"We still have a lot to talk about....but I don't think any of it can't wait until tomorrow. James can handle the rest of phase one in taking over the Empire's communications network, and you look like you're going to collapse right here. Come to bed." She brushed his hair back from his face. "Things will look clearer in the morning."
He managed a small, rueful grin as he took her hand and gave it a quick kiss before standing back up.
"Yeah...well, no promises on me being awake in the morning to witness that clarity. I could probably sleep for a month." :)
They head off for as much sleep as they can get.
When the time comes Dave yawns and heads to kitty, having Skeets get him another coffee on the way.
The rest of the night was mostly uneventful and Avalon was quiet as the students slept.
As the first light of dawn began to trickle through the windows Kitty was awakened by the loudest, most screechy, off-key rendition imaginable of what might possibly have been one of FAIN's songs as Saffire tried to recreate what he remembered listening to the night before in his usual method of greeting the day. Kitty groaned and hid her head under the pillow. It didn't work. It never worked. Why, oh why, did her familiar have to be so enamored of mornings? Her fingers fumbled for the practice shuriken she had hidden under the mattress. She tossed it blindly in Saffire's general direction and was rewarded with a few minutes of blessed silence as the tiny drake munched on his chew toy. And then went back to singing. She groaned and dragged herself out of bed. She pulled on some raggedy old clothes and headed outside for the morning ritual of cleaning the animal cages. She yawned as she walked towards the shed to get the necessary tools.
"Hey, wake up."
"Don't wanna." Comes Taron's muffled reply from under a pillow.
"I was hoping you'd say that." Kamenwati says before he flips the mattress over with Taron still on. "Consider us even for that time you tipped me into the pool while I was napping."
The sun was barely starting to shine in the sky as the Sylph walked up to the doors of the Academy. Excitement filled him, as there were endless possibilities to be had. Not to mention that the night before, he had filled his pockets with plenty of money by selling the dolls he had saved up to the kind merchant who seemed rather interested in them. Perhaps he would have to investigate into that later, but he was sure he'd hear about it from the wind, anyway, whether he was there or not.
A little jingle in his pocket from all the silver and copper, as well as a gold piece, Rahz strained a bit to open the doors, but he managed to get in without too much hassle. It seemed that the rest of the school was just waking up, but perhaps that was too his advantage; he'd have to see the headmaster for any information, as was to be expected. Maybe even after he was done, there'd be something interesting to observe, or at least someone around he could conduct a quick, minor experiment on. Either way, he started to walk in the direction he at least suspected was the headmaster's office, as seemed to be the general way; the schools he had been in while he was still a part of society seemed to have them near the main entrance, so why would this be different?
Dom awoke with his head full of anxiety. It was odd having a room to himself all his life he had been on the road but for the next few years he would have a place to call home. The first day of his arrival he had met a few people already but there was so many others here. That he would see everyday. It was a bit intimidating knowing that these people would be in his life everyday and none of them were anything close to family to him.
He slipped out from under the sheets and glance at the instrument covered walls. He stepped over to a stone bowl that was protruding from the wall. Inside the bowl of a pool of fresh water that one could only guess had arrived there through magic. After splashing some of the water on his face he looked in to the mirror that hung in front of him. His eyes was what he focused on. He noted that they looked sad. He could only hope he could find away to clear this oppressive feeling that had gained strength over him. He wished he could go back to traveling with his family. He fixed his hair then turned to grab his new school uniform. After slipping it on he couldn't shake this uncomfortable feeling. As he walked out of the room he grabbed his water bottle, decanter and guitar and hung them off his uniform and shoulder.
Pulling a piece of paper from his pocket he looked to see what his first class would be and wonder who would be there with him.
Rosa has the sims up and running as student's who like to train befor class for ones looking for track and field sims she's set up a sign at the sim room entrance saying
“if you wish to jog please run around the lake, a cause has been marked out, please stick to it”
Rosa
YAAA~wn. Adon woke up a little earlier then most, but not by much. he got dressed, and headed to the lunchroom for breakfast.
Roel is already there, eating.
Johnnys meeting with the headmaster had been disturbing, he had not gone to the room he was offered but back to storm, where he rested and had time think. He would not ware the uniform he just did not like the idea, around 6am strom awake him
::“something s comming its shielded darn well, but its looks to be a large robot”::
Johnny got up as Rosa walked past pegging out a kind of track.
