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Post by Major on Jan 22, 2017 8:42:24 GMT
At the inability to wake back up and Jonathan's words, Ovelia started to accept it wasn't a dream. However, she kept her covers over her to hide her reactions. "Ummm...so where did you wake up?" She asked hesitantly before noticing g her outfit was different finally. "Wait...this isn't my dungeon armor..."
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Post by oddeyes on Jan 22, 2017 9:36:11 GMT
Jelenna's slowly open up at some unknown hour. She lifts her groggy head, and wipes the drool from her mouth. For the first time in a long time, she had a full night's rest without Hannah waking her up at some ungodly hour to do morning exercises. Morning was overrated. If she had her way, she'd wake up at the crack of 2pm, But, today was pretty important. After slowly getting clothes on, and using her staff as a walking stick to reach the dining hall, she got herself some breakfast. The benefit of not having Hannah around was she got to sleep in, but she also lost her eating partner, so Jelenna took her breakfast outside. She found a nice, secluded area behind "The Pot," and began eating. When getting her food, she heard lots of talk about last night. She remembered that a big party was being thrown, and in her hurry to get ready for the honor combat, she had totally missed out. "That's all I've heard today. Party this! Party that! bunch of animals is what they were....probably. If maybe I wasn't distracted by having an important match coming up, I could've gone, and dazzled all that attended...Of coarse I have more important things to do....It's not like I even wanted to go....I have no desire to mingle with the savages who would attend a party that the dark temptation of the big city draw in unsuspecting, innocent people. Everyone moving around without a care for where they're going. Drinking barrel upon barrel of liquor like they would perish of thirst if they stopped. Then, after drinking a lake full of drink, they then sway, bounce, and...thrust...like beasts....Dumb party."
She continued to munch on her food, while thinking about how she would be the life of future parties, when she noticed something. Being alone wasn't to great. No one around to marvel at her. She then held out her palm. "Coco." After a flash of light, a small brown bunny rabbit appeared in front of Jelenna. As one of its' ears droop, it tilts is head, and smiles at Jelenna. "Mornin'! Listen. We got us a serious fight comin' up, and we gotta be on our game! Be ready for anything! Defend the honor of the branch! And, most importantly, we show that old lady Ovelia that she was idiotic to doubt our greatness." The Buneary hops joyfully, and has a cute, yet determined look. "Alright then! Let's train up, and we head back to show them what's up!"
Experience Training: Focused Coco-11+5=16xp
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Post by Nocturne on Jan 22, 2017 20:30:49 GMT
Mael had left the planning to Ovelia, who had managed just fine without him, though as Niyol already pointed out, the constant remarks against a fellow Order member were not needed, not that Jelenna was innocent in this at that point either. Once the party started, exactly not as previously planned, Mael went to the party. He'd never been one for that kind of entertainment, but he could appreciate socializing and hanging out with his teammates. That is not the reason he went though, the reason is much simpler and has nothing to do with Mael's own ideas or opinions. Quite simply, he was dragged there by a former pirate. And so it was, that he ended up spending most of the evening hanging out with or around Niyol. At first, Mael was a little irritated. He didn't want to be there after all. Quickly though, he realized that being irritated took way too much energy and so he relaxed. The music was a little loud, but he could survive that for now. He wasn't planning on staying that long anyway. Mael didn't drink even a sip of alcohol, not being a fan of the stuff like most people in his family, but he did help himself to some great food. The food alone made it worth coming to the party in Mael's opinion. Niyol's companionship and the idle, or not so idle banter they shared was even more worth it though, as did meeting new people. The Order of the Youngest Sage had some interesting members. Mael couldn't lie, he did have fun. Eventually though, Mael began to hear the sweet song of his room calling to him. Putting a friendly hand on Niyol's shoulder, Mael had excused himself and left Niyol to the festivities. Back at his room, Mael got changed, picked out a book and started reading. His favourite pastime would take him into the depths of the night, but eventually sleep claimed him too. In the morning, Mael got up fairly early, clearly unaffected by his habit of sleeping late. He dressed for the day, helped himself to some breakfast from the dining hall and once he was done eating, proceeded to train before the duels, having Tenebram perform attacks and maneuvers until he thought he'd stretched his mental muscles enough. Focused + EXP Training on Tenebram
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Post by inksword on Jan 23, 2017 0:26:04 GMT
"Oh, well," Hannah stuck out her hand, "I'm Hannah! I helped y'all harvest stuff for lunch 'n whatnot once or twice. Maybe I mixed ya up with someone. I dont like when I can't pitch in a little 'round the place an' I'm gonna be busy all day with th' honor duels later so I thought I'd pitch in for breakfast. "
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Post by flamefist96 on Jan 23, 2017 3:42:09 GMT
Johnathan said, "I woke up on the ground near your bed. My hand is hurting for some reason. I think I might of fallen out of bed?"
