Vare actually looks somewhat taken aback - clearly he had not anticipated that suggestion by any stretch, and his eyes do not meet hers, instead doing that strange unsettling scanning of her general area that he does when looking at someone. He shifts his robes slightly, readjusting.
"I..."
A look of confusion mixes with the surprise, and he takes a moment to collect his thoughts, hesitating. "Miss Anahita... I... do not wish to disrespect you, not impunge on your honour." Vare is mustering all the limited social graces he has at that moment. "But... yes. I would enjoy that. If it is as intuitive as you say."
With a glance at the still-pretend-sleeping form of Rena, Vare, still looking somewhat confused, says. "We should find somewhere more private though, should we not?"
The Elder woman grins with a slight leer, at his response, the Middle-aged face smiles warmly with a blush, but when Anahita speaks, they do various reactions of disappointment or laughter and revert to their 'usual' activity of examining the world or staring off in space.
Anahita appears a bit, stuck in thought. "So you do wish to breed with me. This is not ... as they call it, a romantic effort?" Now she looks slightly curiously at Rena, then back to Vare after a glance to the dinner and all that.
"I had noticed your physical reactions previously, though, I was not quite sure how to respond to that. This is a first, in many ways, for me. I have watched how animals court one another-- but, you are not an animal in that regard. My rare study of this in towns through my travels were ...similar to this, but I have not drunk enough, nor do I think drinking would help." She pauses to think, fingers at her lower lip in thought.
"Perhaps I should seek assistance from another human female my age, and ask their awareness, what do you suggest? Or ..." She looks hopeful at Vare, perhaps he knows better.
"Are you quite experienced in these matters? What is your advice? Perhaps, I should better educate and learn this act myself-- though, I do not doubt it would come naturally, after all, we are living beings with instincts."
Melody tries to make use of the already existing Sims to vreate artifical band members to acompany any performer that may want to make a recording.
Melody also starts to work on a way to add her musical talent to suppliment any fabricated band members so they can perform better.
suddenly it dawns on her.
Ooookkkk, now what is the music going to be recorded on? and how can it be distrubuted? what kind on playback device will be needed? damn why can't i think these things through before starting these projects
Sim? do you have any suggestions on this?
"I.. have just as many questions as you do, it seems. I... am not experienced in this in the slightest... nor have I ever attempted to study it." Vare says, blushing himself slightly, and trying to keep his calm demeanor despite being obivously flustered. "I... perhaps we ought not to rush into anything? Perhaps our instincts would guide us as you say.. yet..."
"I do not believe any of the people I have met during my time here could assist me... perhaps the Headmaster could advise us on this."
"Do you have a friend you could ask?" Vare asks curiously. They had not spoken much on school life, and so did not really know the extent of Anahita's social circle.
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"Oh for crying out loud." Rena suddenly says, flapping her wings in an annoyed fashion. She uncurls herself, and flaps towards the exit of the clearing. "You two are overcomplicating it." she says, and used her tail to push Vare closer to her. "It's not so complicated. Kiss her Vare." the Dream creature says, before exiting the clearing in order to give the two their privacy.
Vare still hesitates though.
"I.. have just as many questions as you do, it seems. I... am not experienced in this in the slightest... nor have I ever attempted to study it." Vare says, blushing himself slightly, and trying to keep his calm demeanor despite being obivously flustered. "I... perhaps we ought not to rush into anything? Perhaps our instincts would guide us as you say.. yet..."
"I do not believe any of the people I have met during my time here could assist me... perhaps the Headmaster could advise us on this."
"Do you have a friend you could ask?" Vare asks curiously. They had not spoken much on school life, and so did not really know the extent of Anahita's social circle.
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"Oh for crying out loud." Rena suddenly says, flapping her wings in an annoyed fashion. She uncurls herself, and flaps towards the exit of the clearing. "You two are overcomplicating it." she says, and used her tail to push Vare closer to her. "It's not so complicated. Kiss her Vare." the Dream creature says, before exiting the clearing in order to give the two their privacy.
Vare still hesitates though.
With a frown at Rena's actions, Anahita doesn't quite appear to appreciate the pushing, as it were, though once she starts heading off, her attention returns to Vare and says, "Why -- who exactly is she to, wait? Does she know these things? Perhaps you should confer with her?"
