"It's alright, Midori. Some of the students in our class have had difficult pasts. They may not always be comfortable around people. We just all need to learn to be patient with each other."
"Sorun, it's fine. I understand. You were trying to help."
"I apologize to all of you for being a few minutes late this morning. Now, once Midori has finished changing the class back, I would like everyone to get out their books and start on the reading lesson. I need to go check on Ignace. I think it's likely she'll be joining another of your classmates, Dara, in the nurse's office today."
Once she saw that everyone was seated in their desks and starting on their assignments she stepped out and headed for the home ec classroom.
"Ah, Lang, thank you for making sure Ignace is okay. Ignace, it's okay. I can see you're not up to being in class this morning. Maybe you'll feel better about it after lunch. You have my permission to spend the morning in the nurse's office. Miss Zamarosok can help you with your lessons so you don't fall behind. Dara is also in there today. It's okay. You know it's nice and quiet in there and Miss Zamarosok can summon as much ice as she needs if you start getting upset, so there's absolutely no danger of you hurting anyone, okay?" she said, moving closer as she spoke, ending up crouched down in front of Ignace.
Ignace nodded and wiped away the tears on her face. Ephebe smiled encouragingly.
"Lang you're welcome to walk Ignace to the nurse's office before you come back to class," she said, standing up. "And now I'd better hurry back before we end up with any more crises."
Thank you master Ephebe, I would like that.
Lang goes to Ignace and offers his hand. are you ready to go? if not I can wait
When she is ready to go Lang will escort her to the nurse's office.
I'm sorry about that, you were right about meeting others. I'm sorry I asked you to do anything like that. but Ignace, I'm glad you like to be with me. if it matters at all You helped me alot in the few days I've known you, So Thank you
Once at the nurses office Lang sees her in and comfortable. I have to go to class, you will be alright
Lang backs out of the nurse's office waving goodbye see you at lunch like we agreed, ok? he says as the door closes. Lang quickly turns and heads back to class.
Midori definitely wasn't moving in her shell, and the shell hits her squarely, instantly calming her panic. Now in a better state of mind, Midori sets about returning everything to it's original state. "Blackscales-sensei! I think I scared off the pretty bird girl. Ignace I think? I'm sorry!"
Grim whispers to her "you ok?" he pulls out his book. as he does so.
Taron sighs as Ephebe goes. Kam had been hoping to keep his change under wraps for a bit.
Gareth peeks out from behind his book.
"Um.. your smile is pretty scary."
"It's alright, Midori. Some of the students in our class have had difficult pasts. They may not always be comfortable around people. We just all need to learn to be patient with each other."
"Sorun, it's fine. I understand. You were trying to help."
"I apologize to all of you for being a few minutes late this morning. Now, once Midori has finished changing the class back, I would like everyone to get out their books and start on the reading lesson. I need to go check on Ignace. I think it's likely she'll be joining another of your classmates, Dara, in the nurse's office today."
Once she saw that everyone was seated in their desks and starting on their assignments she stepped out and headed for the home ec classroom.
"Ah, Lang, thank you for making sure Ignace is okay. Ignace, it's okay. I can see you're not up to being in class this morning. Maybe you'll feel better about it after lunch. You have my permission to spend the morning in the nurse's office. Miss Zamarosok can help you with your lessons so you don't fall behind. Dara is also in there today. It's okay. You know it's nice and quiet in there and Miss Zamarosok can summon as much ice as she needs if you start getting upset, so there's absolutely no danger of you hurting anyone, okay?" she said, moving closer as she spoke, ending up crouched down in front of Ignace.
Ignace nodded and wiped away the tears on her face. Ephebe smiled encouragingly.
"Lang you're welcome to walk Ignace to the nurse's office before you come back to class," she said, standing up. "And now I'd better hurry back before we end up with any more crises."
"yes, headmistress...."pulls out materials quickly still scared of the powerful fire user
Gareth peeks out from behind his book.
