"Snipe....not interested...bwuh?!?!" Asch exclaims in mock horror. "Do you understand its a competition where they expect you to fight each other with out any real sustainable injuries. It's freaking awesome...granted the last one I took part in kinda got screwed up when some possessed teachers attacked and one of them got turned into a shadow....but still."
"Some of us do not enjoying hurting other living creatures, especially our friends." Vai says aloud, but secretly she's worried that she may actually enjoy it too much, recalling how powerful she had felt when she bit Kaze near in half. She barely represses a shudder at the memory.
"I'm gonna go help with the cleanup. Maybe I can convince a few more townsfolk that dragons aren't as scary as the stories say." Vai says, and shrugs. "If you're stuck here I can give you a ride back to the school, but it sounds like Asch can teleport anyone who needs it."
"I never said I enjoy hurting people, least of all my friends. The hunt is for fun any injuries are healed as soon as your unconscious so no one dies. Your Uncle's pretty much got that whole safety wardnet down to a science....which technically it is.
Man you've all really got to let loose occasionally Ephebe, Taron, Kamenwati, and Jimmy on the occasions he wasn't banned on account of detention took part in the hunts."
"There's no point in me fighting you anyway." The bound boy replies, tugging at the rope.
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"Oh I'm sure we'll meet again at some point, if you're going to take off. As far as study plans... well. I like to learn a little of everything, you never know what will come in handy. Maybe I'll try my hand at becoming a powerful wizard." he finishes with though last words said in a deep(er) voice with a somewhat 'big arms' display, his arms held above his head as though he were about to call down some mighty spell. He laughs easily afterwards at his little joke.
"I might go down to the town and see if I can help in some way, but not before I finish lunch." he says with a friendly smile, genial and happy at that moment, the evil-looking red eyes aren't moving around the room or studying anything, other than his plate.
"Sounds like a plan, there, Repp. You be cool. From what I heard, there's a team in town handling that, just in case. I'm gonna go ...roam, feeling like stretching my mind, now that the body's done it's leg work."
With that, Tryko'Sam waves and walks off, heading for his personal SIM room to keep busy with.
Dom shakes head slightly. "It's not my way, to want to fight. I'm the type who tries to end any fight with as little blood shed as possible. If any injuries do happen I can heal them right away also. Don't get me wrong I think a little compittion is a good thing. This particular one just isn't for me." A mischievous smile grows across his face. "Now a wet t-shirt compition I'm all over that."
Dom shakes head slightly. "It's not my way, to want to fight. I'm the type who tries to end any fight with as little blood shed as possible. ....
::I just wanted you to calm him down so we could get some real answers. You didn't let me finish.:: he responds knowing it was his own fault everything bad was happening.
::I'm just gonna stay over here. I mess everything up anyways.::
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::Let's hurry and get this over with.:: he says dejectedly, and starts to move again in the direction of the arrows.
Phaezeriel takes Ehos' erist for just a moment, pulling him to a stop again. His telepathy includes Yrrin, ::Ehos, it seems that the mark is gone. I can see it no longer, and in the moment when Jaiye turned and ran, it flared bright enough in the arcane spectrum to illuminate this hallway with the flash of light. Then the energy went somewhere. I think that you, specifically, were not the target. I think that the bond between you and Jayie was the target. And further, I think that the mark was gathering evil and/or chaotic energy which has just been 'harvested' by the owner of the mark. I would also hypothesize that the mark would make your impulse control much weaker, and your inhibitions much lower.:: He turns to look at Yrrin who is standing just behind Ehos, ::Could you detect any evil taint from the mark before? And if so, is that taint still there?::
"I never said I enjoy hurting people, least of all my friends. The hunt is for fun any injuries are healed as soon as your unconscious so no one dies. Your Uncle's pretty much got that whole safety wardnet down to a science....which technically it is.
Man you've all really got to let loose occasionally Ephebe, Taron, Kamenwati, and Jimmy on the occasions he wasn't banned on account of detention took part in the hunts."
"I was in Uncle Ryo's War, Asch. I know that the wards are safe... but I also know that is still hurts when you are wounded. There are better ways to have fun than violence." Vai replies to Asch calmly. She really wished Fei was here right now... she knew how much he hated violent competitions like this. "Wouldn't it better to create something together? Music... or something else similar?"