He shrugged, "Though I don't imagine myself sleeping with you in bed regardless of how drunk I was... So I think we're probably alright?"
With that in the morning Both Mael and Jelena found themselves in the Cafateria. The mood of the people inside was excited. Many of the members of the order had apparently already shrugged off their own hangovers, and were having a generally cheery morning. Many people already talking about who would be a good prospect to bet on.
Noting it, they heard that one of the merchants was setting up bets. Their order was being evaluated at 3/2 odds that their team was going to lose.
Tharissa looked at Hannah and flipped a couple of pages in her notebook. Looking at her. Then back at the notebook. Then at her.
She then pointed at the ground and said, "Do you mind striking this pose?"
She bent over the ground, and used two hands to cup dirt, while leaning forward on one leg.
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Post by oddeyes on Jan 23, 2017 6:39:55 GMT
Walking back into town, it was almost time for the big honor match, so Jelenna decided to wander a bit in the town to get in the zone. She overhears a lot of the talking about bets. People are putting money down and getting excited about this match as well. And, it seems they expect The Youngest Sage branch to fail. She clicked her tongue, and lowered her hat. This was annoying, but enjoyed the thought of people loosing money when she triumphed over the Rainbow 'Stooge' branch. Walking by "The Pot's" training grounds, and sees two dark figures.
Jelenna watched off to the side. She recognized this man in dark clothing, and rather dark demeanor, from yesterday. He was the one who didn't speak much, but he defiantly looked down on her as well. She wanted to walk away, or go over and ridicule him, but decided to watch what he was capable of. His ebony bird was quite fast, and strong just from watching. She decided to make her presence known by giving a, "Ahem..." She got no response. She stayed standing there, waiting for him to notice, and talk to her, but he never noticed. That is until, she could see his eyes quickly dart to her, he grimaced, and looked away. Jelenna stiffened, and her cheeks flushed from annoyance. She then made her way over to him instead, and stood at his side, while he still refused to acknowledge her. "Oi.....Oi.....Oooooiii......" She then pokes him hard in the back of the knee with her staff. "OI!"
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Post by Nocturne on Jan 23, 2017 12:40:41 GMT
Mael was still out training when Jelenna arrived. Not being the most perceptive of people despite his relative skill in stealth, he didn't notice her at first. Eventually her persistence made her presense known to him though. Oh great. What have I done to deserve this? Mael wondered. Then Jelenna poked him in the back of the knee with her staff. "Ack!" With an ungraceful noise, he almost fell to one knee, but managed to catch himself.
Mael sighed. I guess this is unavoidable. I probably shouldn't treat this girl like a leper anyway. "Hello," he said finally, not quite smiling, but not impassive either. "Jelenna right? How are you?" Mael pauses for a moment. "I never formally introduced myself did I... Mael Caligo, pleased to make your acquaintance." This girl is trouble, I can tell. But... she'll probably grow on me I suppose. Like cancer or something.
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Post by oddeyes on Jan 23, 2017 19:08:39 GMT
Jelenna looks up at him with with puffy cheeks, and a frown. "Hmph! Greeting to you too. Now I know how to get a proper response out of you for the future." She folds her arms, and continues to stare up at him. "Anyways, I'm doing fine. I'm properly prepared after a night's rest, instead of some of the savages who attended some lame party." Her defiant look falters, but is quickly restored. "It also seems we can expect quite the audience for our honor match. Even betting has been taking place, and we apparently have loosing odds. Hehehe...the fools." She holds out her arms, and looks at the sky. "Gods! Forgive them for their foolishness, and have mercy on them, for we will bring them destruction, and humiliation! Hahahaha!!" The two have now earned quite a few looks, snickers, and surely some mean words from people around the training grounds. Jelenna blushes, puts her arms down, and hides her face with her hat. "........And you?"