"Um.. your smile is pretty scary."
after a few minutes Sun returns to living.
is it safe? I'm not eaten am I
As Melody meaders through the town a couple of cute boys happen to be nearby. as she walks past giving them a quick double take to both, check them out, but give a little chance for them to check her out.
Lang returns to the class room he stops at the door and bows.
I am sorry Master Ephebe, and I'm sorry fellow classmates. I will not cuase any more disruption in the class
Lang solonmly enters and takes a seat stopping by Midori's desk I am sorry to you too he bows to her as well.
once seated he takes out the book he is required and begins reading.
Once Midori has tended to what she had transformed, she sits patiently in her seat... still a little worried that she had made the bird girl run. She hadn't wanted that. She does get out the reading materials though, and begins to study. "Please, there is no need for an apology. I should be sorry too. I will step more carefully in the school. I don't think we've been introduced. I'm Midori Tsuyomi." She gets up and bows to Lang, completing the introduction with a "Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu"
"I'm fine Grim-kun, thank you. Blackscales-sensei's spell helped me focus alot better. I wonder if... I can have that cast on my all the time." she sounds a little giddy at the prospect.
grim looks thoughtful "um, I could cast it, and then there is this spell called permanence and it could well, um make it permanent, or you could have a magic item, like a ring or something cast it on you when you need it so that you can think right if you actually do need to fight"
'I think so? I...' the word lingers on the datapad for a long moment as Ehos gathers his thoughts. His hand tightens ever so slightly. 'I'm bad at the whole "respect" thing according to Tyrrin. I don't want to treat you like a plaything either... maybe I'm overthinking it? I don't really know how I'm supposed to act. I just want you to feel well treated.'She took his hand. "Yeah, you're right."
"You don't have to treat me like I'm fragile, you know. I'm pretty sure last night proved that I'm not," she said, laughing a little. "I like that you treat me like a lady. Nobody ever has before. It makes me feel special. But...I dunno. I've seen how some ladies get treated and I guess I wanted to say this before it got to that point. I wouldn't know the first thing about being delicate. And that's okay. This is who I am. So you don't need to help me up or stuff like that. But I'm still happy to hold your hand...does that make any sense at all?"
She shrugged. "You treat me better than I know what to do with sometimes. I think respect isn't about following any particular form of behavior so much as it is about valuing someone and treating them like you think they're important. It doesn't need to be any more complicated than that. I think a lot of those formal manners and stuff are more about learning how to pretend like you respect someone than about actually doing it. At least, that's my opinion on it. If respect was just about following the right script, Tyrrin wouldn't have been so lonely before she came to school."
grim looks thoughtful "um, I could cast it, and then there is this spell called permanence and it could well, um make it permanent, or you could have a magic item, like a ring or something cast it on you when you need it so that you can think right if you actually do need to fight"
"Please don't, Grim."
"Midori, it would be bad for your development if you had calm emotions cast on you all the time. And I think you wouldn't like the idea very much if you really stopped to think about it. However, we can have you fitted with a device that will deliver a calm emotions spell to you whenever your ability runs away with you. I can take you to see my mother after classes today and she'll be able to make that for you."
Grim looks embarased and mutters out a "sorry"
Grim looks embarased and mutters out a "sorry"
"No need to apologize. You had the right idea. I was a bit short with my answer and for that I apologize. I just didn't want you two to get carried away and have to de-permanence the spell later," she said with a smile.
settro's eyes light up, and he drools a little.Ignace flies out of the room, swooping down and changing to her human shape and running the rest of the way to the home ec room, heading straight for her space at the back where she bursts into tears.
"I can't do it! I can't be in a classroom! I don't know why everyone thinks I can!" she said in between sobs.
Dave having done pretty much what Ace did, offer up his help if needed before heading to class sees Settro drooling when they were about to spar "um dude, you alright, you're drooling, just a bit there"
Taron sighs as Ephebe goes. Kam had been hoping to keep his change under wraps for a bit.
Looks at Kam then Taron.
::Umm...may I ask why the new wings?::
"Well, lets get you there right away, huh? I could teleport us, or just quicken our steps, whichever you desire"
Leaving Ginni with a polite kiss on the cheek at her classroom door, Ace heads over to Engineering.