::“that's the gym teacher so your student hand book says, Rosa Luminass , ”::
As she passed paying them no attention johnny said out loud
“you know a run sounds like a very good idea, after that there's a canteen here so I'm going to see whats there,”
In like form Storm said
“well ill be here if you need me, I'm cataloging the local plants at the moment that well take a day or two , so have fun ”
Johnny got dressed ib a blue tracksuit and she headed out for a mornings run
Jiminy had had a long night. The comm relay was appropriately sabotaged. And he'd done a full review of what had and hadn't worked in the field test, drafted up necessary improvements...and then realized it was almost dawn. He headed to the school to take at least a few minutes to stop and look in on the eggs before crashing, but first he decided to go check on Vai. Last night had been rough and probably wasn't the way she'd been expecting to be introduced to her other sibling.
He opened the door. "Hey, Vai, I...." [blink, blink]
"....really need to remember to knock from now on apparently...."
Ace chuckles at Tyrrin "Don't be jealous Tyrrin, you quite pretty yourself. If she's ok with it, why don't Ginni and I walk Jaiye to her room, so you don't have to leave your work?"
Those present might notice the slightest touch of colour in Tyrrin's cheeks when Ace compliments her, but nothing else. "Good night, both of you." she says, a tinest bit softer than her normal tone.
"Just make sure you actually get some sleep tonight, Tyrrin. It doesn't look so good if the student council president falls asleep in class. Not to mention I worry about you when you forget to take care of yourself like that."
Tyrrin smiles at that. She hadn't fallen asleep in class yet... "I promise I will speak to the Headmaster about my nightmares tomorrow Jaiye. Sleep well."
Vai was just waking up herself, and Fei was still sound asleep on the floor. He hadn't wanted a blanket or pillow, but Vai had still covered him after he had fallen asleep. Then James had made his appearence. She instantly went scarlet, still seated on her bed as she was. "Er! Um. Morning James." she looked abashed, though she couldn't say why. It wasn't like they had done anything. "We didn't... um. Fei was just keeping me company." Well that sounded convincing...
Nimceleb was curled up at the foot of the bed, not wanting to 'wake up', true to his nature. Not that he really slept.
"Yeah, I figured. On account of him sleeping on the floor," Jiminy said, shoulders shaking with silent laughter. "Generally if he were keeping you company the other way he'd be in the bed."
"I can do the whole brother talk thing if you want, but I'm pretty sure your boyfriend could kick my ass, sis, so I think I'll skip it this time," he added with a wink. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay after all the fireworks last night."
Ryckart wakes up and makes his daily manifestations before leaving his room and heading to the cafeteria. He grabs a tray full of food. I don't want to be caught hungry on the first day of class. No telling how strenuous it will be he thinks to himself. He then finds a seat, hoping to get his meal in before the noisiest of students arrive.
Ardiente is up with the sun, by force of habit. A soldier rarely had days off, especially one that was still training. He dresses in the school uniform, thankful for the little note that had been left with his clothing. His clothing had been fireproofed, like all the other Firebirds. At least he didn't have to worry about that.
Before he was allowed breakfast at home, he would have to finish his daily routine. His discipline keeps him on that path, and he makes his way out to the green which faces the sun. Conscious of the grass around him, he sits and slowly begins to warm himself up, practicing several breathing techniques while manipulating several bits of flame he had conjured. The flames grow when he breaths in, and shrinks when he breaths out, though they are never completely snuffed.
Lang is up just as the Sun comes up.
Lang takes his place by the willow and wakes up Sun.
Morning Sun, first day of classes so not much time.
Lang takes his stance he begins his routine with perfecting his Baguazhang Sun form. then following the warm up he utilizes his old wooden staff to practice his staff forms.
Lang pauses to take in the sunrise then repeats his forms.
Aandal rises up from the rock in the floor of his classroom and looks at his class schedule.
"Looks like I will have time for breakfast today. Might as well go see what the cafeteria is like."
Aandal plods his way toward the cafeteria, grabbing two large trays of food with his ham-like fists. He very large for a man, and wears relatively simple pants and robe. He walks over to the staff table and takes a seat at the end.
Sun stirs slightly then eventually comes fully to life.
He stretches and takes a seat.
It is a lovely morning lang.
Sun watches lang in his forms. offering advice as he goes.
reminding him of the air currents and to maintain control as he moves.
that's it Lang move withe air don't just bend it to your will but flow with itand bend together. don't force it
"Yeah, I figured. On account of him sleeping on the floor," Jiminy said, shoulders shaking with silent laughter. "Generally if he were keeping you company the other way he'd be in the bed."
"I can do the whole brother talk thing if you want, but I'm pretty sure your boyfriend could kick my ass, sis, so I think I'll skip it this time," he added with a wink. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay after all the fireworks last night."
"Er..." Duh. "I think I'll be okay. I dunno if I want to talk to Taron right away. I feel bad for losing my temper though... there was enough of that last night without me adding to it." she changed the subject. Fei was stirring, but it was about time for him to wake up anyway. "Is... Is Dad gonna leave again? I heard something about the Harbinger last night."
