Michael walks the two women to the door. "I hope that helps, Toni."
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"Another glass orb, but you can get that to me whenever you return," Michael says.
Michael nods and hands Rajni the orb. "That's all I need you to do. Ready?"
Michael smiles. "It won't affect you in any way." He goes to a cabinet and takes out a glass ball. "All I need you to do is hold it while I cast a few spells. Once I'm done, Toni, you can put this under your pillow and "study" while you sleep tonight."
Michael taps his chin. "I'll try to explain this as easily as possible...Toni emptied her mind of the knowledge to be a Summoner, so she can fill her mind with new knowledge. Since you've been trained to be a ranger, I can draw on that knowledge and give it to Toni."
"Sure," Michael says. "It's a fairly simple process."
Michael walks into the sitting room. "Sorry about the wait. Did you find what you needed, Toni?"
Michael nods and escorts Toni, Toska and Auric to the door of the school. "Best of luck."
"Well...that was disappointing," Michael sighs. "I'm sorry. I suppose you can try Brother Ulli at the temple or Arista."
"Their house is ready," Michael says. "I'll have Niels show you where it is. As for a curse...that should be an easy fix." The wizard goes over to a nearby bookcase and starts rifling through some scrolls. "Aha! Here we go." Michael unfurls a piece of parchment and begins reciting the arcane words upon it.
"Nice to meet you," Michael says to Toska. "So what brings you all by?"
A few moments later, a well-dressed (for a wizard) man enters the sitting room. He nods at Toni then extends a hand to the halfling. "Hello, Toni. You must be Auric. I am Michael Andimus and I guess you can say I am the headmaster of this school, though I'm not one for titles." He turns to Toska after shaking Auric's hand. Michael extends it to the duskwalker. "And you are?"
Michael opens a swirling orange and red portal which crackles with wild energy. "There you go."
"Now that that's settled, let's go somewhere a bit more open," Michael says, leading the way to the back of the school. He takes out a piece of chalk and traces arcane designs on the ground. "I can get you there. Toni, don't forget what I've given you to get back."
Michael lets out a furtive sigh. "Naadhira has agreed to escort you through the City of Brass; however, we seem to be at an impasse over the fee."
"Ah, Ms. Jin," Michael says. "I've been working on the enchantments but I'm not quite done yet. I should have it ready by this evening. I can have Niels deliver your articles to your new home."
Michael gives the magus a polite nod of his head. "Be safe out there."
"Things are going well," Michael says. "We have a new instructor who is teaching the children about history and geography. I've sent out for instructors who know mathematics, literature and mundane sciences, so that the students can become well-rounded. One of the soldiers offered to lead the children in physical activities."
Michael waves his hand. "I'm sure you'll donate more money to the town or such eventually or I may call upon you for a favor. Go ahead and take them."
Michael goes to his cabinet and retrieves four scrolls. "Here you are."
"How many would you like?" Michael asks Sadhana.
"Actually, you and the rest of your friends are probably a bit more powerful than I am now," Michael says.
"Are you able to use the spell?" Michael asks Sadhana.
"Seven? No," Michael answers. "That's beyond my capabilities. I can do four at most."
"So a scroll of teleport then?" Michael asks.
Michael walks into the sitting room a couple of minutes later. "What can I do for you today?"
Michael takes the armor from Jin. "It is no trouble. I do my best to serve the needs of our community and those who work on our behalf."
"Of course," Michael says. "Niels, please come here." Once his manservant arrives, he gestures to Jin. "Niels, please show the young lady to one of our restrooms so that she may change." Niels nods and waits for Jin before leading her to a bathroom. "Here you are. Would you like for me to wait for you or will you be able to find the sitting room on your own?"
"Yes, I'll need your armor," Michael answers, taking the pouch and setting it aside.
Michael thinks for a minute. "I can get or make those for you, but it will take me about a day to have them for you."
"There are a variety of effects that can be done to improve your armor," Michael says. "You'll have to be a little more specific."
A tall man walks into the room. "Hello. I'm Michael Andimus. It's a pleasure to meet you both." -Posted with Wayfinder
Michael gives Elsa a small smile. "How about you take tomorrow off and think about it? These children are ready to learn less esoteric subjects such as mathematics, literature and geography. If teaching those things interests you, then let me know."
"No, the bell didn't ring early," Michael says.
"That doesn't sound like staying calm, Elsa," Michael says. "These children aren't being trained to be adventurers. They are here to learn how to harness their gifts. It's the nature of children to test the boundaries of authority and, by becoming flustered, you give them power over you. Discipline is out of the question, unfortunately. You must learn to keep on with your lesson despite what they may do. If they cannot faze you, then they will learn to respect you. Speaking of which...Niels informed me that your class left early."
"And how do you respond to this student?"
"So what sorts of issues are you facing?"
Michael adjusts a pair of spectacles slowly slipping off his nose. "What sort of advice are you looking for? Teaching methods or whether you should be a teacher?"
Michael looks up. "Elsa? What is it?"
Elsa finds Michael in his study, taking a rare break as of late.
"Well, thank you both for coming," Michael says. "Have a wonderful night."
Michael offers a manageable bite to Jelks, who savors the chocolate.
Michael shrugs. "You deserve it. Thank you for coming everyone, help yourselves to the food. There is plenty."
"Thank you," Michael manages to say to Rhadaya before Arista provides them with an escape. He takes Jelks' hand and heads to get changed for the reception.
"Thank you, Arista," Michael says with a smile.
Michael takes Jelks in his arms and gives her a passionate, yet socially acceptable kiss.
Michael takes the ring and slides it onto Jelks' finger, repeating the vow.
"Well...I'm bad at this...but it's my first time, so please forgive me," Michael says to Jelks. "If questioning would make us wise
Were spirits free from mortal mesh
For who is there that lives and knows
Then seek not, sweet, the "If" and "Why"
"I love you, Jelks Hanely, and I promise to live my life to bring your happiness and joy. I will always stand by you and shall always be open with you," Michael continues. "In good times or bad, I will be your worthy husband."
Michael takes Jelks' hands as Barclay moves to stand off to the side. "You look beautiful."
Michael, dressed in a simple yet formal black suit, walks up to the stage of the auditorium where Ashram stands.
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