'If only my voice was actually useful the way it is. Not that I think I would want to use it in a fight like that. Too many bad memories. And hopefully I won't have to worry about it much longer. Maybe I should talk to Professor Sunwake today, see if she's made any progress.' He displays, still looking concerned, despite the laidback words on the pad. 'And maybe after we're done studying, we'll get some comic books. Sound good?'
"Yeah, it really does. Even if we are trying to improve ourselves, it's good to take a break now and then," she said with a little grin.
"I hope Professor Sunwake has made some progress. It really would be wonderful if you could talk again. And sing. For your sake. I can't imagine how hard it must be to not be able to do the thing you've spent most of your life studying...that would be like me not being able to fight...I'm not sure my sanity would survive that."
Having a conversation with Bradley is an interesting experience for Vare as he can hear,almost at the same time, answers from the inner Bradley and the outer Bradley. The outer Bradley seems to be a fairly simple person, young, eager to help others, entranced with the beauty of the world around him. He mentions that his accidents have gotten worse as he has gotten older and speaks about his twin sister, Ursula. Inner Bradley seems strangely silent about Ursula.Vare eventually wraps his head around the strangeness of Bradley's communication and is able to focus on /what/ Bradley was actually saying. "Interesting. Bradley, can you tell me about your sister a bit more? What is she like? Did she attend Avalon as well?"
"Ursula is kinda bossy, but she's always looked out for me, made sure I was okay. She came to Avalon with me last year. She actually used to be best friends with Sadie...but then they had a huge fight because Ursula was all upset that Sadie is only attracted to women and Ursula thought that was unnatural and wrong. Ursula can be pretty judgemental at times. Anyways, it ended up being a big dent in Ursula's reputation and effected her popularity. Since she's always been perfect at everything, she couldn't handle being judged by other people. So this year she decided that she was done with school. She's probably doing very well now. People generally like her."
"No, but with good reason. She's way behind on her homework because of all the time she's been spending subbing for the light blades prof while he was 'away'. So she's spending all day today getting caught up so she and I can spend the whole day together tomorrow.""Sorry to hear that. Tell her she needs to find someone to help her. I'll volinteer to help, but I'm not that great with a blade. I at least can watch over them to make sure they don't get hurt. I understand If she says no to my offer, but she should look in to getting some sort of assitant to take a class order two for her."
"She'd love to. Honestly she's not even supposed to be teaching at all except for the fencing club. And if you want to come to the meetings as a healer we would love to have you. There's been an unprecedented amount of accidents lately and we really could use it. It's the actual classes that are the problem. Hopefully Professor Aleister will start showing up to teach and Sadie can go back to just being a student."
He returns the kiss "Glad I have that affect on you babe and like last time, if you want, I'll turn myself invisible."
"That would definitely help...I am going to get past this. I love music too much to give up on it because of a little thing like fear," she said almost fiercely.
"She'd love to. Honestly she's not even supposed to be teaching at all except for the fencing club. And if you want to come to the meetings as a healer we would love to have you. There's been an unprecedented amount of accidents lately and we really could use it. It's the actual classes that are the problem. Hopefully Professor Aleister will start showing up to teach and Sadie can go back to just being a student."
"I'll help with that. Are the wards less restrictives in the light blades room? Well I guess they would have to be." He lets a emberassed smirk roll across his face. "Still I would suggest she ask someone to take a class or two from her. She is still a student with plenty of other classes to deal with." He tells her while they make there way to the sim rooms.
Grim puts his hand on lang's shoulder "well yeah, big responsibility, good thing he has us to help" he smiles.
"Yeah, it really does. Even if we are trying to improve ourselves, it's good to take a break now and then," she said with a little grin.
"I hope Professor Sunwake has made some progress. It really would be wonderful if you could talk again. And sing. For your sake. I can't imagine how hard it must be to not be able to do the thing you've spent most of your life studying...that would be like me not being able to fight...I'm not sure my sanity would survive that."
'It's hard at times. It was way harder before I got this.' he taps the datapad to indicate what he meant. 'Only a few people had the patience to wait around while I wrote out what I wanted to say. Without people like Wyrd, Anahita, and you, I would've gone crazy probably. And Phaeze, but we can communicate telepathically, which makes it much easier.' He shuffles a little closer to Jaiye, testing the waters. He knew he had screwed up badly, and the fact that she was even talking to him was a miracle, but she seemed to have push it away for the moment.