"That is a truly devious purpose.... I am sorry for the misfortune that has befallen you Ehos, there was a strong malevolence when the mark "flashed".... Perhaps I should inform the woman of the mark and the corruption it brought to you" Yrrin replies, then offers
Phaezeriel takes Ehos' erist for just a moment, pulling him to a stop again. His telepathy includes Yrrin, ::Ehos, it seems that the mark is gone. I can see it no longer, and in the moment when Jaiye turned and ran, it flared bright enough in the arcane spectrum to illuminate this hallway with the flash of light. Then the energy went somewhere. I think that you, specifically, were not the target. I think that the bond between you and Jayie was the target. And further, I think that the mark was gathering evil and/or chaotic energy which has just been 'harvested' by the owner of the mark. I would also hypothesize that the mark would make your impulse control much weaker, and your inhibitions much lower.:: He turns to look at Yrrin who is standing just behind Ehos, ::Could you detect any evil taint from the mark before? And if so, is that taint still there?::
Ehos stops short at Phaezeriel's interruption, and the actually turns when Yrrin mentions the malevolence that flared out. ::I... who would.:: he had told Kara about Jaiye... even showed her. Ehos' face falls into one of determination as he looks between Phaezeriel and Yrrin. ::I think I'm gonna go talk to Kara at least. If the mark takes a long time to apply... the only time I could think that could have happened in recent memory is when I was with her.::
Ehos looks over at the soundproofed door, and back at his demonic friend and the holy warrior as well. ::Even if my inhibitions were lowered - it was still my choice, to do what I did. Just as being drunk doesn't excuse actions.::
::Jaiye is probably better off without me.:: His heart was heavy with pain and regret... But it was true. Jaiye deserved better than a useless, unfaithful person like him. ::I'm gonna go confront Kara about this. Phaeze, can you teleport me back to Kuros?::
But to get drunk you must willingly drink; from what you described, she lowered your inhibition unwillingly........ Therefore it is upon her shoulders only." Yrrin argues
Phaezeriel nods when Yrrin speaks, ::The paladin is correct, just as I would not hold you entirely responsible for your actions if I slipped drugs into your juice at lunch, nor can you be held entirely responsible for your actions if the Mark was having those effects on you.:: A thought occurs to Phaezeriel, ::You mentioned having visited that shop earlier, did you purchase anything from them at that time? Anything for yourself?::
Kosuke looks about confused. He must have been knocked out by the lightning blast... but he didn't feel sore at all. And there was another shino- "Kato-sama." Kosuke bows formally to Ryuzo, and then continues to look around in something of a confused state. His parents are watching him, he knows. So he had to act proper, and with honour.
"Kitty-san, I am sorry I used a dishonorable tactic and involved a non-combatant in our skirmish. I had thought you were reinforcements for our enemy." the young shinobi says with a bow. His mannerisms are very close to Midori's - disciplined and formal. Well-trained.
"It was an understandable mistake. It is not exactly common for someone to leave the shinobi life behind...my abilities made it impossible for me to continue in it. I care about my family and I don't want them to get hurt. I would very much like for us to not have to be enemies."
The comforts of the two people don't seem to get through to Ehos. Apparently he's not quite ready to absolve himself of guilt. He shakes his head, not saying anything in response to those.
::I only bought some clothing for Jaiye. Nothing for myself, no... Why?:: Ehos tries to remember all the details from his visit to the tailor shop the previous day. All he could think about though was Kara's scantily clad figure as she changed between outfits for him.
"He will be OK. He knows what he is doing. Worrying about him here won't make any difference there." She tries to help calm him down with a hug.
"I am not sure if I should chide you for being early or late," the spirit said with good humor. The laugh lines around his eyes showed him as someone who made a habit of laughing over the centuries. In spite of his advanced age at the time of his death those lines were the only outward hint of his age. "I'm afraid we haven't much time. Not nearly as much as I would like."
As the flame touches the bowl the fire inside the bowl ignites and things suddenly seem to be very far away for Lang. It takes him a moment to realize that he has stepped into the spirit world.To Grim and Ignace it looks like Lang just falls over.
Lang looks around at first trying to get his bearings. it does not take long to realize he is in the spirit world.