Ace winks playfully at Tyrrin then walks Ginni to her room. He gives her a good night kiss on her cheek,"Night babe, sleep well. I'll try to find more helpful stuff out tomorrow."
He heads to his room, but doesn't go to bed just yet. He spends an hour or so practicing his forms, then wraps up the night reading his journey book .
Waking up an hour before classes start, he heads to the cafeteria for breakfast, meeting Ginni and her friends there. He smiles seeing Sadie and Morrivan already there, sitting next to each other, enjoying talking quietly.
He spots a newcomer and walks over to Ryckart "Hi there. I'm Ace and this is Ginni. I don't recall seeing you at orientation or the concert"
Tyrrin once again must have missed going to bed, as she wasn't there when Ehos woke up. He stretched out, rubbed his head a bit as it throbbed. Good work, hungover on the first day of class.
The elf dresses himself in his usual garish outfit and re-secures his scarf and grabs his datapad before heading out. He should apologize to her. He asks the walls to tell him where she went, and follows the arrows through the school...
"Hello. I was there. I am Ryckart. I just don't make myself as... noticeable as many of the other students here. I've been here two days and I have already seen a ship crash, a lake appear from nowhere, and someone fighting demons that they apparently made a deal with in the first place. Not to mention the travesty that was that concert. Hopefully things calm down once people are gainfully employed with their coursework."
"Er..." Duh. "I think I'll be okay. I dunno if I want to talk to Taron right away. I feel bad for losing my temper though... there was enough of that last night without me adding to it." she changed the subject. Fei was stirring, but it was about time for him to wake up anyway. "Is... Is Dad gonna leave again? I heard something about the Harbinger last night.""Yeah, I figured. On account of him sleeping on the floor," Jiminy said, shoulders shaking with silent laughter. "Generally if he were keeping you company the other way he'd be in the bed."
"I can do the whole brother talk thing if you want, but I'm pretty sure your boyfriend could kick my ass, sis, so I think I'll skip it this time," he added with a wink. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay after all the fireworks last night."
"I don't think he's leaving just yet. Last night there was a warship spotted a couple systems over. The Harbinger was in danger of being discovered. We had to take the warship out. A, uh, little project I've been working on got its first field test. Also we infected the nearest Imperial comm relay with some of Mom's pet nanites that will allow us to manipulate information passing through. Eventually the plan is to infect as many comm relays as possible. So between the two I actually haven't been to bed yet."
"Don't worry too much about yelling at Taron. She was totally out of line. It's okay if you want to be cautious about developing a relationship with her. Things are kinda messed up on that front right now. Actually I'm going to go talk to her next."
Kitty glared at Dave and handed him a bucket. "You will do exactly what I tell you. And you will not do it cheerfully or I will make sure you smell like poo. All. Day."
You get the distinct impression that she's not a morning person.
She leads the way to a building filled with a series of small hutches. The odor is overpowering to say the least.
"Okay, so we have to clean all of these. I'll take care of grooming the animals, you clean the cages."
Waking up to the gentle yet sonorous sound of sunset playing through a large alarm clock that hadn't been there the night before, Tybalt yawns and stretches glancing around the room. By some work of the schools magic his and Dave's room had been completely reworked. The walls had been papered in a different fashion each. Three different chandeliers hung from the ceiling. The table Jericoh once slept on was now a green scratching post. A real bear sized statue of a gummy bear had been erected in the corner next to the bathroom door. On a new table next to a window that appears to be snowing constantly there was a forest of jewelry racks adorned with the mountain of trinkets and baubles he had bothered to remove the night before. The changes stopped abruptly at the line that designated Dave's side from his. "This has to be a dream." He says confusedly. He looks down at the sleeping form of Jericoh. A thought occurs to him. He reaches down and taps the hedgehog's spiny back. "Ow not a dream. Hey Jer you remember anything that happened last night?" The sleepy hedgehog looks up at him "Ya you woke me up teleporting everywhere and changed all the furniture. You must have some pretty weird dreams." "Well then. Looks cool enough love the snow window. Want to get some food?" "That's a dumb question. Of course Ido." "Well let's go then." Tybalt prestidigitizes his outfit clean and puts it and all the jewelry on. "He allows Jericoh to climb up to his usual right shoulder perch. And the two of them blink into the cafe. He grabs a pile of fish cold poptarts and various meats and pastries. On a smaller plate he balances a short stack of veggies for Jericoh. He looks around the room and sees a near empty table where Adon sits. He blinks over and looks at Adon. "Hi I'm Tybalt. Mind if I sit here?"