"Ursula is kinda bossy, but she's always looked out for me, made sure I was okay. She came to Avalon with me last year. She actually used to be best friends with Sadie...but then they had a huge fight because Ursula was all upset that Sadie is only attracted to women and Ursula thought that was unnatural and wrong. Ursula can be pretty judgemental at times. Anyways, it ended up being a big dent in Ursula's reputation and effected her popularity. Since she's always been perfect at everything, she couldn't handle being judged by other people. So this year she decided that she was done with school. She's probably doing very well now. People generally like her."
"Hmmm. I think I would like to meet her if at all possible. I do not know anyone by the name of Sadie, but then I've only been here a few days." He says, and slowly stands from his seated position, brushing off his robes as he does so. "Bradley, you seem very special and unique to me, and I will do everything in my power to make you as comfortable as possible. I have much magic as my disposal, and you only need ask for me to employ it."
"I'll help with that. Are the wards less restrictives in the light blades room? Well I guess they would have to be." He lets a emberassed smirk roll across his face. "Still I would suggest she ask someone to take a class or two from her. She is still a student with plenty of other classes to deal with." He tells her while they make there way to the sim rooms.
She shrugged. "She'd love to, but there's just not a lot of people qualified to teach that class. Honestly, I'm surprised that the Headmaster hasn't stepped in and reassigned the class to the SIM rooms until the prof can be located."
'It's hard at times. It was way harder before I got this.' he taps the datapad to indicate what he meant. 'Only a few people had the patience to wait around while I wrote out what I wanted to say. Without people like Wyrd, Anahita, and you, I would've gone crazy probably. And Phaeze, but we can communicate telepathically, which makes it much easier.' He shuffles a little closer to Jaiye, testing the waters. He knew he had screwed up badly, and the fact that she was even talking to him was a miracle, but she seemed to have push it away for the moment.
She doesn't shy away from him, but she also doesn't snuggle close like she would have yesterday.
"How much longer do you think it will be before Phaeze gets here to tell us what they found?" she asked anxiously.
Grim puts his hand on lang's shoulder "well yeah, big responsibility, good thing he has us to help" he smiles.
Lang smiles and nod his agreement to Grim.
looking to Denulia It is a lot of responsibility. and Like Grim has said, I don't have to do this alone. It is good to know I... I mean we ... have your support.
Denulia stare seems to start to unnerve lang a bit.
"So . . . . I guess that's all. Does this have a time limit when it disappears like the other things?" She looks at Cariban with interest.
She doesn't shy away from him, but she also doesn't snuggle close like she would have yesterday.
"How much longer do you think it will be before Phaeze gets here to tell us what they found?" she asked anxiously.
'I dunno. I don't want to bug him again just because we're impatient.' Ehos displays, not pushing his luck by moving any closer now, or putting an arm around her like her would have otherwise.
Grim puts his hand on lang's shoulder "well yeah, big responsibility, good thing he has us to help" he smiles.Lang smiles and nod his agreement to Grim.
looking to Denulia It is a lot of responsibility. and Like Grim has said, I don't have to do this alone. It is good to know I... I mean we ... have your support.
Denulia stare seems to start to unnerve lang a bit.
"Good, I'm glad. Now, I need you to be absolutely clear on something for me please Lang." Her expression is still hard as diamond, but the tone of her voice has softened considerably. "Did Voltair say if we had a year to /organize/ or that within the year, all five planets would be wiped out? Because if it is the latter, we need to act right away, as there could be innocents being threatened as we speak."
After a moment, Lang feels the High Seer's presence in his mind, and she says, only to his mind. Her manner is considerably more gentle and motherly when speaking privately to him. ::Lang, I know you regret killing the man as you did. If it is some small comfort, the temple of the Avatar will likely have the means to return him to life. You chose between his life, and your friends. Do not regret that choice. Ignace is here because of you, remember that.::
Lang ponders a bit on what he was asked and what was revealed to him.
even the Avatar does not posses the ability to see the future. but the best I can rememeber, he believes that the locations of the five worlds will be discovered within a year from now. we have this time to organize, to form an alliance.
he pauses a moment At least that is the best I can rememeber, I'm sorry if it isn't clear enough but I also had other concerns on my mind at the time
He says this last part glance toward Ignace.