Moving about almost by instinct lang seeks to spirit of Voltair.
Avatar Voltair, I seek your knowledge. he calls out hoping to find the spirit he seeks.
Lang bows before Voltair I am sorry, but not much time for what?
Lang seems confused a bit is there something that needs my attention?and what of my friends. Ignace is distraught she needs me. and Grim is loosing confidence in his abilities. he needs to know I am fine
Langs body lying there on the floor his eyes glowing a white light and a slight holy aura surrounding him.
Grim moves between his friends and the new people "stay back! I I'm warning you" he holds his scythe in a defensive position.
"I'm pretty sure James said something about the deal involving putting the guy inside a black hole or maybe between two black holes...I'm not sure...anyways that's what's supposed to happen to him if he tries anything like that again. Like I said, you need to talk to James about the details."well I have a problem with him killing three local towns folk and dropping their hearts carved from their chest to me personally. I'm sorry but I don't want that guy anywhere near me or anyone I care about! ever
Melody is obviously pretty pissed over what he did as well as visibly shaken up by the encounter.
I'm sorry but I just didn't feel safe all day yesterday. and even now I can't be in my room alone, I don't care about any deals I want protection, I want to feel safe again.
do we have to wait. can we just put him in a black hole now and be done with it? anyway i do want to talk to James. if He can find this guy I want to know how, and develop a way to keep myself safe. I'm the victim here don't I have a say?
Melody sits in a chair and with a blast from her device she shuts down the monitor she was using. she just sits there quiet.
let it pass...like a river... she mumbles trying to adapt the lessons Ginni and Miss Jones taught her.
"Of course you get a say. But since I wasn't the one who made the agreement and I have no way of tracking this guy down at present we have to wait for James. I'm sorry. I can see this is very traumatic for you. I had hoped that you would feel better now that you have a roommate, but I should have spoken to you in person. I apologize about that. It's...been a rough couple of days. I've had to delegate more than usual...in hindsight I probably should have explained things to Vai at least, but the whole ending up in the infirmary thing plus the whole thing with my daughter's boyfriend literally exploding...you were there! I remember seeing you on the holoscreen while I was surveying things from the drone. Thank you for that."
"He will be OK. He knows what he is doing. Worrying about him here won't make any difference there." She tries to help calm him down with a hug.
But where is he? the arrows should say he's on the sun right? why won't they say where he is?
Sun tries to stop worrying but until he can figure out where Lang is he continues to worry.
we should get a teacher
"I'm in so much pain....I still love him, but is that just the remnants of something that was? or can it actually survive? I don't know....I just don't know...'"
"Wait, why would ....do you not like men?"
Anahita nods at the response initially and says, "If I could take your pain, I would. Or cast some magic-- perhaps calm your emotions? Though, that would affect your natural response. Anything that still lives, in my mind, can survive. It may change, but it will learn and grow. Perhaps for the stronger. As with fire, 'That which is not burned to ash, will be hardened by the experience.'"
She smiles at Jaiye and says, "We all have with in us the means to survive, or to collapse to the pain and shut down. I know you have the strength to survive and grow from this. I will not speak poorly of you, regardless of what choice you take, but consider your life in comparison to ...say, one with more experience? Is this not how we grow and learn? With minor bruises and cuts, wounds that ...heal. You will find your strength, and you will grow, I'm certain of it. Channel your instincts and throw out the words in your mind, saying this or that. What do you ..feel? What do you feel inside?" Anahita taps her own chest, looking to Jaiye, smiling lightly.
"Follow your instincts. Be free of what society may have conditioned you to think. Listen to the air, the leaves rustling, the smell of the earth. Love is all around you, it is only complicated when we speak of it, versus be present to it, no?" Definitely not the most poetic of words, but she's pretty damn charismatic.
It should be noted, Anahita doesn't seem to 'suggest' which way to go, only to feel and be present to what is going on, without 'thinking', if possible. Ride the moment, more to say, and be present to it for clarity versus whatever conversation is going on.
She pauses for a few more moments and says, "If you are asking whether I am physically attracted to males, human males, I ... I have...
"Following your instincts only works if you're truly in tune with your heart, not just your body. That's been my trouble all too often."
