to this. It was somehow more painful to listen to than Rocks Fall. "Would you like to take a break?" he asks of Tamina. He was only sweating slightly, despite the rather complicated dancing the pair had been doing."Yeah, I think now is a good time to go get some refreshments and hope someone puts these guys out of their misery soon," she laughed.
"The place I come from is a nation that tries to live in harmony with nature. The leader is known as the Speaker of the Sacred Grove. Kinda a mouthful I know. Personally, I just call her Mom. Which makes me the Speaker-in-training. Which is a big responsibility and doesn't leave a whole lot of room for being a kid. Being here, at this school....it's a much-needed opportunity for me to do normal things and have friends and not have to be on my best behavior all the time."
She took a cup of punch and sniffed it slightly. It did not seem to contain alcohol. Pity.
"So tell me Ginni, you ever have a drink called the Liquid Fireball?" He asks with a playful grin.
"So tell me Ginni, you ever have a drink called the Liquid Fireball?" He asks with a playful grin.
"Noooo....but it sounds interesting....you wouldn't happen to know where such a drink could be obtained would you?" she asked with a giggle.
Tapping his belt pouches, he smiles "Oh, I think I could obtain it quite easily. Its a blend of lime juice, berry juice and some coconut rum. Its delicious!. No idea why its called a Liquid Fireball though, save the supposed rumor that if you set flame to it, the whole mix exploded. I highly doubt that however."
"The place I come from is a nation that tries to live in harmony with nature. The leader is known as the Speaker of the Sacred Grove. Kinda a mouthful I know. Personally, I just call her Mom. Which makes me the Speaker-in-training. Which is a big responsibility and doesn't leave a whole lot of room for being a kid. Being here, at this school....it's a much-needed opportunity for me to do normal things and have friends and not have to be on my best behavior all the time."
She took a cup of punch and sniffed it slightly. It did not seem to contain alcohol. Pity.
"An honourable calling." Ardiente also has a cup in his hand, seeming equally disappointed at the lack of additive. "I believe we may be kindred spirits, in a fashion. I am in training to be a retainer to a noble family. Though I am not certain, I believe they sent me here for similar reasons as you. My training has reached an advanced enough stage that I am being permitted a break." Ardiente takes a sip of the punch. Blech! Sugar water. He makes a face. "I'll never understand why people drink the stuff." he reaches for a glass of water instead.
Upon seeing Ehos slip and fall from her stance near the doorway, Anahita frowns a touch and walks on over purposefully, concern on her features.
"Are you well, Ehos?" She reaches down with a slight squat, to assist him up while rising herself. Her hand is firm, with what appears to be an effortless act in raising him to his feet- holding him by the upper arm to provide balance as well.
Then her face smiles while studying his features, and the drink in his hand which mirrors her own. "I see you enjoy the drink as well. It is rather ..tasty."
She sips some more, helping him keep balance.
'It is quite... potent. As I said. I am surprised you are managing as well as you are.' the datapad is having some trouble keeping up with Ehos' brainwaves. Or perhaps it is merely Ehos himself having trouble stringing together coherent thoughts. Either way, the words are slow to come up on the screen. 'Thanks for the help.' he says as he sways slightly again.
The blond-haired elf looks like he's focusing intensely. His blue eyes locked on some distant point. The gaudy but easy-moving outfit he is wearing is very reminiscent of minstrels Anahita has met in the past. Clothing designed to attract attention. An odd paradox, given Ehos' generally withdrawn nature. Perhaps simply a relic of his former life. Several other pouches and pockets adorn the clothing, including a rather large one in which he had been storing the datapad.
Seemingly satisfied that his balance has returned to normal, Ehos turns to face the young woman supporting him. On a drunken impulse, he displays. 'You are exquisitely beautiful.'
Even though very dark skinned, or perhaps merely very tanned, the flush that rushes to her features is coupled with a quick downward glance before she rises up her face to peer back at his eyes.
"You are too kind, Ehos. My thanks for your compliment. Let me help you stay straight, lest you fall." She continues to support him, her grip is not immense, but when and where she holds him, is mightily done so.
Her arm moves somewhat quickly after saying such, and slips properly through his, not quite a grapple move, but one that allows him to lean on her, and her to guide him while he chooses to do so.
While the blushing fades slowly away, her thoughts, chaotic and tumbling, zipping this way and that, silently without being spoken, she peers away standing near the others in her support of Ehos.
She sips more of her second drink, it's merely 3/4ths full now. The sweetness of the drink, mixed with that other oddity of taste, gives her expression one of curiosity and pleasure.
She does at some point, however, look over at Ehos and his outfit, though not letting her gaze linger too long on any one particular detail, back up to his face and such.