Another glance off as the departure of Rena and Anahita adds, "I'm fairly sure that I could find someone who would be able to educate me, or teach the points."
Another glance back at Vare and she adds then, not so much scared at all, but more, contemplative of the subject, an eagerness to approach this properly, "I do not feel any urgency here, Vare, and I must admit that the thought of carrying a child at this stage of my life, is not something I am in alignment with since I have a choice." Clearly, she wasn't thinking of the pleasure aspect of the deed, as much as the purpose as she'd said earlier on.
"I am certain that our instincts would ..it is not difficult, considering the body's design and such-- yet." Then she falls quiet again.
He'll note, though, she hadn't taken off, still studying Vare while her various Dream visages did their age appropriate gazing upon him on occasion before, as always, returning to the chaotic aspect they seem to default too.
Lang looks to Hew.
Ahhh, Hew? what about Zilla? I think Zilla is supposed to have a tea party with Ignace
Lang looks a bit concerned that this may diappoint ignace.
"Well I don't know. I'm not exactly Zilla. So I doubt she would want me to be there.... He looks away from everyone. "I know you want to go but you not currently able to.... Why would she want me there? Me and you are to completely different people. We only share a body. Beyond that are you able to take over if I'm awake?" He seems to wait a a second. "So you can't.... Ok I'll see what I can form. I'll need you to concentrate as well. It will be your body." He tells himself.
Hew's eye's grow large as the Shurikens go flying in random directions. Hew doesn't laugh at the others expenses. Instead he just backs up further. Trying to create a safe distance from the others wild throws. he how ever didn't back up nearly far enough.
grim does laugh he tries to hide it, when it comws to his turn he takes a few of the shuricans and tries to throw a couple the first one embeds itself in the ground a good foot and a half away from the target, the second one hits the target near the center about an inch out from where midori hit her's but bounces off "oh come on" he says dejectedly
Treisdan leads the way to one of the student lounges and takes a seat, leaning his staff against his chair.
"I once was a type of mage called a Mindbender, a mage who after casting a simple charm spell could make you a thrall for a lifetime... I was powerful in ways you could not believe. I used this power to survive... I had a troll, by the name of Rhyack...He was my protector. I thought of him as my friend but he possessed no will other than my own." Treisdan sighes and continues
"one day a holy warrior came to kill me. he claimed I was evil... and at the time, I was. I used my spell to break his will and stop him... but in doing so I lost the hold I had over Rhyack. He tore the warrior apart in an instant...." Treisdan trails off
"And what became of the troll thereafter?" Repp asked inquisitively. "I believe you said you killed an innocent man... I do not believe you have reached that part of the story."
They pass a shop with a mirror in the window and Ace checks himself out "I rather like the horns. They stay for now"
Walking a few more blocks, they spot a dance hall, and make their way to the door. There's a bit of a line, but they get through it quickly and are soon inside.
Its a bit crowded, but not overly so, with about maybe fifty people so far, and about half that on the dance floor already.
Ginni started tapping her foot to the beat, enjoying the light show that was being created by a gnome using prestidigitation along with the band playing. The music was heavy on the drum rhythms and she pulled Ace out on the dance floor with her.
"And what became of the troll thereafter?" Repp asked inquisitively. "I believe you said you killed an innocent man... I do not believe you have reached that part of the story."
"I killed Rhiyak directly afterwards ...he turned upon me...I had No way to recapture his mind..." the enchanter says then looks quizzically at the gnome... " the cleric was the innocent man whose blood stains my hands. He died as a.result of the actions I took."
As Ori started to fall Salis turned to see what was going on. Quickly he stepped in to her path and caught her. He was extremely strong for someone of his build and demeanor. His muscles barely tensed up when she fell into them. With all the strength he used he still managed to make it gentle as well. "Are you ok Ori?" Salis questioned as he held her in his arms. Slowly his cheeks started flush as he looked at her.Ori had been standing on tiptoe trying to reach something on an upper shelf when the floor tilts.
"Whaaa!" she tried and failed to keep her balance.