Lang answers her in his mind ::I understand, I just had wished there was a better way, I still believe, and always will believe that all life is sacred ::
"time... limit?"
it looks at Sarah fearfully, then back to ephebe.
"All living things have a time limit, Cariban." Midori replies, just a little sadly. "I hope yours is not soon." she adds quietly, looking at the bear compassionately.
The High Seer's telepathic voice continues to be gentle and soft in Lang's mind. Comforting. ::And if everyone shared that viewpoint Lang, life would be much better for all. Sadly, there are those who would seek to exploit such a viewpoint and take advantage of your benevolence. You must be able to take action when those who rely on your protection are in danger, like you did today.::
Outwardly, her expression also softens just a little, not longer as tense. The aura of power around her fades ever so slightly as she relaxes. "I hope you are right. Ryo and I will work in tandem to ensure that no one is in immediate danger." she looks at each of the children in turn. "I will not presume to speak more here - this is Ryo's school after all - but I will say that each of you has done very well given the circumstances."
When the bear looks scared she picks it up and gives him a hug. A reversal of the usual roles.
A comforting hug is just what a teddy bear needs.
"I... see. I think. I'm sure not I know who Yrrin or Jaiye are, but.." Vai obviously doesn't know what to say regarding the information dump, but she doesn't let go of the hug either, seeing as how Phaeze was enjoying it so. "But Phaeze, you are an amazing person. There will always be something we can do. Even if we have no leads... maybe you can talk to Ehos? If this... uh.. Kara, intended him to sow chaos... keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't do anything strange, right? There's always ways to help you friends... even if it's just a hug." Phaeze can practically hear the smile in her voice at the last phrase.
"I'm not sure I understand the link between speaking and demonic nature, but... I mean this Phaeze, you are one of my best friends, and there's... almost no one else I'd rather have at my side, even if you can't talk aloud."
::Yrrin is a paladin of some sort that was fighting the Marilith, the snake-woman demon, and Jaiye is the girl that Ehos has been, uh, involved with this week.::
After a brief squeeze, Phaezeriel moves back, breaking the hug. ::There is not a connection between speaking and demons, the lack of speaking strengthens my telepathy and my psionic abilities. Demons are not Psionic; they are highly magical by nature. I severed all ties with magic in favor of psionics. It helps hold the call of my blood at bay.:: His thoughts ring with sincerity and a faint hint of embarrassment, ::I am honored to be counted among your friends.::
::Yrrin is a paladin of some sort that was fighting the Marilith, the snake-woman demon, and Jaiye is the girl that Ehos has been, uh, involved with this week.::
After a brief squeeze, Phaezeriel moves back, breaking the hug. ::There is not a connection between speaking and demons, the lack of speaking strengthens my telepathy and my psionic abilities. Demons are not Psionic; they are highly magical by nature. I severed all ties with magic in favor of psionics. It helps hold the call of my blood at bay.:: His thoughts ring with sincerity and a faint hint of embarrassment, ::I am honored to be counted among your friends.::
Vai blushes slightly when Phaeze mentions Jaiye's relationship with Ehos, but it's gone by the time her friend releases the hug. Sure, Ehos was cute, but he was no Fei after all.
Vai smiles radiantly when Phaeze says that he's honoured to be her friend, and she stands a little straighter, brushing some hair back behind her ear. Phaeze may note that she's elected to wear a skirt once again - taking his advice to not let the bullies win out over her.
"Okay, I understand a bit better now. It doesn't really bother me, you're still you no matter how you communicate. I'm honoured too, to be your friend."
Vai thinks for a moment, the comment about Ehos and Jaiye's involvement having stirred a bit of curiousity. "Umm... Phaeze, do you ever.. feel left out? I mean... there's no.. um.. lady quasits here, right? I don't even know if that stuff matters to you, really. I don't really know if you're even... uh... male." she stammers over her questions slightly, a little embarrassed to be talking about this. There's a touch of colour in her face.