Once Midori has tended to what she had transformed, she sits patiently in her seat... still a little worried that she had made the bird girl run. She hadn't wanted that. She does get out the reading materials though, and begins to study. "Please, there is no need for an apology. I should be sorry too. I will step more carefully in the school. I don't think we've been introduced. I'm Midori Tsuyomi." She gets up and bows to Lang, completing the introduction with a "Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu"
"I'm fine Grim-kun, thank you. Blackscales-sensei's spell helped me focus alot better. I wonder if... I can have that cast on my all the time." she sounds a little giddy at the prospect.
during class Lang pulls out a sheet of paper and scribbles a note.
Hi, I'm Lang Fei I would like to explain about what happened would you like to meet me after classes today before dinner? i usually am by the lake at that time practiceing wither my water bending or air bending. Thank you for understanding...Lang
during class Lang pulls out a sheet of paper and scribbles a note.** spoiler omitted **
[dice=sleight of hand to pass the note]1d20+13
"To your .. earlier comment, which I reacted, I ask you not take offense- it was bemusing, I assure you, though, I mean no ill will at it, oh proud flame creature." She strokes his feathers saying that reassuringly.
"I .. have the ties to that which is nature. It is here as well, equally so. Mine, in the eyes of some, may be an appointment though tI would rather call it, my choice. I travel in a journey, beholden to nothing save my choice to be one with all that is. So in that respect, I can admire your words and agree with you- but, I do not feel the restrictions of duty or honor, as you say, since you can always choose to follow or not."
::Not always.:: he replies, somewhat darkly. His wings which had been open suddenly close, as if subconsciously hiding something... even though Anahita was fairly certain that had been no unusual markings in his feathers. ::Sometimes, duty is compelled.::
He notes the approach of the... beautiful person with some concern. Fortunately, Johnny could not hear him in bird form. ::I was greatly enjoying our conversation as well, but perhaps this is a sign that we must end it for now, and perhaps resume it at a later time? I find you a great joy to be around. You are thoughtful and concise... even if I do not always understand your humour.:: he adds at the end, with something of a telepathic smirk, a certain coyness in the feeling that accompanies the words.
As he watches and listens to the brief exchange between the two beautiful creatures in front of him, Ardiente also feels some of the disturbance which Anahita feels, perhaps not quite understanding exactly what Johnny is. This is clashing heavily with the empathic feeling which Anahita radiates... and eventually Ardiente simply shifts back into his human form to have a more clear mind. "Ardiente Fuerte, at your service." he says with a bow, and a sweep of his hand, which is momentarily wreathed in flame. "Pardon me for asking... but... what are you Johnny?"
Taron sighs as Ephebe goes. Kam had been hoping to keep his change under wraps for a bit.Looks at Kam then Taron.
::Umm...may I ask why the new wings?::
::Remember Kam's armband? The one that let him look however he wanted without people seeing any magic at work? He just used a bit of left over power we had to be able to do it without the armband. He likes the feathers for warmth and easy day flying.::
::Not always.:: he replies, somewhat darkly. His wings which had been open suddenly close, as if subconsciously hiding something... even though Anahita was fairly certain that had been no unusual markings in his feathers. ::Sometimes, duty is compelled.::He notes the approach of the... beautiful person with some concern. Fortunately, Johnny could not hear him in bird form. ::I was greatly enjoying our conversation as well, but perhaps this is a sign that we must end it for now, and perhaps resume it at a later time? I find you a great joy to be around. You are thoughtful and concise... even if I do not always understand your humour.:: he adds at the end, with something of a telepathic smirk, a certain coyness in the feeling that accompanies the words.
As he watches and listens to the brief exchange between the two beautiful creatures in front of him, Ardiente also feels some of the disturbance which Anahita feels, perhaps not quite understanding exactly what Johnny is. This is clashing heavily with the empathic feeling which Anahita radiates... and eventually Ardiente simply shifts back into his human form to have a more clear mind. "Ardiente Fuerte, at your service." he says with a bow, and a sweep of his hand, which is momentarily wreathed in flame. "Pardon me for asking... but... what are you Johnny?"