Ori's heart was racing and it definitely wasn't from the fall. She blushed furiously as she tried to think enough to answer the question, but her brain didn't seem to be working right. "Uh....yeah.....ok....right, I'm okay," she stammered out, not making any move to draw away from him.
grim does laugh he tries to hide it, when it comws to his turn he takes a few of the shuricans and tries to throw a couple. the first one embeds itself in the ground a good foot and a half away from the target, the second one hits the target near the center about an inch out from where midori hit her's but bounces off "oh come on" he says dejectedlyHew's eye's grow large as the Shurikens go flying in random directions. Hew doesn't laugh at the others expenses. Instead he just backs up further. Trying to create a safe distance from the others wild throws. he how ever didn't back up nearly far enough.
Midori looks extremely impressed after Grim's nearly matching her after only two throws. "Ano... are you sure this is the first time you've used them, Grim-kun? Sugoi ne."
She grins, maybe because of the challenge, and she hands more shuriken to Grim-kun, and then readies herself... and flurry of stars fly from her hands, seeming to appear from the pouch almost without moving to retrieve them.
A few of the stars miss the targets entirely and Midori grimces at her failure. She takes a moment to center herself before throwing the last one.
While the attack is in mid-air, Midori's horn suddenly flares to life, and the shurkien seems to split, and hits two different targets.
Midori seems a little disoriented in the wake of this, and her horn goes quiet again.
"I killed Rhiyak directly afterwards ...he turned upon me...I had No way to recapture his mind..." the enchanter says then looks quizzically at the gnome... " the cleric was the innocent man whose blood stains my hands. He died as a.result of the actions I took."
"And what became of the troll thereafter?" Repp asked inquisitively. "I believe you said you killed an innocent man... I do not believe you have reached that part of the story."
"He tried to kill you Treisdan. I would think that Rhiyak is more innocent than this cleric. Holy or not, what he attempted to do was murder, was it not? I do not see how he should be absolved from his crime just because some god says so." Repp says offhandedly, lounging back in the chair, languid and relaxed. "He died because of his own actions, not yours."
Sorun's eyes are wide as he watches the stunning dexterity and agility of his friends, knowing he can't possibly match it... He was so clumsy and slow outside the water....
:(
"He tried to kill you Treisdan. I would think that Rhiyak is more innocent than this cleric. Holy or not, what he attempted to do was murder, was it not? I do not see how he should be absolved from his crime just because some god says so." Repp says offhandedly, lounging back in the chair, languid and relaxed. "He died because of his own actions, not yours.""I killed Rhiyak directly afterwards ...he turned upon me...I had No way to recapture his mind..." the enchanter says then looks quizzically at the gnome... " the cleric was the innocent man whose blood stains my hands. He died as a.result of the actions I took."
"And what became of the troll thereafter?" Repp asked inquisitively. "I believe you said you killed an innocent man... I do not believe you have reached that part of the story."
"his actions were justified." Treisdan says quietly... Refusing to look at the small humanoid, unable to meet his eyes
Midori looks extremely impressed after Grim's nearly matching her after only two throws. "Ano... are you sure this is the first time you've used them, Grim-kun? Sugoi ne."She grins, maybe because of the challenge, and she hands more shuriken to Grim-kun, and then readies herself... and flurry of stars fly from her hands, seeming to appear from the pouch almost without moving to retrieve them.
A few of the stars miss the targets entirely and Midori grimces at her failure. She takes a moment to center herself before throwing the last one.
While the attack is in mid-air, Midori's horn suddenly flares to life, and the shurkien seems to split, and hits two different targets.
Midori seems a little disoriented in the wake of this, and her horn goes quiet again.
Hew starts trying to concentrate then as an ectoplasmic shape starts to take shape. He sees Midori's show of skill. The shape fade out of existence as his jaw drops. "Wow!" He starts to clap forgetting all about try to create a body for Zilla. "That was amazing Midori!" He puts his hand on his forehead. "Sorry Zilla I got distracted.... Ok I'll tell her. Zilla says that was amazing, Midori."
Watching Midori throw Lang just stands back and applaudes her skill.
great throwing, Owww Langs cut still hurts a little. as he shakes his hand in a little pain.
Lang is fidddling with his recovered Shuirken with some skill (not as skilled as Midori) but like he has used them before. he is trying to hide this for some reason.