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Post by Nocturne on Jan 23, 2017 19:40:54 GMT
Mael decidedly doesn't mention the fact that he went to the party. His silence continues as he doesn't know what to say when Jelenna suddenly starts talking to godly figures. Mael is not exactly embarrassed, but he dreads having to listen to these tirades for extended periods of time. Maybe he should've run while he still could. "I'm fine, thanks," he says after a moment of bemusement. We really are like day and night aren't we. Her, the overly exuberant light mage, and me, the quiet shadow mage. It almost makes sense that she would sap my energy just with her presence. Mael almost shakes his head at the fantastical thoughts, before remembering that he's not alone. "So you're religious?" he asks curiously.
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Post by inksword on Jan 23, 2017 20:20:43 GMT
"Like this?" Hannah asked, bending down to imitate the pose Tharissa had demonstrated to her.
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Post by flamefist96 on Jan 23, 2017 20:26:18 GMT
Tharissa looked at Hannah and nodded to herself after a couple of moments.
"I remember you know, you're the girl who vaguely like the feeling of picking up dirt mixed with a ladder." She said looking at Hannah.
She nodded to herself apparently happy with remembering, "You're having a match today against..."
She flipped through her notbook and said, "The group of people who feel like a strangely colored Vase right?"
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Post by Major on Jan 23, 2017 20:38:18 GMT
At Jonathan's words, Ovelia felt a stab in her heart. "Hey!" She said quickly sitting up and throwing cover off her. "What is that supposed to mean?" She asked shocked and hurt. She felt a sharp pain in her head from the sudden movement which helped snap her out of her shock and back to her. Her face flushed at realizing she had shown a lot of carrying over that. "I mean...it's not like I wanted you in my bed or anything but like...still! I-idiot!" She said flustered.
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Post by flamefist96 on Jan 23, 2017 20:56:23 GMT
Johnathan looked at her for a moment, not exactly sure why she was so offended.
"I just mean..... If I wanted to do that with you Ovelia...." He smiled at her, and leaned in getting close to her face, "I wouldn't do it, when I was drunk enough not to remember."
Then quickly pulled back, and put the food down on the night stand, "Anyways.... I'll be back in a minute... I have to go brush my teeth...."
With that Johnathan quickly bolted from the room.
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Post by oddeyes on Jan 23, 2017 20:57:14 GMT
Jelenna kicks the ground at her feet, and puts her hands on her hips. Geez he's quite for long periods. These dark, broody types are always like this. You know your talking to someone right? Brood on your own time. We are obviously opposites alright. He's draining all the charisma out the room...At least he hasn't insulted me. There is hope for him yet. She looks up at his question, then scratches her cheek, and shrugs. "Eh. Not really, but I've heard many tales of gods and stuff. They're alright, but the legend of Jelenna Kirah is sure to be much more grand in the long run then those stories. "
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Post by Major on Jan 23, 2017 21:50:08 GMT
As Jonathan leaned in, Ovelia's heart began rapidly speeding up as he got close to her face. She froze in place as she lay in her bed this close to Jonathan and her mind began to race with all sorts of improper thoughts. Was this happening? She didn't know how to react! She should probably stop this because it was improper and so sudden and unladylike! But at the same time she couldn't!
However, when Jonathan pulled away on his own any action on her part became unnecessary. "Oh..." She mumbled as he bolter. "Stupid...He had said 'if he wanted'." She mumbled. That was quite a bit different from wanting to.
She sighed and sat up in bed, looking over at the breakfast tray and taking a bite of some of it. She had probably looked like an idiot a moment ago and he clearly wasn't interested in her in that way. "We're not drunk anymore..." She mumbled before taking another bite of the breakfast.
Once Jonathan left she could worry about getting ready for the duel. She doubted it would take him long to brush and do whatever, so changing now wasn't ideal and her workout would take longer as well.
Once the food was finished she moved over to a mirror and tried to straighten her hair wondering what had happened the other night and trying to push past the headache and remember.
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Post by inksword on Jan 24, 2017 6:02:38 GMT
"Dirt mixed with a ladder?" Hannah paused a moment, but was quickly distracted by what Tharissa said next, "Oh! Yeah! I'm bein' part of a honor combat against the Rainbow Dragon. It's tied one and one right now, an' we're doin' the rest of the fights today after breakfast. Which is why I wanted to make sure I got a good hearty breakfast!" Hannah looked over to her rhyhorn. "I was out early training with Plow Plow too."