Ace hugs his girlfriend tight "I know you will get past this. I have the utmost faith and confidence in you and I'll help you however I can."
He kisses her again, briefly "Let's go meet up with Melody and the others"
With that the two of them walk hand in hand to the Sim room Melody had set aside for their use.
"They have indeed, and deserve a nice long rest. Go to the cafeteria if you want and ask the cook to make your favorites meals, children."
"They have indeed, and deserve a nice long rest. Go to the cafeteria if you want and ask the cook to make your favorites meals, children."
Lang relaxes more after Headmaster Ryo dismisses them.
After leaving the office I don't know about you guys but I need a bath. and I am hoping to catch up with midori and the others to see how things are going with them.
He then looks to Ignace you should go with your mom and get some rest.
Lang then smiles at both Grim and Igance despite all that happened, I really am glad you were both there. and we have a lot more to do if we are going to see this through to the end.
Lang puts his hand out what do ya say...Team
"And so is this."
vriskra hugs you on the back of the neck, and looks on to your flight.
"You humans really don't know just how awesome you are."
"And neither do you."
After all was set up. Mel activates another simulation within the running scene.
Activate program "Melody practice band 4"
and on stage several holgram students materialize.
with a wave of her sonic device the sound levels are adjusted to where she thinks are best for the acoustics of the room.
she hops up on stage Okay guys lets take this stage for a test spin...
When the first people arrive Melody is Playing this song
entering the room it is a combination small dance hall (with stage) that has a seperate sound booth. the sound booth also connects to a recording studio. So basically one cannot enter the recording area unless passing through the sound room. and anything played in the studio can be broadcast into the dance hall via the sound room.
the Sound room is the hub of everything controlling all the lighting, and sound systems in both the recording studio and the dance hall.
The only movement from the doors, even when Dave uses his scroll, is some slight shaking.
Vai blushes slightly when Phaeze mentions Jaiye's relationship with Ehos, but it's gone by the time her friend releases the hug. Sure, Ehos was cute, but he was no Fei after all.
Vai smiles radiantly when Phaeze says that he's honoured to be her friend, and she stands a little straighter, brushing some hair back behind her ear. Phaeze may note that she's elected to wear a skirt once again - taking his advice to not let the bullies win out over her.
"Okay, I understand a bit better now. It doesn't really bother me, you're still you no matter how you communicate. I'm honoured too, to be your friend."
Vai thinks for a moment, the comment about Ehos and Jaiye's involvement having stirred a bit of curiousity. "Umm... Phaeze, do you ever.. feel left out? I mean... there's no.. um.. lady quasits here, right? I don't even know if that stuff matters to you, really. I don't really know if you're even... uh... male." she stammers over her questions slightly, a little embarrassed to be talking about this. There's a touch of colour in her face.
Phaezeriel smiles when Vai mentions being honored. Then, as he catches the direction her question is going, he smile turns a little teasing, as if he were somewhat enjoying her discomfort in talking about sex even this obliquely. By the time she finishes his face is as close to a picture of innocent and confused curiosity as he can make it, and his thoughts perfectly match that innocent, curious, confusion, ::Left out of what? If what stuff matters to me? There are no lady quasits here that I know of, and yes, I am male, but I am not sure if I follow what you mean, Vai.::
"They have indeed, and deserve a nice long rest. Go to the cafeteria if you want and ask the cook to make your favorites meals, children."Lang relaxes more after Headmaster Ryo dismisses them.
After leaving the office I don't know about you guys but I need a bath. and I am hoping to catch up with midori and the others to see how things are going with them.
He then looks to Ignace you should go with your mom and get some rest.
Lang then smiles at both Grim and Igance despite all that happened, I really am glad you were both there. and we have a lot more to do if we are going to see this through to the end.
Lang puts his hand out what do ya say...Team
grim puts his hand to Lang's "team." He smiles "yeah a shower would be nice, but I would rather check on midori and get some food in me."
The only movement from the doors, even when Dave uses his scroll, is some slight shaking.
"huh, well I guess I do this the hard way then, stand back everyone, I'm going to knock a bit harder" he wraps his hand in fire and throws it at the door then goes over to inspect the wall
She shrugged. "She'd love to, but there's just not a lot of people qualified to teach that class. Honestly, I'm surprised that the Headmaster hasn't stepped in and reassigned the class to the SIM rooms until the prof can be located."