Ori's heart was racing and it definitely wasn't from the fall. She blushed furiously as she tried to think enough to answer the question, but her brain didn't seem to be working right. "Uh....yeah.....ok....right, I'm okay," she stammered out, not making any move to draw away from him.
Salis held her looking at her face. "Good Good." He made no attempt to put her down. As he held her. She could feel him shake with fear.
Just put her down and get back to the research, Salis. Stop looking at her. What am I doing? Do I kiss her? Pull her in to hug. Set her down. Oh Gods what do I do?
Sorun goes over to Lang, "can I see the cut? I can heal little wounds"
Huh? Oh sure, but Midori already bandaged it up so it should be OK
Lang shows him the cut
But it still hurts you...."Sorun says confused...
Lang leans to whisper to Sorun
I know that, but she tried so hard to help I don't wnat her feel useless. I'll accept this tiny pain if it helps her feel happy
"his actions were justified." Treisdan says quietly... Refusing to look at the small humanoid, unable to meet his eyes
"How so? Do elaborate. From where I am sitting, you died to you in self-defense. That is perfectly morally acceptable, especially if this holy warrior was ruthless in his pursuit of you."
Oh...." Sorun says and then has an idea... "Midori! you have knives in that pouch too right?"
"his actions were justified." Treisdan says quietly... Refusing to look at the small humanoid, unable to meet his eyes"How so? Do elaborate. From where I am sitting, you died to you in self-defense. That is perfectly morally acceptable, especially if this holy warrior was ruthless in his pursuit of you."
"you don't know the whole story...." Treisdan mutters miserably
"Um maybe once or twice" "I can't do that, if I tried to throw more than like two at once they would go like every where, except for where I wanted, I'm used to bigger weapons, like my scythe or a big sword, or a gun like mom or uncle nergle use"
"you don't know the whole story...." Treisdan mutters miserably
"And you do not wish to share the whole story, is that a correct assumption?" Repp said, his face still completely blank and unreadable.
No. The past....hurts too much.... I'm not that person anymore" Treisdan says standing
"Heh I'm just used to this staff and the Elven curve blade it turns into. So you have me beat there." He smiles as he holds ut the staff. "Ok Zilla I'll try again. You don't have to yell." He goes back to concentrating. Forming a small glob of ectoplasm.
Grim turns to hew "is there anything I can do to help?"
With a frown at Rena's actions, Anahita doesn't quite appear to appreciate the pushing, as it were, though once she starts heading off, her attention returns to Vare and says, "Why -- who exactly is she to, wait? Does she know these things? Perhaps you should confer with her?"
Another glance off as the departure of Rena and Anahita adds, "I'm fairly sure that I could find someone who would be able to educate me, or teach the points."
Another glance back at Vare and she adds then, not so much scared at all, but more, contemplative of the subject, an eagerness to approach this properly, "I do not feel any urgency here, Vare, and I must admit that the thought of carrying a child at this stage of my life, is not something I am in alignment with since I have a choice." Clearly, she wasn't thinking of the pleasure aspect of the deed, as much as the purpose as she'd said earlier on.
"I am certain that our instincts would ..it is not difficult, considering the body's design and such-- yet." Then she falls quiet again.
He'll note, though, she hadn't taken off, still studying Vare while her various Dream visages did their age appropriate gazing upon him on occasion before, as always, returning to the chaotic aspect they seem to default too.
"I... Rena sometimes understands better than I do, especially when she is Out. Perhaps she could shed some insight on this matter." Vare says, looking back at Anahita levelly.
"We should consult others who have more experience - that is how we learn. I believe this is the best course of action." Vare seems to reflect Anahita's eagerness to do this in a correct way. Otherwise they might end up as the tribe of monkeys, who discovered something new and it destroyed them.
"I... as I understand, there is a great deal of... pleasure, associated with the deed. At least, from my wanderings that is what I have understood. I agree that I am not exactly prepared to be a father... especially if my... condition is hereditary." Vare said thoughfully, not looking away, this his hand found it's way to his chin again.
"I am more concerned at this moment with spending time with you, Miss Anahita, no matter our activity. Physical desire is not why I invited you here." At this point, if she will allow it, he fumbles for her hand and takes it, the easy, content smile returning to his face. "If you would permit me." he says, and raises her hand up to his chin, and bends his head to kiss it lightly on the top, before releasing it.