>> I've never been this way, nor this close, with an Elf before. He is very kind, and generous in his praise. I've no idea what to do here. I think he is enamored of me, and so quickly! What did I do to deserve this? And my own reactions .. mmm. What has happened to me? And so quickly I have changed. I am lost, yet fear it not. <<
An impressive and warm smile comes over her while she stands between all the others, realization suddenly dawning on her, they were all her age, or there about, human or not. Peers, in some manner or another, if by that alone, she finally felt the connection never known to her before.
It seems Ehos thinks he was just stating a fact, as he turns back to face the stage, unaware of the turmoil he has caused in his companion. The dance floor had rapidly evacuated thanks to the most recent band's yowling. He feels very stable with Anahita's arm looped through his. Her hands are strong and sure, yet somehow tender as well. 'Thank you again, though you do not need to thank me for being honest.'
'I probably shouldn't have any more.' The datapad is still a little disjointed, though it seems to be smoothing out. Perhaps it is self-correcting, or Ehos is simply sobering up. The latter doesn't seem nearly as likely, given that the cup in his other hand is now empty, and his need for support has only increased while the pair have been standing here.
"Would you prefer to sit, or are you okay?" Her eyes flash over his face and her color dims as he speaks of honesty, perhaps the explanation helping to clear things and soothe her mind.
She offers to guide him elsewhere, otherwise, indeed, she seems to have smooth warm skin, no roughness to the flesh. Her nails are somewhat short, though definitely not the type that has visited a beauty parlor, if such exists /here/.
With a few glances around as if to gauge her options, or more importantly, Ehos' capacity to remain standing, she looks for some tables- and then peers for the exit to the garden. At the very worst, if he did get too ill, he would be among nature.
Looking around at the ladies near her, Anahita smiles warmly and nods a bit politely as well, keeping her arm laced with Ehos', guiding him towards the exit out.
"If you wish water, I can provide such as well. I am concerned this music and your drinking may have ..affected you." Almost motherly, but not, more the dutiful and caring nurse it appears.
Before long, they are just outside, where the fresh(er) air blows by quietly. If he does not resist, she helps him sit, and sits near him, sideways with her legs, watching to make sure he is well.
>> Ah, he was merely being honest. For a moment there.. << She does not frown or seem cross at the thought, on her features, but rather, back to her default calm expression, studying his eyes and face. She does take another sip from her own drink though, oblivious to the alcohol that runs through is veins.
"Yes yes burnt things and oils are best and I would love to try some of that alcohol and yes yes you should try conjuration if you think that will work," she said too fast and then giggled.
Dave is about to cast when he realizes she's been acting funny "are you ok? You're acting I don't know hyper"
Dom had been treating small injuries for quiet awhile. Finally he had time to rest the music that had been playing was ok but not anything he had been hoping for. He stepped out a door way that lead out side. He left the cool air flow across his face. It felt good, but so much bending was starting to wear him out.
Everything here was new to him. The anger the thought he could actually create meaningful relationships. On the road he would only ever have a friends for a week or less. Even the so called girlfriends he had gained would have lasted the amount. Having to leave behind everyone that he had grown close to each time he left with his family. So was the life of a traveling bard, but here the people around him he would know for a while at least till they graduate.
He sighed as he gazed out over the gardens. Memories of his travels wear being compared to everything that had happened today. He still wondered if he was meant to be here. It wasn't like he would amount to anything great, he was only a bard, and many of the other students he had met were nobility or would be great generals. Why was he here, he would never make a great warrior or be counted as a valued member of a court. He would only be invited in to a court for playing a songs for the king.
"Yes yes burnt things and oils are best and I would love to try some of that alcohol and yes yes you should try conjuration if you think that will work," she said too fast and then giggled.1d20+8
Dave is about to cast when he realizes she's been acting funny "are you ok? You're acting I don't know hyper"
"Of course I'm okay I just wanted to get something to eat and have some fun and you're not beng fun anymore *pout* fine I'll just go have fun by myself," she says having a mini-tantrum at an impressive speed and starting to flounce off.
"Well that was weird.. " he shrugs and conjures some charcoal briquettes like he remembers her eating earlier and some fire whiskey and comes after her, tentatively but still being faster than her.
"Ooh, snacks!" she said happily, like she didn't even remember being upset only a second ago. "Thanks, Dave!" She grabbed a charcoal briquette and started chewing.
"You sure you're ok" he says handing her the bag and wishing her friends were here and moreover wishing he knew more about firebirds.
"Of course I'm sure why wouldn't I be sure I tihink I'd know if I wasn't okay I feel great!" she chugged some fire whiskey and actually seemed to sped up even more. "Hey this stuff is really great thanks Dave why is this music so slow i want to listen to something fast so I can dance to it this is so slooooow."