Dom shrugs. "Well again If she needs a day I can watch over the class and have do routine moves of something. All I ask is you give me the details." Dom nudges Morrivan with his shoulder letting her know it was just a joke. "But for real. If you two need someone to run interference while you two steal some time together don't hesitate to was. Well unless me and Tami are having a date." A mischivous grin grew across his face as he remembered there last date.
Two both carrying large trays with them come to the studio. "Oh here, ladies first." Dom quickly repositions his tray so he can carry it one handed and opens the door for Morrivan.
Dave manages to melt a little bit of the wall away.
Dave continues to throw more fire at the rock untill he can see the other side or whatever is blocking his spell from working, but otherwise he keeps the hole as small as possible.
"Shall we get to work then, Ryo?" The High Seer says as she settles down opposite her equal in one of the chairs recently vacated by the children.
Phaezeriel smiles when Vai mentions being honored. Then, as he catches the direction her question is going, he smile turns a little teasing, as if he were somewhat enjoying her discomfort in talking about sex even this obliquely. By the time she finishes his face is as close to a picture of innocent and confused curiosity as he can make it, and his thoughts perfectly match that innocent, curious, confusion, ::Left out of what? If what stuff matters to me? There are no lady quasits here that I know of, and yes, I am male, but I am not sure if I follow what you mean, Vai.::
"I mean... I have Fei, Ehos has... uh.. Jaiye. That's rhymes... weird. Uh. I mean.." Phaezeriel's innocent look and question cause Vai to become more and more flustered the more she tries to explain. "I mean... do you... want a uh.... a girlfriend?" Finally managing to get through that in a somewhat less embarassing way, Vai looks up to into Phaeze's silvery eyes. "I mean... you don't get lonely do you? Or... um..."
With that she looks away, breaking eye contact again, very red now. "horny?"
"Not that it's any of my business really." she adds on after the fact.
"So much for subtlety." Tyrrin mutters as she begins to incant some defensive spells on herself, expecting an attack with the loss of stealth.
Dave stops, easily hearing her "I went down the list of known options, I asked earlier and nobody had any burrowing creature sumoning spells, nor any such spells that transform one into such a creature, I assume that tybalt can't teleport past the obstacle, and I would like to keep such magics as disintegrate in reserve, what pray tell should i have done?"
"Could the door be barricaded from the other side?"
"Quite possibly, though it doesn't really matter if there is nothing to barricade," Dave lights his hand on fire and simply leans on the rock.
Dave stops, easily hearing her "I went down the list of known options, I asked earlier and nobody had any burrowing creature sumoning spells, nor any such spells that transform one into such a creature, I assume that tybalt can't teleport past the obstacle, and I would like to keep such magics as disintegrate in reserve, what pray tell should i have done?"
"If you're going to snap at people, perhaps 'stayed home' would have been a good option."
Tyrrin nods to Ghalen. "We need to work as a team, so I don't see the need to argue further - you seem to have used your head and found a more subtle way of doing it anyway. We still may have attracted the attention of the entire hive though, so I would prepare yourselves for battle. Don't stop making the hole though - we may need a way to retreat, since we are in a dead-end now."
"I mean... I have Fei, Ehos has... uh.. Jaiye. That's rhymes... weird. Uh. I mean.." Phaezeriel's innocent look and question cause Vai to become more and more flustered the more she tries to explain. "I mean... do you... want a uh.... a girlfriend?" Finally managing to get through that in a somewhat less embarassing way, Vai looks up to into Phaeze's silvery eyes. "I mean... you don't get lonely do you? Or... um..."
With that she looks away, breaking eye contact again, very red now. "horny?"
"Not that it's any of my business really." she adds on after the fact.
Phaezeriel tries to maintain the innocent/confused/curious look as she talks, but it only lasts bare moments past when she stops talking. His face breaks into a huge grin and good-natured humor and real affection color his thoughts, ::Oh, Vai. I am sorry, I should not tease you like that. I just couldn't help myself. The devil made me do it?:: He smiles apologetically before continuing, ::But I am a demon created to tempt a mortal spellcaster into deeper corruption, and I am over two hundred years old; yes, I do get horny. But, I am not interested in corrupting anyone,:: his thoughts turn a little lascivious, ::at least, not really corrupting them.:: Phaezeriel winks exaggeratedly at Vai, then his thoughts turn a bit somber and fatalistic, ::And I am a demon.:: He finishes as if that sentence should explain it all.