Since Johnny has joined, Anahita is in fact distracted by his presence foremost, and glances back to Ardiente as he shifts back. She heard his telepathic message, but, doesn't exactly reply right at the moment since there is another present.
"I .." she says after Ardiente asks, "Cannot be certain myself, I think what he has .. isn't magical, so it is very .. confusing and different." Again, her tone is not of fear, but of being disturbed, akin to listening to dub step, perhaps or someone scraping their nails against a blackboard, repeatedly.
With a quick gesture and words, as her face indicates she realizes she can actually do this, she invokes divine magics and casts Detect Magic, looking Johnny over some more.
"I lack the words..." Her face speaks them instead. The spell did not assist.
Grim looks embarased and mutters out a "sorry""No need to apologize. You had the right idea. I was a bit short with my answer and for that I apologize. I just didn't want you two to get carried away and have to de-permanence the spell later," she said with a smile.
Midori smiles at Grim, and nods in thanks for his concern for her. "Blackscales-sensei, would it not be as a crutch? Should I not try to master it myself, without the aid of tools?" she suddenly feels a little dumb... she couldn't control it... even if it wasn't dangerous to anyone, yet... it was annoying when your food turned to metal while you were eating it. She looks downcast that she had said anything. "Nevermind, I would like very much to have that device, sensei."
She takes the note from Lang, and glances at the sensei before reading it, not wanting to disrespect her.
"No, you aren't eaten. Viskra just needs to work on her smiling."
Grim smiles, glad that they didn't think he was an idiot, and gets back to work
::Remember Kam's armband? The one that let him look however he wanted without people seeing any magic at work? He just used a bit of left over power we had to be able to do it without the armband. He likes the feathers for warmth and easy day flying.::Taron sighs as Ephebe goes. Kam had been hoping to keep his change under wraps for a bit.Looks at Kam then Taron.
::Umm...may I ask why the new wings?::
::Oh, nice. I think the feathers fit him better.
Sorry again for waking you, I'll return later.::He'll give a little bow and leave.
She shrugged. "You treat me better than I know what to do with sometimes. I think respect isn't about following any particular form of behavior so much as it is about valuing someone and treating them like you think they're important. It doesn't need to be any more complicated than that. I think a lot of those formal manners and stuff are more about learning how to pretend like you respect someone than about actually doing it. At least, that's my opinion on it. If respect was just about following the right script, Tyrrin wouldn't have been so lonely before she came to school."
Ehos nods sagely. Basically, he was overthinking it. Maybe for once... he was right and Tyrrin was wrong. 'Well, then, don't mind me while I...' he distracts Jaiye, and while she's reading his most recent message on the datapad, he pulls the scarf down and kisses her softly on the cheek.
Sheess licks the hydra on the head....
"do you want to go to the lake with me?" The blue serpent inquires...
Sorun constantly varies the temperature between normal and slight chill...
"M-miss.... What's the point of today's lesson?"Sorun asks in a quivering voice
::Krays... I apologize for yesterday.:: Taron thinks to his brother-in-law.
::Krays... I apologize for yesterday.:: Taron thinks to his brother-in-law.
::Apology accepted. Sleep well, brother.::
He'll pick up a twinge of humor in that message.
::Pick a pronoun set, shorty.:: :p
Taron lay back down next to his mate, unable to fall asleep. He liked listening to the eggs. It was nice thinking how good friends they would all be when they hatched.
** spoiler omitted **
"That's amazing..."
"Did people die at that performance? How is he handling that?"
"That must be really tough for you, to be helpless in any situation, especially regarding family."
Ardiente was about to add to what Anahita had said of Johnny when the bell rang, indicating the first period would be starting shortly. He cursed slightly. "I really should not miss more classes, I missed almost the entire day yesterday, my Professors will not be pleased if I miss more I suspect." He offers his hand to help Anahita stand, observing the nescessary formality, though will not be offended if she chooses to stand on her own power. "At least my first class is Flight Training, I can stretch my wings more." he delivers a knowing smile to the lady who has taken his hand, referencing the beginning of their conversation - talk about wings and such.