"Relationships can be confusing. It's easy to find someone to share pleasure with...well, that's the idea. Not everybody is good at mating. But finding someone to share your heart with is difficult...and doesn't always turn out the way you hoped," she added with a grimace. "Best advice I can give from someone who usually has to learn by making the mistakes, don't rush ahead of yourself. "
The wearer is moving....silently.... Unseen through the depths of the school.... Learning it's layout
Nodding Dom replies. "Your probably right. I heard a little about these hunts nothing I'd be to interested in really. I think I just practice my music while it's going on." Looking to Tami. "I'll leave it up to my beloved If she would like to walk ride or teleport back. Of course If she's riding Vai I'll accept your help since two is her carry limit."
"They always need help in the healers tent during the snipe hunt. That's where I'll be. Everyone has a chance to contribute in their own way, even the noncombatants."
"There's no point in me fighting you anyway." The bound boy replies, tugging at the rope.
Jeran unties the rope, stands up and walks over to Tybalt.
"I think this was yours?"
"You're stronger than this. Remember that."
He looks at Dave, no expression on his face. "Before you lecture me on my philosophies, learn what they are. Otherwise you only jump to the wrong conclusions."
He dropped the rope and walked away, distancing himself from the group, keeping a watchful eye for anything that might approach.
"Of course you get a say. But since I wasn't the one who made the agreement and I have no way of tracking this guy down at present we have to wait for James. I'm sorry. I can see this is very traumatic for you. I had hoped that you would feel better now that you have a roommate, but I should have spoken to you in person. I apologize about that. It's...been a rough couple of days. I've had to delegate more than usual...in hindsight I probably should have explained things to Vai at least, but the whole ending up in the infirmary thing plus the whole thing with my daughter's boyfriend literally exploding...you were there! I remember seeing you on the holoscreen while I was surveying things from the drone. Thank you for that."
Melody calms herself utilizing what she just learned as not only a memory control technique but also a relaxation technique.
your right, I thoght I was past it, I had hoped that this equipment would give me the tools I needed to track this guy down, but when that failed I became more and more frustrated. I hate not being able to find the answer.
when the mention of fei comes up Melody instictively reaches for her datapad.
yeah, really it was nothing of note. but I do have one problem and I can't tell this to Vai.
she pulls out the datapad. and activates the 3D holograph projection.
I promised Vai I would delete this. but I can't, it keeps returning. I just. tucked it away in the pad's memory for now, but I feel like I'm lying to Vai. if she ever gets a hold of this pad and discovers it she will never trust me with anything.
Melody shows Aana the time loop replay of Fei's explosion.
I think I created an fixed point temporal anomoly contained within the datapad
Melody calms herself utilizing what she just learned as not only a memory control technique but also a relaxation technique.your right, I thoght I was past it, I had hoped that this equipment would give me the tools I needed to track this guy down, but when that failed I became more and more frustrated. I hate not being able to find the answer.
when the mention of fei comes up Melody instictively reaches for her datapad.
yeah, really it was nothing of note. but I do have one problem and I can't tell this to Vai.
she pulls out the datapad. and activates the 3D holograph projection.
I promised Vai I would delete this. but I can't, it keeps returning. I just. tucked it away in the pad's memory for now, but I feel like I'm lying to Vai. if she ever gets a hold of this pad and discovers it she will never trust me with anything.
Melody shows Aana the time loop replay of Fei's explosion.
I think I created an fixed point temporal anomoly contained within the datapad
Aananda examined the datapad. "Yeah, looks like it. If you want I can just swap out this datapad for a new one, transfer the files you want. Or I can ask Ephebe to come and take a look at it. Time stuff is her specialty. She'll be able to sort this out for you. Or I can just send you to go see her. Whichever you prefer."
"The priests of this temple were not expecting the new avatar to come from off-world. Much like the world you come from, this one has been cut off from all others for centuries. They will naturally be suspicious of anyone from the outside. We need to hurry so you can take word back to your home...the wheels are already in motion and these hiding places will not be safe much longer."
I don't think I understand? hidng places? hiding from what? who is hiding. I have so much to learn.
Lang seems anxious to begin learning but there is a touch of fear in him I haven't learned everything yet about being the Avatar, I only discovered who I was a couple of days ago. I hope I am ready. I mean I need to be ready
Lang tries to boost his own confidence trying to be brave for his own sake but for the sake of his friends.