"Doors can have non magical locks. Hold on a tic."
He approaches each door in turn with a set of very nice lock picks in hand.
He tries inspecting each door to see if it will open.
Phaezeriel tries to maintain the innocent/confused/curious look as she talks, but it only lasts bare moments past when she stops talking. His face breaks into a huge grin and good-natured humor and real affection color his thoughts, ::Oh, Vai. I am sorry, I should not tease you like that. I just couldn't help myself. The devil made me do it?:: He smiles apologetically before continuing, ::But I am a demon created to tempt a mortal spellcaster into deeper corruption, and I am over two hundred years old; yes, I do get horny. But, I am not interested in corrupting anyone,:: his thoughts turn a little lascivious, ::at least, not really corrupting them.:: Phaezeriel winks exaggeratedly at Vai, then his thoughts turn a bit somber and fatalistic, ::And I am a demon.:: He finishes as if that sentence should explain it all.
Vai looks briefly a little more flustered when she realizes that Phaeze had been teasing her the whole time, but the burning embarrassment is soon replaced by empathy for her friend. "Phaeze, you should know well that it doesn't matter /what/ you are. At least, here at the school. Any girl.. or.. um.. guy, if that's what you like, would be lucky to have you, demon or no." her cheeks are still flushed, but she seems determined in this.
"Alright?"
grim puts his hand to Lang's "team." He smiles "yeah a shower would be nice, but I would rather check on midori and get some food in me.""They have indeed, and deserve a nice long rest. Go to the cafeteria if you want and ask the cook to make your favorites meals, children."Lang relaxes more after Headmaster Ryo dismisses them.
After leaving the office I don't know about you guys but I need a bath. and I am hoping to catch up with midori and the others to see how things are going with them.
He then looks to Ignace you should go with your mom and get some rest.
Lang then smiles at both Grim and Igance despite all that happened, I really am glad you were both there. and we have a lot more to do if we are going to see this through to the end.
Lang puts his hand out what do ya say...Team
Lang nods at Grim's suggestion lets go see Midori then and tell her about Hew also. cause if she knew she would have been there with him.
Lang goes to the wall and tries to activate the arrows. I never can get the hang of this arrow thing
After having their consciences cleared about the span of the magic Sara picks Cariban up and looks to Midori. "I can wait here until you finish if you want to come find Sun with me."
After having their consciences cleared about the span of the magic Sara picks Cariban up and looks to Midori. "I can wait here until you finish if you want to come find Sun with me."
Dave sighs "I am sorry, I didn't mean to be rude, I'm not used to working with other people, in combat I mean, I trust my one abilities, I rely on them, when working with others... I don't know what you guys do, or how well you do it, and im sure you are capable people, dont get me wrong, thats not what I'm saying, but we don't have teamwork, we don't know each other, and I am constantly worrying that some screw up on my part, or one on yours that I fail to prevent, or sheer dumb luck, will cause you all to die, now I can get back up from almost anything... Which makes working on my own easy... Anyway... I'm sorry..." He keeps melting the door.
"It's OK. We know you were just trying to help get past this. I think you just need to stop and consider things more before you go ahead and do them. Nothing against you, but you can be kind of impulsive sometimes. Just take a beat and consider before you do. Reflexes are fine in combat but doing things head long all the time can land you in trouble."
Tybalt is crouched down and working on the door while his tail runs up and down Dave's ankle.
'I dunno. I don't want to bug him again just because we're impatient.' Ehos displays, not pushing his luck by moving any closer now, or putting an arm around her like her would have otherwise.She doesn't shy away from him, but she also doesn't snuggle close like she would have yesterday.
"How much longer do you think it will be before Phaeze gets here to tell us what they found?" she asked anxiously.
She nodded. "Well, I guess we have more time for talking then...so we've discussed my thoughts about what I want to do in the future...what about you? What is it you want to do after you're done studying at Avalon?"