Dave is not exactly convinced he conciders casting a slow spell with the thought 'it worked some when the fae chick got drunk' he says "what if I could make it seem like the band was faster by making you slower"
"Sure! go ahead sounds like fun you should trry that cause right now it's like you're all in slow motion and that's really boring," she said rapidly, her mouth full of charcoal.
Dave casts the slow spell focusing it all on her so as not to hit another dozen or so pepole.
"Would you prefer to sit, or are you okay?" Her eyes flash over his face and her color dims as he speaks of honesty, perhaps the explanation helping to clear things and soothe her mind.
She offers to guide him elsewhere, otherwise, indeed, she seems to have smooth warm skin, no roughness to the flesh. Her nails are somewhat short, though definitely not the type that has visited a beauty parlor, if such exists /here/.
With a few glances around as if to gauge her options, or more importantly, Ehos' capacity to remain standing, she looks for some tables- and then peers for the exit to the garden. At the very worst, if he did get too ill, he would be among nature.
Looking around at the ladies near her, Anahita smiles warmly and nods a bit politely as well, keeping her arm laced with Ehos', guiding him towards the exit out.
"If you wish water, I can provide such as well. I am concerned this music and your drinking may have ..affected you." Almost motherly, but not, more the dutiful and caring nurse it appears.
Before long, they are just outside, where the fresh(er) air blows by quietly. If he does not resist, she helps him sit, and sits near him, sideways with her legs, watching to make sure he is well.
>> Ah, he was merely being honest. For a moment there.. << She does not frown or seem cross at the thought, on her features, but rather, back to her default calm expression, studying his eyes and face. She does take another sip from her own drink though, oblivious to the alcohol that runs through is veins.
'I think sitting is the right choice.' he displays, allowing her to guide him out into the gardens. They find a pleasant hillside near the exit and sit, overlooking the majority of the gardens as well as the last vestiges of the sunset. Ehos suddenly feels very self-conscious as Anahita tends to him. Embarrassed even, by his lack of control. He shifts uncomfortably on the grass. 'A glass of water would be wise I think.' he responds sheepishly. 'I apologize for being a burden. If you wish to return to the dance, please do. I will be fine in a moment.'
Tyrrin had returned to her elf form, and was taking time to sit with Jaiye and Wyrd, enjoying a late supper. There was only a few things left to calibrate. Most of the equipment was setup, and faster than she had thought. Wyrd and Jaiye had assisted her in setting up the computer banks, and the system had turned on successfully without draining the school of power. All, it seems, had gone well. Tyrrin decides to reward herself and the party with a little frivolity. She focuses on the open sky she can see through the gap in the tower, and splays her hands wide.
Very suddenly, in the twilit sky above Avalon, a beautiful green and red aurora leaps into existence, covering the sky with a radiant, mystical glow. The patterns dance and shift and twist in very beautiful ways, casting an eerie yet enchanting light across the landscape of Avalon.
Wyrd sits quietly while Jaiye and Tyrrin enjoy a meal, simply enjoying the companionable quiet. When Tyrrin creates the shimmering aurora he leans back and watches the sky.
Ehos' attention instantly goes to the sky, calmly observing his sister's work. He had seen her do it enough times to not be alarmed by the sudden appearance of the aurora. He gives an assuring look to Anahita if she appears to be alarmed
Watching Ehos' attention turn skyward, Anahita does the same. Her immediate expression is curiosity (seems the default, given the newness of nearly everything so far) and puzzlement.
"Is that common?" She inquires of Ehos. She goes to sit down as well, reaching for his cup and taking it from him gently. If he resists at all, or not, she gives him a playful smile and says, "You asked for water, I shall provide. If you wish more, I will provide." An intonation and gesture later, giving clear indication to any knowledgeable spell caster, she casts create water, a low level divine orison. His cup fills with clear, clean, water.
She then, just as casual as you please, turns to look up and enjoy the aurora in the sky, with the same sort of curiosity as before, though as time passes, still sitting there sideways, propped up on her left elbow, her expression turns more and more to the calm mixed in with enjoyment.
It's clear she's not thinking anything, simply being present to the moment and majesty of the sky's illumination.
::”heads up something coming through the defense screen I,ll keep you posted, looks interesting getting sone good data.::
The mind said to rose
:knock yourself out, I'm at a party” ::
was all the reply it was going to get
Dave casts the slow spell focusing it all on her so as not to hit another dozen or so pepole.
Raelle seems to be going at normal speed now, but she is still prone to random giggles, and seems exceptionally affectionate even for her.