Aananda examined the datapad. "Yeah, looks like it. If you want I can just swap out this datapad for a new one, transfer the files you want. Or I can ask Ephebe to come and take a look at it. Time stuff is her specialty. She'll be able to sort this out for you. Or I can just send you to go see her. Whichever you prefer."
Melody calms herself utilizing what she just learned as not only a memory control technique but also a relaxation technique.your right, I thoght I was past it, I had hoped that this equipment would give me the tools I needed to track this guy down, but when that failed I became more and more frustrated. I hate not being able to find the answer.
when the mention of fei comes up Melody instictively reaches for her datapad.
yeah, really it was nothing of note. but I do have one problem and I can't tell this to Vai.
she pulls out the datapad. and activates the 3D holograph projection.
I promised Vai I would delete this. but I can't, it keeps returning. I just. tucked it away in the pad's memory for now, but I feel like I'm lying to Vai. if she ever gets a hold of this pad and discovers it she will never trust me with anything.
Melody shows Aana the time loop replay of Fei's explosion.
I think I created an fixed point temporal anomoly contained within the datapad
I'll just make it a point to see Ephebe as soon as I can. I keep all of my music ideas here and I made some modifications to the pad as you can see.
Melody glances at one of the screens. oh crap, look at the time, I promised Ginni I'd meet her in the sim room for a little music session. thanks so much for the offer and let me know when James is available so we can talk.
Melody starts to head out unless Aananda stops her.
He accepts the rope and nods to what Jeran says. He isn't really in a position to talk right now.
He puts the rope back in his pocket and pulls out an overly ornate iron knife. He clears the snow away and softens the ground from being frozen.
Just a thing he had picked up somewhere. He jams the knife into the ground and sets an ear to it. This would tell him if anything was moving down there.
"Could Mrs.Ephebe help? She always helps us when we have problems doing stuff."
"There's no point in me fighting you anyway." The bound boy replies, tugging at the rope.Jeran unties the rope, stands up and walks over to Tybalt.
"I think this was yours?"
"You're stronger than this. Remember that."
He looks at Dave, no expression on his face. "Before you lecture me on my philosophies, learn what they are. Otherwise you only jump to the wrong conclusions."
He dropped the rope and walked away, distancing himself from the group, keeping a watchful eye for anything that might approach.
dave nods "fair enough, I stand by what I said, but you have a point, and this is no place for debate"
"Could Mrs.Ephebe help? She always helps us when we have problems doing stuff."
OK ut I don't want to get Lang and Grim in trouble what if something did happen will they get in trouble?
Sun is worried about this Lang is always in trouble since he came here he seemd to mess up everything he tried to do right
Tyrrin's hands are still set to counter any spell that Pyry brings forth, not trusting the small boy, as he still seems to be be confused. Her voice, however, is soft and comforting... almost motherly. A very strange side of her, given her typical demeanor. "Pyry, we don't want to hurt you, but we must help our friend. We want to help you as well, if you'll allow us."
"They had permission to go didn't they? Why would they get in trouble if they were allowed to go. I heard people talking about Mr.Ryo helping people when I was in the hallway. Maybe we can ask him to help if you don't want to ask Mrs.Ephebe. He was nice when I met him with Mr.Cat." she tries to suggest thinking that it would be better for him than asking Ephebe.
"Alright Fieri." Ardiente says, having quickly finished the lunch she had gotten for him. He seems efficient in everything, even eating. "We should return to Avalon every hour or so, meetup with each other to ensure that the other is safe. Does that sound reasonable? Can the teleport room return us? I'm not very good with magic, beyond defending against it."
"It was an understandable mistake. It is not exactly common for someone to leave the shinobi life behind...my abilities made it impossible for me to continue in it. I care about my family and I don't want them to get hurt. I would very much like for us to not have to be enemies."
The teenage shinobi glances towards Midori first, and then his parents, and finally back to Kitty. "Hai, Kitty-san. I do not wish to cause you distress or pain." he says simply, his eyes going to Michael, and then back to Kitty.
"Its not necessarily the violence that's....oh never mind. Anyway we going to see if we can help out some poor unfortunates or continue to discuss the philosophy of violence vs pacifism?" Asch responds with a smirk.