"Maybe I should go with you. If she is my brother, I should at least try to get along with him."
"Fei." Vai had never tried to wake him up before. She didn't want to shake him... she didn't know what controlled his energy while he was asleep. "Fei, I'm going with James to talk to Taron. I'll meet you out at the usual place just before dawn, okay?" she makes sure he's awake and active before leaving, following behind James. Nervous, but standing tall.
Kitty glared at Dave and handed him a bucket. "You will do exactly what I tell you. And you will not do it cheerfully or I will make sure you smell like poo. All. Day."
You get the distinct impression that she's not a morning person.
She leads the way to a building filled with a series of small hutches. The odor is overpowering to say the least.
"Okay, so we have to clean all of these. I'll take care of grooming the animals, you clean the cages."
Dave nods and offers her a cup of coffee he snagged on the way there and folowing her answer dutifully gets to work without complaint, useing cantrips to his nose and freezing any solid waste with his breath to make it easier to collect.
"It's okay, you know. She doesn't bite. Not for years," he said, trying in his own way to be reassuring.
He knocked on Taron's door.
Dave nods and offers her a cup of coffee he snagged on the way there and folowing her answer dutifully gets to work without complaint, useing cantrips to his nose and freezing any solid waste with his breath to make it easier to collect.Kitty glared at Dave and handed him a bucket. "You will do exactly what I tell you. And you will not do it cheerfully or I will make sure you smell like poo. All. Day."
You get the distinct impression that she's not a morning person.
She leads the way to a building filled with a series of small hutches. The odor is overpowering to say the least.
"Okay, so we have to clean all of these. I'll take care of grooming the animals, you clean the cages."
Kitty eyed the coffee suspiciously. She sniffed at it and made a 'blech' face. "I think I'll stick with tea. It doesn't smell like burnt rabbit droppings," she said, handing it back.
While Dave is cleaning cages she is bathing, combing and otherwise caring for a whole range of animals, many of them injured. Her demeanor may have been grumpy with him, but with them she is gentle and caring and it's obvious how much she loves them. She speaks to each animal in its own language as she cares for it.
"It's not like I can't bite back." Vai says, giving a fang-filled grin and a wink. The laughter had return to James' voice, and that was more re-assuring than anything he could've said.
Dave shrugs and says "suit yourself," before getting back to work.
also giving time in case anyone wants to join Lang for morning routines.
"Yeah, yeah, everyone can bite." Taron grumbles as the door opens and she's putting the mattress back on the bed.
"He wouldn't wake up." Kamenwati explains.
Dom made his way through the cafeteria and got a tray of food. He glanced out the window at the sunrise and decided that having lunch out in the breeze would be a great idea. He made his way through a door leading out side to a tree that he saw through the window. There he sat down and started having his breakfast.
"I don't think we've ever been properly introduced. I'm Vai." Vai was trying to keep a straight face. Cool, calm and collected. She thought about doing a curtsy... but something about that idea was off-putting.
Lang finishes his forms and bows to his friend, Sun.
I'll go get breakfast meet me by the door I'll bring you your bran muffin ok?
"Yeah, yeah, everyone can bite." Taron grumbles as the door opens and she's putting the mattress back on the bed.
"He wouldn't wake up." Kamenwati explains.
"Well, some things never change," he said, grinning. He looks fairly disheveled and is still wearing the same clothes from last night.
"And be nice, Tare. You haven't exactly made the best impression on our little sister so far."
Ace smiles "I missed the demon fighting part, that might have been fun. . I helped saved the crashing ship. I'm guessing the lake appearing is kinda normal. This is also my second day here, kinda excited to start classes"
Sounds good to me lets go
as they go to the cafeteria Sun decides to wait under a nearby tree while Lang gets his food. but he isn't there long when Dom arrives with his food.
As Dom eats Sun takes a seat a couple of feet off to his side and watches him eat.
after a few minutes
Hello
"Oh hi again. I didn't see you out here... Where's Lang?" Dom glances around trying to see if here here as well and he missed him.
"Oh hi again. I didn't see you out here... Where's Lang?" Dom glances around trying to see if here here as well and he missed him.
Lang is getting breakfast. can we join you this morning?
unfortunately you are not as pretty as our company last night but I guess that is ok
"Taron -possibly ex- Sunwake. Welcome to the family. If I had known your were coming I would have bolted the mattress down." He throws a glare Kam's way.
"I'm just Kamenwati. I've no last name I can remember."
Lang is getting breakfast. can we join you this morning?
unfortunately you are not as pretty as our company last night but I guess that is ok
"Of course you two can join me. I'm not as pretty. I'm hurt and her I go and primp myself up just for you." Dom puts on a obviously fake pouty face.