Vai has to work harder and harder as the pair fly around the sky; the lower the sun is on the horizon, the less hot air is rising off the ground. Despite this, the flight is still easy. Once her imagination tires of the fantasy, her aerial maneuvers slowly dwindle away, simply leaving them peacefully soaring a few kilometers above the ground. Vai ensures Fei's breathing is okay, and that he is warm enough. The chill doesn't seem to affect Vai whatsoever. The last light of the sun disappears, leaving them flying through a beautiful, tranquil, twilit sky.
"Is there anything in particular you would like to see?" Vai inquires, though she knows it's probably unnecessary. This calm was exactly what Fei enjoyed.
Fei has to remember his breathing exercises in order to manage the thinner air at this altitude, but is otherwise able to manage their lofty venue without issue.
"This is perfect, Vai," he replies with a smile as they soar through the twilight sky...
Very suddenly, in the twilit sky above Avalon, a beautiful green and red aurora leaps into existence, covering the sky with a radiant, mystical glow. The patterns dance and shift and twist in very beautiful ways, casting an eerie yet enchanting light across the landscape of Avalon.
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"...Although that is not something I expected to see here," he adds with a note of pleasant surprise at the atmospheric spectacle above them. (^-^)
Dave shrugs and figures this was normal enough but resolvs to keep an eye on her he subtally casts resistance and would go back to dancing but the band finishes so he waits for a bit.
Watching Ehos' attention turn skyward, Anahita does the same. Her immediate expression is curiosity (seems the default, given the newness of nearly everything so far) and puzzlement.
"Is that common?" She inquires of Ehos. She goes to sit down as well, reaching for his cup and taking it from him gently. If he resists at all, or not, she gives him a playful smile and says, "You asked for water, I shall provide. If you wish more, I will provide." An intonation and gesture later, giving clear indication to any knowledgeable spell caster, she casts create water, a low level divine orison. His cup fills with clear, clean, water.
She then, just as casual as you please, turns to look up and enjoy the aurora in the sky, with the same sort of curiosity as before, though as time passes, still sitting there sideways, propped up on her left elbow, her expression turns more and more to the calm mixed in with enjoyment.
It's clear she's not thinking anything, simply being present to the moment and majesty of the sky's illumination.
'Not quite so common.' Ehos displays with a touch of wonder himself. Tyrrin must be a really good mood. He was gripping his empty cup fiercely when Anahita tugs at it. He lets go after she playfully chastises him, smiling stupidly behind the scarf. 'Thank you for the water.' he pulls the scarf down to drink the cool, crisp water, and Anahita catches the smile.
Time passes as the pair sit outside in silence, and Ehos' eyes eventually wander from the spectacle above to Anahita's form beside him. He can't help but examine her curves once again, despite the loose fitting clothing. He shakes his head and splashes the remainder of the cup of water across his face, hoping to sober up. He respected her too much to make a move. There was something about her... she wasn't just another barmaid.
Fei has to remember his breathing exercises in order to manage the thinner air at this altitude, but is otherwise able to manage their lofty venue without issue."This is perfect, Vai," he replies with a smile as they soar through the twilight sky...
"...Although that is not something I expected to see here," he adds with a note of pleasant surprise at the atmospheric spectacle above them. (^-^)
"It really is perfect." she purrs. At this distance from the ground, even the lights of the small towns in the countryside dwindle to specks. It's as if the pair was the only thing left in the world, and the stars are beginning to come out behind the light of the aurora. "I love you, Fei." Vai whispers, unsure if Fei will even heard her above the wind, and perahps a little thankful for it. It was a difficult thing to say, for some reason.
Ardiente was getting increasingly antsy to see FAIN. This was the last band before them though. He wondered if Raelle still remembered her promise to introduce him... but she was fawning over David. He didn't want to be too close to that. It was... unsettling, to say the least. That was the old ways though. The old way of thinking. He had to put those feelings aside. He should probably get some air. "Would you like to join me outside, Tamina?" he offers his arm.
Ardiente was getting increasingly antsy to see FAIN. This was the last band before them though. He wondered if Raelle still remembered her promise to introduce him... but she was fawning over David. He didn't want to be too close to that. It was... unsettling, to say the least. That was the old ways though. The old way of thinking. He had to put those feelings aside. He should probably get some air. "Would you like to join me outside, Tamina?" he offers his arm.
She smiled and took his arm. "Why not? I think some fresh air might be a good idea about now."
Once they were out in the gardens she steered them clear of the usual places for couples to gather and towards a section of the garden set aside for fragrant (if not particularly pretty) herbs.
"This is my favorite part of the gardens."
Ignace giggled.
Lang starts to giggle with her realizing what just happened.
He soon is smiling at her
i'm glad your having a good time. thanks for coming here with me