"Kosuke-nii! Okaasama, Otousama! These are my friends are classmates: Hew-kun, and Zilla-chan. And Blackscales-sensei can help me get my metal under control without knocking me out!" Midori says excitedly, as she introduces Hew and Zilla to her family. "And! Ano... Blackscales-sensei says I have... ano... psi-kik powers!"
"They had permission to go didn't they? Why would they get in trouble if they were allowed to go. I heard people talking about Mr.Ryo helping people when I was in the hallway. Maybe we can ask him to help if you don't want to ask Mrs.Ephebe. He was nice when I met him with Mr.Cat." she tries to suggest thinking that it would be better for him than asking Ephebe.
I know Lang had permission to go to the Sun but what if they went somewhere else? lets talk to Mr. Ryo then, lead the way
Sun is really concerned about Lang and Grim being in trouble if they did in deed not go to the sun.
"Its not necessarily the violence that's....oh never mind. Anyway we going to see if we can help out some poor unfortunates or continue to discuss the philosophy of violence vs pacifism?" Asch responds with a smirk.
"Let's go see if we can help the townsfolk. I think Fei is probably already there." she looks at Tamina, Dom and Ace. "Are you guys coming or would you prefer if I took you back to the school first? Even if there's no injured people... I'm sure they'll need help to clean up the debris from the fires."
"Sounds like a plan, there, Repp. You be cool. From what I heard, there's a team in town handling that, just in case. I'm gonna go ...roam, feeling like stretching my mind, now that the body's done it's leg work."
With that, Tryko'Sam waves and walks off, heading for his personal SIM room to keep busy with.
"Have a good day, man." Repp replies, borrowing a bit of Tryko'Sam's vocabulary again.
With lunch done, Repp stands and stretches, a big smile still on his white face. He was still debating going into town. When big people got panicky, you tended to get stepped on...
I don't think I understand? hidng places? hiding from what? who is hiding. I have so much to learn.
Lang seems anxious to begin learning but there is a touch of fear in him I haven't learned everything yet about being the Avatar, I only discovered who I was a couple of days ago. I hope I am ready. I mean I need to be ready
Lang tries to boost his own confidence trying to be brave for his own sake but for the sake of his friends.
"I'm sorry there isn't more time. You're young for this. You haven't had a chance to learn all the things you need. But time is what we're running out of. Let me show you."
The scene around them fades and they are surrounded by stars. And then among the stars are ships, large starships. The Imperial Fleet. All around are scenes of destruction as worlds suspected of collaborating with the Resistance are bombarded. Then the scene changes again and they are in another area of space. There are five planets that are highlighted in different colors.
"The purple one is the world you come from. Agartha. The white one is the world you are currently on. Haven. The green one is Annwn. The yellow one is Nibiru. The blue one is Lemuria. You have to get these worlds to ally with each other or this is the future that will befall all of them," he said as the fleet approached and destroyed each of these worlds in turn.
The comforts of the two people don't seem to get through to Ehos. Apparently he's not quite ready to absolve himself of guilt. He shakes his head, not saying anything in response to those.
::I only bought some clothing for Jaiye. Nothing for myself, no... Why?:: Ehos tries to remember all the details from his visit to the tailor shop the previous day. All he could think about though was Kara's scantily clad figure as she changed between outfits for him.
::Then I suspect that the Mark was put there before you went into town to get clothing for Jaiye, and almost certainly before you went into town again. Let us go see this Kara, but I would like to view her without her knowing first. And I would still like to see where you woke up this morning.::
::Then I suspect that the Mark was put there before you went into town to get clothing for Jaiye, and almost certainly before you went into town again. Let us go see this Kara, but I would like to view her without her knowing first. And I would still like to see where you woke up this morning.::The comforts of the two people don't seem to get through to Ehos. Apparently he's not quite ready to absolve himself of guilt. He shakes his head, not saying anything in response to those.
::I only bought some clothing for Jaiye. Nothing for myself, no... Why?:: Ehos tries to remember all the details from his visit to the tailor shop the previous day. All he could think about though was Kara's scantily clad figure as she changed between outfits for him.
I should go speak with the...person in charge of this facility. Perhaps I can find a room in the nearby villiage so that I may continue to assist those harmed in the demon attack" Yrrin states as he heads to the door