Lang, watching Hew form the glob of ectoplasm.
I wonder if he keeps that stuff in his nose? cause then we could call him ewwww instead
He keeps his eyes closed as he responds. "If you want you could tell me if the body I'm trying to form has a human like appearance. It's a bit of a joint effort so having some form of guidance would help." The globs starts moving around forming strange shapes then moving on to a new shape soon after. From time to time a small arm or leg forms them pulls back in.
Midori was still looking disoriented, looking around in a dazed state, not focusing on anyone, nor responding to anyone speaking to her.
No. The past....hurts too much.... I'm not that person anymore" Treisdan says standing
"I see. Well, you cannot change the past. The only thing that matters is the here and now. Isn't that right?" Repp stands as well, seeming to grow bored with the conversation. "I should be off Treisdan. I still have much to discover of this school, I imagine."
Midori was still looking disoriented, looking around in a dazed state, not focusing on anyone, nor responding to anyone speaking to her.
Lang turns to Midori
Hey you gotta see this...huh?, Midori?, hey you alright
Lang stares right at her waving his hand in front of her face.
Midori? you ok? Oh great what did I do now?
he snaps his fingers in front of her
come on, snap out of it.
No. The past....hurts too much.... I'm not that person anymore" Treisdan says standing"I see. Well, you cannot change the past. The only thing that matters is the here and now. Isn't that right?" Repp stands as well, seeming to grow bored with the conversation. "I should be off Treisdan. I still have much to discover of this school, I imagine."
Goodnight friend repp." Treisdan says quickly heading out of the lounge to his room.
As the globe swirls about it's shape starts to resemble a fairy. Slowly it starts to lose the form.
Hey you gotta see this...huh?, Midori?, hey you alright
Lang stares right at her waving his hand in front of her face.
Midori? you ok? Oh great what did I do now?
he snaps his fingers in front of her
come on, snap out of it.
"Lang.... kun?" she says, obviously sounding confusing, only returning his stare when he moves in front of her face. She sounds almost like she's speaking in slow motion. "Why...." is all she manages to get out, the rest of the question lost in a look of confusion on her face.
Ori's heart was racing and it definitely wasn't from the fall. She blushed furiously as she tried to think enough to answer the question, but her brain didn't seem to be working right. "Uh....yeah.....ok....right, I'm okay," she stammered out, not making any move to draw away from him.Salis held her looking at her face. "Good Good." He made no attempt to put her down. As he held her. She could feel him shake with fear.
Just put her down and get back to the research, Salis. Stop looking at her. What am I doing? Do I kiss her? Pull her in to hug. Set her down. Oh Gods what do I do?
Ori was in a panic. He was still holding her and she really didn't want that to stop. But what was she doing? Romance was for other people. She'd already proved in no uncertain terms that her judgment was terrible and she jumped into these things too soon. But Salis was completely different than the other men she'd dated. He wasn't suave and charming. But he was handome....actually much more so than either of them. Oh, the hell with it. If you're going to make a mistake just make it instead of arguing yourself in circles first, Ori.
She put her hands on the side of his face and kissed him on the lips, hoping he wouldn't be too angry with her for this.
After departing the clearing, Rena made her way up to the school, half-flapping and half-slithering through the air on her white wings.
She stops at the door, looking at the handle. She didn't have hands, and she didn't want to break it down...
The huge blue-white feathered serpent gingerly bites the door and tugs it open, slithering in, her own bulk holding it open.
Lang pokes Midori on the shoulder
Please be OK...I'd hate to think something bad happens everytime we get together.
*poke...poke*
After departing the clearing, Rena made her way up to the school, half-flapping and half-slithering through the air on her white wings.
She stops at the door, looking at the handle. She didn't have hands, and she didn't want to break it down...
The huge blue-white feathered serpent gingerly bites the door and tugs it open, slithering in, her own bulk holding it open.
From another direction, there's a voice of a male saying, "Whoa, are you a student here?"
Behind Rena, walking over to help with the door as needed, is Tryko'Sam, looking curiously at the snake figure with wings.
"You look pretty impressive.. I hope you can talk?"