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Post by Major on Jan 24, 2017 6:11:29 GMT
After finishing eating and straightening her hair, Ovelia was surprised to find out Jonathan hadn't returned. She needed to change and do her training to get ready, but she didn't want to risk him walking in. Well... "risk". I mean, maybe it would attract his attent---NO! Push that thought aside! Improper and unladylike!
She took a deep breath and decided to maybe start her daily training and then they could talk when he returned. As such she started her training, releasing her summon, and practicing and preparing both of them. The longer she trained, the more she wondered what was taking so long. Finally after an hour she frowned when he still hadn't returned after her work-outs and training were complete. She'd change afterward, she needed to find out where Jonathan went. As such, she headed out of her room after recalling her summon and began looking for him.
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Post by flamefist96 on Jan 25, 2017 5:58:18 GMT
Despite what Ovelia did in ways of looking, she found herself unable to locate Johnathan anywhere inside of The "Pot" Eating up time until it was finally time for the afternoon Honor Combat.
They were told to get there a bit early so that way they could have a small meet and greet with the other people they'd be fighting. Make sure that the honor combat stayed a friendly and kind match. At least to the public. After all, they couldn't have their knights be seen as bickering children fighting over honor. They had to handle everything with grace, friendliness and kindness.
It was with that they arrived at a tent set up near the stage. It was a kind of green room tent, with food and another drinks lined up, so that way before and after your match, you could watch your fellow warriors fight in honor combat in comfort. Thanks to food and nicely set up chairs to view the fighting ring from.
When they walked into the room, they noticed 5 other people who were already there. There was a large hulking man in armor, he had black hair, purple eyes, and a Large Purple Maul strapped onto his back. He smiled as they entered.
Next to him was an older man with graying blond hair. He had the milky whites to his eyes that clearly betrayed someone who was blind. His Attire was of a lightly armored infantry man. Clearly used more for lightness and stopping grazing blows than actual armor.
At the table was the last three members of the group. One of them was a young man hardly older looking than Ovelia. His stature was athletic, but despite his body his attire showed off the kind of fighter he was in an obvious manner. He wore a wizards hat, and yellow robes. He had at his back strapped on a large wood stick, carved to resemble lightning striking. He had a mouth full of food, and hastially waved at them. Holding a large baked potato in one hand as he did.
AT the other side was another girl, who seemed to be looking at the food at the table. She was going out of her way to load her plate up purely with just meat. Her stature was big, she was a fair bit shorter than Hannah, but even better built. Her eyes never left the table as they entered. Grabbing a leg of Mutton and starting to eat paying them no mind.
The last person at the table was was eating happily. It was a thicker woman. She was think in the way that made you think she ate a couple to many sticks of mutton when she had the chance to. This moment was another one of those they could tell as the plate in front of her showed a mountain of food so big, they actually had trouble seeing her face behind it. From what they could tell though, she was wearing blue light armor, and had two daggers strapped to the side of her body.
The first one of them to actually speak was the man with purple eyes and the large purple maul, "It is time for us to meet. We are the newest Pride of the rainbow dragon. I'm Golif Strogol of the honorable Strogol house."
The others seemed to be mildly busy, so the first person to respond was the blind man, "Henry Gardner. Nice ta meetcha dudes."
The guy at the table with the full mouth and baked potato tried to swallow, but started coughing. Clearly almost choking on his food.
The other two seemed to be either ignoring them, or not noticing them as they continued to eat.
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Post by Major on Jan 25, 2017 6:32:27 GMT
With time running out to find Jonathan, Ovelia had finally given up and gone to get dressed and armored up. When she arrived at the tents, she had her hand-crafted heavy leather armor on, her thunder hair-pin, her boots, and her obsidian bracers. As she approached the tent, she tapped the dagger and sword on her belt to send a charge through both of them so that she would be ready for combat when it began. Fully prepared, the woman stepped into the tent and her gaze flickered over each member, doing her best to match them to each of the elements and to try and size them up. At the greeting, Ovelia nodded curtly. "Ovelia of House Verene." She said simple as she stood off to the side with her back to one of the tent walls and with the ability to see the ring once the fighting stopped.
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Post by flamefist96 on Jan 25, 2017 6:35:28 GMT
The coughing young man finally stopped after a couple of moments, "Guy Nam"
He then procceded to spend another three seconds coughing before finally stopping.
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