Well I meant the lake but okay
Sheess and his 'stolen' many-headed friend go to the lake
Ardiente was about to add to what Anahita had said of Johnny when the bell rang, indicating the first period would be starting shortly. He cursed slightly. "I really should not miss more classes, I missed almost the entire day yesterday, my Professors will not be pleased if I miss more I suspect." He offers his hand to help Anahita stand, observing the nescessary formality, though will not be offended if she chooses to stand on her own power. "At least my first class is Flight Training, I can stretch my wings more." he delivers a knowing smile to the lady who has taken his hand, referencing the beginning of their conversation - talk about wings and such.
Not even really pausing, Anahita's warm hand takes Ardiente's. Her grip is strong, though, he can tell, even with the lightest of her grasp- clearly outside the norm of human beings (or perhaps Firebirds) he might have known. Thankfully, no crushing power there.
Standing to her feet, she nods and says, "Yes. It would be bad." She is still perturbed by that which is Johnny with all his awesome tech, keeping an eye on him.
"I will join you, Ardiente. Please lead the way." With that, she will go with him, perhaps to avoid Johnny, perhaps not ready to stay standing there observing the constant chaos of his Tattoo mutating his form.
"More people than we could spare the resources to resurrect, and then some. A crowded theater is the worst possible place it could've occured.
Ghalen can easily tell that his assesment is accurate - she loathes that there is something, some problem which her intellect cannot fix, no matter how hard she tries. "Not even my Mother was able to resolve his problem. We were at a loss. Ehos is truly the reason we are at Avalon, I suspect my Mother sent me along with him to ensure he did not get into too much trouble. My ability is not dangerous enough to warrant my presence here. The worst I can do is make it stormy."
The young firebird makes a small note of the apparent power behind Anahita's graceful form, though such a thing is no more than a blink of the eye, considering the power at play in Avalon. He gives her an inquisitive look as the pair hasten from the green - and the disturbing young man(?), saying quietly. "Join me? Do you fly, through some magic? And what of your first class?"
The young firebird makes a small note of the apparent power behind Anahita's graceful form, though such a thing is no more than a blink of the eye, considering the power at play in Avalon. He gives her an inquisitive look as the pair hasten from the green - and the disturbing young man(?), saying quietly. "Join me? Do you fly, through some magic? And what of your first class?"
Her laughter is a bit warm and hearty, as he asks about the flying and she says, "I am one with nature, Ardiente- as such, certain gifts are bestowed on me due to my devotion. Or ..." her eyes are playful as she easily keeps up his land speed, actually seeming to not 'run' as much as move with mighty strides, "I could have just said I would join you, as in keep company. The more I talk, the more I will learn how to speak properly in this culture- this is not my primary language. It is the language of the Taldar, arrogant, slothful traders who once conquered a good portion of the Inner Sea. Perhaps I should teach you Kelesh. It is /so/ much better and richer, taught to us by the Genie." She grins brightly, even if that wasn't true, she didn't really know better nor cared. She remembered it that way.
"Lead on- oh, first class. Uh.. History? I can read books." She seems pretty assured that it's not an important class. Perhaps to her own error. If he were to direct her to leave, she could easily make the class given how fast she appears to move.
With a frown and furrowed brow, it's apparent to anyone with a sense of body language that Anahita is 'bothered' by the shifting and swirling of Johnny's 'Tattoo'.
"What is it.. that makes your skin crawl, or shift, like that? It is not, as far as I can tell, natural. You call it a Tattoo? Is it alive?"
She moves back a step too, looking uncomfortable, similar, if he recalls, to how she reacted to him in the first place when they met.
Johnny looks at her and s/he tattoo fades to skin color.