As late as it is, Sara has fallen asleep on the game board.
Ori was in a panic. He was still holding her and she really didn't want that to stop. But what was she doing? Romance was for other people. She'd already proved in no uncertain terms that her judgment was terrible and she jumped into these things too soon. But Salis was completely different than the other men she'd dated. He wasn't suave and charming. But he was handome....actually much more so than either of them. Oh, the hell with it. If you're going to make a mistake just make it instead of arguing yourself in circles first, Ori.She put her hands on the side of his face and kissed him on the lips, hoping he wouldn't be too angry with her for this.
What was she doing? He thought just before his mind shut down. Her lips now against his. He was trembling at her lips touch. His eyes widened and his breathing stopped. Every part of his being wanted to run away, but his body wouldn't move.
Once she stopped he set her down gently. "Tha-That was good. Um Right there's a first for everything." he said with a smile. He felt like a scared rabbit every inch of his body told him to run, but something kept him here with her.
He scratched his head lost for words. What was it that Rallus would have done now. He would offer compensation for the night. Wait no that's no appropriate for this. His hands now obviously shaking but he couldn't tell if it was from joy or fear. He decided to try playing it cool. That was my first, and fruuum!" He leaned against a shelf but the shelf collapsed raining books and maps down upon him as he crashed to the ground.
"Ow. Well there goes trying to act cool." He told himself out loud as he started to push books off himself.
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"Well, surely someone can .. show, or speak of it? Did you wish to find someone or two." Hand held, she watches as Vare kisses the top of her hand curiously, then smiles a moment at the act.
"I've had other people greet my hand in such a fashion, I did not understand the point, but, in this closeness, now, I believe I understand it. Thank you."
Smiling, she reaches up and runs her fingers along his shaved chin and cheek, warm finger tips against smooth flesh. "Without fur is preferred, unless you fancy yourself a beast. That is my ..opinion."
"There .. was this one time, Vare, where I sat in a tree watching performers repeating a romance between a knight and a lady, I do not recall the name of it. Much singing and such, opera, I believe. Is this how you are familiar with the coupling of humans? My studies have mostly been watching life, where animals would sometimes ...prance about, demonstrate their prowess and such, before, well, their mating seasons started. I am clearly not in heat, though I do feel warming at your touch, which is .. interesting."
Then she seems to realize she's touching him, versus the other way around. But, she's no blushing princess, she merely smiles.
"I suggest we seek knowledge. Given what was impressed upon me recently by Bradley, to seek fun, perhaps this is why he mentioned it, as an Oracle might, before an event."
Melody tries to make use of the already existing Sims to vreate artifical band members to acompany any performer that may want to make a recording.
Melody also starts to work on a way to add her musical talent to suppliment any fabricated band members so they can perform better.
suddenly it dawns on her.
Ooookkkk, now what is the music going to be recorded on? and how can it be distrubuted? what kind on playback device will be needed? damn why can't i think these things through before starting these projects
Sim? do you have any suggestions on this?
"data pads"
He takes a seat and reads about the interesting world of the sun
its a very long and dull book
"Oh! Oh my goodness! Are you alright?" she asked, alarmed, as she tried to help pull the books off of him. "I'm so sorry. I'm such an idiot. Well, actually I'm fairly intelligent in other areas of my life, not that you'd ever know it because I always seem to make a complete cake of myself whenever you're around. I didn't think....not that that's an excuse. I should have asked first or something. I had no idea it was your first kiss and....well, I probably should have had some idea when you mentioned being raised in a monastery....my brain just wasn't working right at that moment and...." she was blushing and babbling and obviously extremely flustered.
"Oh. There it is," she said, a bit stunned as she looked at the map she was holding in her hands and realized this was what they had been looking for.
Aananda read the results from the tests on Adon's blood and yelled for Bertha. "Get Adon under the scanner right now. Inject this tube into the scanner panel first...it needs an emergency upgrade before the analysis. I think he might be dying, and I need to know exactly what is happening before I can do anything to stop it."
There was a good deal of running around as Aananda set up her little command center from her bed, like she had done earlier minus the drone. She quickly programmed the upgrades she needed on the medical scanner before they put Adon on it for yet another scan, this one hopefully more thorough.