"Its an intelligent construct part of an artwork, like most of my body,
its moves as I will and dos other things, like link to my Sensurum and Neural lace. Lets me do things like see in the inferred and Ultraviolet as well as other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, I have been trying to get it to detect 'magic' fields as well but that's very tricky. I am sorry of its disturbed you, I will hide it next time, so as not to freak you to much."
::"Storm can I have my blue Suit and boots please"::
Now the Tattoo is gone Johnny is nude, S/he holds out a hand and a blue suit comes into being, S/he starts putting it one, a pear of blue boots then appear.
Johnny looks at her and s/he tattoo fades to skin color.
"Its an intelligent construct part of an artwork, like most of my body,
its moves as I will and dos other things, like link to my Sensurum and Neural lace. Lets me do things like see in the inferred and Ultraviolet as well as other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, I have been trying to get it to detect 'magic' fields as well but that's very tricky. I am sorry of its disturbed you, I will hide it next time, so as not to freak you to much."::[i]"Storm can I have my blue Suit and boots please"[b]::
Now the Tattoo is gone Johnny is nude, S/he holds out a hand and a blue suit comes into being, S/he starts putting it one, a pear of blue boots then appear.
When things just suddenly 'appear', Anahita did step back, as she did before, looking a bit wary. Given she had the Detect Magic going, her eyes seemed to focus slightly, no indication of fear though.
None the less, as Johnny did dress, she didn't seem to flinch at his nudity but the shifting of his form, or sex, or both. It was clear that was the biggest issue, that he wasn't physically consistent.
Ardiente simply shifts back into his human form to have a more clear mind. "Ardiente Fuerte, at your service." he says with a bow, and a sweep of his hand, which is momentarily wreathed in flame. "Pardon me for asking... but... what are you Johnny?"
"I'm human, I hope"
Johnny smiles
"I know the tattoo, I am sorry about that, you see I agreed to be a work of art, I was asked by a MIND I once meet, said I would make a good one, thought it would be cool, you know, be a talking point at party's, I like it, The MIND said it was me, and I think they got it right"
Johnny finishes putting s/he cloths on,
"I'm human, I hope"
Johnny smiles
"I know the tattoo, I am sorry about that, you see I agreed to be a work of art, I was asked by a MIND I once meet, said I would make a good one, thought it would be cool, you know, be a talking point at party's, I like it, The MIND said it was me, and I think they got it right"
Johnny finishes putting s/he cloths on.
As they go back in Johnny looks around.
::"You look perplexed"::
Storm asked from some way off along the lake.
::"I think I may have just walked into a lovers moment, a bit tackles of me, I feel stupid and I think they kind of freaked at the Tattoo, I ll keep that down you know, may come over as a but much. I've got Advanced PE now, moved up now you have messed with my systems, I need to know how they work, so as not to get gutted, Some kid stabbed Ty in the gym earlier then ran off, Storm really letting kids walk around with arms is just nuts, what of some one gos mad it and starts a killing spree in temper.::
::"The 'wards' system they say can deal with just about any thing like that"::
::"Not going to chance it, I'll keep the systems."::
Then Johnny to heads in after the others.
Dom looks back to Ace "Thanks I doubt she's in any real need of a recuse anyhow." He looks to Tamina. "You should get to class as well. Unless your just that avid about keeping me company." He waits for her answer before making his way to the hall.
Touching the wall he wills the arrows to show him the way to the headmasters office. The path the arrows show lead him there fairly quickly. "To think, this will be my first time meeting him. Wonder how he will react to meeting a student that's looking to skip classes?"
Hew has been trying to stay out of the way of the happenings. Whispering to himself as quietly as he could. "The teacher just shot Midori after her power went crazy. I'm not so sure this place is going to be safe now. Now leave me alone for a bit. I don't want to get shot next." Hew sit up straight in his chair and tries to stay quiet for a while.
Starlight heads to flying class
In the village:
"All ye who have little faith.... In the dark days of the future where all is uncertain...." A Priest is Bible thumping and doom saying.
"if your soul is not saved then when you die, you shall burn for eternity in the nine hells..."
Wearing golden threaded white robes and holding up a thick Grey book he looks very unlike other priests in the area...